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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Movements of Vessels Timed to Townsville and Beyond

Shipping notices show vessels departing weekly to Townsville from various ports, with return legs to Port Doggles Cook Town and Townsville. AUSN steamers reach Townsville Sunday from Cases, with schedule to Rowen, Mackay, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Return trips depart Melbourne Saturday and Sydney Thursday, with arrivals the following Thursday. No steamer meets from the south on a hard day.

Rororta Arcves Townsville Midsight Port Doggles Cooktown Returcan Saunay Sanday Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Tinshawe

Adelaide Company Steamer Schedules Across Australian Ports

The Adelaide Company Limited lists weekly routes with Cairns Townsville Bowen Mackay and Sydney paths to Melbourne. Immanunecka heads south with Townsville to Mackay and Brisbane calls, while Bristol to Sydney and Melbourne, and Viliwerne to Sydney then Brisbane return. Moorilyan ferries Townsville to Port Docelas Cooktown with a Wednesday return as Lass o Gowrie and others search Townsville routes.

Townsville Satuty Arrwest Mackay Sundarmors Port Atta Brisbane Bristol Sydnee Melbourne Viliwerne

Fearnnley and Co Led Chinesha from Hong Kong

Fearnnley and Co. led Chinesha from Hong Kong on 1 February 145, marking a notable maritime movement. The voyage indicates strategic ties between the Hudson fleet and Asian trade hubs during the period.

Chinesha Hong Kong

Port Darwin Shipping Notes At Nine This Evening

Shipping notes indicate vessels or cargo movements tied to Port Darwin scheduled for nine o'clock this evening. Further details are unreadable in the fragment but imply orderly port operations and berth assignments.

Port Darwin

Wool sale notes from Brisbane market report

Commercial. Mesers Dalgpry and W o Inc report telegraphic advice from Brisbane dated 37th met indicating the wool gates closed with strong competition and higher prices by 10 to 15 percent versus December. Greasy merino sold to Lapd and mcourrd to 34. North Queensland clips listed with owner names and prices in pence per pound.

Mesers Dalgpry W O., Inc Brisbane Culloden A. Terry Karoon Rule Bros Eyrie Prairie W. M. Allison Ivy Downs Mackiniay JL. Brown Glenlyon Richmond J. G. Brooksmal Ou Thenbervie Melia Andons Queensland

London Wool Sales Show Strong Bidding Across Qualities

In London on January B6 buyers engaged in excited bidding with prices hardening across all wool qualities. The market reflected robust demand as activity remained brisk and competitive through the session.

London

Danish butter market notes in London currents

Danish butter dull due to heavier supplies and firmer prices. Quotes show 14a to 1788 Sd per ew with Australian shipments pending Mooltan discharge. New Zealand salted and melted varieties steady around 150m to 162s. Queensland government butter firm with limited bidding. cream prices unchanged.

Londol Mooltan New Zealand Queensland

Dair y Herd Sale At Atherton Auction

On Saturday January 29 the dairy herd of Mr G Reid of Peerman was sold at auction by Mears Harding and Wright of Atherton with little attendance. Cattle fetched modest prices with cows around £1 6s and mid range cows to £71 10s. The weights and lots were announced by the auctioneers though the record was incomplete due to poor turnout.

Seterday

Auction of Illawarra Shorthorn Herd Attracts Strong Bid

The sale shows buyers valuing the herd with prices around £16 10s. The champion Galden Wattle, an Illawarra Shorthorn, was not sold after a private offer of £45 was refused. Buyers listed include Jr, G Waugh, H Fittoct, Coleman, C Bason and Whelan, with the overall sale praised for assembling a fine herd.

Curly Mr. Clancy Kutara Galdien Illawarra G. Waugh H. Fittoct Coleman C. Bason Whelan

Mining prices and stock report from CalIans Stock Exchange

Abbott street sharebroker A. HL Clarke reports Monday prices for Corella Hampden Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew Veican Gilmore Lode Ail Hill Bod Amal Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell Tyrconnell No 1 Syd Tyrconnell Extended New Minnie Moxham Oaks N L Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks rights Leisner Wolfram Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Palace Pictures Cairns Pictures. Prices shown in pence and shillings with paid and issued notes.

