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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1917

Page

4

Arrivals List Name Steamship Passengers and Escorts

A long list of arrivals includes Bel Mowrdlyan and a Mimc hoor from Townswide with Messes Baus Close, Hardy with child, Reid and three children, Jensen with a child, McLaschy and wtad, Willems Day Janiper and two children, Misses Plate Surse rice Gant Reges Meandelilan Uronees, Messrs Baines Dean Remwe Kew Jensen Bee Jackson Adar Motier Mayers Me Carroll Private Slatcher Crouser Voras Hegh Oneth Ferguson ae Sustralan Steamships Lit Fos to Reerida Cap H Raven from wee mT ou ports Mes dame E C Parl At Mecuwaine Hendes Brown Moreort and child tay Mins and 3 children Misses A Calée Le Menstey Messrs Goo Medes FE Ct Bark NM A Dawes Browe G totthe E Henry W Thompson Sergt Tinley Private W H Forrester Neilsen E Sears E Or Netth J Stat Ee 3 Sast Harel WR Kelly W Youne W Murray Wt Clark R Long Burns Philg Co Led agents.

Bel Messes Baus Close weHueh Hardy Reid Chilrem Jensen Adar, Motier Mayers Carroll Pivate Slatcher Crouser Voras Hegh Oneth Ferguson Ae — Sustralan Steamships Reerida H. Raven Wee Mt Ou Mesdame Mecuwaine Hendes Brown Moreort Calée le Menstey Goo Medes FE Ct A Dawes Browe G Totthe E Henry W.thompson Sergt Tinley W. H Forrester Neilsen E. Sears WR Kelly W. Youne W. Murray Wt Clark R. Long Burns Philg & Co Led

Departures list from Fyl to Forocktown and others

A brittle OCR fragment lists departures including Fyl to Forocktown and Mesdumes children Moses Youmg Geanmey and Dawes Lotve. Mentions Johnstone Fotheringham acting ferat Rev Tweedie Ucaney Matthews and others.

Fyl Mowrigan Minehane Forocktown Mesdumes Moses Youmg Geanmey Dawes Lotve Messrs Johnstone

Movements of Vessels Ocean Transport Schedule

Shipping notice lists Berns Philp and Co led vessels with weekly routes from Townsville to Cooktown and Port Douglas, noting departures on Tuesday evenings and returns by Thursday. It mentions Rapara Mourilyan Gowrie and connections to Southern steamers with arrivals from Townsville on Wednesday and departures on Thursday.

Karands Townsville Cooktown Tivia Yandra i Mourilyan Acewes Southern Mad Port Touglas Lass Gowrie Anne Bon Mowrilyan Harowr Lucinda Chomper Land Lonesfail Lonisfail Southern Steamers

Moon Phase Readings for February

The notes list February moon phases with times for Full Moon, Last Quarter, and New Moon. Entries include date marks and expected phases such as Full Moon on the 6th, Last Quarter near 1:53 am, and New Moon around February 27th.

Bank of England Agent for New York Reserve Bank plan

The article outlines the London Clearing-House agreement appointing the Bank of England as NY Reserve Bank agent. It discusses Federation Reserve Board aims to curb gold outflows from Europe and tighten control over US gold resources, highlighting cross Atlantic monetary actions between New York and London.

Lomson Clearing-House Bank of Kegland New York Neverve Bank Amere Federal Cuminasig Europe United Stetee Bakers Aod Geeg Reserve Board United Staten Nororty New York London Great Britain Bank of England Espectee Ee Se

International ore buyers and agents in Australia network

Graham and Matheson ASSAVERS and ORE BUYERS with Melbourne Metal Exchange offices in Melbourne Cairns Helverton Ravenswood operate as buying agents for sulfide concentrates and ores including gold silver lead and copper. They offer quotations and information via representatives A G Oxley in Cairns and Thomas Newton in Herberton with transit risk notes and London clearing house implications.

Melbourne Metal Exchange Sharters Towera Melbourne Cairns Helverton Ravenswood Cor K.sw Port Kembla

Hide and Skin Market reports uneven demand and high prices

Owing to unsettled weather buyers push for late rates as hides and skins attract strong demand at top prices. Market activity was irregular with many nicky lines passed in, while a 1752 hide catalogue topped at 17d per lb for best material and calfskins fetched varied quotes amid cautious shippers. News notes also cover tramway progress and mining operations with crosscourse advances and water management concerns.

