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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
2
February 2 departures show Innimincka under Captain Grissenden bound for Melbourne via ports. Adelaide Co Ltd acts as agents. Vessels include Fearnley and Co and Agrats with vague port references and shipping agents listed.
Burns, Philp Co listed. Korands arrives here each Tuesday for Townsville then sails mid night for Port Douglas and Cook Town, returning Thursday. AUSWN steamers depart Cairns Saturday, reach Townsville Sunday, Bowen and Mackay Tuesday, Brisbane Thursday, then continue south to Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday on return trip.
Steamers depart Caires on Wednesday Townsville Thursday Bowen and Mackay Friday reach Sydney Thursday Melbourne Sunday and depart Melbourne for return trip Tuesday Sydney Saturday Brisbane following Tuesday arriving here Sunday. Morialta arrives from the south Sunday. Steamers leave Townsville Saturday arrive Mackay Sunday morning Port Alma Sunday night Brisbane Tuesday morning. Leave Brisbane Wednesday to Sydney Friday and Melbourne Monday. Return depart Melbourne Wednesday arrive Sydney Friday Brisbane Monday depart Brisbane next day Townsville Friday. Mourilyan arrives Tuesday from Townsville leaves 8 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown returning Wednesday and leaving at p m for Townsville. Lass O Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays leaves for Port Douglas 7 am Mondays returning Tuesday and leaving pm for Townsville.
Fearnley and Co lid Changsha from Hfeng Kong on February 14 reports a commercial matter involving the firms in an Asian port city. The note outlines a shipment or partnership action with privado entities and a specified date, indicating a business transfer or agreement.
The French barque Buf fen from New York reached Port Jackson after 166 days at sea. A southerly buster nudged the vessel north of the port where a tug towed her in. Two French crewmen died during the voyage, the second officer aged 66 and seaman 56, both buried at sea. Cargo included a large shipment of items by Fearnley and Co., agents.
The report notes strong demand for most marsupial skins with small skins neglected. Prices ranged from 1/ to 26 per dozen for various wallaby sizes and other species, with bears and opossums in odd lots still arriving. Hides offered with spirited competition and good tannery suitability.
Market report on hides skins and textiles with price ranges for extreme light to heavy hides and rough stock. Calves and yearlings sold at top rates recently, woolly skins strong, calico and satin notes, export restrictions causing price declines and buyers offering lower quotes.
The article notes that contrary to predictions after World War I began, Australia experiences strong wool demand and rising prices. It cites experts like Edgar and Crammond on wartime trade shifts, London reports of steady demand, and Lloyd George praising global wool markets, with actual supplies driving prices higher than feared.
Fragmentary OCR text provides unclear phrases Shere Quality Counts and ieee Si Colras. No identifiable people places or events present to summarize.
In loving memory of my dear niece Lily Thomas who died February 3rd. rps BID mk
A clipped OCR item announces the municipal election with names and local voting details unreadable, urging reader attention to upcoming ballots and polling information.
An old advertisement promotes Mulgeave Meadache Cure as a universal remedy for various pains. It claims multiple formats and dosages, listing a price and referencing a post date of February 6.
A terse notice names J G Aetemerren and Kane Lamiey Street amid unclear text about a fortuitous incident and oil heating. The readable fragments point to a local report with persons and street reference, lacking complete details.
Reading from the fragment, a store in Rabinda lists an agent for the Royal Insurance Company. The readable text mentions an address or location and implies agency duties or representation.
Mr G Woodward announces the sale of furniture and effects of Mrs R Stirling. The notice states a public sale event to dispose of household items in an orderly auction setting. Proceeds may be used to settle estates or debts as directed by the administrator.
At a special Cairns Red Cross Society meeting on Wednesday the group voted to set up the local Red Cross Equipment Guild to handle gear and supplies for the organization.
Syndicalist Labour papers attack Mr. Hughes as Liberal papers praise him, illustrating a partisan clash in wartime media. Commentators view it as a display of attempts to foster national unity despite divergent editorial stances.
Local observers praise current aldermen for steady progress in Cairns and urge ratepayers to reelect the three retiring aldermen. They scrutinize Bremman and Brenoan as challengers, noting Brenoan’s limited recent public life and Bremman’s past byelection defeat, while stressing the value of experienced leadership for the town’s welfare.
On Saturday at noon Messrs R Sturt and Co will auction a valuable freehold at Bellenden Ker formerly held by Mr James Boylan.
Von Hollweg argues Britain blocks peace while Germany signs its own timetable. The statement shows Germany seeking to end the war on its terms, though evidence suggests all sides feel the pace of conflict and may adjust their aims accordingly.
The note repeats that another advance in recorded re coring was achieved, noting ongoing progress in the project and its milestones.
The entire mail service from North Queensland including the Gulf is delayed awaiting a connecting link between Townsville and Cairns. The note indicates a simple infrastructure bottleneck as the cause of the hold up.
At Cairns Police Court on Wednesday Francis Henry Reid faced a charge of stealing a cheque dated January 1996. The cheque, valued at £1, was alleged to belong to Sweden. Senior Sergeant Kenny prosecuted and defense by H J N MacDonnell. Bail was allowed with one surety of equal amount.
The many friends of Mayor Al T. Dillon learn he has recovered enough to resume mayoral duties. Acting Mayor A. A. J. Draper reports Dillon carried out his responsibilities during his absence. The notice notes his return and continued leadership.
A review of the movie June Friday describes a frantic plot centered on a stray girl found and sheltered, with lavish drama and strong performances. The piece highlights Miss McCoy in a nearly transformative role and notes the film’s emotional intensity and Australian reception.
The open air gathering is canceled under the General Committee resolution. On Saturday night Mr. Freeman will speak at Palace Pictures with Mr. Booker chairing in Acting Mayor Draper’s absence.
From the area officer Lieut Dra per, the January departures show Cairns town contributing 54 volunteers and Cairns Shire 12, with Barronshire making up part of the total. The War Council sets the immediate monthly quota at Cairns town fifty two plus further reinforcement numbers.
Fragmentary note reports tensions and repenting actions as vessels engage in conflicts in British waters amid warming maritime climates and regional defense concerns.
A fragment notes Dr. Savage returning to Queensland amid a bygone record from Byron Bay dated 15 January mentioning Maresbs.
An advertisement urges men to bolster nerves with Craig's Compound Syrup of the Hypophosphites. It promises life extending phosphores in amiable form and targets rum down or healthy readers. Sold in 2/6 bottles posted 83/8 by Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
The Palace Theatre screens a titled Glma program with a re screened list. highlights include The Lady Reporter's Hig Scoop and Mother with Emma Densis. The management promises more big features like The Dollar mark and The Wishing Ring, plus strong casts and exciting scenes. Prices remain as usual.
A Cairns gathering bids farewell to Mr Barrett departing for Charters Towers. Chairman P Allan notes the shock of his move yet praises his service and wishes him well. Mr Moorehouse is introduced and receives a parting gift as the crowd applauds.
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