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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 09, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Names Mixed List of Crew and Passengers

Shipping notice lists crew and passengers including Captain Munchase and J McKinley among many others from Townsville via ports Paco Mexiemes 8 6, with families and children named. Australian steamboats and several sailors appear in the roster.

Foboru Y & Mourilyan Munchase Townsville Paco Mexiemes Davidison Kavanagh Childres Bumemers Mears Hiely Hendrickson Hollewachs Mies McKinley Mears J. McKinley A. W. Richards F A. English M. J. Kelly P. McKeom G. Teasdale Kavanagh Summes J. Davis

Departures for Cooktown by Australian Steamships Ltd

February departures list includes captains Mowrilyan Minshine Pumengris James Gainey Mine Crawford Walsh Merry Shaw Hobins Jonmen Murray and others with steerage on Australian Steamships Ltd.

Mowrilyan Minshine Cooktown Pumengris James Gainey James Crawford Walsh Merry Shaw Hobins Jonmen Murray Gainer Thicknon Armest Bolt Weberteen Minde Australian Steamahipes: Ltd

Movements of Vessels and Townsville Routes

Burns, Philp, & Co. Limited reports Koranda arrives every Tuesday for Townsville and leaves at midnight for Port Douglas and Cook Town, returning Thursday and leaving at 1 o'clock for Townsville. A.S. steamers depart Cairns Saturdays reaching Townsville Sundays, Bowen and Mackay Tuesdays, Brisbane Thursdays, then proceed south to Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday. Return trips leave Melbourne Saturday, Sydney Thursday, Brisbane Saturday, arriving there the following Thursday. Wareema arrives next Thursday from the south.

Koranda Townsville Port Douglas Cooktown A.S Cairms Bowen Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Wareema Cairns Sydey Morialta South Methorse M-fourne Brishasr Mouriysa Por Douzins O Gowrie

Port and City Steamship Movements Shown for Week

Adelaide Company steamers schedule from Cairns to Sydney and Melbourne with calls at Townsville Bowen Mackay and return routes. Morialta and other vessels depart for the south or North Queensland ports with arrivals at Sydney Townsville and Brisbane on varied days and times.

Farnicy and Co Lead Changsha From Hong Kong

Farnicy and Co led Changsha from Hong Kong on February 14 with Taiyuan due from Hong Kong on March 17. The notice mentions shipping movements and scheduled departures between Hong Kong and inland Chinese cities.

Changsha Hong Kong Taiyuan

Shipping Notes on Ocean Vessel and Island Incident

An inquiry found the vessel Sorfarerew had a wrecked entry at 86 King Island then floated away and continued toward Melbourne. It required tug assistance to regain control as tides shifted and the crew described different channel routes. Captain S. A. Ameem prepared to return immediately to the scene.

Asiatic Line Inchersg Inqriry King Island Malbourne A. Ameem

Wool market report from Fenwick and Co salesmen

Fenwick and Co salesmen in Brisbane report after a February 2 date that wool sales in Sydney and Melbourne show strong demand for all descriptions with medium and super wools in demand. Sydney sales continue for some time, a large quantity remains to be disposed of, and the next sale is scheduled for March 18 with a representative catalogue of greasy and scoured wools.

Fenwick and Co Brisbane Sydney Melbourne

Wheat Market in London Sees Prices Rise

The London wheat market reports dearer prices amid ongoing continuing demand. Traders note firmer bids and a tighter supply outlook as February figures push values higher.

Rubber Prices and Market Notes

Rubber para prices at 3s 2d per c. unit while plantation rubber stands around 3s 34d. Smoked cal ja ahd reported in the same market update with limited readable details.

London

Prices for frozen mutton and butter set in Brisbane notice

Frozen mutton sales ranged from 7d to 7id per pound and Argentine chilled hinds at 7d. A Brisbane district notice fixes maximum wholesale butter prices: first grade 1335/4 per cwt, second grade 130/4, third grade 1275/4, in effect until further notice.

London Brisbane

Fenwick Ard Co Market Report February 7

Fenwick ard Co salesmen Bris ley report brisk sale of crossbreds and merino wethers with strong demand. Market opened firm then eased to lower end. Lambs, calves and yearlings traded. prices quoted for crossbreds 35/3, merino wethers 32/?, light buyers 3/16 for light bacomers, 11/6 for suckers. Totals: 696 sheep and lambs, 114 cattle and calves, 47 pigs.

Fenwick Ard Co Brisley

Commodities Famine Drives Wheat Sack Shortages and Corn Sack Trade

The Brisbane report notes odd corn sacks unearthed as shortages push high prices. Farmers reclaim sacks from mills to refill with wheat, while imports and vessels prepare for next season. Sydney operators show more zeal than Melbourne, with large orders to Calcutta for bran bags, woolpacks, and corn sacks.

