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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1917

Page

2

Consultations at Crowmer Harrow Valley Hotel This Week

A note invites personal visits for expert eye advice without charge to rest eyesight. An optometrist will be available Tuesday afternoon through Thursday with arrangements for a tester to rectify eye derangements. Also reports the birth of a daughter to A H Bell Baborda at Nurse Gregory's Maternity Home Cairns on April 7.

Crowmer Harrow Valley Atherton H. F. Stacey J District Cloutier’s

Shipping Arrivals April 22 Passengers Listed From Sydney Ports

Shipping notices detail arrivals on April 22 including Parma Captain Hall from Sydney via ports with numerous passengers and 50 steerage, and logs of gownmne Townsville via ports, plus Wyteema Captain Grahl for Melbourne with a long passenger list and varied names, titles, and families aboard.

Apri Parma Capt Hall Sydnes Mesdames Jones Scanlan Jones E. Pike Woodward McHuch Messra Walton Betts Devine Neilson Coombes R. Gray W Rearing O. Conmor J. Tait Pope W. Pi Park Fotheringham Waldron Johns Regan Newile McPherson T. Wilson Adelaides Apel Townsville Australias Steamships Ltd Wyteema Grahl Melbourne Mesdames Chatherd Lyons Guemon C. Wa Edwards Gorton Jack T. P. Smith Harris-Law Shaw J. Kerr Vnfamt Schering Posstare Kerr Moore Melchart Weilliams Hardy Sm Tower J. Templeton Paullied Ramsay T. Mug Rds J. P. Beveridge Houston F. McCarthy Gilbert Oathward C. Nikles Ho Maxwell E . Hawkins Gammow C Currie E. Mc Noone Tee Salisbury Senator Nevers Reed P. Tully Jo Sher Moore Oren Melcher Shaw Snort Sagaki H This Maluras FL E G. Scown Crawel

Movements of Vessels Mentioned in Port Schedule

Burns, Philp and Co Led Kuranda arrives every Tuesday evening from Townsville and leaves at 1 pm for Cooktown. The vessel returns on Thursday and departs at 1 am for Townsville. Wodenga leaves for the south on Saturday Farigga leaves for the south on Wednesday Mourilyan arrives Tuesday with southern mail Leaves 7 am for Townsville. Las ofoe arrives from Townsville and leaves at 5.1, days for Mourilyan in Card well Lecinds Chumper Dunk Island and Townsville. Innisfail arrives on Wednesday and leaves on Thursday for Rowebvile vs on Monday High Water to 6 am and 10.359 p.m.

Kuranda Townsville Cooktown Wodenga Mourilyan Southern Mail Las Ofoe Cardwell Lecinds Chumper Dunk Island Innisfail

Rabbit industry conference in Melbourne proposes control measures

Representatives from all rabbit industry branches met with the Prices Commissioner in Melbourne to address the glut of rabbit carcases this season. They agreed to submit recommendations to Prime Minister Hughes aimed at controlling the skin trade and shipment volumes.

W. H. Clarke Melbourne Hughes

Argentina faces uncertain grain trade amid export bans

Analysis notes Argentina's wheat export restrictions may reflect complex pressure from shippers and government actions. It suggests private contracts with the British Food Commission and possible foreign demand shifts, while Italian workers and meat imports influence market outlook. The piece hints at shifting supplies and price expectations for winter groceries.

Argentina British Food Commission

Commonwealth plan for skins sale and price adjustments

A conference outlined a scheme to adjust skin prices with small reductions for skins with heads. Brokers will buy for the Commonwealth meat and pawl skins. Hats and fur makers to obtain price estimates, with the remainder auctioned for the Commonwealth. A census of stocks to April 8 was proposed and state sub committees and expert valuers to protect supplier interests.

Asmal Commonwealth Meat Commonwealth

Cairns Stock Exchange Mining Quota Report

Cairns sharebroker AH Clarke reports Saturday trading notes with quotas for Vulcan Tyrconmell New Minnie Moxham Onka Oaks Thempeoss Cabs and Bowen Coal Coke Lad—listing prices and bids in a compact mining market update.

AH. Clarke Cairns St Mango Vulcan Tyrconmell Minnie Moxham Onka Oaks Thempeoss Bay Bowen Ri Bowen Coal Sed Coke ‘Co. Lad Caires Pictores

Mills United and Brillant Freehold Row Declares Closures

Fragmentary betting notes show Mills United and New Brillant Freehold with figures b 1/6 and 1/3, alongside references to Moxham and 0 1/m. The readable items suggest a racing or betting context with partial prices and race terms.

