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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
2
A brief note from Mee ES Bark and Pamily extends gratitude to Dr Neave’s Nusee Greener Me AL Vale and Ur D Frocks for kindness, care, and help through the illness and convalescence.
Shipping notice outlines arrivals from Cockatoo and Port Weckhe with passenger names including Mew, Bailey, Grace, Stesaisen, W. Stewart, Hammill, Lann, Koch, Delu, Bookwood, Delugar, Chris Chrevtic, Roberts, Philp and Co as agents. February records reference Karanda Captain Raven and Cooktown to Port Douglas routing.
January 31 departure notice lists Captain J Marhsee Mowrilyan bound for Townsville and Lo onda Passemeers with passengers including Mesdames Stew Plare Misses Plare Broderick Ini Webb and Messrs C Ho Sherman GFF Gataker Master Irvin Waster Stewart aboard the Australian Steamships Limited service.
Burns, Philp and Co, Sid Rerandla arrives every Tuesday from Townsville and departs for Cooktown on Thursday at 11 am. Adiside Company Morntta ic due from the south on Saturday. Mourilyan arrives 5 am with southern mail and leaves 7 am for Port Douglas. Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays 5 am and leaves Cairns 5 pm Tuesdays for Mayanian Harbour and other ports. Cooma leaves Townsville February 3.
Fragmentary weather and time clues describe events at southern ports including an early hour arrival. Dates mentioned include February entries and lunar phase notes, with scattered times and observances noted for February 15 and February 22.
Me A HM Clarke sharebroker reports Thursday quotes from Powis Hampden Cuthbert Mungo Andrew Vulcan and other mines on the Cairns exchange. Prices for Lode Hill Ag Hil End Amal Tyrconnel Monte Moxham and Bowen River Coal are listed with bids and calls. figures include 5 to 3% ranges and various fractions.
Messrs A M Callum and Company brokers Bow Street report the following quotations for properties and freeholds. Includes prices in shillings and pence for various estates and location notes across multiple districts.
The Brisbane Stock Exchange and general meeting discuss the war’s broad financial effects. President Mr. D Benjamin urges transparency to all shareholders about how ongoing conflict reshapes the state’s markets and investments.
The report notes record rains in Queensland lifting stock, but warns high wages and uncertain returns threaten mine operations. It references copper ore exports, miner protests, and critics accusing Treasurer of inaccurate statements that could deter new investment in North Queensland mines.
The eighth ordinary half yearly meeting of New Minnie Morham G M Coy was held on January 11 1917 with 19019 shares represented. Directors C A Fred Hunn Barnes CF Ci srs Barber and Pares were elected for the half year. The chairman reviewed operations noting gains in milling and water alleviation and predicted a successful crushing campaign ahead.
Brief notice states the Brilliant Block Mill and associated works will remain operational. It notes a plan to open the formation in the Britli Extend crosscut and that the Brilliant Block lease will be surveyed to the Crown. Directors apply for a small machine area to protect machinery until sale.
The metal quotations for January are unchanged. Spelter and other refined metals show steady pricing with silver at a standard spot of 37 5-10d per ounce. The report notes no changes in the listed items and mentions routine market conditions.
The report repeats a large statistical record on copper ore exports from Cares for the year, noting the total quantity and value. It reflects official statistics published in Hansard on page 23367.
The Brisbane AWL conference urged a three year limit on union and parliamentary tenures and allowed reentry after a year out. The piece criticizes the rise of the “New Men” chasing office, accusing them of self-interest and lacking the sacrifice of earlier Labour leaders.
Mr Salisbury the Land Commissioner announces ten allotments in Cairns parish near White Rock will be opened to returned soldiers. Applications for the allotment close in April and applicants can apply with service details. Fever and diseases transmitted by mosquitoes are noted for precaution. Sold only by mail at one shilling or post free one shilling threepence.
The State school at Mirriwinni reopens on Monday for a Patriotic Fund, with a meeting of the Patriotic Fund Immediate to be held at 2:50 pm. A.M. Waddell announces large stocks of groceries boots and shoes at Babinda. Innisfail resident Mctiregor dies in Cairns and the body is sent to Loastat for Rural Special Church Service. A YMCA linked service is planned next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church Sheridan Street with Rev S Mitchell speaking on The YMCA aims and accomplishments. Fresh posted 3/3. Enlistments in Cairns for January number eight rejects. Sergeant-Major Williams notes a strong February start and a planned army corps for married men on the 30th.
