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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 10, 1916

Page

2

Shipping notice cards from February voyage to Melbourne ports

Fragmentary shipping notice lists several captains and agents including Captain Rar em Captain Mav en and Captain San fer with routes to Melbourne via ports. References to Townville Pamsemgere Madames Walker Micksomd infant and other names appear as through falsetigers and agents. February 9 is noted in the text.

Capt Rarem Townville Pamsemgere Walker Micksomd Infant J. Emery Mesers Moria J. Sivan W. BR. McCallum W. Owen W. Donoghue J. C. Quinlan G. W. Porter EF. Barclay J. J. Osalian Bentley W. Simpson 0. Ros A. E. Clarke Norton J. Mar Kuranda Maven Tooktown Burns Philp Ofid Storialis Sanfer Melbourne Adelade Co

Movements of Vessels and Schedules

Barns, Philp, and Co. Limited report Kuranla arrives weekly for Townsville and departs at 11 o clock for Townsville. AUSN steamers from Cairns reach Townsville Sunday Bowen and Mackay Tuesday Brisbane Thursday. They proceed south to Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday, return trips start Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday Brisbane Saturday, with arrival here the following Thursday. Waareema arrives today from the scene.

Kuranla Townsville Cairns Bowen Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Waareema

Adelaide Company Steaters Depart for Ports and Return

Steaters leave Cairns on Wednesday advance to Townsville on Thursday and Bowen and Mackay on Friday then reach Sydney on Thursday and Melbourne on Sunday. They set return from Melbourne Tuesday with Sydney Saturday and Brisbane the following Tuesday arriving Sunday. Rupara expected from the south on Saturday.

Steaters Cairns Townsville Bowen Mackay Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Rupara

Steamers Schedule Between Townsville Mackay Brisbane and Sydney

Steamers depart Townsville Saturday for Mackay arriving Sunday morning at Mackay and proceed to Port Alma Sunday night and Brisbane Tuesday morning. Return legs start Brisbane for Sydney Friday and Melbourne the following Monday. Return from Melbourne Wednesday to Sydney Friday and Brisbane the following Monday. Depart Brisbane the day after arrival and reach Townsville the next Friday. Moerilyan arrives Tuesday from Townsville Lee trips to Port Douglas and ferries Wednesday, with 11 pm departures. Liss O Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays and leaves for Port Douglas Monday 7 pm returning Thursday and leaving 5 pm for Townsville.

Townsville Mackay Port Abhma Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Moarilyan Lee Port Douglass Ferring Liss O'Gowrie Port Divglas Towrsmille

Fearnley and Co Lead Changsha Voyage From Hong Kong

Fearnley and Co. led Changsha from Hong Kong on February 14, with Taiyuan due from Hong Kong on March 17. The announcements indicate a coordinated shipping schedule involving these vessels and port departures.

Changsha Hong Kong Taiyuan

White Star Steamers Sail Routes and Nikko Maru Voyage

Movements of White Star line ships include Nor tian Monarch from Sydney on November 11 and various arrivals such as Atholl in January and Delphic in February. The Nikko Maru berthed at Pinkenba Brisbane with passengers for Brisbane and Sydney and cargo to Brisbane before sailing to Sydney and Meetourme after discharging two tons of general cargo. voyage began Yokohama January q amid typhoon tail end, then calm seas to Brisbane.

White Star Line Sydney Boston Atholl Derban London Delphic Newcastle New Zealand Zealend K. Doc Brisbane Krave Brisbane New Zealad M.Y.K M.Y.K. Liner Nikko Maru Berthed At Pinkenba Mulsourme Limer Meetourme Yokohama

Market report on skins and pelts condition and prices

Market notes show full wool skins selling at quoted per pound, light conditioned station skins at another rate, and pelts and short wools remaining firm with an upward tendency. Lazy skins sold. market described as unsettled due to federal authorities.

Market Report on Hides and Calfskins Prices

The article notes sagging demand for hides with medium tallow difficult to dispose of and few soap smiths operating. Prices fell across most categories with Sub-Stance hides and gilded varieties down, rough hides dull, top day price 17d per lb. Calfskins and yearlings showed demand but lower values. best small calfskins at 13d, yearlings to 6d, best lights to 7d per lb.

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MacTaggart Bros Brisbane Sheep and Cattle Market Report

MacTaggart Bros Brisbane reports 5000 head abaco penced with market irregular. Pullwoolled wethers hit 39s, heavy half woolled ewes 30s. Cattle yarded about 300 with midweek rates easing 30s to 40s. Tees from Upcomers to £15 23s 6d. cows from Yarraman to 8 pounds. Miriam Vale weaners sold at 2s 18d.

Brisbane MacTaggert Bros Yarramen Miriam Vale

Fragmented OCR Item Mentions Goods Codes and Colors

The readable portion lists items with color notes such as White Calico and White Y104, plus catalog like codes 711 and Y/. It shows measurements and flags like 5/1 and 7/6 and includes stray phrases like SUCK TOWELLINGS and Brown 18, indicating a damaged inventory page with assorted goods.

In loving memory of George Richard Alley

In loving memory of George Richard Alley who departed life February ... Inserted by his loving mother and father Gertrude and Richard Alley.

