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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 15, 1917

Page

2

Shipping notes include Australian Steamships Limited crews

The fragment mentions Gowen, Cam ian Stewart sailing for Towneville with passengers Mesdames T. Geverton and child Mecerx Wo E Hardy, and lists several names including Alte Stever, WG Smith, T. Morryssee, O. Randall TW, Bray RS, Livmestone. It references Australasian Steamships Limited in a shipping context.

Las Gowen Camian Stewart Towneeille Wit Werts T. Geverton

Movements of Vessels Between Townsville and Ports

Shipping notices list Burns, Philp and Co led Karanda sailing Tuesday evenings from Townsville at 11 pm to Cooktown with returns Thursday morning. Wrandra heads south on Saturday. Adelaide Company aims for the south Sunday on Australian Steamships Limited. Mourilyan arrives 5 am Tuesday with southern winds, leaves 7 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown, returns 6:15 pm Wednesday. Townsville and Innisfail connections noted with Mourilyan, Leaning Island, Dunk Island, and other ports.

Australian Steamships, Limited Mourilyan Cooktown Luinda Leeinda Clomper Dunk Island Townsville Innisfail

Moon Phases and Tides for February 1917

The record notes the full moon on February 7 at 1 pm, last quarter on February 15 at 11.5 am, new moon around February 22, and a perigee of 13.7 percent. Tide times are listed for February 14 with morning and afternoon slots.

T.gs Ara Tih

Sheep sale report from Brisbane to Fenwick

Saleymen report brisk sheep sales with mixed results across districts. Crossbreds and lambs sold to multiple buyers including G Rowley Kanrhisenhose EO Ross Macalester and Dawe Joucaryas while wethers and bred heifers command varied prices. total head counted 127 with several consignments noted and prices described as keen and dearer.

Brisbane Fenwick Ami Saleymen Ise Om Account Taylor Estates Co G. Rowley EO Ross Macalester Lo Marton Walker Chitown Calnes

MacTaggarst Brow Report Highlights Varied Market Prices

Brisbane reports show mixed results with prices drifting and quality uneven. Market activity remains erratic as consumers face fluctuating costs and limited supply across regions.

Cairns Stock Exchange Mining Update Plays Mixed Quotas

Listing shows varied quotas and broker activity for Cairns mining stocks. Names include Clarke Covbler Moran and Hill End Amat among others with rates around 2 to 4 percent and notes on reserves and new mines. The fragment references Tomrr Buaie x Lode HL and Moss Rowen River area activities.

Corell Covbler Moran Andrew Volcan Irenana Kaulamadse Mareeba Tod Tyrononnett Bor Bal Qaks Rowen River Cou & Ow

Market and Quotations From Towers Sharp Market

The report lists share prices and brokers notes from A. MCallum & Co Bow Street with varied stocks and bids, including Belin Extended Wi zd and Mills United. Sydney metal quotations for February 13 show copper steady to down and tin down, with silver up, plus miner lease notes and ministerial approvals pending adjournments.

CH. Towers Messrs. A. McAllum & Co. Sharebrokers Bow Street Howl Dundee Belin Clark Kalamadan Mills United Tod New Minnie Moxham New Brillant Freehold Hampden Queen Cross Papwan St. Lee Kl. S Sales Soo St. Mongo Vulcan Tell Victory Bowen Coal Sydney London

Perseverance and nearby mills crushings at Herberton field

A damaged OCR list details monthly crushings at Herberton Mineral Field mills including Perseverance Mill, Sailor Boy, and Bischof Mill. Entries mention tonnages around 13 to 14 tons, metal content, and values in pounds, with total reported output about 87 tons 4 cwt of metal.

W. Sendilands Shuber Ivaton Sailor Boy

Senior's Pharmacy Limited and historic stock notes

Senior's Pharmacy Limited at 250 George Street Sydney claims long standing heritage under gubernatorial patronage with various tonnage and value listings for metals and chemicals. The London market remains calm as the US-Germany diplomatic break elicits little London reaction while New York financiers counter German efforts to depress shares.

A Senior's Pharmacy Limited George Street Sydney United States Germany London Stock Exchange New York

Millers and Suppliers Conference Letter

A letter received by Mr. Model, secretary of the growers committee, from Hambledon mill’s manager states the company cannot discuss long term business on the old footing due to the Wheat Waivers Act. He notes the act allows a small farmer fraction to trigger an award, and regrets this position is not the company’s action but a result of farmers’ representations.

Model Hambledon Mill Janeagy

Hospitals Bill Sparks Land Tax Backlash in Ryan Government

Editorial criticizes the Ryan Government for proposing hospital funding by shifting 30 percent of costs to local authorities as the land tax burden rises. It argues nationalisation should apply to hospitals, warns of increased deficits, and accuses ministers of retrogression and favoritism toward private interests. The piece denounces the mid session move as abrupt and unjust while urging ratepayers to resist.

Metaner Ryan Dickson Tham

Harbour Board Meeting Debates Lease and Channel Survey

The Harbour Board executive met at the wharves where M was to propose that the full board grant a lease for ground beside the board offices. The survey of the channel was deferred pending further consideration.

