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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
2
In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister who departed this life. We miss her and feel a vacant place. Though time passes, we still love and honor her memory. From her grieving mother and siblings in sorrow.
Mr Ho Royal and Mr and Mrs F H Matthews and family express sincere gratitude for help during their bereavement. They thank all who sent letters telegrams messages of sympathy and royal tributes.
Beros, Philp and Co Ltd Kuranda arrives every Tuesday from Townsville and departs at 11 pm for Cooktown, returning Thursday morning and leaving at 1 pm for Townsville via ports. Adelaide Company Moenralta leaves for the south Wednesday. Mourilyan arrives 5 am Tuesday with the mail, leaves 7 am for Tad Deorgien and Cecktown, returns at 1 pm for Lucinda and Townsville. Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville, leaves Thursday for Townsville. Full Moon and other lunar data noted for February 7th to 20th.
Shareholders of the Australian Pastoral Co in London report a yearly profit of 7608 with 13 000 allocated to the reserve against possible stock losses. The notice lists wholesale quotas for various crops and commodities with unit prices and tonnage figures.
Wholesale quotations list unclear items and vendors with fragmented phrases. Mentions Lew and assorted goods including pears and tunes. details are unreadable due to OCR corruption.
An OCR damaged listing of mining quotas and company notices across multiple mines including Myeghe Gold Mines NL New Oaks KL and Hawer River Coal. It records bids stock movements and reserves with limited readable figures and locations.
A Cairo style reflection on German deceptions and American entry into World War I. The piece argues Germany must back down or face war, while U S involvement could aid Allies by boosting finances and naval power. It warns German negotiators that American terms at the peace table will be harsh if war continues.
The article lists premature hair loss factors including general ill health mental worry nervous system disorders and excessive washing. It highlights dandruff as the chief frequent cause and notes it can destroy hair growth and vitality if untreated.
Assayers ore buyers and metallurgical chemists with head office in Melbourne and branches in Cairns, Charters Towers, Herberton, Ravenswood. They act as buying agents for Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek N.S.W. and buy gold silver lead concentrates and ores. copper ores shipped to Electrolytic Company Post Kembla. payments in full. Representatives MR AG ONLEY Cairns and MR THOMAS NEWTON Herberton.
A condensed notice from Bow Street brokers A. M'Callam & Co lists prices and lots for numerous shares including Brilliant Extended and New Minnie Moxham. The manager notes a mining drive extended to 36 feet with ongoing attempts to locate an ore body, plus machinery repairs and a new air tester in service.
The article discusses tungsten ore in the Empire with new deposits in Australia and Widnes. It notes the impact of ore richness on costs of extraction and manufacturing in the anticipated postwar competition with Germany. It cites foreign developments and the potential future value of these deposits.
Herbert Atkins died suddenly last Monday in town from heart failure. He had been in town nine months, was well liked, and his funeral occurred Tuesday evening. Visitors include Dan Blakenw, Cairns arrivals, and local residents Killeen Foley Robinson.
Private Hugh Turner writes from somewhere in France that he has arrived safely and feels ready to face the Germans. He describes the constant bombing noise and ongoing movement toward the trenches, noting Captain John Redmond stayed back at Selisbury Plats and that Bert Johnston has not yet joined.
The Brisbane column condemns men who avoid service while others fight, cites a Mail critique of public apathy, and notes appeals by Messrs Williams and Jew for wartime organizing. It also records a donor's pledge to merge Wounded Soldiers and Dependents Funds on Queensland Patriotic Day 1915 and mentions sugar tariff debates and timber contracts shaping war logistics.
The Bundaberg Mail reports the sudden death of Tom King while mustering cattle on Fraser Island. Aged 11 years past, he had lived with his wife at Urangan running a newly built hostelry. Former police officer King was famed for bringing outlaws to justice. survivors include Mrs. King and eight children.
A wartime speech asserts that true conflict will begin after a period of peace and warns that Britain will use winter to stockpile men and weapons. It urges turning Germany into a vast colonial munitions factory to prepare for a spring offensive and rapid future armament buildup.
A Stanthorpe to Brisbane letter criticizes the Lands Department for allocating 20 acre parcels to returned soldiers instead of a single 150 acre reserve. The writer claims 2 to 25 acre plots worsen prospects, equating land policy to insult and urging fair treatment and full parcels for veterans.
A legal opinion by KC C Stumm discusses whether the Commissioner may use powers under section 137 to regulate damage and destruction, citing acts, government approval, and the Local Authorities Association guidance as authority. The analysis weighs intra vires implications and regulatory reach.
Brisbane reports indicate heavy rain in Charleville with rivers rising across the region. Mount Vindex dam is breached while the Bulloo and Warrego systems flood the line. trains along Cheepie to Cooladdi are halted with rationing on board and local bread shortages.
Telegraph service suffered disorganization with southbound messages delayed overnight. Gordonvale correspondent adds names of successful pupils Roy Franklin Charles Mendoza Ernest Kerr and notes Master Frank Kennedy 15 year old brother of J Kennedy Cairns Boys School passed Queensland Junior after one year at Christian Bros School Charters Towers with seven subjects passed.
An old Cairns advertisement touts Ku randa Kure as rapid relief for indigestion headaches and dyspepsia. It claims occasional morning use eases heartburn and stomach distress with a 1/0 bottle from W. H. Green, Chemist.
The first quarter of the Night School program opens today with classes from 7 90 p m. Attendance is encouraged as pupils and younger students pursue instruction across public service exams including Railway and Postal Departments. The secretary of the Technical College and the teacher will be present on Tuesday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 30 to 9 p m for further information.
The writer taunts Mall Management over favors to G R Mayers and G M Reid and calls for improved ement. He notes cane delays by the mill forcing December losses and claims large growers gain at the expense of small farmers. He asks what good management can do to ease the situation and mentions unharvested cane held over.
The Cairns District Hospital contributors held their annual meeting on Monday night with poor attendance. Mr A Taylor presided as secretary noted the report. E Henriques was elected President with Peter Allan as Town Vice President and several others as Vice Presidents. A Taylor was elected Treasurer. Six nominations formed a eight member committee: W N Absell C Butler H E Wilson W W Friend R K C F Gelling H O Bickmore. The meeting praised the Hospital Guild and extended thanks to the press.
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