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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1916
Page
2
Lass of Gorrie from Townsill via Australian Steamships Lid arrives. Incomplete text records ship name and origin with a station note on arrival procedures. The report lists shipping arrivals and transit details in terse wording.
April departures list includes Wrandra Caprin WC Thompson bound for Melbourne with passengers from ports Fasseverts Mesdames Marsland Erencee Espen Willams and many others including Misses Fase Reid Willams Styles Walker and Blaine Whereat with 51 steerage travelers, agents Burns Philp and Co. listed among the touts.
Movements of vessels show Boros, Php, & Co. Limited reracds ships to Townsville every Tuesday and depart at midnight for Pas Douglas and Cook town, returning Thursday. AUSN steamers leave Cairns for Townsville, reach Townsville Tuesday, Rowen and Mackay on Tuesday, Bosbare on Thursday, then proceed south to Sydney on Monday, Welbource on Thursday. Veteran trips head to Melavaree Saturday and Brisbane Saturday, with Sydney arrival Thursday. Adelaide Company steamers depart Coopes Wednesday toward Townsville, reach Brisbane Thursday, then move to Sydney Saturday and Bishore the following Tuesday. Alicet sails for Mettonne Wednesday, with ports and timings varying through the week.
Schedule fragment shows Restoration Steamships Limited operating steamers with Towesville service on Saturday and Fort Alma to Sydney routes. Mentions departures from Exeter, Brisbane, and Townsville with arrivals in Sydney and Melbourne, plus weekly connections to Port Douglas Cooktown and Townsville. Details are partially garbled but indicate regular weekly voyages and specific ports in Australia.
Feariey and Co Ltd Ceanzsi arrives from Boek Kosg ports on April 29. Tsizm from Bozz Rozs ports arrives on May 6th.
Shipping notes describe Tee and ACoss steamer departures from Chinese ports and a reissued voyage schedule. The Adelaice Company steamer sails to arrive from Seattle on Tuesday and the S R Steamship Company faces a fire related delay. The Townsville concerns plan a silver tower bowl exhibit as a prize, while local agents report recognition for shipping concentration efforts.
The text records three presentations addressed to Colonel Burrs director of Burny Philp and Co and to Mr G Bas ter manager of the NYB department. It mentions Brisbane and Toursday Island where similar presentations were in progress.
The shortage of paper in Australia and New Zealand has driven prices up for news print. Japanese mills and wholesalers hold joint conferences in Tokyo to curb the boom and may set a maximum price limit on all grades of paper to prevent further increases.
Mercisr in April 1916 submits mining lease proposals for ministerial approval. Leases include RW Elder Chillagoe one acre and Ross Kiely Heberton three acres. several claims granted for six months to four months. Others adjourned for two weeks or withdrawn, with early recommendations and forfeit notices.
Strand Hotel Cairns advertises proximity to boats and trains with ideal Esplanade facing home, modern conveniences, spacious balconies, and renowned cuisine. Georgia R Pratt proprietor lists telephone 272. Singer Sewing Machine Co Oak Villa Spence Street offers parts repairs and prompt traveler service. Times reports ore mining progress including 14 tons in paddock and last parcel £23.10 per ton.
The secretary of Kularmmdau GM Co reports an asset memo from Woodlark Island detailing ore shipments: Crushe 1416 tons for 296 for smelted gold, 82 tons of concentrates, cyanide treated 1480 tons. Approximate value around £1704. Shaft No. 5 extends to an additional 10 feet.
Mont Morgan Extension Company representative notes favorable reply from Mr Mills England about maple samples sent months ago. Work advances on rise 802 percent decrease to 1000 feet from shaft. crosscut on solid ore body 40 feet back. Initial ore samples show copper and gold values with varying grades at multiple depths. Johnson Matthey of London assays indicate 14 percent copper and 1/2 ounce gold at 21 feet, and other strengths at 30 and 35 feet.
Lesemoon reports about 60 tons of ore carted and sent to the mill. St Patrick mine abandoned. Rainbow work desultory with plans to revive soon. Willis and Hill completed their tribute at the Irishman, securing short tons of stone. Haly and Fairbanks claim remains solid. Handicap shows 70 tons of stone.
Members of the naval and military services are called to the drill shed tomorrow morning at 81o for a church parade. An advertisement appears elsewhere.
STATE INSURANCE BRISBANE April 19. Mr. Clive Lewington appointed superintendent of the State Accident Insurance Department in Northern Queensland. Mr. P. N. Moyle appointed superintendent for Central Queensland.
Announcement from Denison Miller and James Kell states the Commonwealth Bank of Australia will conduct all general and savings bank business in Rabaul New Britain starting Saturday 15 April 1916. The governor and deputy governor oversee the operation.
The public grows resigned to prolonged conflict as early estimates fail and vise the belligerents must be exhausted before terms are discussed. Allied trade remains largely intact despite submarine disruption, while enemy economies show clear strain with collapsed external trade and ports closing.
Store owner A M Waddell announces opening of large stock of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms and agency for Royal Insurance Company.
Mr C Woodward conducts sale of Mr Payne's furniture at the corner of Aplin Street and the Esplanade at 2 30 pm next Thursday. The notice also advertises Nyatt's Tooth Paste by Kelly Chemist to keep teeth bright and prevent decay.
