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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Rushworth and family tender sincere thanks to relatives and friends for messages of sympathy and condolence and for aural tributes following the death of their daughter and sister Violet. They also thank Dr and nurses for their kindness and attentive care.
Apr 7 shipping listing shows Montrilyan commanded by Capt Mine thane with passengers Mrs Gerard and others including Arch bishop Donaldson and Rev Gerard. Capt Wakeford and Capt Stable among crew and agents Australian Steamships Lh with nine second saloon and named travelers such as Horser Wilkinson Oakley Rochei Wriede Kingshopp Melick Williams Willy Anglin.
August 7 departure from Mourilyan aboard a steamship to Cooktown listing passengers including Mesdames and Messrs Wallace Stewart Tills D'Arcy and a child, with three children, and a saloon. Australian Steamships Ltd agents.
Shipping notices show the Atlas line vessels and other ships making weekly runs between Townsville, Cooktown, Lucinda, Mourilyan, Innisfail, and Townsville. Sardon Company and Paringa sail to the south on Wednesdays. Wyreema sails Saturdays. arrivals occur Sundays and Wednesdays with varying departure times.
Moon Phases for August show key events including New Moon on August 1 at 6:21 am and First Quarter on August 26 around 3:34 am. Apogee occurs August 18 at 5 p.m. Tides indicate a Wednesday August 3 high water at 9 a.m and 1:25 p.m with varying amplitudes.
Market notes show under-date sheep and lamb sales with mutton at sixpence per pound and lambs around high values. Wethers and prime beef ranges noted with light, good, and heavy categories, buyers and judges of quality highlighted as key factors in pricing.
London markets show wheat unchanged and flour at a standstill with minimal business. Oats quiet, sugar unchanged, and butter scarce with small arrivals of Australian and New Zealand produce cleared at higher prices. The Board of Trade releases August cheese stocks, and incoming Australian apples are not expected before the tab.
The ad lists Lactozen Lactogen prices including ilby tins 15/g per year and the lings 2 aly per doz plus alb. tos 62 per doz with full nett weights. It promotes motor car hire by Len Parker Cairns offering two machines at your service ring 257 or visit Abbott Street Cairns. It urges Buick as a mark of value for home use and notes Len Parker rent Cairns.
Travel note describes a region at 2283 feet above sea level offering pleasant climate and ample visitor amenities. It stresses steady comforts and attentive service for tourists and travellers seeking a peaceful inland retreat.
Mr A H Clarke sharebroker Gims reports mining quotations Tuesday Hampden Chillagoe St Mungo Andrew Paraney Borns End Avnal Towana Consuls Kolamaday Mareete Gold Mines Tyrconnell Hew Minnié Moxham Oaks Osks Reserve Thompate Osby Bowen River Bowen Coal & Coke Cairns Pictures Poempowesiih War Beads Rain Jockey Chub Debentures.
Bonnie Dundee and Brilliant Extended listed with bid and offer prices among a string of broker quotes. Notes include Kalamadan, Mills United, St Andrew, St Mungo and Volcan offerings with varied prices and conditions. A prisoner's intoxication remark appears amid the market entries and a judge's sentence is referenced.
The 32nd annual general meeting of the Mount Morgan Gold Mining Co was held at Rockhampton with Mr. J Mc Niall presiding. The chairman outlined costs rising from wages and materials, noted a delayed jigging plant, and outlined 10 year production figures totaling £10,141,365 with dividends of £2,037,500 and a forward reserve of £169,023. Directors were re elected and a new auditor appointed. The meeting approved interim and upcoming dividends and war fund donations.
Dr Breinl's Cairns malaria report prompts letters and council discussions. The council faces choices on swamp filling methods near the hospital to curb disease, hospital costs, and ways to reduce outlay while seeking broad ratepayer support.
A column critiques prolonged strike culture from Melbourne to Charleville, noting leaders deny secret ballots and reference Queensland and N S W workers as scabs. It parallels Mt Morgan actions where workers faced barriers to mobility and rights, arguing that wage slavery or lack thereof under socialism defines true oppression.
The speaker condemns the Kaiser and his allies for misleading statements and broken vows in a quarrel involving Britain France and Russia. He accuses Germany of messaging France and Russia while claiming not to be directly involved and criticizes Britain for betraying its ally.
Michael Rompolis faced charges of stealing £18 from Millarraye property in Innisfail. Police presented arrest evidence via Detective Acting Sergeant Medan. Case adjourned to next day for warrant production.
Local column lists the Cairns Canegrowers general meeting at Gordo wale next Friday at 10 am, Cairns Red Cross monthly council chamber gathering, and auctions led by Mr Woodiget. Also notes sale of dairy cows and horses by A J Draper Ltd at Babinda, and Cane Prices Act figures presented to the Legislative Assembly.
The week's Herald features two soldiers portraits Driver FG Lyon Mareeba and Pte T Trevenen Watsonville along with scenes along the Darwin line N T Pine Creek Katherine and coastal views near Evelath Rossel Island Papua. It notes wartime images, ship movements, and local delivery routes for the Past while listing paper distribution to Edmonton Hambledon Gordonvale Babinda Redlynch and nearby sidings and post offices.
The Equipment Guild benefit concert in Cairns featured Mr Paros unable to attend due to train issues, with Mr D O’Hara junior presenting a musical monologue. Orchestra led by Mr AIF Hansen included Mrs J Donnelly and Mrs E Massey among others. Mrs Donnelly accompanied many numbers. The audience welcomed the performances and interest in forming an orchestral society in Cairns.
Brisbane reports outline a pending ballot on whether to pay the Arbitration Court award rates to unionists only. District organiser D T Beatson warns the executive may take drastic action if the ballot favors unionists, with results due by next Tuesday after Maryborough voting closes Thursday. Government stance remains cautious amid Show week traffic concerns.
In Townsville August 7, little strike progress is noted. Overseas steamer sails with cargo short of meat while the horse boat ships at full load. Conglomerates store perishables, butter moves to Charters Towers by motor, and witnesses for the Supreme Court join rail disruption. A mass meeting denounces Mr Ryan’s remarks and pledges loyalty to officials.
In wartime Belgium suffers cold and hunger as German control persists. The district appeals for cast-off winter clothing to aid mothers and babies, with parcels coordinated by Mrs Fluerty and Mrs Bulcock and press notices thanking past contributors.
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