Theos Gertrude Richard Alley

Farmer Named in Australian History Critique

The Post notes Mr. Knox recalling a heavy slab heaved at the head of the Australian farmer. He claims modern farmers lag behind the Roman agriculturalists of ancient times, a harsh but possibly fair comparison as all are, in some respects, behind the march of history.

Knox

Mines and expeditions cited in Charters Towers notice

A terse 1913 style notice references sanctions by C Woodward against Mra HE M Stewart on Sachs Street and all practically exw. It mentions the Charters Towers Mine and alludes to a teckious expedition of New Guinea in August and September ipl.

Semerev C. Woodward Forsitere Mra HE. M. Stewart Sachs Street Exw Charters Towers New Guines Angest

Flag Day Observance and Military Displays Highlighted

Readers recall a wartime flag day with ceremonies and recruiting displays. The event includes British and Allied coverage and a Saturday funeral procession referenced in fragmentary notes.

Obscure Messenger Teaches and Local Weather Notes

A garbled item mentions a teacher named Mr Moorhowe and a wish for prosperity. It also references Herbertos, Calves, and a note about weather affecting mosquitos. A quirky aside cites a chemist and pricing per bottle, with unclear details about a public or local event.

Austral Picture Preview Highlights Coastal Landscapes

The note describes scenes from Freshwater Creek near Ban ning's Rocks and Double Island Point, with mentions of Washing Day among Australians at the Frost, Kosciuszko, Cairns Police Barracks, and "Beside the Still Water" as a reader request for extra copies.

Ban‘ Ning’s of the Rocks Double Island Point Kosciusko Cairns

Electmeter Application Hearing Report

A terse court note records a Wednesday morning session where Mr J G Hoare urged the presiding magistrate to withhold the PM’s involvement during the electmeter filing. The fragment provides little context on parties or outcome.

J. G. Hoare P.M

Fervor of an Anzac Revered Across a War-Weary Nation

In the wake of battle and sacrifice the term Anzac becomes a badge of national memory. Citizens reflect on courage loyalty and shared hardship as communities mark the enduring spirit behind the Anzac tradition.

English Village Life and Medieval Mills in Old Records

The excerpt describes medieval English agricultural knowledge, village structure, and the miller’s prominent role. It notes the lord’s mill, tolls, and court oversight at Court Leet, with examples of price setting and ale testing as practical local prudence drawn from Thorold Rogers and other works.

England Thorold Rogers

Store at Babinda opens by A. M. Waddell

Mr. A. M. Waddell has just opened a new store at Babinda. The brief notice highlights the business start and the local development activity.

Babinda A. M. Waddell

Advertisement Text Corrections in Tolga Report

The Tolga Ladies Defense League report states Tolga raised £95 7s 0d. Earlier figures quoted as £225 are corrected. The note also removes the spacing in the phrase proposed and fixes the motor car stands advertisement text.

Tolga Ladies’ Defence League Tolga

Liver Health Note Sparks Brief Opinion

A civic health column discusses liver function and its link to overall well being. The piece argues a healthy liver supports better mood and body balance, warning against sedentary habits and poor diet.

Tip for the Council on Next Meeting Attention

In this brief note the council is urged to pay heed to the next meeting. The counts should mutter attention and focus on the forthcoming agenda.

Hoare v Apel Summary Ejectment Warrants Proceed

At Cairns Summons Court on Wednesday before P.M. A. B. Gibson the case of J G Hoare v W Apel proceeding summary ejectment ended with the P M ordering a warrant to be issued to proceed authorities.

Cairnns A. B. Gibson P.M J. G. Hoare

Small Debt Court verdicts in Cairns cases

Verdicts for plaintiffs were given in the Cairns Small Debt Court on Wednesday. Unde fended cases include E. J. Mastin v C Armit for goods sold with £5 5s 0d costs, Wallace and Wallace v KR McClelland for £273 0s 0d balance due, and Peter Lamet v W Reaves for cash lent and goods sold with costs.

Cairnns Small Debt Court E. J. Mastin C Armit Wallace KR. McClelland Peter Lamet W.reaves Jae

The Paper Question Mr D Jones Writes to the Cour

A letter from Mr D Jones appears in The Paper Question section addressing a court matter. The piece outlines concerns or inquiries directed to the judiciary as printed. The brief entry notes the writer's intent to seek clarification or action from the court.

Mr. D. Jones the “Cour

Caires Theatre Announces Short Run of Amerolion Goeetie

The Caires Theatre presents Amerolion Goeetie for two nights only with a big car scene and a mid show programme change on Gytening night, offering an updated plate.

Snake Bite Fatality Report From Mackay District

An early 20th century Mackay Standard item reports Craig Dard Cra a 27 year old worker for Mr Badger at Miasia bitten by a snake. He was carried by Marian ambulance to a local hospital where he died after examination. He awaited further medical review before final confirmation.

Cra Badger Miasia Craig Hoapitel

German-Question Sentiments in Mass Eye for Fair Testing

Editorial urges judging Germans under British terms and tests their loyalty to the flag. It argues for clear assessment of stance and treatment consistent with equity and justice as understood by Britons.

Palace Theatre Presents New Feature Tonight

Palace Theatre advertises a matinee idol film lineup with anticipated big productions. The note highlights a Brady special feature Across the Pacific and other acts as crowd draws, with box office hours and ticketing details mentioned for Saturday.

America Bey Fortune Peetic Giether Cnn Tates Cole

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