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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
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Buss Lidwerd, aged 33, died at his residence Rivetetume Street on the 6th inst. The death notice records the loss and provides no further details.
The friends of Mrs J Lyons and family are invited to attend the funeral of their son James Jacob Lyons at 4 o clock this Thursday afternoon from Dut ton street to La Monica s Church and then to Cairffs Cemetery. The Lyons family and P Hynes are also invited to attend. HM Svendisen, Undertaker and Embalmer.
Shipping arrivals list passengers and crew from multiple vessels including Der Lass of Gewrie from Port Douglas and Musgrave from southern ports. Names of passengers and officers are recorded with steerage counts and next sailings to Port Douglas, Townsville, Mourilyan Harbour and Adelaide.
The Changvhi sails for Honghowe via ports on or about 1gbout. Passengers wanting to leave must apply early as no accommodation is available. Fearniey and Co, agents.
A commercial item from London discusses the Bradford wool market with notes on the War Office seeking no undue disruption of the existing act and distribution methods. It records joint statements from the Colonial Importers and Lindon Woolbayers associations alongside Setting Bro Fay on handling procedures amid shifting conditions.
London reports butter prices with Danish butter at 234s and Australian butter quoted higher. Market notes butter is firm with active demand while buyers monitor currency and supply conditions amid December trade.
Report notes the cheese market is strong yet unsettled with Canada selling at varied rates and the government purchasing New Zealand cheese at low prices. Queens land contracts are referenced with differing price marks, and South Wales is said to have rated pricing for Queensland deals.
Fenwick and Co salesmen report a mixed Brisbane market on December 1 with overall lower early trade and a closing unchanged. Lambs show firmness with specific crossbred and merino prices, several named sellers including Hogarth Holmes Metherington Sands and others. Cattle yarded around 470 head, market closing firm, calves unchanged.
Mr A H Clarke sharebroker Abbott Street reports Wednesday quotations for Corellia Vulcan and several mines. Listings include Gentlemans and Hill End Annals Inguana Consols with buy and sale figures, and prices for Lode Hill Kalamadan Tyrconnell Mageeba Gott Mines. Prices shown in old pence shillings and pence format.
MacTaggart Bros report from Brisbane December 6 notes sheep yarding eased early then firmed with prices closing near last week. Four bullocks from Bolliwallah Clermont averaged 12 5/0 and 96 cows averaged 11 4/4.
Fenwick & Co salesmen in Brisbane report a firm market across categories. Heavy weights and yearlings show high demand with prices rising. pigs, sheep and lambs also sold well, with baconers and porkers fetching solid returns.
Chaotic listing from CH. TOWERS dated December 6 details various items and payments including Brilliant Deeps Hampden Kulumadan and Mills United. The fragmentary text records paid amounts and ownership marks alongside several names and place references in a brisk ledger style.
Car lovers should not miss seeing this beautifully designed Buick arriving by the next boat. Parker and Fitzsimmons, agents, Lake Street, Canrns. The description hints at a refined, finished model capturing admiration.
Market notes show Mandard at £152 for six months and eavite at £107 up. Electrolytic rose to 168/10 with little change, lead foreign spot £30/10 and 3 months 190/10 unchanged. Spelter spot £58/10 with a 30/ down. Sram 10. standard sport rates listed. Silver standard 1 16 at 1/84 up.
Mr E J Uren arrived from Char fer Ainnsborough where the will to escort will re se Srate Covi Syraieans plant until they are dis.
The Warden’s November tour covered Rossville Open Grasstree Shipton’s Flat Mt Hartley Helenvale and others. Mining output declined at Rossville due to dredging losses while Home Rule Co and others kept most workers employed. Shipton’s Flat about 20 men, Grasstree six, Mount Romeo twelve, Mt Hartley six, Tableland eight, and numerous crews at China Camp and Bloomfield Scrub. Population fell as many young men enlisted. October and September gold returns list tonnages and values for multiple sites, with August to October reports showing varied alluvial yields and prices.
In Herbertos Warden's Court December 1916 session adjourned matters to one week. Listings include Misers' Homestead Leases at Prior's Creek with 20 acre allotments for Annie Jessop, Alex Prior, and William Jessop. Mary Thomas Cox at Mt. Garnet with 1 rood perches. exemptions for Thomas Brown and others. adjournments and grants noted for several parcels and individuals.
