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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note references affidavits for high court and supreme courts in Australia and New Zealand. Mentions MacDonnell BA notary public with a telephone number, indicating an official legal services notice.
A wedding at Boonmon joins Walter Frederick eldest son of Mr and Mrs H W Finde Emnu Vale Peters to Elizabeth Margaret seremt daughter of Mr and Mrs W I Jackson Boon ean. Rev Father Plictan officiates in a home ceremony.
Fragmented service notice lists St Johns Callas 7.0 am and All Saints Genonvale ja am along with other unclear items. Names and timings are partially unreadable.
Feb 7 arrivals list includes captains Moartyan from Cooktowes and JS C Suthe Healy, with Hawheli Olivay and two children Dako Shelly Amstralan Steamships Limetse, Cape BH Raven, and Mrs Lewis plus Misses Mive Sleep. Names include M. Har, A. Berry, Private L aml and others among agents and passengers.
Fe Moertyan Cap Mindane sails toward Towneville with a crew and 34 passengers including Messtames A Trager Daves and Weo Holdren and Misses M Long. The roster includes Messrs A Draper W Joone r W M Seomonds LO Bailey W Moller K Hargreaves J McCondy G L Hansford and F C Hi Roenprom aboard the Australian steamships line.
oc Philp and Co. Ltd ships sail every Tuesday from Townsville and Thursday morning return trips to Townsville via Cooktown. Ramsra departs south at 5 am Tuesday with a southern mail and returns 5 pm Wednesday, then leaves for Townsville. Lasso arrives Sundays 3 pm from Townsville and departs Tuesday night for Muwelyas Harowr. Cardwell and Townsville routes connect with southern steamers. Innist fail arrives Wednesday and departs Thursday for Townsville.
Moon phases listed for February with last quarter on the 7th at 0 53 am, new moon on the 2nd, and full moon on the 21st. Tides mention a Friday event around 11 5 pm with unclear location.
fragmented OCR stock report lists sharebroker Mr A M Clarke Carns and numerous securities with prices quoted in old pence and pounds. entries include Mines, Gold Mines NLL New Moerue Mocham Oaks Besewer Bow bros and others with odd spellings and unclear quantities.
Towers share brokers Bow Street present a list of tradeable items with prices and quantities including Brilliant Extended and various blocks. The report briefly notes market activity and references several company titles and commodities as part of the February bulletin.
An eventful Cairns column lists Mr J G Hoare auctioning lost property at 3 pm, while A M Waddell opens groceries and drapery stocks with cash terms. Reports mention Charters Towers mayoral election, Nyal's Face Cream ads, Red Cross fund appeals, courtroom antics, Kelly’s sales, a Cairns court flood disruption, a late 19th century recruiting rally, and a 72 year old local death.
Melbourne metal tradesmen advertise as assayers ore buyers and metallurgical chemists. They list branches in Charters Towers and Ravenswood and offices in Melbourne Port Kembla for copper ore revenue. They offer payment in gold and silver contents and provide quotations via MR A Oxley and THOMAS Newton.
August Johnson died at Townsville Hospital on February 6 1917 after a long illness. He was the husband of Isabella and brother of Angus Johnson of Gordonvale. The death notice records a quiet family bereavement and requests condolences.
February quotations from Sydney and London show copper and lead prices with standard and refined categories. The report notes changes in copper quality and direction in the London market as of February 6, detailing 3 month forward values and occasional fluctuations in lead pricing.
The Tudorites refuse to aid in forming a non political national government and will stay aloof from the war effort. The author criticizes their focus on political maneuvering and public posturing rather than national duty, accusing them of prioritizing personal gain over the war.
The December examination for Grammar School scholarships produced Tolga Succes among the successful candidates. The published list, however, excludes Francis W. O Neill.
Gee Foo was convicted on a morphia supply charge to an aboriginal at Herbertom Police Court. He was fined 120 with 3/6 costs and sentenced to four months in Cairns jail.
Tonight at the Austral Theatre an event is planned with Mr Walter Gibbs as he prepares to leave for camp tomorrow. Several prominent citizens are expected to speak, joining the usual picture programme.
The notice calls public attention to the story of Madam Butterfly and announces a daily positioned performance item for today. It indicates ongoing coverage and scheduling details for the theater event.
An advertisement notes Te Heres Geers veterinary embrocation used in English racing stables to treat strains lameness rheumatism and related equine ailments. Bottles priced at 2/6 posted 3/3 by R Craig Chemist Cairns.
Judge Aotty, barrister-at-law, appointed Deputy Judge of District Courts for the Crime Court due to illness of Sir Arthur Rutland and the absence of Judge D An of the Land Appeal Council. The appointment by His Majesty is issued to cover District Court duties during the illness.
The report notes concerns raised by Craig, the vice-regal chemist in Cairns, about diseases transmitted by pangs and pest-related threats. It highlights public health worries and calls for pest control measures to protect the population.
The Vieberton Times reports Constable Norman Munckton has ceded his conection with the force and been transferred to Rendaberg. He left Tuesday morning and was succeeded by a new constable who arrived at Tuomonslin on Friday.
At Monday’s Cairss War Council executive meeting a cheque for funds was received as net proceeds of the gathering. The amount is intended to support recruiting efforts, with officials noting the need to fill a key position and the impact of the contribution on future campaigns.
An advertisement-era fragment notes a slogan Keeping Things Right by Tail & Winstone. It mentions clothing items for men boys including panama hats and wide-cod ties with prices in old currency and a reference to a black and tan button.
The Cairns Technical College annual meeting at the School of Arts heard the executive’s decisions on French classes and the cookery program. Committee reported a record year with enrolments of 250 individuals across 60 classes and a closing credit balance of £200 6s 1d.
Brisbane February 4 A parliamentary session considers disallowing Health Act regulations for patent medicines. The Augmented Ball amends in committee and passes stage. A select committee reports on the Manning railway. The Discharged Soldiers' Settlement Bill advances after minor amendments. Clermont Flood Relief bill moves through committee with pendents as the House adjourns.
Mr Huxham introduces the Hospitals Bill, framing nationalisation and local funding debates. Cost concerns rise as Brisbane Hospital faces £10000 end of June shortfall, with proposed local authority and government shares. Tolmie and Swayne clash over subsidies and patient charges while committees refine the bill’s scope and board representation.
A charitable event titled Red Cross Funds was held at Lumn's Hall Moss man on the Mth January. The concert and dance featured Mrs W Johnston and the Misses Pringle and supported Red Cross relief efforts.
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