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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1916

Page

2

Movements Of Vessels And Ship Departures

Maritime notice lists ships sailing from Townsville Port in the week ahead to Port Darwin Cooktown Mackay and Melbourne with schedules for arrivals at Brisbane Sydney and Port Alma. It notes barometric gales and rough seas near the Percy Islands and the Tarner Reef, with ships delayed and crews seeking shelter.

Aeeersneg Stemeshipe Limited Seeamers Townsrile Mackay Sandemoraine Port Alma Lesve Eeeeomg Melbourne Moeriran Towterite Bam Cooktown Port

Strand Hotel Ad Offers Modern Comforts in Airns

Geog. B Pratt proprietor advertises The Strand Hotel in Airns. Handy to rest and tram with ideal home facilities and pleasant surroundings. Rooms are spacious with unsparingly accessible amenities. Contact Telegraph 372 for accommodations.

Strand Hotel Esplac

Certificate Of Application For Mining Lease Application

The document shows an official certificate noting an application for a mining lease near Apex Lense. It names Alexander MacDonald and mentions Warden procedures and objections to be heard on 23 May. The text references boundaries along the north eastern coast and boundary lines with Ajax Lemar and P. on.

Ced Pecson Ajax Lemar P. On Alexander MacDonald Ae RC F. Byrne Polcatess Cort CbTliegee Ron

In Memoriam Williams

In loving memory of our dear mother Lorence Willem who died in April at Crs cost. She has gone but is not forgotten. The lonely hours of thinking remain. The light of her eyes and her voice stay ever dear. Inserted by her loving son Private Herbert Stanley Williams and her daughter Florence May Wil ieee.

London traders seek meeting over Siberian butter ban

A deputation from London Liverpool Manchester and Glasgow asks the Foreign Office to receive their group to stress the seriousness of stopping Siberian butter. There is an impression that Russia may craft licenses. In Brisbane on April 10 Mr Muster, Lands Minister, says the government will discharge any better offer for export. Mr Hemter notes that the Seeger ped would affect the proclaimed price.

Losdon Agra London Liverpool Manchesot Glasgow Foreign Office Brisbane Muster Teught Hemter

The Braies Wl Mines and Archidon Court Dispute

Report from a troubled Braies Wl mining area as the Archidon Court weighs a clan men decision on a five day work week. Gainers and miners representatives discuss proposed arrangements amid ongoing talks at the Acbiation Cent.

Braies Archidon Brokem Hill

Deva Kelly Chemist Promotes Cough Relief Version

An advertisement from Northages Music Shop Cairns touts Deva Kelly Chemist and Optician offering cough relief and noting updated music postings. It mentions Marsh Liktric's song That Old Waltz Tune and Ray De Vere I Do Kind of Feel I’m in Love as new items with date stamps. The notice invites readers to request a set of Gallads Rags and Fox Trom Otcarnable for 22 shillings.

Horthages Marsh Litric Ray de Vere Northages Music Shop Cairns

Mining Lease Application Notice for John Bull

Certificate of application for mining lease certifies John Bull has applied for a five acre block described by a surveyed plot at the Ajax Lease. The notice, dated April 6, 976 B.C., calls for a wardens court hearing in Chillagoe on May 29, 1916 due to mining regulations and official review.

John Bull Ajax Alexander McDonald Dased Chllinger B.C. F. Eyrene Werden Warden's Court Chillagoe

Mining Lease Application for Kitchener East

Certifies that Alexander MacDonald has applied for a mining lease called Kitchener East over five acres. It describes the boundary, datum peg, and compass directions from the Kitchener lease boundary to adjacent boundaries. The notice notes a wardens court hearing in May 1906 at 4 pm for any objections.

Persoo Kitchener East Kitchener Kitchener Va Kitchener Deeps P.O.C Alexander Ma Donald RC F. Byrne

Imperial government provisions and stock openings noted

The fragment notes imperial troops taking meat works stock for Allied forces in France, with funds reserved for consumption and provision. It mentions government actions to enable works to start early and cites Mr. Waddell opening stocks of groceries, drapery, boots and shoes, under Royal Insurance Company timing.

France Enly Beeerr A. ML. Waddell Grocerice Drapery Boots Royal Ineerance Company

Treya Beart Sixth Episode Leads The Austral Titular

The listing announces the sixth episode of Trey o Beart to be shown headlined by a piece from The Austral Title Temearrea. It mentions John Strange Winter drama Urip and describes romantic and violent plot elements with improvised, unclear diction.

Trey O Beart John Strange Winter Jon

Pergy Rumor Sparks Quiet Interest In Local Circles

Social chatter hints at a potential return of Pergy to the area, with residents weighing past performances and possible implications for upcoming events, though no official confirmation has been issued.

British flag cited as solace in Mexican bandit danger report

Chronicle dispatch recalls a Detroit woman and her 15 month old child hiding two days in an abandoned mine shaft near Camanea to escape Mexican bandits. She says the British flag offered protection while the American flag invited hostility, and notes British consul contact efforts after a burial mix up. The piece endorses the Union Jack over the Stars and Stripes amid unrest.

