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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
2
Cairns based firm of solicitors and notaries public acting as commissioners for affidavits for the High Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts of the Commonwealth and New Zealand. Names listed include ACL PL MacDonnell, EF, V. Haoram, HL OE, N. MacDasneth.
A long roster of named passengers and crew is recorded for Australian Steamships Limited. Names include Meaedarttes Klockwell, Wileon, J Moore, Atkinses, Walker, Allister, Reed, Halliday, Mowdsr, Dean, Chamberlain, Lowen, Ferguson, Turnbridge, and many others. The list appears in a shipping section noting travelers and associated individuals.
The list records departures for Nes 12 Wrandra Cay and other routes with passenger names, ship movements of Berns Philp Co. Limited and various steamers, schedule details for arrivals and departures among Townsville Mackay Cairns Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane, plus steerage passenger notes and port calls. It mentions Captain and master names and the timings for outward and return trips across multiple ports and lines.
An old advertisement claims the No. 2 Cherry Balsam relieves persistent coughing and offers a No. 1 Cherry Balsam for curing coughs. The copy asserts the product stands out and urges readers to try it.
Cairns stock exchange listings show prices for mines and companies including Hill End, Tyrconnell, Oaks, and Bowen Coal. Entries include bid prices, offers, and company names such as Iguana Consols, Kalamadan, Tyrconnell Extended, and Hawen River Coal. Some figures unreadable due to damaged text.
Fragmentary market note listing horses, buyers and prices including Ronnie Dundee Bonnie North Brilliant Deeps Mills United New Brilliant Freehold Mexican and other names with various bids and payments noted in shorthand.
The report notes the absence of metal quotations in London on Saturday, with no price movements or dealer activity recorded. Officials and traders awaited further data as markets stayed calm and prices remained unchanged.
The Wild River Times notes miners return to the Herberton field for nine months, showing rapid recovery from wartime disruptions. Wolfram production for the period doubles the prior year’s level, while copper output also reaches a record for the period in northwest Herberton. Widespread releases reduced sickness and improved buyer imports to Port Teems.
Graham and Matheson Limited operate as ore buyers and assayers with Melbourne Metal Exchange membership. Head office in Charters Towers and branches in Melbourne Ravensweed Charters Towers and Cairns. They represent Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek and quote Cairns for copper ore to ship to Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Co. Port Kembla for payment based on gold and silver content.
The report itemizes ore production and values from multiple mills around Herberton for July 1906. It records quantities in tons and trewts for Loudoun, Volcan, Pompeii, Perseverance, Irish Guard, May Day Deeps, Struber's Perseverance, North Star, British Lion, Hadleigh Castle, and others with metal content and monetary values, including silver and wolfram totals. Significant entries include Loudoun mill totals and various named mills with tonnage, trewt, and value, alongside overall precious metal and wolfram figures.
A compact sequence of moon phases listed with dates and times in August. Entries include Full Moon at 10 p.m. on the 13th, New Moon on the 29th at 3:25, and Last Quarter near August 30 using varied time formats.
Unable to determine full context from fragment. Summary focuses on a dated Monday entry with numeric measures. Further readable details are required for a precise card.
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Eric Hatswell eldest son of Mr and Mrs W Hatswell Melbourne to Mary Monica Hogan daughter of Mr and Mrs A Hogan Chillagoe is publicized by Rev Father Guinan at the Catholic Church in Cairns.
The article argues that war cables are often misinterpreted as facts and that press reporting blends rumor and comment with official communiques. It notes readers demand skepticism, editors balance global sources, and Anzac coverage reflects local relevance while aiming for accurate portrayal of campaigns.
Police report Constable Sandy left Saturday escorting a prisoner to Bris store at Babinds. Mr A M Waddell opened large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms. C Clarks Model Store advertises up to date quality low prices quick service and hommongery groceries wines and speats. Phone numbers 17 and 250 quoted.
