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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
2
An OCR fragment outlines weekly transport notices with sailings to Port Douglas Mourilyan Harbour Cardwell Lucinda Townsville. It mentions Tuesday 3 pm departures and Wednesday times, linking to various port calls and schedules.
Abbott street sharebroker A H L Clarke lists various mining interests and prices including Mareeba Gold Mines, Bowen River Coal, Cairns Pictures, and Vale projects. The note cites producers such as Kutradan and Theperns with fractional shilling prices and stock remarks.
Fragmentary chart of exchange operations and payments listing items such as North by Sid Brifhant Deeps Hampden and United blocks. It notes balances and payments including figures like 2/6 and 5 2/05 with references to locations like Bow Street and East Mexican.
A mid exploration notes a party led by Mr Clarke visiting Mount Peter Geldfeld and nearby claims. They describe battery and ore workings at Pet and Peterson sites, a 150 foot tunnel, a rise used as a glory hose, ore chemistry, and promising prospect at Mt Priet with reef dip and a 1090 foot workings witness.
Fragmentary text describes hopes for financial support and a future arrival. It mentions returning to Mr Peterson and his wife inviting them for tea, with implied social courtesy but no clear event or outcome.
The fragment records ruby tin and gold yields from Chillagoe mineral field and Gold Mile Mine. It lists quantities of tin ore and gold ounces, with tonnage, ewts, and value approximations for several mines including Minnie Moxham and Teo Jacks. Additional figures reference purchased metals from T Waltris and Conner ore yields.
The manager Mr M Clif ford reports strong improvement for Iguana Consols Lad in Croydon for the fortnigh t ending December. Three teams are now in operation. The engineer Mr Jas Senart notes water supply lines and storage plumbing complete. The Phole air lift pump performs well and provides economical condensing water for weighing and processing.
The text records a price note for a commodity labeled Adgimeny BRISRA Dea 11. It notes a shipment term 0 to 2 for ward shipment per ton cif Crnde spot and a price reference of £37/10 per ton.
Fans at the Cairns Police Court were gathered Monday when a sudden downpour from a shower drenched the audience before proceedings halted briefly. The water was later turned off and the facility returned to quiet mayhem-free idle afterward.
Mr T P Kelly, a Cairns chemist, reports many changes in recent days with new stocks being installed and the public urged to rely on their service.
Miss Pink of Atherton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pink, is poised to join as a qualified optician in Atherton after arriving by ship a few weeks ago. It is rumored she may be the first lady in Australia to receive such a title from London authorities. The appointment runs daily from 12 PM to 5 PM.
The Cairns Post reports on a modern rubber stamp service, noting expert staff and high quality rubber seed pads deter accessories stocked. Customers are assured fast, reliable stamping at competitive prices.
A Cairns meeting reviewed council roles and retained the secretary as proposed by the presiding mayor. Members agreed to have days set for future duties and the committee plans a Christmas calendar feature in The Northern Herald.
The Cakes Post will not be published on Christmas Day Boxing Day or New Year’s Day but will appear on all other mornings as scheduled.
A Brisbane newspaper analyzes a deep rift within the Queensland Labour Party, contrasting the Adamson and Fidelly factions. It argues the Adamson group pursues ideals and welfare aims, while Fidelly seeks office and personal gain, with tensions rising over policy and discipline. It notes leaders and backbenchers shifting positions on pensions, hours, and the liquor question amid broader social battles.
A terse item notes Phos-Limes, a latest specialty, is presented to Siler. The report hints at mixed reception and potential challenges in adoption for local use.
Multiple items reported from Babinda and Townsville area include a new general store opening at Babinds run by A M, an aid event for the Royal Insurance fund to be held at Babinda school grounds next Saturday, update on Mr M J R Woods who is improving in medical care, a Friday auction by C Woodward for Mrs J Toohey’s household furnishings on Sheridan Street, probate news from Ayr via Townsville noting Bridie Theresa Brangan as executrix with property valued at £245, and local grocery promotions touting Christmas orders from C Keirle at Cairns corner of Agia and Sheridan Streets.
The Bishop from North Queensland arrives today by the Lass of Gowrie from Innisfail to administer the sacrament of Confirmation at St. John’s Church at 8 pm. He will stay at Yarrabah Mission for most of the week and return to Cairns for next Sunday.
Dr Fenwick raised the need for a shed at Kam Be Beh, urging council to write to authorities and secure funding. The motion, seconded by Dr Weitere, aimed to authorize the erection of the shed amid rainfall concerns.
At Monday morning meeting Dr F C Hodel urged adding a hand bridge to the ewes across Granite Creek. The council discussed the necessity of improving access with the proposed crossing.
A Barron Shire Council session on Mancy morning resembled old times with sharp exchanges. One councillor called another a liar, branding it down to outright lying, until the chairman moved to restore order.
The Herald Christmas issue will be released this week despite paper shortages and recent industrial dislocations. It is the largest edition yet produced outside Towenwille and entirely printed by the local printery. Early orders are advised to avoid disappointment as only a limited number can be printed. The issue features fronts from Salonika and a German transport column, a sentry at the Berrima Concentration Camp, and local sites such as Grepie waterworks and Mary Park.
Irvinebank 1916 dispute notes 2/6 certificate fee under Workers' Compensation Act re doctor misapprehension. Members debate Barnes seat vacancy rules and attendance. Talks on painting isolation ward, drug delays from Cairns, livestock costs, and appeals to School of Arts for benefit funds.
The Hazel departs for Second Beach at 7 30 pm tomorrow. A confused report mentions Allan and a representative, a sample room parity, and a business closure at Goodeavals on holiday. The year ends with a call to Defence Department about the Sergeant’s services. Motu M3 earns unanimous support.
The Bar ron Shire Council met with Dr E A Atherton presiding and councillors present. Discussions covered unpaid rates for Mrs Newbury Ca irn Band donations and a contentious German labour expense on road work. A motion linked to wheel taxes, sanitary inspection Mareeba and the assay office delay were debated as well as the gravel use for Mareeba streets. The meeting closed with thanks to the chairman.
A fragment notes six other branches related to W H Green Ltd while describing an arrival without rival. The text hints at corporate structure and expansion but lacks complete details.
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