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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1917

Page

2

Townsville Steamers Schedule Fragment

Readable lines show a coastal steamship schedule with multiple vessels such as ane Marialta and Gowrie operating between Townsville Townsville via Lacreda Mowe and Aramac routes. Arrivals and departures occur midweek with ships heading to Cairns Innisfail and Cardwell while meeting southern steamers.

Townaville Cooktown Ane Townsville Lacreda Mowe Aramac Lass' Gowrie Arives Towneville Mivrnjee Cairns Johnstone River Cardwell Lacinds Clumpet Iegend Innisfail Weeves Southern Steamers

Moon Phases and Dates for December

Moon phases listed with first quarter on December 1st, full moon on December 2nd, and other lunar events noted. Includes times and nearby locations.

Rarz

Market notes on mixed livestock prices and sales

The report records beef and lamb sales with prices across prime and graveyard grades. It notes strong competition for lambs and cattle, with bids and values tracking above recent weeks, and mentions specific figures for prime lambs and cows along with overall market activity.

Fenwick and Co Fejsbase Valores Carle Dogimg

Vulcan Breeding Sale Oddities Echo Amid Oaks Reserves

Fragmentary catalog notes detail horses and breeders, including Oaks reserves, Gabe Cos, and Minnie M Morkam, with unclear ages and prices. Listed terms like 5 2/3 and 1/6 appear, plus references to Cona and Tytewn. The fragment hints at a Tuesday sale at Vulcan with multiple lots and bidders.

Vulcan Vilmore Bond Minnie M Morkam Oaks Thompson Gabe Cos

Tragic ship accident leaves two men drowned

Report states engines reversed by mistake caused rim to descend into a well hole, resulting in the deaths of two men. Sydney observes December 4 with notes on London metal quotations and a political column criticizing the State Produce Agency Bill for farmers.

Death notices and sales notices span Cairns area

The death of Mrs Wilks of Cairns is announced with sympathy to Mr Weeks. Allan & Stark promote new sample rooms and discounted cotton goods as fees rise for buyers. Cantata Esther heads to Gordonvale with a 35‑performer troupe, offering Eastern costumes, a music score, and a staged production at Peders Theatre on December 6.

Wilks Ft. Wilks Catris Allan & Stark Hallett Newjennis Cairns Gerden Waleroth Esther Gordonvale Ier Aiorticien Peders Mat Ata Pf Slos Strome

Man Appears Before Cairns Police Court on Multiple Charges

Tole Giihen faced Cairns Police Court on four morning charges including resisting arrest and possessing boots suspected to be stolen. He allegedly resisted violently when accosted in the street and conducted his own defence, showing apparent familiarity with court procedures. Fines totaled 42 with defaults of two weeks, £2 with defaults two weeks, and one month for a third offence, all concurrent.

Tole Giihen A. Perry Cairns Arceet Fred Is

Warwick Affair Reflected in Labor Press and War Scene

The Labor press first reports the Warwick incident with hostile crowds and abuse aimed at the Prime Minister as the train departs. The issue lists soldiers and officials from the British expeditionary force, and highlights photographs of events from Palmerville Races to Port Said parade scenes and local High School ceremonies.

Warwick Labor Northern Herald A. E. Male Cairns Sig A. E. Ainscow Edmonton CM. Young Mt. Garnet W. Nicold G Rosa E. M. Ross Herberton R. Hart A. Pinder B.E.F Sapper D. Dean Wolfram Amu Hoya Palmerville J. G. R. Mayers Russell Wolfram Camp Second Beach Green Island Jomon Islands Hthouse Port Said Customs House Anzac Cemetery Hare On & Hs

Surprise Party in Herberton for Staines’ Home Visit

A surprise party in Herberton on November 27 hosted by the Staines family raised funds and gifts for a Christmas Tree event connected to a Red Cross entertainment on December 21. About thirty gifts and £5 15s were collected, with performances by local talents and a late supper, ending with three cheers and warm thanks from the hosts.

Herberton A. A. Staines Warden Iis Dancmre Simerhige Sre Red Cross Wrests Meedumes Staines Brownlee I Kengeford Misa Mackay Marty Fock Ducomts Wnanimione Rand

Archbishops Mannix Clarified By Australian Debate

Sir Thomas Hughes defending Dr Mannix’s remarks quotes Mr Justice Heydon’s protest and asserts loyalty to Australia and the Empire. He denies English descent and argues Mannix aims to unite Catholic support against a Sinn Fein-like movement. Included are notices of a sailor killed in action, missing persons inquiries, and regional sales and business updates.

Thomas Hughes Justice Heydon Mannix Manin Iris Justice Heyten Cruin Sinn Fein Australia Empire Manmix Haser

Anti Conscription Meeting Addresses Military Dismissals

An anti conscription gathering in Melbourne was told the Prime Minister should deny reports that 40 men, including two returned soldiers, were dismissed from Victoria Barracks last week. They were said to be replaced by others to avoid conscription.

J. B. Stele Victoria Barracks Melbourne

Anti Meeting Stormed by Returned Soldiers in Melbourne

Report from Melbourne dated December 4 describes an anti meeting disrupted by returned soldiers who broke up the gathering at the Victorian Political Law Court. The resident Mr Bennet warned soldiers would enforce a law against conscription meetings.

Melbourne Prunewick Lalor Cour Jst Bennet

Prime Minister replies on witness request to Queensland

The Prime Minister issues a telegram to the Queensland member responding to a request to subpoena Sengter Mearce for evidence in a contingent case. He defends duty and warns the action may provoke political and civil tensions while stressing the need to uphold free speech and parliamentary privilege.

Sengter Mearce Ervens

War Precautions Act charge on Melbourne man ends in dismissal

A Melbourne man, James Mathews, faced a War Precautions Act charge for making a false statement expected to affect the election settlement. The magistrate dismissed the case, deeming the statement not proven false.

Melbourne James Mathews House of iLepresecutatives Mathews

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