Mills' United Tod New Brillant Freehold Moxham

Forfeiture Applicationslisted for Non-Compliance with Labour Rules

A series of records under Warden A A Staines shows multiple exemptions and adjournments for miners and associated individuals at Miners Homestead and Nigger Creek. Proceedings include three month and one month terms and the application for forfeiture by A E Forrester regarding Minarg dcaeee Nos 15 9 7 and 2923 for non compliance with labour conditions.

A. A. Staines Wes Albert Hartley Carbine Mount Torood Meek Bey Nigger Acre Miers Tales A Bates G. Young HH. Komer J. G. Harvey

Metal Market Report From Sydney Dated April 22

The Sydney report notes London metal quotations with copper and silver prices quoted in foreign currency terms and forward values. Unclear lines indicate changes or stability in copper and silver, with standard silver and fine gold price references in per ounce terms.

Sydney London Chen

United States Boosts Allied War Funds and Credited Support

The article argues the US will loan £1 000 000 with £200 000 for Allies, enabling credit for munitions and food. It praises the Wilson administration for coordinating with Allies, notes America’s vast resources, and predicts substantial economic and military impacts if the war continues. It highlights broader implications for Britain France and global trade, and mentions related wartime notices and local events.

United States America Great Britain Leana Wilson Amerca Germany France Allice Ameriworld Gogarament Ddoo MBI

Innisfail Speech Spurs Federal Election Debate

Mr Rams addresses a crowd in Innisfail on April 22 arguing for conscription and criticising the Tudor party. He defends the National Government’s sugar policy, condemns the Dickson award, and emphasizes loyalty to the Empire amid questions from attendees. J A McPhee notes hopes to climb to the poll on election day.

Frida Australia Jamie Apple Tudor North Queensland Rams J. A. McPhee Innisfail

Fatal Stabbing After Richmond Hotel Brawl

Melbourne reports a fatal stabbing after a late night disturbance at the Prince of Wales Hotel Richmond. A young man returned to the door and attacked licensee Robert Walker with a soldier’s knife, triggering a fatal assault.

Melbourne Richmond Prince of Wales Hotel Church Street Robert Walker Walker Pacint

Coal strike spreads as open ballot debated in Wellington

In Wellington on April 21 reports indicate most west coast coal miners unions favor continuing the strike and the Compulsory Service Act, with Brunner union abstaining. Coal shortages bite private consumers as war expectations and relief efforts unfold amid a tense, grave national mood.

Wellington Greymouth Brunner

Albion Park Races Postponed and Results From Sydney Brisbane

Sydney arts races postponed to Monday as Brisbane reports Albion Park meeting held in show weather. Fourth Division Handicap winner Desboro Ro crossed the line ahead by two lengths with Woe by two, time 1.23. First Division Handicap saw Wauken Girl win followed by Cairn Wallace and several others.

Brisbane Albion Park T. McGibbon Sie Syce O'Neill Roseland Conquest Lenges Fae Playford Saynin Northover Cairn Wallace Jones Smart Laddie Fringella Lady Mischief Dr. Hart Wauken Curl Sayam Can Kent Logue Ing Terra Ewington Selim Bey O'Sullivan the Viet Weate Shandon Belle Mischievous Lady Silver Tail Epsom Duncan Maltravers Whicker Bohador Harrison Aides Tosson Carwelkin Abbey Craig Allansford Bobador Golden Charm W Aides Carwelkin Bowmore Rose Rosyth Clark Tregrocwe Mt Saltivan Fon Abi Niechevo Bardavie Besseay Sargana Narahouong

Epsom Races Race Day Results In Fine Weather

The Epsom meeting produced tight finishes across divisions with Waleer 79 Lamberti and Sir bEx among notable performers. Multiple races displayed close margins as Expeditioner and Percy's Fancy posted strong showings, with Golden Charm and Bowmore among others in contention.

Melbourne Cillorn Ce We Waleer Lamberti Linass Duncan Aba Sir Bex Wolcen Winacre Weleria Lanses Wea Pendithurst Franklin Red Corse Killorn BRUSH Thompson J. Morgan D . Percy Cali Chatterbox Algabehnvar Sheve Cullion Percy's Fancy Uxbridge Queen's Challengeer Algabehmvar

Unclear Racing Notes From Brisbane Event

Fragmentary report lists weights and entrants with numerous garbled names and numbers. It mentions Brisbane, April dates, and various horse or wine style items with mixed unclear references.

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