Corella Hampden Me. Cuthbert St Mungo St. Andrew Paida Veican Noir Gilmore Lode Ail Hill Bod Amal Kalamadan Tod Mareeba Gold Mines N.L Paids Tyrconnell Tyrconnnell Syd Tyrconnell Extended Minnie Moxham Oaks N

Towers Share Market

The extract lists horse names and prices, including Hennis Dandes born 4/3 26/65, Brilliant Deeps and Brilliant Block with payments noted, St Andrew 2/6 29/e, Vulcan 6 81, and Howes Deal 40, among others, indicating a dated market report with bids and dividends.

St Mungo Vulcan Howes Deal

Mines and shafts update from wartime reports

Fragmentary notes describe mining activity at Lyemers St Patrés Belgium and Euprees with mentions of Clode Hobson and Rene Lett. Reports reference sinking shafts, batteries and personnel changes as operations proceed, including a Rainbow stem and copper-related wording.

Sim St. Patrés Clode Hobson Belgium

Fragmented OCR list of textiles and prices

Fragmentary OCR shows fabrics and goods with prices and measurements. Entries include Madagolem, Pum Whits Dame, Pure White Demesk, Demesk variations, Line Servistics, tea towelling, and small notes like stock numbers and fractions, all in a rough catalog style.

Betrayed words echo in commonwealth’s regret

A fragment expresses betrayal as a wretch deserts after lavish favors, framing the Commonwealth’s sorrow and disappointment in a tone of moral rebuke and public lament.

Commonwealth

Great pity and cries of scandal in Brisbane revolt

The text condemns the Brisbane revolt, calling it a great pity and predicting a crying scandal if continued. It laments neglect of the north, stalled mails, and warns that hostile or internal actions could be seen as enemy work. It argues against arbitration courts and favors strikes as dispute resolution.

Brisbane North Seriie Gell

Postal Boycott Across Nations to Isolate Germany

The text discusses a proposed postal boycott where Australia and other nations would refuse mail to and from Germany. The aim is to sever communications for Teutons abroad and disrupt plotting against host countries, effectively isolating Germany from international networks.

Australia Germany International Fostal (Convention

Blackman Stewart Nuptials at St John’s Cairns

At St John’s Church Cairns on January sith 1916 Thomas Blackman eldest son of Mr and Mrs T R Blackman Magee NS Wales to Mary Elizabeth eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stewart Gordonvale.

Gordon Cub Farewell for Mr W Lloyd Tonight

The Gordon Club holds a farewell for Mr. W Lloyd tonight as advertised. The notice invites members and friends to attend and bid farewell.

Gordon Cub Mr. W Lloyd Sdvertisen

Sale of Furniture by Public Auction

Mr. Woodward announces that on Thursday next he will sell by public auction the household furniture and effects of Mrs. R. Stirling. Particulars are advertised. Kr. A. Mh Woda bes the t ope of cp lary stocks of groceries, dry Pry, beetseed Gow ot. Tome a Aget for Beyel leet.

Kr. A Beyel Leet

Broken Bottle Menace On Explo-Sede Wall Witnessed

A Monday incident near the Explo- Sede wall left a person with a deep head wound after a broken bottle struck them. Spectators noted bottle throwers as possible miscreants and urged caution.

Whitt

Furniture Auction Listed For Mr S Kame Property

Auction to be held at 3:20 PM on Lemley Street offering the furniture of Mr S Kame. Details mention Beare and Howitt Sheridan Street with reference to a Foundation Day holiday and public office closures.

J. G. Beare S. Kame Lemley Street

Building Tenders for Innisfail Ambulance Station

Tenders are invited by Mr. E Gregory Waters for the erection of an Ambulance Brigade station at Innisfail, closing at 4 pm on February B.

E. Gregory Waters Innisfail

Calms Police Court Session Opens Under Judge Giese

In Calms Police Court on Monday morning, Judge A Giese presided over a case involving FEL and a person named John. The proceedings began with standard arraignment and preliminary remarks as officials prepared for further testimony.