Election of Chairman at Cairns Harbour Board Tonight

The Cairns Harbour Board will elect a chairman this evening. The unsettled state of affairs may affect allegiance services and cause delays. Weather reports note unsettled conditions with light rain in Cairns and Mareeba earlier in the week. Local ads promote women and children's wear, Nyal's Face Cream, dairy cattle expansion at Warren State Farm, Kirk’s Boots arrival, and goa­t nuisance issues in Herberton with calls to restrain livestock.

Cairns Harbour Board H.C. Colledee Warren State Farm Herberton Ant the Tableland

Nice Donation and War–Era Notices From Cairns Area

Mr. Walter Baker of Rossville sends two dozen cane walking sticks to Mr. Smithers in Cairns for the Red Cross Equipment Guild. The piece itemizes a mix of charity, health tips, and a wartime appeal with mentions of Private Herbert Ogden and letter drives across Queensland papers.

Walter Baker Rossville Smithers Cairns Baker Red Cross Equipment Guild Herbert Ogden Queensland Ogden

Exemption Granted as Father Supports Eight Sons in Army

A tablature reporter named Lone oe sought exemption for his tenth son claiming eight others already serve and one more may go soon to help at home. The tribunal, noting his service to the country, unanimously granted the exemption amid approval from the chairman.

Lone Oe

Liberal Party Debates Coalition and Minister Selections

A lively Liberal Party meeting in February debated coalition terms and ministerial selection. A ballot method was proposed but rejected, with threats of a split and an independent faction. By midnight, reports suggested a full coalition agreement andpower for Mr Cook to choose interim ministers, pending Senate approval.

Liberal Party Trovel Cook Moghes Senate

Townsville Council Seeks Boundary Expansion and Ward Redivision

At a February meeting the Townsville City Council read a letter from Messie Thyone and McCartney of Electro Construction Co seeking consent to apply for an order under the Electric Light and Power Act to supply electricity locally. Alderman Serr Nolan moved to consider extending the city boundaries to include part of the Shire of Thuringowa and to redivide the city into wards, appointing committees from both bodies to implement changes within four months.

Townsville Messie Thyone and McCartney Electro Construction Co Electric Light and Power Act Counen Lighting Committee Serr Nolan Shire of Thuringowa Theuringowa

United Labour party splits over conscription stance

In Adelaide on February 13 a United Labour party conference at Trades Hall debated the attitude to refuse the conscription mandate. A motion demanded Vaughan and other MPs who did not carry out the September conference decision give written assurance to abide by the conference ruling or leave. Vaughan and colleagues left the room as the Premier called it the final break, signaling a split toward a new Labour party.

Adelaide United Labour Party Trades Hall Hughes Sa Sa Oere Jank Leandie Vaughan

Cairns School of Arts Annual Meeting and Local Notices

The Cairns School of Arts holds its annual meeting at 8 pm today. Residents of Cairns district are advised of a fence notice by Peapes and Co. and Mr Jackson advertises a sample range. An event representative will be at Rabinda on Wednesday the 1th with two cars.

Cairns School of Arts Tel Atherton A. Peapes and Co Cairnsan Jackson Acka Ost Rabinda

Cane Growers Strike Over Wages and Burning Demands

Mr. Lacaze, a sugar grower from the Johnstone River district, describes multiple disputes with millers over award terms, per ton deductions, and forced burning of crops. He cites cases in Goondiwindi and South Johnston with growers losing profits and facing coercive practices. he warns the industry faces a complete knock-out.

Lance Casey Macnaughton Creock Badilla Vo Fon Lerace Australia Mii Upworld Tom Lacaze Johnstone River

Soldiers Nominated for Seats in the Senate

Brisbane reports two former soldiers A Han sen and Douglas nominated by the Returned Soldiers National Political League for Senate seats. No nominations yet from the Queensland Farmers Union or the National Federation Council. Names such as Sir Robert Philp John Adamson T W Crawford and R Ramsay are among likely candidates. Sydney notes the wharf labourers union nominated I J Metrestal for West Sydney on the Labour ticket. This marks the first time in two years the Prime Minister failed to secure selection.

Brisbane Senate A. Hansen Douglas Returned Soldiers National Political League Queensland Farmers’ Union National Federation Council Ikely Sir Robert Philp Messrs John Adamson TW. Crawford Ro ©. Ramsay Sydney Wharf Labourers Union 1. J. Metrestal West Sydney House of Representatives

The Hospitals and Government Aid Debate

The article discusses the fate of the hospital bill and sovereignty, noting that support would rest on those who mocked the measure. Gov Hasham says assistance would be advances in anticipation and ratepayers could bear reasonable burdens. The same principles may be used next session.

Hasham Brisbane Kantaate

Brisbane Report On Premier and Hunter Interview

The Brisbane article notes a brief exchange with the premier about recent events involving Minister Hunter and others. The premier declines to comment on potential outcomes or current inquiries, stating no further details would be provided at this time.

Brisbane Hunter

Horse Veterinary Embrocation Mentioned by English Stables

Fragmentary note cites a veterinary embrocation used in water care and lameness relief in English racing stables. Mentions chemist and possible brand terms but details are unclear.

Vale Talmbie Strats Lameneny Bae SS Posse Cinig Cazes

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