The Cairns region reports rainfall data for Kamerunga in January 1917 at 360 inches, well below the 24 year January average of 181.10 inches. Innisfail correspondent notes Cane Price Board efforts to organize a Cane Rice Board to supply the South Johnston sugar rail. Len Walker offers rain or shine joy rides and Buick cars, with Cairns motor service as Len Walker’s sole agency.
The piece notes Dr. von Hoeler as the third war dictator named in Austria in three months and questions the fates of the prior two. It comments on wartime scarcity and hunger driving people to the dictator under glass, and urges women to invest in the war loan converting sovereigns into soldiers while praising women’s labor. It also reports a Townsville telegraph from the Supreme Court in Atherton on a petition by Lane Jim Foon trading as Kean Wah Shun, listing creditors and totals. Frederick Curry named interim receiver.
An archaic remedy touts ease for indigestion and dyspepsia by stimulating stomach function. It claims morning doses relieve heartburn and flatulence and advertises Kuranda Kure for headaches with instant relief, attributed to W Green, Chemist, Cairns.
Death notices report Miss Greta Seagren of Cooktown died in Cairns on January 20 after a short illness. Her body was returned to Cooktown for burial in Christ Church and the Flags in town were raised at half mast. The funeral drew a large crowd including many schoolchildren. Cairns undertaker Mr E. Svendsen transported the body north. Bargain Week at Kelly's begins with reduced prices on hosiery and assorted lines at 5 Abbott Street, including several listed items. The Cairns Summons Court heard Ethel Thygeson sue J E Thygeson for leaving her with no means of support. defendant ordered to pay weekly allowances and costs, with penalties for deserted children.
A wartime appeal urges all readers to support the Fourth Commonwealth War Loan. The message emphasizes gratitude for peace, asks noncombatants to contribute financially, and honors brave men serving to keep Australia free during a period of aerial and naval threats.
Commonwealth Treasurer Mr Poynton urges all Australians to join the loan as patriot duty. He says even small contributions help the war effort, comparing investors to makers of a "silver bullet" for victory. Subscriptions from unreached groups could significantly lift the loan as a home front saving effort.
A wartime notice urges subscribers to invest in the Commonwealth war loan. It promotes turning pounds into weapons of victory, highlighting shells and munitions funding to save lives and defend the country. The message frames saving money as patriotic and profitable, urging action.
A garbled excerpt recalls a proclamation meeting led by the mayor with attendance from many representatives including retailers. The text is incomplete, making specifics unclear and leaving fragments of sentences.
Rothwell's Limited and J A Kearney extend Cairne visit to Monday morning. Sample Rewms at Hides Hotel. G Locke Plumber offers phonicing services and tanks for PF. Babinda Township Boot Store announces Kirk's Halwida stock of boots and shoes with fit guaranteed. Pensioner death reported on Weetora Street with ambulance turnout and morgue transport.
Fragmentary notice describes Myal’s face cream named Nyal F Cream promising sun protection and whitening effects. A separate brief reports sergeants and Mazlin paying a Hambledon mill for recruiting interviews, with some recruits obtained and to proceed soon.
W. BL News reports De vibsan, general manager of Corteal Mills under Government control, met Bauple growers deputation led by Sleaford Barron R. W. Scougall P. Scougall L. H. Biddles J. Mackellar. They sought higher cane yield guarantees while noting a drought affected district and a 10 ton per acre average. doctor considered installing a Keatensh crusher or extra rollers to improve the mill. The piece also notes a recruit’s failed enlistment after hardship claims and his resolve to try again.
The Abbott Street shop promotes high standard clothing and footwear, claiming it’s easier to judge men by their attire. Weekend reductions include brown net singlets, coloured neglige shirts, boys’ coats and hats, tennis shirts, and various ladies and gent items with substantial discounts. The store advertises late hours and positions itself as a high class mercer and bootmaker.
The notice outlines a December 1 1917 start for a war loan paying a 4 percent base interest with a 3 pounds 13 shillings bonus per 7100 invested, effectively boosting yields. Subscribers from Savings Bank can pay gradually monthly, earning monthly interest on their remaining balance and receiving the bonus as specified.
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