Fenwick and Co Bris Hirdes Nicky

McPhie and Co report strong sale outlook amid stock movements

Drovers and traders encounter Warrego blockages near Charleville and Angathella while McPhie and Co expect a robust yarding of horses at the sale starting on the 20th instant. Gallagher returns from Tamil with ewe buyers noting good country but difficult motor travel. Stock options await in town as buyers move to inspect consignments.

Parclay Downs McPhie and Co Eos Wanes Liddy Tue Nash Windoral Dynevor Downs Campbell Charleville Warrego Estat Owethers Minnie Burndeck McDonald Angathella Evans Northampton Downs McPhies McPhee and Co

Mining shares and bids at Cairns Stock Exchange

Cairns share quotes list broker A H Clarke reports prices for Corella Hampden St Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Tommy Burns Lode Hill Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Oaks com Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Cairns Pictures and other metals including Bowen River coal and coke values in shillings and pence with various bid and paid statuses.

A. H. Clarke Aes Corella Hampden Mr. Cuthbert St. Mungo St. Andrew Vulcan Tommy Burns Lode Hill Filmore Mareeba Gold Mines N.L Tyrconnell Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd Cairns

Towers Share Marezet Chaotic Quotations From Bow Street Brokers

A fragmentary market note from Bow Street brokers A. M'Callum & Co lists scattered prices for vessels and goods including Bonnie Dundee Brilliant Extended Kalamadan and St Andrew sales. The terse entry mentions 200 units at St Mungo and various bid figures across multiple items.

CH. Towers Messrs. A. M'Callum & Co Sharebrokers Bow Street Bonnie Dundee Minnie Moxham New Not Freehold Jo. Cross Ug St Andrew Tod. Sales

London metal quotations tighten in early February figures

The Sydney report lists February 12 London metal quotes with copper and tin showing little change. Copper spot and forward prices remain largely unchanged along with tin, while other metals like electrolite and pitch terms also show minimal variation.

Sydney London Lenin

Nyal's Face Cream Promotes Beach Glow at Green's

An advert notes the summer sun need not worry users who keep Nyal's Face Cream nearby. It claims whitening benefits and beach readiness, inviting shoppers to purchase at Green's store.

Nyal

Ellmasleigh Mine Included in Chillagoe Deal Says Premier

Brisbane February 12 The Premier confirms the Elmasleigh mine is included in the State acquisition plan for the Chillagoe deal. He notes the department sees no second mortgage to exclude it and estimates restarting costs around 116000, mainly pumps and lining rather than expensive works.

Brisbane Elmasleigh Eanasteigh Ecume Geome Eimasleigh Muica

Nurses underpaid and overworked demand hospital reform

The Post argues that hospital nurses endure scandalous hours and working conditions across the country, not just at Cairns Hospital. It calls for higher pay and better conditions to recruit and retain nurses, warns society suffers when nurses are overburdened, and notes government cuts to hospital funding worsen the issue.

Ryan Legi LWW Morse Nerses

Appeal in Small Debts Case Involving Hoare and Russian

An appeal is noted in the Small Debts case where P. Hoare sues a Russian party over recovery of a pact payment. Mr. Ferry, the verdict defendant, faces Seeeel against the appeal, which is contested by the defendant Yo the Do.

P. Hoare Ferry

Skecto Bane Mosquito Product Note Appears Incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text references a product called Skecto Bane by Craig and Viece Regal. Details are unclear. no clear event date or full context. The snippet hints at a sale or availability phrase but lacks complete information.

Craig Skecto Bane R. Craig Viece-Regal

Cairns School and Harbour Board Meetings News

The Cairns School of Arts holds its annual meeting at 8 pm tomorrow. Harbour Board Executive meets at 1 pm today with the ordinary board meeting set for tomorrow night. A deputation from Cairns War Corner plans to discuss the secretary’s salary. Also noted is new mayor Ald Donaldson and local trade notices.

Cairns School of Art Cairns School of Arts Harbour Board Meeets Cairns War Corner Couner West

Cairns Imports and Exports for January Report

Imports at Cairns for January totaled 3239 tons spcwt, down 2234 tons from the same period last year. Exports reached 11781 tons gewt, up 510 tons from January of the previous year.

Cairns

Len Parker Offers Two Cars for Hire in Cairns

Len Parker advertises two cars for hire in Cairns with careful drivers and elegant service. He highlights the Buick as a preferred option for business or leisure use.