San Prancisco “Chronicle Detroit Mich el Paso Texas Camanea England Hee San Premceco California U.S Santa Cruz Mexico Serbia Britain

Cairns Telegrams and Notes From Cairns Front

A Cairns correspondent notes a fur auction at Aplin Street and the Esplanade at 2 30 pm west Thursday. A proclamation extends the fur season for mauve bears and opossums for two months from April 16. Citizens meet at the Drill Shed for a send off for departing troops. The Cane Beetles march from Mooliba to Cairns arriving next Tuesday with a wet welcome expected. The Mayor reports treasurer and official movements returning to Cairns Friday afternoon and heading to Babindin on Saturday.

C. Woodward Payne Aplin Street Esplanade Ger Brisbane Cairns Mooliba Anzac Town Tila T. Dillon Telagraphics Eve Cairmom Babindin

Anzac Day Children Gather in Procession

Children will march after the Cane-Beetles on Anzac Day. They muster at the Parra Matta Hotel at 2 p.m. sharp. Mer. Fred Pennent of Abbott Street offers his car to help return worried soldiers.

Parramatta Fred Pennent Abbott Street

Local Notices and Advertisements From a Turbulent Page

A jumble of ads and notices mentions shop hours and closures, a dental paste claim, a social dance at a Red Cross facility, a court case for vagrancy, a church parade for naval and military forces, and an upcoming event. The text shows mixed items from a historic newspaper page with several garbled phrases.

Public Holiday Gazetted For Anzac Day And St George's Day

The Acting Town Clerk Mr A E Wilkinson reports a wire stating that Tuesday next Anzac Day has been gazetted a public holiday, with St George's Day also observed.

A. E. Wilkinson St.George's Day

Public recruiting meeting at the monument

A public recruiting meeting was held at the monument on Thursday evening. Mr. A. Booker presided as music was provided by a band. Speeches were delivered by Mr. Thrills Mrs. Fleurty and others, with their remarks metered to by a large gathering.

Booker Thrills Fleurty

Appointment of Voller as acting instructor in fruit culture

Official notice appoints S C Voller as acting instructor in fruit culture for the northern district during G Williams absence, with Voller to serve as a len inspector under the Diseases Implants Act. Auctioneer A do Afem of Wolfram to conduct a large cattle and horse sale at Dimbulah A Vedesbte Teabe, featuring heavy farm stock and remounts. Craig's Deer Iron Wine advertised as a restorative health tonic from Robert Craig Chemist Cairns.

S. C. Voller G. Williams ALF Voller A. Do. Afem Wolfram Dimbulah Craig Robert Craig Cairns

Soothers Comforters Limited Supply In Cairns

Advert stating a limited stock of Soothers is available at Col cna in Lake Street Cairns and urges immediate procurement due to uncertain restock timing.

Colcna Lake Street Cairns

Charters Towers Local Reports Gun Activity at Thorborough Howe

Residents woke to a spirted gun incident at Thorborough Howe and Lisener Park where shooters bagged many flying foxes in a half hour. Authorities warn another hold up may follow later. In Mirriwinni, parents are urged to attend a meeting with district school inspector Mr B McKenna on Easter Monday to discuss early school completion.

Inet Dey Charters Towers Cork Thorborough Howe Lisener Park Mirriwinni B. McKenna

Kochs Fever Mixture Promises Remedy for Malaria

The article promotes Dr. Kochs Fever Mixture as an effective treatment for malaria, noting its demand grows with recognition of its value. It mentions bottles priced at 4 shillings and 3 pence, with proprietor Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.

Dr. Koch Robert Craig Cairns

Alias Timmy Valentine on Stage at Pale Theatre

A misfiled feature announces Alize Jimmy Velentine using aliases and underlines the mock legal drama as the six act production by a major company, with Robe 4 Warwick billed in the title. The piece notes this as the studio's latest venture and highlights its sensational premise.

Alize Jimmy Velentine Alina Jimmy Valentine Jimmy Veluti Bie Epry Notodats Timmy Valentine Sritte Thy Mepvel Bietegal Tae Sap Fee Corporation Warwick Jane

Doyle vs Doyle civil case in Cairns circuit court

In Cairns circuit court the Doyle v Doyle civil action proceeds with P J Doyle against Joeman Davis for 1047 pounds. Witnesses describe loans, land purchases, and hotel enterprise and the dispute over payments, rents, and shares in a company, with testimonies spanning 1908 to 1915 and a note of continuation on page.

Hesers P. W. Gelling J. Rom R. R. Riley B. Miller Patrick Josep Doyle Atherton Hunt Frebold Bemings ITV Thomae Ore Thoms Fegignol Bs Ori Defendlany Cairn Sail Anon Eax Defendent Cairos Beck Brisbane Pesell Athertos Ur. A. J Macloonell Commonwealth Hotel Fle Fedell Tirll Selertions Barren Valley Cooperstion Astral Mr. Werdemd

The Weather Note on Rainfall

A weather brief reports rain measurements over the last 24 hours with notes on precipitation amounts and general conditions for the region. It records daily totals and mentions variability in rainfall across locales.

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