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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
2
The Evening Service will be in memoriam for the late Mrs Hog, with farewell sermon by Mr Foter who is training for the front. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at Gordonvale at 7.30 and 9 am.
Shipping arrivals report numerous passenger names and families from Melbournee ports. Listed are Mrs Gordon Tutt Ove and five children Dentord and children Tulford and two, S ebbe and clath Newton Stewart Bony stisses Carey Vincess brving Moore Rose Macdonald Meuillan McLean Toda Ot ve Traffe Denford with Christensen Warsen Wyatt Vackerss Tafford Compcom Martth on wrtoe Cry Gibbs Hawkins Marwood McKintey Kemp Caddow Poes Hogan Norris Drew Quinteed Wallace and fourteen steerage Burns Vedp 4 Co Ltd agents.
Shipping notices show Burns, Philp and Co led Kurcadm arriving nightly and ships like Rugera and Lass of Gowrie scheduling weekly departures from Townsville Cairns and Port Timeless for Adelaide Port Cooktown Mourdyan Harbor and more. A London writer argues the mammoth Toeer may reach its limit and notes tidal and channel depths need expansion to accommodate larger vessels, warning of costly harbor upgrades if growth continues.
ASSAVERS ORE BUYERS AND METALLURGICAL CHEMISTS Cairns Members Melbourne Metal Exchange Head Office Charters Towers Branches Melbourne Cairns Herberton Ravenswood Buying Agents for Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek NSW Buyers of Gold Silver Lead Concentrates and Ores also Wolfram Mody sleenite Best Arsummdmy and 2 on ples ores Copper Ores bought for shipment to Electrolytic Company Port Kembla Gold and Silver Centenra paid for in full Quotations and all information may be obtained from our Representative Mr K A G Oxley Wharf Street Cairns P O Box 29 Telephone 55 or our Herberton Representative Mr K Thomas Newton P O Box 2 Telephone 22
The piece praises Edward H. Holden as a leading London banker guiding expansion at his institution. It notes the London City and Midland Bank’s role in boosting financial facilities for closer Asia Britain trade and cites F A Wenderip of National City Bank warning Princeton students about a postwar economic shift. It warns boom conditions in America amid war demand and a difficult postwar readjustment.
The Tasmanian oat crop faces severe rust with near total failure in the north west. NSW oatmeal millers may need to buy more Victorian oats as Tasmanian speculators influence prices. The article notes fragile speculation and demand effects on pea and grain markets amid rising imports and uncertain futures.
A London bank announces the opening linked to British enterprise in Russia. The piece mentions the mineral Sakai and agricultural land development could absorb capital from Soviet industries and other activities. It notes strategic economic competition with Germany and references the bank’s managing director.
Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke gives a Friday quota report on mining shares and market movements. He notes likely trends in mineral sectors and brokerage guidance for investors this week.
The market notes February bids with copper and iron price quotes. Spot and forward rates are listed for standard and foreign grades, including copper around 30 pounds 16 pence per unit and forward near 29 pounds. Iron and liver values appear with spot and forward figures in the period context.
Messrs A MCallum & Co report values for various consignments. Entries include Brilliant Extended, Bonnie North, Brilliant Deeps, Clark's, Mexican, Mille United, New Mintie Moxham, New Brilliant Freehold, Screnk'o, St Andrew, St Mungo, Volcan, Victory and Bowen Coal with prices in shillings and pence. Reading reflects brokered lots and bid offers with listing details and lot identifiers.
CH. Towers records 287 tons valued at 77 pounds 16 shillings 5 pence per ton. Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company Limited posts a net six month profit of 5600 pounds. compares with prior period. Net available funds amount to 5,095 pounds with dividends to follow.
The discussion notes silver bears have faced limited success in attacks on the market much like China’s earlier actions. China is believed to be buying in the United States and could influence the market in the coming weeks. India’s stance on trade and silver demand could shift the bearish outlook depending on demand and price signals.
The secretary announces that Broken Hill Proprietary will not declare the February dividend due to a strike by engine drivers and firemen and coal miners that disrupted work and output. The usual dividend of 1s per share would have absorbed about £60,000. the least dividend was paid on November 15.
