Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1916

Page

2

Funeral notice for Mrs W J McCarthy in Cairns district

Friends of Mrs W J McCarthy wife of Sergeant W J McCarthy of Palace Gordonvale are invited to the funeral leaving St Margaret's Hospital at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon for Cairns Cemetery. Also funeral of their late mother. Members of H Loyal Trinity Lodge MLA LO OF requested to attend. H M Svendsen Undertaker and Embalmer.

W. J. McCarthy Palace Gordonvale Whecn St Margaret's Cairnns H. Loyal Trinity Lodge H. M. Svendsen

Mining quotabons and ore yields from Australian mines

A compact list of mining quotabons and ore yields from multiple Australian mines and companies. Includes Corella Hampden Mt. Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew Wulcam Lade Mill Cimore Hill End Amal Juana Consols Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell and extended Tyrconnell New Minnie Moxicam Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks Bowen River Coal Cairns Pictures and Bowen Coal and Coke Co.

Corella Hampden Mt. Cuthbert St. Mungo St Andrew Pa Boos Tip Wulcam Lade Mill u/s Afer Cimore Pd Hill End Amal Juana Consols Mareeba Gold Mines N.L. Po. S Tyrconnell Oaks N.L Oaks Reserve

Towers Share Market Update From August Trading

Market list shows prices and bids for multiple property shares including Honnie Dundee Rennie North Urifliant Deeps New Brilliant Freeholds Mull United and Queen Cross with values around 5 to 6 and several fractional bids. Listed items include Clarks Hedliant Extended St Andrew St Mungo Vulcam Rowen Coal and Victory with varied prices and payments noted.

Hedliant Extended Pada Boifzh Clarks Kalamadan Mull United Bsia New Brilliant Freeholds New Minnie Moxham Queen Cross Papuan Victory Corellia Hampden St Andrew Mungo Vulcam Rowen Coal

Metal Market Report from Sydney August 18 Australian Metal Exchange quotes

The Australian Metal Exchange in Sydney reports London August quotations for Capper and Lead with spot and forward prices, Spelter and Tin showing gains, and Silver at standard spot. Details include £11q for Capper spot, 12s 6d for Lead forward, Spelter up 53, Tin up to £172 7s 6d three months, and Silver at 34 9-1 per ounce.

Sydhey Australian Metal Exchange London Capper Tonios Spelter Fay Tim Ermies

Etheridigt Geld Mines Strike Settled Resume of Work

Arthur H. Clarke reports to the General Manager that the strike has ended and the mine has resumed operations under the awarded trial conditions. Grievances are submitted to the Industrial Court with decisions retroactive to the restart date.

Arthus H. Clarke Ender Industrial Court

Graham and Matheson Limited Buyer of Ores

Charters Towers head office with branches in Melbourne Ezvens wood Charter Towers Carew. Agent for the Sulphide Company buyers of auriferous lead and copper ores quoted for assay applications to our cases. Mr T Newton of Sasweel Allen and Sons Ltd. buying copper ore for shipment to Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Co of Australia Ltd seeking full gold and silver content.

T. Newton Messrs Sasweel Allen and Sons, Ltd Anetralia Ltd Pert, Kembla Piensa

Debate on Adult Suffrage Sparks Local Authority Backlash

At a Brisbane conference of Loreal Auth orities the main debate centered on universal adult municipal suffrage. Local authorities oppose the Government plan to extend the franchise to all adults and a motion protesting the bill was adopted. The talks noted opposition from officials and suggested the bill may be doomed after a prior rejection in Parliament.

Brisbame Qute Impos Home Secretary Legislative Council Crc

Tickling Threat and Workers' Wage Records Highlighted

A fragmented notice blends an advertisement for Dr Steads Throat Pastille with references to the Workers' Compensation Act requiring employers to keep wage records. It notes wage-keeping formats, circa sixpence pricing, and suitability for firms with around 30 workers. The piece also mentions J Campbell reporting a khaki dye from a common plant and show interest from Brisbane Museum.

Lenker J. Campbell Sydney Campbell Brisbane

Publication plans for pamphlets and subscriptions

Arrangements are underway for publishing two pamphlets of articles by "O" to be ready by month end. A thousand copies will be printed and subscribers receive a number in proportion to their contribution. The notice invites public response on topics and asks for support to collect fees for the Kerthers District party. First meeting of insolvent case set. Hobbs, Wilson, and Ityan named town agents for Murray and Marsland petitioners.

Ested Hobbs Wilson Ityan Mesars Murray and Marsland

The Most Beliebie Soldier Ie the segment of Cough Cares Craig's special Cough Syrup

The most believably sold cough remedy segment touts White Pine and Tor. Introduced ten to twelve years ago with strong public response. Claims to cure troublesome coughs in faithful users. bottles priced 1/6 with post free 2/.

