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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1916

Page

2

Shipping notices list vessels and routes in February

Shipping notices show captains and vessels sailing to Townsville and Upektews with Burns, Philp and Australian Steamships Ltd as agents. Entries dated February 15 and February 18 mention Kurands Captain Raven Lam o Gowrie Captain 1ert and Kerende Captain Haven among others.

Kurands Captain Raven Townsville Wis iMurms, Philp Amt Co Kerende Haven Upektews Burns Philp Apt'o Heen Ta Lam O” Gowrie Townaville Tia Ports Australian Steamatips

Movements of Vessels From Burns Philp Line

Koramda arrives in Townsville every Tuesday and departs at midnight for Port Douglas and Cooktown returning Thursday at 11 for Townsville AUSN steamers sail Cairns Friday to Townsville Bowra Mackay Bri reach Sydney Monday Melbourne Thursday then return to Brisbane. Arvwatt due today from the south.

Koramda Townsville Port Douglas Cooktown Cairns Bowra Mackay Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Caires Bowen and Sydner Port Alma Finsvane Yerny Mourilyan Lass o'Gowrie Townswile

Adelaide Company Screamers Set Schedules for Townsville to Melbourne

Shipping notices outline sails of steamers and passenger ships between Townsville Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and other ports. Vessels depart Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays with return legs to Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Townsville and Port Douglas. Additional arrivals include Yerny Mourilyan and Lass o Gowrie with weekly patterns and port calls.

Fearnley and Co Led Taiyuan Sails Toward Hong Kong

Fearnley and Co reports the Taiyuan is due from Hong Kong on March 17. Pangshe line 4.0 sails for Hong Kong via Lith Maree ports, with transit routes noted.

Taiyuan Hong Kong Pangshe Maree

Shipping notes on Arawatts steamer in Que today at 1 pm

The steamer Arawatts in Que from southern ports today at 1 p.m. reports indicate shipping activity. The Clam MacTavish, famed for her strong crew of 72 colored sailors and 175 Europeans, departed Fremantle for London via Fremantle after delivering cargo for sappers. Since the war began nine Kaiser liners have been destroyed by German forces in various seas, including two sunk by the Lawrentes in the North Sea and one in the South Atlantic.

Arawatts North Sea Mediterranen South Atlantic Clam MacTavish Frementig

Brisbane cattle market report shows irregular but steady gains

February 6 market at Brisbane opened higher than last week then improved toward close. Eighty five cattle were yarded, with a higher share of quality stock than recent weeks. Prices were irregular but overall on par with last week's sale, top cows reaching about 45 pounds.

Brisbane MacTaggart

Fenwicks Stock Report Rebounds Mixed Prices

Fenwick and o Seleemen report Brisbane stock prices with sheep at 300 per head and lambs softer. Buyers paid to 40 for various sheep and hoggets while merino ewes reach 22/3 and 27/8. Cattle yarded 700 with prime beef steady to 45, calves weaker amid mixed demand.

Brisbane Fenwick Seleemen P. Moran Bell G. Pauli Clifton Cie Band Smith Muldu D. McLeen G. Retz Taroom H. Cory Warwick E. McNamarra

New Zealand Frescets and Skins Market Report

New Zealand freights rise 16/ from March 11. Sundries include Glace pieces selling well with skinseed hides and horsehair showing modest changes. Varied values reported for marsupial skins, opossums, bears, hides, calfskins, yearlings, sheepskins, and tallow amid market shifts and government restrictions.

Messrs Fenwick and Co Fedral

Mining share quotations and prices from various companies

Mr A H Clarke, sharebroker, reports on Corella Hampden Mt Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew Lode Hill End Amal Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell Tyrconnell No 1 Syd Tyrconnel Extended New Minnie Moxham Oaks N L Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Cairns Pictures with listed prices and percent changes for multiple mining and metal interests.

