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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
2
Shipping arrivals note ships Lamson Gowrie Capt Mobertson from fouteville via Pore and Like Pep from New Gul sea turns with agents Feu 10. Arawatta Capt Bart vert bound for Melbourn with imports Pires Philp & Co. Agents.
Burns, Philp and Co Kuranca arrives every Tuesday for Townsville then sails at midnight for Port Douglas and Cook Town, returning Thursday and leaving at 11 o clock for Townsville. AUSN steamers depart Cairns on Saturday and reach Townsville for Semiday, Bowen and Mackay on Tuesday and Brisbane on Thursday. Returns proceed via Melbourne and Sydney with legs to Brisbane and final arrival on Thursday. Wyandra to Melbourne on Thursday.
Steamers depart Cairns on Wednesday Townsville on Thursday Bowes and Mackay on Friday reach Sydney on Thursday and Melbourne on Sunday Return journeys begin Melbourne Tuesday Sydney Saturday Brisbane following Tuesday arriving Sunday Paringa departs Melbourne tonight Steamers depart Townsville Saturday arrive Mackay Sunday Fort Alma Sunday night and Brisbane Tuesday morning Lene Brisbane Wednesday arriving Sydney Friday Melbourne following Monday Return from Melbourne Wednesday arrive Sydney Friday Brisbane following Monday depart and Townsville following Friday Mourilyan arrives Tuesdays from Townsville and sails 8 am to Port Douglas and Cooktown return Wednesday and leave N.H Dassville Sundays for Port Douglas 7 am Mondays returning to Townsville Tuesday and Townsville to Townsville leaving pm for Port Douglas.
Fearniey and Co. announce the ship Sid Taiyuan is due from Hong Kong on March 17. Changsha lists 4.0 Lime and Guile for Hong Kong via porta on Lath. Marth.
The Adelaide Company steamer Paringa will leave Tonteville this morning for Cairn and return tonight. The steamer Marsina arrived at the anchorage from Kew Caima Sunday evening and was berthed at the wharf by Capt. Middictos. The vessel departed around midnight continuing its southward journey.
Butter remains firm with Demiah quotes to IGA per c t of exports to Bebmary. New Zealand butter inquired for and selling at 156/ to 160/ unsalted 158/ to 160. Cheese easier with New Zealand cream in sale at 95/ and colour priced at 06/ per cwt.
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited Townsville reports a telegram from Sydney dated February 17 noting price for tallow at 35 to 40 marks.
Erratic OCR fragment lists names and numbers: Ferrugy 19 Bonie Dunder, Bow nis North, Beilliant, Grilveld Dees, Beitert Bleck, and Beit''amt Extended with various fractions. The readable items resemble a racing or betting card with unclear attributes and payments.
An 18th century style advertisement promotes Musgrave Beadache Cure as a universal remedy. It touts potions labeled Where Tendo echo and Polleg 27 with claims of relief for various ailments and mentions quantities like 3/6 bottle and 2/6 price in coinage.
Cairns based firm offers various properties for sale including Lot 4 Sheridan Street Cairns for £393, a six roomed home near hospital Mareeba with 1 acre, 641 acres near Mareeba and 25 acres near Mareeba with improvements. Also cane land near Gordon Vale, a 100 acre farm near Russell, and a two storey house.
A local ad promotes a wide selection of white Fusspee and striped washing silks offered at popular prices. The listing emphasizes affordable options for everyday sewing and dressmaking needs.
Cairns stock broker A H Clarke lists rations for Saturday with prices for Corella Hampden St Mungo St Andrew Tyrconnell Oaks Bowen River Coal Kalamadan Hill End Amal and Bowen Coal and Coke with extended Tyrconnell details and Minnie Morham sale price noted.
February events include New Moon at 3.6 pm on Feb 3 Pull Moon on Feb 19 at 0.29 pm Last Quarter on Feb 38 at 7.04 pm Perigrees on Feb 2 at 10.5 am Apogees on Feb 14 at 7.24 am Meminy February 21 2928 Mem 1.48 pm 4 Oh Gm
In this era the Medes and Babylonians form a foe alliance as the Persian power expands. Mesopotamia stands as a historic cradle now under shifting control with Britain moving north to join Russia. Russia tightens grip while the Ottoman Empire wanes amid fighting in Persia Arabia and Asia Minor.
Mr. A. M. Waddell announces a new Babinda store offering groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms and acting as agent for Royal Insurance Company.
Inspector McGrath departs soon for Townsville Police district and Sub-Inspector Wyer succeeds him locally. The move follows Inspector Kelly’s absence and related extended leave arrangements.
An advertisement touts Tropolax as an effective tropical fever remedy. It urges readers to obtain genuine Tropolax from the Lake Street chemist in Cairns and to keep it handy and recommend it to others.
Fragmentary text reports a March mailing delay affecting deliveries. It notes activity and a failed attempt to reach a destination on Sunday. A party named Gowrie is mentioned in relation to an unexplained event and possible further action.
Fragmentary text cites Sibert Bans from Robert Craig chemist Cairns and a price line per bottle. The readable segments are a disrupted discussion with no clear event or date.
Mr H H Hamley of the Public Estate Improvement Board travels from Bundaberg toward Frome to inspect roads. He notes bad weather in the district and plans further inspection in Cairns. Reports indicate the road to Tully Falls is graded with surrounding Lake Barrine routes and a proposed road from Malher to Sacredswos under review.
A Brisbane reader urges harsh measures against enemies of British origin during the war. He condemns German nationals and pressures the government to force enlistment, claiming Australians must act to rally support and compel men to join the colours.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. A Propon-We have no means st Present of verifying your statements, which may or may not be libellous.
The London market reports copper trading around £107/15 to £108 per ward and £105/15 to £110 for smaller lots. East copper ranges £136 to £139, with tin at £108/15 to £180, reflecting active metal prices amid early 20th century market movements.
The Cairns Harbour Board informs Cairns Town Council of plans to construct a waiting room for waterside works on the harbour. It notes decisions from the board meeting on the 20th ult and directs the Camell to GU as the access way to the waiting area.
A lively crowd gathers at Mount Boodan for a Hogan shind at the site. Machinery like compressors and rock drills dominate the scene as the crowd anticipates payable textures and sharp grinding actions. The piece hints at South African origin for some components and highlights strong welding and tool use.
A lively audience attended the Cairns Theatre Saturday night for the Mills Dollar Mysteries and other films. It was announced Victoria Crider Five Nights will be adapted for the stage, with further screenings planned.
Overseas freights push up the price of the 1996 Studebaker by 416 per car, as Canada Cycle and Motor Agency UK notes. The CCM says the 926 models, already sold in large numbers, remain unaffected. Studebaker America sends a note explaining limited impact on existing orders.
Frivete T J Gallagher writes from Melbourne to his parents dated January 17 describing embarkation and voyage to Egypt. He reports sickness avoidance, notes receiving photos, meeting friendly people, and being treated as a gentleman aboard with good weather and food. He promises further letters from each port.
An elderly southern resident Mr G Bradford has died after a long illness. He had 12 years in local business and earlier spent 18 years in Townsville and Charters Towers. He was a mate of Birmingham. The death follows a lengthy illness. The late Mr Beechond, aged seventy, leaves a wife and grown family. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
The World's Film Corporation presents a frce act Brady fexture headlined by Tom Wise in a comedy packed program at the Shave Theatre. The house was crowded and reviews praised Mr Wise. The showing continues tonight with Flood era curios and a brief Tom Wise feature. Tuesday night offers The Woman without Soul and The Ladies without Soul as the star attraction. Box plan and prices listed at theatre cafe.
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