Brisbane Cormmacks Sydney Melbourne Calcutta Moet Calcutte

The Roow Carog and Diplomatic Tides In War Talk

The Dutch steamer Homesn arriving in Brisbane brought cargo from the German steamer Roon taken during wartime voyage disruptions. Commentary rails at a divided socialist world as European and American figures weigh in on pacifist and antiwar currents amid ongoing conflict.

Homesn Brisbane

Northern Queensland coast warns of deadly cyclone season

The article notes past losses along the far northern Queensland coast as cyclones bring deadly weather. It urges strict caution for boating parties during this time, warning that sudden changes can cause disaster for small crews near Cairns, Port Douglas, and Cooktown.

Moascan Port Douglas Queensland Caires

Sale of Furniture Next Friday at 2 30 PM

Classified notice announces a furniture sale to be held next Friday at 2 30 PM. The seller is identified as Mr. C with details limited by the readable text.

Mr. C

Liver Logic and the Lazy Liver

A quirky note from a chemist named Kelly discusses liver function with a playful, tongue in cheek tone. The fragment hints at humorous observations on metabolism and science in everyday life.

Kelly

Labour organs urged to publish recruiting word

The writer questions when official Labour outlets will issue a recruiting cue or insert the Defence Minister’s hinted advertisement, noting Liberal papers already carried such appeals. The piece implies political pressure on Labour to act.

New Headmaster Appointed at Surat and Herberton District High

A new headmaster takes charge in 1914 at Surat and at Herberton District High School, signaling school leadership changes.

Surat Spat Herberton District

Kelly's Sale Commences Today at Low Prices

Buyers eager for good goods at fair prices visit Kelly's sale today as selections remain at their best. This report notes the event is underway with offerings highlighted for early shoppers.

Kelly Kelly’s

Rainbow Footsalt Club Opens Store Stock

Mr. A M Waddell announces a new storefront offering large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms. He acts as agent for Royal Insurance Company and invites customers to visit the Rainbow Footsalt Club.

Charlie Kierle A. M. Waddell Royal Incurnnce Company

Departing Minister Prompts Church Farewell Note

Rev H Denny to likely leave the South in March after announced departure from the Methodist Church. Local church officials indicate future plans are under consideration and a formal farewell may follow.

Gil Cares H. Denny

Berran Shire Council and Water Authority Meeting Notice

Four members of the Berran Shire Council will meet Monday at 10 am to discuss chairmanship and committee matters. The Water Authority meeting follows immediately with the same agenda items and business of the council.

Berran Og Water Authority Eiestios Committom

Palace Theatre to Admit Helpers for Troop Sam Bag Drive

In a bid to aid the troop support effort, the Palace Theatre will admit volunteers on Friday nights who bring clean eager bags. The initiative aims to supply sam bags to distribute to the troops via the Red Cross Society.

Palace Theatre Ren Cours

Appam controversy sparks official order for tree removal

The Daily Kees reports on the Appam issue with reference to a likely order to tapse the tree. The article notes speculation about authorities directing action and the community's response to the plan.

Palace Theatre Show Promises Diverse Late Night Program

An Odium program at the Uma Palace Theatre in Jeveming to-night features drama music comedy and variety with Pauline Bush highlighted in a three part piece The Grind drums and Pride of Piece headline the event promising an attractive and interesting evening for attendees.

Jeveming Dramet Hetia Ead Cheery Smmie War Bidert Cumeticn Cad Dbus Pauline Bush

Strike and government sympathy cited in historical report

Fragmentary excerpt notes a strike and government sympathy, mentioning a paper and law, with uncertain names and positions. It references stoppage of work and justification, and ends with a garbled line about AMZAC.

Sage Mir T. J. Rye Beckhamption Mihs

Committed for Trial in District Court

The case against John William A. B. Gibees was committed for trial at the district court sittings in Cuires on February 7. Detective Meldon and Dr. Stevens testified about injuries to Hoss, with Dr. Stevens stating the blows likely caused head injuries. The magistrate found prima facie evidence and ordered trial.

Cass John William A. B. Gibees P.M Meldon Wes Stevens Hoss Bos Accusd

Liquor Prosecution Highlights Cairns Magistrate

Tuesday morning Mobert Crabbe appeared before Mr A B Céheon in Cairns court. The magistrate noted the defendant’s fondness for drink and ordered a fine of 22 shillings and sixpence. The case centers on unlawful liquor possession and temperance enforcement.

Sami Mobert Crabbe A. B Céheon Cairns

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