Corella Hampden Mt. Cuthbert St Mungo St. Andrew Paids S Vulcan Gilmore Lode Hill Hill End Amal Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines NL Tyrconnell Tyrconnel Con New Minnie Moxham Oaks N.L Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd Cairns Pictures

Unclear Fragments From Receipts and Notices

Fragmentary OCR text shows names, medicines, and dates with unclear context. Readable items include Potisga2 and Liniment references, a palm believer claim, and a date 5/6. Needs coherent restoration to identify subjects and actions.

Astronomical Dates for February 1916 Listed

The February 1916 lunar phases are detailed with New Moon on February 4 at 2.5 pm First Quarter on February 11 at 6.20 am Pull Moon on February 19 at 0.99 pm Last Quarter on February 38 at 7.54 pm Perigress on February 2 at 10.5 am Apogee on February 14 at 7.34 am The Times date is February 16 1916 with page markers B12 pm and GH noted.

Perigres

Cane planting ban at Babinda area sparks debate in The Post

The Post discusses Dr. Gibson central mills ban on further cane planting in the Babinda area citing supply limits and alarm over future policy. Articles critique management delays, question blame, and urge permission for small farmers to expand cane areas while warning of credit and security impacts.

Colutass Gibson Central Mills Babinds Caw Adviiory Sch Babinda [Feomass Mulgrave

Russia increases plumbago purchases for British steel works

Russia remains a major supplier of plumbago to the United Kingdom, boosting exports in the first ten months of last year compared with 1913. The rise comes despite losses in the German and Belgian markets, and Russia is a key source within the British Empire for steel works crucibles needing resistance to temperature changes.

Cayton Wan Sifbring British Empire

Lode Hill Tin Mines Holds Half Year Meeting in Cooktown

In Melbourne on February 13 Ledis Hil Tin Mines Hall hosts a yearly meeting. At the Cooktown half yearly meeting the report and balance sheet are moved for adoption by chairman R A Turner.

Melbourne Lode Hill Tin Mines Cooktown R. A. Turner

Towers Share Market Update from February Report

The February market note lists several entries including Boamie Dunies at 9/5, Sommie North at 7/4, and Brilliant at 67/1 with various prices. Other items cover Brilliant Deeps, Brilliant Extelled, Clarks, East Metron vis, Mills United, New Ben Mont Freshold, Ken Mianie Moslem, Valeam, Bowen Coal and associated bid figures.

CH. Towers Boamie Dunies Sommie North Brilliant Brilliant Deeps Brilliant Extelled S. Clarks East Metronvis Pelt Mills’ United New Ben Mont Freshold Ken Mianie

Waddell Announces Large Stock Groceries Drapery and Boots

Mr A M Waddell opens a large stock of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms offered. The notice highlights a broad assortment for customers seeking immediate purchases.

A. M. Waddell

Farmer Stands Firm Amid Blame in Local Dispute

The text credits a farmer as the sole figure who stands resolute, while authorities show only secondary interest in his stance and in the 33 case, highlighting the farmer's stubborn position.

Public strikes and industrial unrest in Liverpool camp

The article condemns strikes as a national obsession, claiming long running anti strike laws and German manipulation theories. It argues industrial anarchy prepared the soil for the Liverpool outbreak and warns against destroying property. The tone blames a culture of strike for ongoing unrest.

Liverpool Australia

Liver Tonic Promises Quick Health Boost

A quick ad claims Kelly's Tonic Liver Pils stirs a sluggish liver to action, promoting overall health and a better temper. The copy emphasizes benefits of a healthy liver and suggests the product as a remedy for constipation headaches and a listless mood.

Kelly

Broken Hill Strike Fund Mentioned in Counsel Letter

A Brisbane Standard correspondent reports a suggestion to invest in the Broken Hill strike fund. The note implies loans at a high rate of interest and hints at a reform of personal repayment practices.

Brisbane Stendard Pat Reliom Broken Hill

An Effective Weapon See That You Get Tro Polax

A note directs readers to obtain the genuine Tro polax. It emphasizes using authentic products rather than substitutes and warns against counterfeit items. The message centers on consumer caution and brand integrity.