Mr John Dow, manager of the New Minnie Mozham Gold Mines Northcote, reports on 16 November noting rain increased staff to 18, enabling an air shaft with three shifts. Air shaft extended 18 feet to 23 feet total. No 2 level advanced 22 feet with 4 feet of good stone. 57 tons sent to mill with total parcel 70 tons. Dam damage repaired after flood. mill manager H Devill reports return of 117 ounces smelted gold and 4 bags concentrates. plant in first class order.
A meeting of the Barron Shire Council will be held on Monday, with the date to be confirmed, at 10 a.m. The notice invites attendance and outlines the scheduled session time.
A terse note clarifies a once famous medicinal product sold as a nerve tonic was never as strong as some claim. The report warns readers against exaggerations and underscores that the item contained no extraordinary medicinal powers.
The piece condemns Labour extremists in Melbourne for pressuring MPs and officials over conscription, arguing party reform targets leaders and insiders rather than private pro conscription voters. It urges purge of anti conscriptionists and calls for clear stance and accountability, noting likely retaliatory political moves.
Reading shows discussion of a Cairns district plan with 25 scholars noted and the prospect of a District High School being established in Cairns next year. Mentions locations Kirk's Babinda Gordon Vale Edmonton and the area stores. The text reflects local commerce and education planning.
In a wartime era note R Craig introduces a new rheumatic and gout remedy once scarce. The firm fixed a bold price and invites sufferers to try while stock lasts, claiming prior prewar demand and relief for these conditions.
Community notices announce a social and dance at Freshwater Hall Saturday night and a parents meeting at Mirriwinni State School tomorrow at 7 30 pm to elect a committee. Furniture, drapery and boots go on sale in Abbott Street Cairns and a large household auction is planned at Babinda with horses and cattle.
If your grocer is not giving you satisfaction or his groceries and prices are not satisfactory, just call on Cranch and Gordon, the busy Spence Street grocers.
Members of the Cairns branch of the above Association are summoned to a meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:40 PM. All members are urged to attend.
In Cairns Small Debts Court on Wednesday before Mr. T Ferry, a verdict was returned for Burns Philp and Co. against J. Carswell in a goods sold and delivered case. Amounts listed include 4s 4d and 55 1/2d.
Messrs Bennett and Bennetts of Abbot Street Cairns announce closure from December 16 1616 to January 17 for Xmas New Year holidays. They urge patients to have teeth attended to at once.
Next Tuesday Mr Ferry will take evidence in the matter of the Carters appeal to the Industrial Court. He will forward the evidence to Judge Mac Naughton of the Industrial Court.
Mr J D Caterer a Patigs representative visits Innisfail this week with the latest catalogue. He offers competitive prices and best value for money. Innisfail residents considering purchasing a musical instrument should call on him.
James Joseph Lyons eldest son of the late James Lyons died at his parents home on Dutton Street on Wednesday. He was a single man about years old and a partner in the sawmill. He had been in poor health for some time. The cortege leaves his home for burial this afternoon at four o'clock.
A Cairns drugseller markets Karanda Kure headache relief as an instant remedy. Six other W. H. Green shops back the product with a large sale, promising residents quick relief at 1 shilling 6d per bottle.
Allan and Stark advertise their representative has opened sample rooms at Hides etel with a large stock of new season goods for immediate sale. Mr Hallett notifies clients that business will finish in Cairns on Friday 6 December evening at Gordonvale from Monday 10 to Friday 14 December.
Edward Ross, a well known Riverston resident, passed away early Wednesday morning after a period of illness. The funeral left his residence for Gordonvale cemetery on Wednesday afternoon with a large, respectful attendance. A letter from Major Arcy in Brisbane notes acceptance and presentation arrangements for the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Mareeba, reflecting ongoing military recognitions.
Report describes an event during a visit to England where gold caskets symbolizing the freedoms of several British cities were presented to Mr H. The scene includes wharf laborers unloading a vessel and noticing the address inscribed on the caskets.
A Melbourne conference of Labour delegates debated compulsory military service during a referendum campaign. Senator Lynch and others argued against pledges tied to party platforms while votes favored a motion upholding a stance against conscription, amid heated exchanges and calls for leadership changes.
Brisbane December 6 The term of Sir Thomas Robinsons appointment as Agent General for Queensland expires at year end. At the last caucus meeting, discussion focused on appointing a successor. The Premier named two candidates from the Ministry Mr Hunter and TP Kelly. New stocks are being installed at Cairns and other towns, with drugs and toilet articles offered at reasonable prices.
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