At the Supreme Court in Townsville on Friday the Deputy Public Curator Mr J P Quinn was granted orders to administer several estates. The list includes Thomas Dolan of Ay tom school teacher Joseph Robert Grittner of Normanton Ger Kien lonss late of Towne wife Meriaees Powe of Winton widow Ole Svenseen of Bowen wiser and Geoge Tretier late of Cardwell selector.
Craig's special Cough Syrup containing White Pine and Tar is promoted as the most reliable remedy. Introduced ten or twelve years ago it is claimed to be continually improved and to cure stubborn coughs when used faithfully. Warns against substitutions and imitations and notes availability from Robert Craig, Chemist Cairns, in bottles W/6, post free 2/.
In Atherton on Friday night a rear store owned by Armstrong Ledlir and Stillman suffered a fire linked to a can of kerosene, oil, and barbed wire contents. Damage totals around £100 with no insurance, water helped smother flames, and fire officials aided by civilians prevented spread.
The Denior Hesing finishes a hundred hours of service at the Guild workroom, marking a notable period of labor and contribution within the organization.
The notice lists a 10 a.m. Shire Council meeting and a 4 p.m. War Council session with an 8 p.m. Six O’clock Closing League gathering at the usual place. Members are urged to attend as business is important. A local update reports Mr. P W Moorhouse of Cairn has a wounded brother in France now hospitalized in London. Gabinda Township Boot Store opens at Kirk’s Babinda offering a wide boot and shoe stock with cash terms and Queensland Insurance Agency representation.
The correspondent notice warns readers to address envelopes correctly to the Editor’s temporary sheets. Father Smith receives a church presentation at St Monica’s Schoolroom this evening at 8. The St Monica’s congregation invites all members. Father Smith leaves Cairns for Croydon this week.
A Cairn chemist notes rising demand for Dr Kochs Fever Mixture as the fever epidemic spreads and more people seek a certain remedy.
At Mossman Police Court on summons four men were convicted after a collision with police in Chinatown Mossman on July 2. William Duncan and Edward Glennie faced fines totaling £16 17s 6d with costs and lock up for nonpayment. others received similar penalties and warrants were issued for two more arrests.
A dated communique describes a desperate engagement between Crimson Crose and Mome forces near Fatimiss. The Crimson Crose entrenched at a well chosen spot to guard cash while Marey’s troops dispersed in all directions as night fell.
The text quotes A. J. Balfour calling for a closer imperial union where self government and shared purpose bind separate parts into one empire. It emphasizes a central British heart in the southern islands and the export trade as vital to maintaining standards, honesty, and global influence.
August 13 Mackay reports a total work stoppage by wharf labourers. Two sugar mills plan to close next Wednesday and others may follow unless supplies are smoothed. Sugar on sidings builds up as workers demand higher wages. Sugar Manufacturers Association banks on PM and State Treasurer to urge authorities to move sugar from the mills. A meeting with Farmers Association, Wharf labourers, and shipping firms is set for Monday to seek settlement.
The Irvinebank Red Cross reports omissions from the monthly meeting record. Names listed as omitted include Delwar Keemy-Jack Newell Armstrong Laedjie Stillman Newnan Young Beach Sheppard Smellie travelier Miro Game Wixted Linder De Jara Gordon Saddler Collim Temald McTavish Reid Mejl Emalie Willems Arm trash Campbell Law ress Devin Momsie Me Alister Dr. McFarlane Armbrust G Me Dowson Axtleen Howard Hainey Tronin F time Bohan Sultivan eweh Mize Young Cime Twinme Price Wee Teo Mew O hem Tote Tratthy Sheehan O Callaghan Viewty Fanatie J B Treeby Richardson Treshy Cowell.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as providing immediate relief for burns and scalds. It claims the balm heals the affected area in one third the time of other treatments and notes its popularity among customers sold by chemists and drapers.
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