Gabinds Red Cross meets in Babinda Theatre at 3 30 p m today. Freshwater YMCA fundraiser social and dance yields a tidy profit. In Mourilyan Harbour rail improvements noted by our Lumsianal correspondent. Craig’s Skeeto Bans promoted for mosquito protection and malaria prevention with local chemist endorsement.
Fragmented OCR text references a trio involved in a service court case with names like Mra. ao corte and Gallipall. The passage is garbled and does not provide clear events, dates, or outcomes. It remains a partial, unreadable notice from the state report.
Local Babinda shops announce new stock in groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms and insurance agency services. Mount Molloy bill update praises local advocacy while races trains and meeting plans draw attention in Cairns region amid community notes and public notices.
In Melbourne, Liberal and opposition managers held talks on a possible National Government. Key Liberals named for potential inclusion faced internal opposition as factions split over fusion. Glynn and Cook left for Adelaide and Sydney after a long conference with no clear outcome. Hughes praised wartime support and national resolve amid debate.
Hallo Exchange 176 Clarks Model Store promotes groceries as cheapest and best. A send off for a band and choir is planned at the Drill Shed at 7 pm. About 30 men depart for the front. Tenders for painting Flannigan's hotel Gordonvale noted. Mr Prichard’s tender accepted at dg2. highest bid was £148. Mr Gale of Cairns bid £665.
The Returned Soldiers Association special sub committee orders a parade of all returned men in uniform to assemble at the Drill Shed at 7 p.m. sharp to farewell the departed trand and attend the Red Cross Equipment fund appeal.
Public notice reminds readers of yesterday's tale in these columns on Page 8. The story will run daily until finished and a Mary Pickford film image will be shown at the Palace Tuesday night featuring the idol of millions.
Land Commissoner Salisbury announces allotment for soldiers on active service. Applications from local soldiers with good discharges must be received by April 11. Local applicants get first consideration. unneeded portions become available to other eligible soldiers.
Clarity to Say witness at the Cairns Secall Debts Court caused amusement as a question was simplified to yes or no. A Maresta Shire Council election letter complains about Fenwick challenging Donnell for No 4 division and praises Donnell for moving the Water Authority office while criticizing the council and the Drain project as a constant expense.
The Melbourne Senate session discusses delays in paying deferred pay to dependants of deceased soldiers. The Defence Minister replies that actions are being taken to adjust the related acts. Senators urge public clarification on claims in press reports and note condolences for the Imperial Conference.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives debate covered Germany’s peace proposals, amended Income Tax, and instalment payments for taxpayers. Prime Minister stated he had not received German proposals. Treasurer referenced covert consideration of tax reform. questions also touched on repatriation, Imperial Conference representation, and a brief note on Papuan oil prospects.
In Brisbane the council paid tributes to the late Sir A Rutledge and agreed to send condolence to his widow. The Hospitals Bill had its first reading and the Mount Molloy Railway Bill select committee was adopted, then passed. A debate over debentures for the Discharged Soldiers Settlement Bill was waived if the Assembly accepts five year currency at 4 4 percent and removes certain wording. A conference on the Sugar Cane Prices Amendment Bill was requested for next Tuesday.
In Brisbane on February 9 the House approved a Treasury funded amendment to cover two thirds of hospital revenue shortfall with private contributions covering one third. The remaining clauses passed and the bill goes to the Council. Soldiers' Settlement Bill returns with a debenture face value safeguard rejected by the Government. The speaker acknowledged a death in Sir Mirae’s family as the House adjourned.
A movement aims to form a new Shire comprising part of Johnstone Shire including Mourilyan and nearby areas. Proponents argue the current Johnstone Shire is misdirecting funds and neglecting outer settlements, with a growing community interest around the South Johnstone Central Mill.
An era car advertisement features Len Parker in Cairo promoting Buick as the most reliable car. The text touts two Parker and the right man and car at service, urging readers to consider purchasing two cars with Buick reliability emphasized.
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