Calms A. 5. Giese, Fel John

Bheeto Bans and Mosquito Worries Highlight Weather Ad

A weather note warns that mosquitos return with the season causing discomfort. It cites Craig's Bheeto Bans as the original remedy from Robert Craig, chemist, with a per bottle price of 1 shilling 3 pence, urging buyers to avoid imitations.

Craig Robert Craig Caires

Appointment Notes From State Committee Include Mieths Mention

Fragments indicate a state committee meeting with a committee member named Wes appointed to an internal post. Text is incomplete but suggests a formal transfer of duties within the committee structure and potential interim leadership changes.

Cold Cure Tablets Advertising Blurred Claim

Fragmentary ad copy touts Cold Tablets as a quieter cold remedy starting with focus on the cough. Mentions a cure and relief, with garbled text likely misrepresenting benefits and pricing references.

Generous Gift From Starcke to Military Trophy

Mr Jas B Stewart of Starcke writes via Cooktown about donating a pair of medals won at an amateur race meeting. He notes the military authorities are appealing for postage by packet post and hopes the medals will be serviceable. The gift is described as generous and intended for official use.

Jas. B. Stewart Starcke Cooktown Stewart

Million Dollar Mystery at Cazes Theatre

Fragmented text describes serials at the Cazes Theatre with episodes titled The Dees of the Auto Basdute and The Wife of Womee. Suspense heavy plot centers on darts of wit and villainy as conspirators aim to outmaneuver Norton.

Sherpet Norton

Yiels Tom's Cabin At Palace Theatre Tonight

AUSTRAL PICTURES presents a screening at Palace Theatre of Yiels Tom's Cabin with Booth era casts and scenes of Little Eva Uncle Tom and Harris. Irving Cummings stars alongside other acts including a variety of features and up to date scenes from across theatres with excitement and spectacle.

Siemeer Bralee Jfilas Lagree Cassys Indy

Palace Pictures Ltd. Carvelterp Wiltelbeld Of

Palace Pictures Ltd. presents a feature described in fragmented OCR text. The readable portion hints at a production or company note involving Palace Pictures and a titled work. Further specifics are not provided in the accessible content.

Letter Waiting for Private Tere as Offer Arrives

A note indicates Private Tere will call when the offer arrives. He waits for a response and expects a better arrangement or terms once contact is established.

Privete Tere

Sale of Dairy Herd Representative Named for Brisbane Conference

Mr. W. Hoedgeon of Cairmn appointed to represent the Barron Falls tent of the Rechabitss at the forthcoming conference to be held at Brisbane post Faster.

Hoedgeon Cairmn Barron, Falls Brisbane Post

Werves of an Anzac Gallant

Fragmentary OCR hints at a discussion of werves or serves likened to those of Anzac gallants. The text appears to praise courage and martial spirit, referencing Anzac valor and possessive admiration.

Mareeba Red Cross Holds January Meeting at School of Arts

The Mareeba Red Cross Society met Friday afternoon January 2 at the School of Arts with President Mrs. Meadamesaweren and members including Alphen Dowie Murray Kearney Nicholls Karl Fraser. Funds from collections and events are tallied, donations listed, and a tray cloth prize awarded to Agnesert. A yearend report shows a balance of 109 pounds 0 shillings 5 pence, with next meeting set for February 25.

Mareeba Red Cross Society School of Arts Thera Wes Meadamesaweren Alphen Dowie Murray Kearney Nicholls Karl Fraser Brishame Taylor Louis Peres Tekwan Alam Red Cross Society Binresba

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adelaide Company, Limited Cairns Wednnesday Bowen McMourne Immanunecka South Australian Stearmshirvs, Limited Shipping Notes Commercial Brisbane Wool Sales London Wool Sales VTTER Spence Street Charlie Kierle J. & P. Pease GER Cairn Calians Stock Exchange A. HL Clarke Abbott Street Towers Share Market Calicos Callies Caliis Sdim Herreckess Madapolam Stia Terk Towels Turk Towels the Post EQCH Mulgrave Potten Linaurum Cosh Edie Caines Eig Crentow Babinda W. Howitt Sheridan Wes Mieths Utter Amd Austral Pictures Palace Theatre Palace Pictures Ltd Palace Picture Wiltelbeld RED Cross. Society Maieeba
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