Tomorrow morning A J Arena the auctioneer of Wolfram will sell cattle and horses at Dimbulnh rards opposite the railway station. The catalog mentions heavy farm bounders remounts buggy and pony stock. Purchasers are urged not to miss securing a good team.
At Port Douglas Police Court an inquiry opened into the deaths of Samuel Maiden and Charles Thorburn who vanished from the cutter Bell at Double Island Point on February 6. Thomas Wilson, rescued at Cairns inlet, gave evidence as the inquiry adjourned to Cairns for a fixed date. Stables Clinea conducted the inquiry.
Holiday crowds visited Sec ond Reach Green Island and Double Island Point with many seaside picnics. Kuranda and Herberton drew tourists from Cairns while locals traveled to town for the holidays. The Cairns Jockey Club race meeting attracted major attention as many plan returns tomorrow evening.
Cairnns Harbour Board announces a monthly meeting for Cairnns Harbour Tard next Thursday night with a Works and Executive Committee session the day before. Items include duties for officers and dredge stall foreman, workshop foreman, and the potential appointment of an engineer. A request for additional workshop machinery costing about £257 was referred for report.
The Cairns Theatre hosts Mysto a premier mysterious show on Saturday night. His coin dexterity billiard ball tricks and audience hypnosis wow spectators. The program also features The Warning five reels plus comedies scenics and other acts. The act runs tonight and tomorrow night with popular prices.
Mr Fullerton left for Mt Molly with a fine stallion claimed to be a valuable addition to Anat district. We advertise limited stock of Comforters and Soothers urging immediate procurement as future arrivals are uncertain. Townsville correspondent reports beautiful Easter weather, with the Eisteddfod as the main local feature and an excursion train from Bowen well patronised.
A tonic combining rare wine strength with predigested beef to aid debility and impoverishment. It is described as restorative during convalescence, promoting digestion, appetite, and overall energy. Bottled and posted 4/6 by Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
T C Plunkett purser of the Empire returns from Gallipoli where he served with the Australian Light Horse. He shares curiosities from the campaign including shrapnel bullets Turkish relics and photos. He praises the Gurkhas as fearless comrades and recalls a Turkish bullet taken from a wounded man that was later kept as a keepsake.
Cairns District Hospital held its monthly meeting with President Mr E Henriques presiding. Minutes show payments totaling £333 13s 8d and an art union profit of £2 0s 0d. The Gelling brothers were welcomed as Nie members and staff praised. Insurance split between Yorkshire and New Zealand companies. Extra £10 voted to secretary for art union work. Plan to approach State Treasurer about infectious diseases ward. Doctor and matron authorized to hire a fully qualified nursing sister. Balcony matter referred to building committee. Monthly report records 158 indoor patients and no outdoor patients, average daily census 53. Four male and one female death within five hours of admission. Credit balance £1686 18s 5d at year end.
A holiday crowd enjoyed a strong program at the Austral Theatre featuring Trey Hearts episode six and John Strange Winter's Grin, with scenes of prison life and moments of drama and humor. A children’s matinee and toy distribution drew families, while Anzac Day eve offers war dramas at 9 pm and Darey-Metoorty fight pictures midweek.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia opened a new branch in Ra Baul New Britain on a Saturday the 15th instant. The ceremony was conducted by the Administrator Coronet Ay Pethbridge Ida.
Advices from Babinda report that H. Debauer a German man swam with another German and drowned Constable Nugent and others recovered the body but artificial respiration failed There were no suspicious circumstances and the burial order was given
The United Protestant service at the Austral Theatre on Anzac Day starts at 7.50 p.m. with the anthem God Shall Wipe away All Tears From Your Eyes by a 40-voice combined choir. Rev. BH. J. Garrett will give the address. The programme includes Our God Our Help In Ages Past and two other anthems Under the choir and instrumentalists, service ends before 6.30 p.m. to let attendees reach the monument.
The Queensian Executive urges all amusements statewide to observe one minute of silence at 9 pm on Anzac Day, pausing activity and, where possible, playing the Dead March from Saul. Mayors, shire clerks, tramway managers, and newspaper offices are asked to halt operations for one minute, with shipping firms conducting the day aboard and maintaining quiet at 9 pm.
Anzac badges are now for sale in Cairns with proceeds sent to the Central Fund in Brisbane. Funds from all states and New Zealand go to a trust for upkeep of Gallipoli graves. Badges cost 1 shilling nationwide, with distinct Roma badges for St Monica's School children. School areas receive badges on Anzac Day, assembly at 10:20, and distribution via classroom processions after a parade.
Cairns Red Cross Equipment Guild will convert its office in the guild work-room into a reading room for wounded soldiers and those on furlough. Writing supplies magazines and newspapers will be provided, with the space fitted comfortably. The scheme welcomes soldiers from all districts and will be open at the Guild Rooms at the end of Abbott Street near the wharves.
Robert Warwick stars as the title character in Alias Jimmy Valentine. A powerful, clever plot with clean humor and prison interior scenes. The management urges admission tonight and tomorrow for commemorations and a special arrangement.
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