Cairns Theatre Presents Money Melodrama at 4000 Fest

The Cairns Theatre stages the melodrama Money about a steelmaster facing ruin. A banquet scene scenes through his risky plan as friends and financiers gather, amid high tension and dramatic turns.

Uilionaire Okayo

Calves Schell of Arte bold amncal acting tonight

Calves Schell of Arte bold amncal acting tonight in a curious note references wartime items and medicine sales. The fragment mentions Gallipoli and a compound named Gorep of the Mypephosphites with prices 2/6 and 3/8.

Calves Schell Arte Amncal Gallipoli Bette Mebert Craig Chemint Cairen

Language charge disrupts court amid witness confusion

Senior Sergt Keany pressed for court to clear the room citing tainted witness rapport as girls peeped into proceedings. The Prime Minister stated the action was within his power. An adjournment was ordered to the following morning.

Keany P.M Witnemes

Austral Theatre Shows Two Price Policy With Dramatic Thriller

The Austral Theatre announced a future policy of two prices at the box office. Last night a large audience enjoyed the mid week program headlined by The Trail of the Law, a sensational drama shot in Mexico with gripping scenes. The usual scenics and

Austral Theatre Aly Austral Mexico

Northern Herald previews memorials and Australasian views

The Northern Herald highlights a full page featuring memorial memories for Australians and views of Anmat Bay. It notes a portrait of the Famous Quins's Post and mentions An Englishman killed at Suvla Bay, plus visits by Australian soldiers to London.

Anmat Bay Quins J. W. Mane Geld Coir Ged Suvla Bay Londes Zon Semarai Ewate Ridgehill North Qeesland

Sale of Furniture at 2239 PM in Draper, Louisiana

A notice states CsInsS BOSPrTaL will hold a sale of furniture at 2239 PM in Draper Louisiana. The event lists Mary Lammeed from Gordonvals as a party involved and invites attendees to the auction time and location.

Tedey Merea Draper Laa Wil Mary Lammeed Gordonvals

Children’s sand bags project report

On February 16 five hundred bags were forwarded as the result of one month's work. Work continues in Hides' sample room on Shicks street kindly lent by Mrs. Headrick. Clean sugar bags will be gratefully received by the organizers.

Shicks Street Headrick

Babinda Sugar Area Sees Planting Restrictions Enforced

A Sugar Farmer reports a Babinda notice restricting cane planting as rapid growth nears mill capacity. Landowners must obtain approval from the Oil Management before preparing new areas for planting, leaving farmers like the author anxious about 16 acres of scrub land and timely planting.

Babinda Sugar Works A. J. Gibson Caine

Balance Theatre Presents Big Double Feature Evening

Movie program announced at Balance Theatre with a big double feature including a comedy and a western. Tickets remain priced at 1 shilling 6 pence for adults and children. box plan seats now on sale.

Costly Pipe Fraud Charge in Polis Court

In the Caires Polis Court on Wednesday morning two men named Won Sum Hin faced charges related to a pipe claimed to be costly. The case centers on alleged fraud surrounding the pipe composed of certain remains.

A. B. Gibson P.M Caires Polis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burns, Philp, & Co. Limited Adelaide Company, Limited ships,Limited Shipping Notes Commercial MacTaggert Fenwick's Stock Report Wurray Marsland Spence Strest Cares Chats Kictle P. Pease Lake-Street New Zealand Losdon Tegsore Abbott Shreet A. H. Clarke Rey Robert Craig Eoch Valeria Bettie Robt. Craig Ueder Regal the Post Russia Ledis Hil Tin Mines Towers Share Market Fords OF Counsel Cairns Theatre Tse Weeves THE the “Northern Herald Beate C. Rosensteigel Csinss Bosprtal. Com SALA Furniture Finney Isles & Co., Ltd Babinda Balace ‘Theatee Jeeney
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