Cough Cares Craig Chensist Cairns

Goats Face Trial at Cairns Meeting Laughable Debate

At a Cairns Association meeting a light discussion over a goat race humorously questioned who should judge the goats. Officials noted no actual judge was needed as the event was only a billy goat race, avoiding further committee decision.

E. C Earl Cairns AP M. Association F. c Williams Earl

Fragmentary Evening Obituary Summary

Fragmented OCR text describes a night scene with workers, training, and a staged event. The passage references a review of the night, headings about a ship, and mentions a display of equipment and attire. Names, dates, or clear events are unreadable.

Preference for soldiers leads to union favoritism, here a scam

The piece argues that denying preference to unionists while favoring soldiers creates illogical outcomes. It notes a clash between soldiers' rights and labor unions, frames it as a scandal, and hints at further commentary from the Retired Soldiers' Association and others regarding the Western Australia ministry.

Germany Western Australia

Unclear District Debate Reflection on Representatives

A fragmentary critique questions whether district representatives truly serve their purpose. The speaker laments the lack of precise land selection discussion and hints at a larger crowd or assembly, mentioning a figure near six hundred in some context.

War talk and local notices mix in town page

A jumble of remarks and reports covers war critics, a soldier’s face revealing resolve, a sudden death in AUS. Funintell, public holidays for the Cairns show, a hospital excursion, show comments, and a dangerous explosion near a waterfront area with ensuing fatalities and inquiries.

Minister Presses for University Motive in Technical Colleges

MESBANE Aug 18 The Minister for Education urged reform in technical colleges to align with university standards. He argued original freshmen studies belong with universities and supported proposals for new accommodation at Townsville Technical College. A contested plan involved a building funded to 6,000 pounds and a government vote to decide.

Mesbane Technical College Addef Theteach Ebier Tewserilia Techmitel College Townsville Tip Grek Sotiaios

Australian Timbers Famine Ahead Predicted

Brisbane August 17 The Governor-General spoke to Timber Merchants about reafforestation and warned of an impending timber famine in Australia. He questioned why European demand for Australian wood remained weak and urged regeneration of forests and cultivation of exotic trees to secure future supply.

Brisbane Timber Merchants’ Association Europe Austria

Innisfail Pioneer Frank M. Armstrong Dies at 50

Innisfail August 18 Mr Frank M Armstrong longtime auctioneer and district president dies aged about 50. He led a store and agency presence for twenty years and was a former commander of the motor club. Survived by three wives and family. Correspondence continues between the Camegrowers Association and the Minister for Agriculture over farm action while harvesting disputes await the Cane Price Board review. Weather notes and minor local disruptions follow.

British Empire Producers' Association confrontation at departure

London reports the British Empire Producers' Association condemning secretary Mr. Prichard on the eve of his departure. A chaotic scene spurred by misstatements and reactions from the association and observers is described as a moment of psychological tension.

London British Empire Producers’ Association Pritchard ASPA Fisher Prichard

Brisbane Town Hall reception on postwar policy and protection

In Brisbane a large gathering including Aldermen Cabinet and Parliament members and military figures attended a Town Hall event. J D Bell and M Becker urged protective policies for Australian industry while Brigadier General Lee and Premier Ryan praised soldiers and discussed postwar loans and reinforcement needs.

Brisbane Hetherington J. D. Bell Brisbane Chamber of Commerce Ryan Brisland M. Becker Chamber of Manufacturers Lee Queensland Britain Feld Sydney Australia

Writ list announced against Attorney General and Lager Board members

Bristanm August 18. Oc dey's writ list announced that the CS.m. Co., Ltd. has filed a writ against the Attorney-General for the State of Gurensiaskd, Judge O'Sullivan, John Smith, Clauds O'Brien, William Marshall and Alfred Smith all of Bristgue and John Moilies Ingham for declaratory relief injunctive orders and further relief the Court may deem fit.

Jude Bamislis Third at Fut and Yesend Prime

Fragmentary report notes Jude Bamislis finishing in third place at a local Fut and Yesend Prime event. Sparse readable details limit full context but position and event name are clear.

Fut and Yesend Prime Jude Bamislis Wee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Macdonniel & Masmead High Court of Australia Supreme Courts Commonwealth New Zealand J. P. MacDonnel H. V. Hammam H. ER. N. MacDonnell T. P. Kelly Towers Share Market Ketheridigt Geld Mines Baby Owen N Whittick Robert Craig Mulgrave Limaurum Gelden Newralgia Moveisies Vweile, Organdic, Muslin and Camubrie Wigender E. Harris Victoria Howe Lake Street Graham & Mathesos Charters Towers Melbourer Ezvenswood Chartera Towers Carew the Post Steads Box Kelly Bes Patrioti Mardy Pet and Kotte Beeching Ome Kaiser Doring Mackay Pte. McSpadden Ev Bent Ie M. Apempeng Aus Thuredar North The Johnstone Wilkinsos Caires E. A. Athertos Mr. Athertom Gomnt Ff Higgs Australian Timbers CER Co
Search Courier

Search the Cairns Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cairns Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication