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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
4
The Post notes the repatriation of Australian forces has progressed faster and more smoothly than expected. Many men are already back or afloat, with industry openings and civic jobs easing reintegration. Influenza and strikes aside, outcomes surpassed hopes, proving Australia’s resilience and potential when given a chance.
Methodist Church on Sachs Street holds Sunday services August 29th with Rev Crawford of the British and Foreign Bible Society at 11 am and Rev F J Harris at 7 90 pm. St Andrew's Presbyterian schedules Sunday services with Rev Harris in the morning and Rev Crawford at 7 30 pm. Masses announced for Gordonvale tomorrow at 7 30 and 9 0 pm, with no Mass at Edmanton.
Mining notes show Tim £130 a ton for 76 per cent and several mines idle due to flu. Ogsten's crushing to be cleaned this week while Rain bow's carting suspended by contractor Ray. Froghole dewatered to 140 ft and level soft with more to go. Aldridge shipped 31 ton to the crushery. Myra totals 15 ton. Dick Willis seeks copper in The Allies. J Sloan at the Anniversary. Empress engages in mines Mond shaft and 2 shaft. Bob-In lode now about Sinswide.
The Bowen coalfield prospects look bright as tests show Bowen coal yields good steam quality and potential coke with low ash. If coke ash passes, rail delivery to northern smelting works from Bowen could cut costs versus Ipswich or NSW sources. The vast seam promises an essentially inexhaustible supply.
The Tyrconnnel Gold Mine manager reports 210 tons cleaned for a return of 170 of gold. No. 5 reef (bottom level) is opening well as Bricklayer works on boiler and Jorgensen installs foundations for poppet legs and compressor drills. Delays from shopping disruption hinder cement delivery and other materials, and the dry period worsens water supply.
In the Queensland Assembly on Thursday Mr Godfrey Morgas moved to urge large scale eradication and prevention of prickly pear spread with retaliation as a proposed measure. He warned of million acres infested in Queensland and 299000 in New South Wales, forecasting a rapid annual expansion. The motion was seconded by Mr Corser and discussed but ultimately talked out. The issue is framed as a national matter best handled across parties, yet the debate ended without progress. The session featured standard parliamentary procedures with scrutineers, a barrel draw, and other routine business items.
An OCR fragment advertises Vasp as a remedy for pimples and skin afflictions with a sensational note about “War Savings Certificates” that supposedly grow money. It mentions Abbott Street and a novelty lure, urging quick action to see results.
An advertisement extols a remedy as the friend of dyspeptics aiding digestion and relieving heartburn with a price of 1/1. Reports from Atherton note Corporal Markham returning to Australia aboard the Persic and former Tug-of-War champion. Land Court at Cairns approves several leases and licenses. A Watlezian piece criticizes direct action when it endangers city residents, urging restraint.
Mrs E Hind of Martyn street has been informed by Base Records Melbourne that her eldest son Driver Herb Hind of the 49th Battalion is returning to Australia aboard the transport City of Exeter due in Melbourne this weekend. Hind enlisted May 1917 at 18 and was wounded in the chin by shrapnel on the Western Front. He previously worked for Hynes Bros bakers Cairns.
Kitty Williams of Sachs Street Cairns faces a police court remand on a charge of unlawfully attempting to kill Frannek Foley. Foley remains in hospital with uncertain recovery, prompting counsel to seek an interim court session. A court will be held Monday at 1 am at the hospital to avoid transport needs.
Rev Warren E Crawford tours the north for the British and Foreign Bible Society, extending membership reach. He lectured in Mareeba and Atherton with lantern slides, preached sermons, visited schools, and reported strong results. He plans pulpit duties at Cairns Methodist Church and later Presbyterian and Anglican services.
A garbled OCR passage references Teo Real of Nations and a call from a statesman to young men of the YMCA. It mentions idle dreams, Pars fos eet sales, oars, and Chrarch, with a focus on international effort, world safety, and wakeful action. The fragment alludes to mission work, faith, and youth involvement in global peace.
An item notes fashion footwear at Mayer’s factory and mentions a Legislative Assembly discussion. Mr Sizer moved to lay open the table of the House a return detailing payments to Hon Randolph Bedford for the period April to June and the services rendered. The motion failed on party lines.
A branch of repatriation training for returned soldiers focuses on bootmaking at Central Technical College in Brisbane. Supervisor John Sterling oversees 24 maimed veterans, with 29 men trained so far and three starting their own businesses. Local businesses have aided leather and clock purchases. the department offers loans to fully trained men to start fresh ventures, and inquiries are welcomed for names of ready-to-leave craftsmen.
A letter from the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce to the Cairns Chamber encloses details of the Mid-day Commercial Lectures under Brisbane's aegis. Cairns seeks copies of the forthcoming publication and requests pricing and order quantities as lectures conclude.
Letter from Mrs Tendir Graves of Tamworth NSW describes graves being cared for in Villers-Bretonneux by the 2nd detachment. Diggers place fallen comrades in a proper cemetery, hold a farewell service, and photograph each grave for mothers and sweethearts. They are burying remains and continuing sad work nearby.
In Wesley Church Melbourne, Rev Henry Worrall denounces the nation’s shipping strike as lunacy, urging swift government action and the return of Meghes. He criticizes Hugges supporters, argues for imperial unity, and says Prohibition could fund ships to aid rebuilding after war damages.
Reports indicate confusion about the British general service medal ribbons and the Allied war service medal. Soldiers have worn ribbons bought from Melbourne firms despite prohibitions in Australia. An officer notes two ribbons received via an Australian line office are claimed not to be correct patterns and are in circulation outside approved channels. The war ribbon is described as more decorative, with wider stripes and colors matching the United States. Official defense authorities caution on display and procurement of nonstandard ribbons.
A fragmented Cairns hospital update notes admissions and patient counts. Sixty eight Indians and 23 others were admitted with a sad tally of transfers and pending discharges. A teacher from Jackson Street mourns a local figure, while villagers reflect on recent losses.
Friday morning news Flash announces the death of Ned Atherton Etheridge a long time leader and advocate in the district He was a loyal friend to patriotic causes funds and the Red Cross noted for wit and ready counselHe served on the Erbery council and represented the harbor area at Cairns Queensland known locally as Atherton Ned leaves a large circle of friends and an active public life in Queensland awaiting tributes and farewell notices
Reported declines in hospital capacity with four deaths and rising case numbers across districts. Metropolitan hospitals note 42 new cases yesterday and today, with registrars counting total deaths and ongoing transfers. Officials in MELMOURNE coordinate aid from Lyell Co and Melhor town as west coast infections surge.
Perth officials report twenty one vité chading cases in Fremantle and surrounding areas up to today. Local health workers warn of rising deaths linked to the outbreak as investigations continue across You and Me Fa V som gobfield and nearby communities.
Mrs Hie Maranna-street and Mr C Wi Wawell appear in a local notice regarding guidance on her furniture and resiliency at 200 me Wednesday in a formal proceeding.
Bebinda customers note that Pike Bros Ltd plans a new range of simples with representative M Biles. opening on range of specials at the srs Tuesday September 5 and Friday September 5. Specialities and range details remain unspecified.
A discussion at a girls college criticizes the use of slang and urges disciplined speech. It emphasizes learning proper language, avoiding crude terms, and maintaining decorum in conversation and behavior. The speaker cautions that casual talk can reveal mistaken views of intelligence.
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