Len Parker Cairns

Relic of a Zeppelin Brought Home by Soldier

Rockhampton resident W. J. King receives a rare seat from a Zeppelin that raided London on September 3. His son Corporal J King, with the Australian Sree te in England, witnessed the airship and retrieved a sparking plug fragment that survived intense heat.

W. J. King Rockhampton J King Sreete England London

Unclear text with misdemeanor pleas in Cairns court

In Cairns Sammons Court Charles Eden pleaded guilty to a licensing offense during late hours. Sergeant Kenny noted the case as a routine drink-seeking incident. John Lee pleaded not guilty to unlawfully remaining on licensed premises. he claimed only to meet a friend and offered no evidence. Mr. Ferry imposed a £1 fine plus costs.

T. A. Ferry Cairns Sammons Charles Eden Hombiados Kenny John Lee

Death notice and war tribute to James Gardner

Letter from a grieving relative recounts the death of James Gardner on November 6 due to a premature trench mortar explosion. The writer praises Gardner as gallant and brave, notes his Italy Medal for conspicuous bravery, and expresses sympathy to his family while honoring his service with the Light Horse and fronts in France. The item also mentions a wartime newspaper gallery and various overseas images and views.

Oheath Gener Ghanian EE Mn L Malden James Gardner Armentieres Lieot Italy Light Horse Mackay Ez Frontier France

New Overhauled Pharmacy At Cairns District

An advertisement in the Post columns notes the Pharmacy taken over by Mr. P. Kelly. The firm Dugong Oil and Lard offers Liver Oil and related medicines with potential stock available in Victoria. Local inquiries are invited, and Mr. Kelly will respond personally.

Cairns P. Kelly Dugong Row Victoria K. Kelly

Mayor Donaldson Elected in Cairns Council Meeting

The Cairns Town Council elected Alderman Donaldson as Mayor after nominations and votes, amid remarks noting unity and commitment to the town. Aldermen Wilks Brown Gelling Atkinson and Ryan attended. the chair urged cooperation as the council begins the new year.

Caine Town Counci H. Donaldson J. G. Wilks G. Wremmer Fox Model A Atkinson A. Brown W. Ryan F. Gelling Cleri All Williamsem Towe Local Authorities Association Cirman Ald. Ryan Ald. Brown Ald Brown Mayer Wilks Ald. Gelling Donaldson Galing Abi Dhowsin

Bryan Converts Plans Amid War Talk Prompt

Mr. Bryan announces intent to temper his pacific stance if war is declared. He likens Germany to a drunken chauffeur running amok. Babinda Township Boot Store opens at Kirk's offering a stock of ladies and children's shoes. Land style guarant inspection invited. Queensland Insurance Company agent.

Babinda A.M. Waddell Royal Insurance Company Bryan Germany Kirk's Tees Queensland Insurance Company

Freehold Sale of Two Al Lotments on Bunda Street

Two central freehold allotments on Bunda Street opposite the railway workshops will be offered for sanction by Mr J G Hoare at his auction on Saturday next at noon.

Bunda Street J. G Hoare

To Horse Owners Vet Embrocation Arrives for 2/6

Our Veterinary Embrocation the 31 percent as used in prominent English racing stables has arrived. Useful for strains lamencas and rheumatism in horses. Bottled at 2 shillings 6 pence posted 3 pence. R Craig Chemist Cairns.

R. Craig Cairns

Cairns Enlistments for ALF Service Week

During the week ending the toh list 24 men presented themselves at drill sheds and 29 were accepted for service with the ALF. The reader lists names from Cairns Mareeba and surrounding areas with initials and notes of service status.

Cen Hal Johnson Cairns S Purcell Mareeba C. Gisler CD. Baldwin Koen J. Fahey W.his T. P. Nicholls C. Phillips Sogey A.carswell Caras

Atherton Ambulance committee notes honoured duties

The Atherton Ambulance committee held its ordinary monthly meeting with chairman Johnson presiding. It adopted a recommendation to gazette Millan Millan as an honorary centre in charge of Honorary Bearer A A Knudson. The Superintendent's report showed 18 accidents and 16 transports last month, 23 police incidents, total costs and mileage figures, and letters of thanks were authorized for donors Jell and Katzenberg. The chairman urged consideration of salary increases for the Superintendent and Secretary due to increased workload.

Atherton Ambulance Atherton Ambulance Ae Johnnson T. Peake Messrs Cooper and Holman Millan Millan A. A Knudson Messrs. Peake Holman Commonwealth Peake and Holman

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