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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
2
December high water report and readings
The note records December measurements from Captain Ww. C Themses noting high water at 10.2 in the area. It provides a terse status update with limited context.
Fragmentary OCR Note Yields Patchy Local Item
The readable text fragment shows garbled phrases and unclear names. It mentions numbers, places, and potential names, but lacks coherent actions or events to define a clear lead. No definite person, organization, or outcome is identifiable from the legible content.
The Metal Market Report from Sydney December 14
The London metal quotations for December 13 include standard copper, spot and three month forwards. Lead, zinc, and electrolytic copper prices are noted with 3 month forwards and spot values, while other metals and bond mentions appear in the mixed market commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Miner reports payable ore opened in old stope at Vulcan mine
The Vulcan mine manager reports prospecting in the east end of an old stope below the Adit level uncovered payable ore. After two weeks of work the vein measures 12 ft by 7 ft and continues to open at both ends. By week’s end about 60 tons will be ready to crush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Vulcan
Silver output and wartime price moves prompt government purchases
The Washington government buys most US silver output to stabilize values amid volatile prices. 1917 New York figures show the price range from 7 to 108 cents per ounce, contrasting with 1915 ranges. Authorities negotiate with allies to set standard values, while miners plan retention on claims during later wet season inquires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
United States
Weather and livestock price concerns amid storms
A chaotic mix of notes mentions live stock price schemes and weather reports from Cooktown and Ames. Lightning reportedly struck tenants and caused damage while rainfall volumes imply heavy runoff. A political meeting featured sharp exchanges and candid remarks among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooktown
Wiscela
Cairns News Roundup December 15 1917
Local Cairns notices cover court case withdrawal Christmas fireworks and sales. Events include dredge work at Cairns Harbor Board, ambulance excursion to Babinda, holidays for harbor staff, real estate auctions, and a large Dirran cattle sale. Weather and market updates intertwined with charity donations to Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Reget Ik
Pease
Babinda
Austral
Eye care and spectacles offered by H F Stacey in Cairns
Vital notice urges correct spectacles from a reliable specialist to prevent eye damage. It promotes HF Stacey, the established ophthalmic optician on Abbott Street Cairns, offering free light testing and expert vision services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacey
Abbott-street
Cairns
Abbott Street
Court Finds Settlement Reached on Fig Tree Site Agreement
The document notes Epimetead at the site known as the Fig Tree with a Roman Catholic context and a shed to be credited. His Honor accepted the agreement and expressed satisfaction that the parties had reached an accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epimetead
Murder at Misses Comenins House In Melbourne
A Melbourne report says the Misses Julia Comenins were murdered in their house one morning while their brother John Comenins was away. He was arrested as a suspect after police and detectives searched the scene and found evidence at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Julia Repiney Comenins
Nan
Jobn
Fae
Turmoil at Charters Tower Aldermen Meeting
At Charters Tower on December 14 a violent disturbance erupted in the council chamber after allegations over a reported audit. Alderman Redmond left the hall claiming improper conduct by the Mayor as Welles struck a large photograph of Watts and chairs broke, with chaos spilling into the council yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Towers
Teria
Tina Escent Berets
John
Johinson
Johnson
Pau
Welles
Alderman Watts
Ald
Redmond
Cauneit
Modena
Phe
Aml
Ryan Aruin
Teiyeathy
Aled Redmond
Ant
Redsauel
Sarsaat
Mossman Notes and Local Arrivals in Summer Heat
Weather hogs the scene as Mossman records a quiet period with reports of community life. Notables include the passing of Mr. Henry Crank and burial at Mossman Beach, plus Mr. KR D Low’s departure for New South Wales and a celebratory send off in Coronation Hall. Local residents plan holidays in the south, and talks of large farm purchases surge among Mossmanites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acrase
Aricyee
Uvat
Panton
Mossman
Ebron
Carr Treet
Henry Crank
Moeesman Beil
Lise
Joe Ranmiann
Deers
oVihaan Jaussel
Erroon
Crank
Reyitte
Eraveside
Res E. Taffeyer
Hauckers
Qivine
Eric
Pwea Oat Mossman
Netta Kiely
Stewart Crank
Preshang
Jdaang
Dugehts
Als. Bry
Grariste
Nellie Fryidadstone
Fort Douglas
Destleig
Aga
KR. D. Low
Massman Central Mill
Port Douglas
New South Wales
Low
Tr. W. Muntz
Messrs
R. D. Rex
Alec. R. Rex
Wigan Gil
Hugh Cromford
R . Mossman Mill
Hman
KR. Leon
J. Thurkell
Steve Fagg
Peeches
Fteagte
Genes
Horn
India
Willie Jones
Jock 2 Newell
Mr.Neweson
Moss Jr
Harry Harris
Massman
Wet Round Townsville Aims Rainfall Report
Rain is falling over Townsville and surrounding areas as weather observers note ongoing wet conditions. Forecasters report continued showers across the region with potential localized floods amid the eased drought.
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Herrertox
A&e
Customs, Shipping
Forwardme Acent
Howard Smith Hambers
Pete Bab
Howard South Chambers
Ecatier
J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake ST. Cairns
Rendence
E“ Ham Electoral
Plebissite
Haeme
Primary Producers Association
Eacham
Crown Lasis Ranger
Maria
Maimers
I Wold
Owen Whittick
Wieser & Aetene
Beth Steed
Craig
Wees Soren
Cot
Elbourne
EK Marshad
Nex Court House
How
Bes
Aea Ee
Minnie Moxham
Oasks
Bowen River Coal
Kate Sea Coal and Coke Co. Ltd
Cairns Pate
Cannes Wealth
Cairns Jockey Club Debentures
Ees Ae
Minister For Mines
Commercial
London Meat Market
Botice
Cairns Post
the Post
Cairnsmans Court
J. Paxton
J. Ti Hoare
Nolice Department
Green's
Chemists
Conte
Waddeh
Agracy Insurance
Yates Lerds
Piseey, Isles & Co., Ltd
Mauch
Cairms Harbor
Een Muir Mad Memon
Garare
Sme
Highfeigh Road
Woam
Bennett & Bennett
Abbottstreet
Cairnns
Beech
H. Brownlee
W. A. Brotherton
Kahan
Atherton Butter Factory
Ig Agencies
Tee Ted
Gene Jones
Reenaks
Bend
Clark's Model Store
Trimble
Trimble, Ou
Pre
George Trimble
Starr Bowkett
Starr Bowkett Society
J. G. Hoare
C. Woodward
WH. Peter‘gen
R. J. Clark
Minnie Street
Register
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
LaBave
J) Reid
Harry Andrews
John Wallace
Dirran
Mat Down
Tirran
Tarzali
Sta Ton
Downs
Foulis
Middleton
S.W.O.S
Charters Tower Aldermen
Holts
Mossman Notes
Ufeir the
Townsville
Dee
Mer
Oeam
Aunralia Noes Kawman
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