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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1916

Page

4

Sporting a turf. Brisbane market quotes.

The Brisbane sporting page lists late quotations for horse names and prices including Three Star Colugo Tullia Purple King WO Bourctin Ladgoviteh Imehi Belmacre Walla-Glass Star kaad Count Traquate Andesine Merimes Gold Brew Hurrabaderm Miss Meadows Celene Missec Honoris Helern with various bid figures.

Brisbane Colugo Tullia Purple King WO Bourctin Ladgoviteh Imehi Belmacre Walla-Glass Starkaad Count Traquate Andesine Merimes Gold Brew Hurrabaderm Miss Meadows Celene Missec Erscat Honoris Helern

McDonnell’s tephy eighth shoot yields high scores and team selections

Sunday's match drew ten members with a top rifle score of 102 by McDonnell’s team member, followed by Jones and Griffin. The event names players for a United C.C. to face Ocumtal on Saturday the 19th, listing full rosters and emergent players.

McDonnell Miembers Jones J. Griffin G. Richards K. Jones Gritta Currie

Weather report on rainfall and showers in Cairns

The rainfall over 34 hours ending Friday was 3 points with heavy evening showers. The barometer at 9 pm was 29.79. The forecast issued to the Weather Bureau on Friday predicted further showers along the tropical coast.

Cairns Doo.m Spm Wreether Bureau

Tropical Disturbance Near Port Moresby Develops

A meteorological note reports a tropical disturbance forming between Thursday Island, Coolangatta, and Port Moresby. The system shows signs of development with a notable decrease in pressure and heat in the region, potentially affecting the northern coast.

Brisbane Thureday Island Cooltown Port Moresby

Depredators fined in old seaside paper scam

An unclear, garbled report notes repeated depredator activity and mentions a prior offender fined £5. The text hints at investigations and warnings but provides few concrete names, dates, or places.

Chamberlain's Tablets Aid Stomach Trouble and Constipation

LAINS TABLETS are intended especially for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and have met with great success in the treatment of these diseases People who have been sufferers for years from stomach troubles have obtained permanent relief by the use of Chamberlain's Tablets Chronic constipation may be permanently removed too They are the most agreeable of laxatives when the proper dose is taken Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.

Death Ball Tragedy Marks Hobart Train Crash

Hobart reports a fatal railway collision with multiple injuries. Engine driver William Goodchild died after shutting off steam to free passengers and aiding others despite severe burns. Rev H Baker, trapped with a crushed leg, showed fortitude, praised by fellow survivors.

Hobart Laun- Olive Howell Geelong Young Women's Christian Association Margaret Abedlom Barrass Y.W.C.A William Robert Orr James Quinn Bradshaw's Creek Lewis Phillip Goodlechild Quinn Stubbs Goodchild Boing Baker Feadmp

District Court Unfolds Bacon Theft Case in Townsville

February 18 District Court adjourned with White Pendergast and Pachcho found guilty yesterday of bacon theft at Townsville. Each sentenced to three years hard labour at Stewarts Creek. James Stephen Feusel charged with stealing 187 pounds 13 shillings 2 pence from St Columba's ACLS branch. evidence bearing continues.

CH. Towers White Pendergast Pachcho Townsville Stewarts Creek James Stephen Feusel St. Columba’s ACLS

Cane Prices Board Suspends Award At Brisbane

The Cane Prices Board in Brisbane suspended the base cane price award set for Australian Sugar Company. The decision orders the company to pay £6574 more than under the existing agreement, pushing the mill into higher costs despite operations likely causing a seasonal loss. further hearing or appeal was not specified.

Brisbane Central Cane Prices Australian Sugar Company Sas Cust Ck Tee Teekina Trash Cane Prices Board

Townsville Council Fixes Mayor's Allowance at Reduced Level

At a special meeting the council fixed the mayor's allowance at a reduced amount on the chairman's casting vote. Officers' salaries were debated due to Water Department transfer to the Water Board. W Anderson curator of the Botanical Gardens had salary increased by £30 per year. others referred to the whole council committee.

Townsville Ald. Lowth Water Department Water Board W. Anderson Botanical Gardens

Judge Rules Increase During Brisbane Coal Strike Settlement

Industrial Court Judge Matuaughies upheld an appeal by workers against the 1915 award under a settlement. He ordered increases in hourly rates for ordinary time and overtime, plus weekly extra for lighters and wincheers, with payment to commence on February 2 as work resumes. The decision restores higher pay terms for the restored operation.

Brisbane Matuaughies Industrial Court

Meat owners and Government talks still pending in Brisbane

In Brisbane on February 17 Mr Ryans reply to questions about negotiations with meat owners and the Government indicates discussions are ongoing and nearing a point, with some progress noted as unclear details remain.

Brisbane Ryan Get

Storm Threat Presses New Districts as Troops Try to Stem Floods

A February storm in Amsterdam imperils fresh districts of Folland as waters rush through Yonniken and Ottetuan. Large forces of troops move to stem the catastrophe and protect goods and residents.

Amsterdam Folland Fe Ottetuan

Local Mills Prospect Positively for Incoming Season

Prospects for the coming season at the three local mills look strictly good. Babinda leads with an estimate around 140,000, supporting optimistic production forecasts across the region.

Babinda

Welcome Home Scout Sergeant Mackay of Cairns

Lodge No. 52 welcomed Scout Sergeant Mackay back to Cairns after eighteen months in service. The meeting at the Federal Hotel included toasts to the king and to the guest, praising his wartime actions from Zulu rising to Quinn's Post. Mackay spoke of his frontline experiences and admiration for fellow fighters.

Lodge No. 52 Federal Hotel Mackay Cairns Queensland Cairns Harbour Board Cairne Rifle Gaia Tepe Quinn

Mulgrave Seeks 1917 Prospects Amid Poor 1916 Season

The Mulgrave club describes a difficult 1916 campaign and announces plans to recruit new players for the 1917 season. Officials note conditions affected performance and seek prospects who can strengthen the squad.

Gordonvale Road needs urgent repair between Gordonvale and Downs

A correspondent notes the Gordonvale Road between Gordonvale and Downs badly needs attention at a certain spot. He suggests a bore and drag mas could work in a week or more. The Shires Council cannot run a horse and dray, a wheelbarrow would help fill many axle-breaking holes observed.

Shires Council

Post and Herald Report on Weather and Arrivals

The Post and Herald note a wet season easing with fine Wath returning. Complaints rise over drunks at Mr and Mrs Ireland in Gurrumbah. Visitors include Mr Sykes from Sydney to Koorboora and Miss Brackensen, also from Sydney. Mr W Waddell visits Towne Villa with sons Gordon and Colin. Mim P Waddell is in Cairns on a visit.

Ireland Gurrumbah Sykes Sydney Koorboora Br.Iackensen W. Waddel Townevilla Masters Gordon Colin

Corbett 109 Declares Moore and Ryes Elected

Jonathan Moore, age 65, wins No. 3 division Sr. 1. Spote wood v7 Thomas Ryes, the retiring member, is also declared elected alongside Mess and Page and Spotewood.

I. Corbett Jonathan Moore Spotewood Thomas Ryes Mess Page

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