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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

2

Fragmented Local News Item From Derry Page

A damaged OCR segment from a Derry area page yields unreadable names and events. Readable fragments include brief references to local people and places without clear actions or outcomes.

WOFFS OF VESSELS WITH ERRATIC OCR DATA

The report lists vessels with erratic spelling showing weekly sailings to Port Darwin, Bowen, Mackay, and Epsom. It notes ships reaching Sydney and Melbourne on certain days and suggests multiple steamers depart from More Bay with inconsistent dates and destinations.

Port Dometes Trensville Aeloaene Ax

Adelaide Company Steamers Sailed and Arrived Delays Noted

Advised routes show steamers leaving Cilres on Wednesday and Townsville on Thursday with onward calls at Bowen and Sydney. Vessels reach Melbourne and return schedules extend into the following week with departures and landings on Sundays and Thursdays as listed.

Cilres Townsville Bowen Sydney Melbourne Teave Melbourne

Sailings and Arrivals Reported for Townsville and Mackay

Shipping notes list irregular schedule shifts with Acsialin Stemmshipa Limited and other vessels. Provisional routes include late Achim to Mackay on Sunday, Bridsre to Tuesday morning, and Sydney calls by Friday. Townsville departures and Port Townsea connections noted with weekly Tuesday sailings and Monday returns.

Townsville Mackay Alma Ani Bridsre Serising Sydney Meibocrne Sof Eriey Sbaer Cooktown Wolbeday Townseile O' Gowrie Aerives Die Sendacs Ant Teeves Port Tovstae Tsay Ant Irving ’ Pam Ti Oerville

Fesraley and Co Ltd Jaco dee Hong Kong March

A terse notice from Fesraley and Co Ltd announces Jaco dee of Hong Kong shipping arrangements dated March 7. The brief item notes pets and related matters as part of the corporate bulletin.

Jaco Dee Hong Kong Mare Teres

Shipping Motes and Port Proceedings Amid Oceanic Disputes

Shipping notes record a voyage from New York to Riga and back, with cargo and port procedures discussed. A meeting at 6:30 pm Wednesday covers the matter of port and the progress of operations is noted, including vessel movements.

Tae Avrione New York Rigawe Ferme Areved Cage Moreton Marsing Mandonald Samiion & O Caraga Praetet Tee Cortien Banque Arriené York Argos Mill Towmeritie Wit Wien Tor Tamme

Wool Prices Report from Sydney and Melbourne Markets

Feuick and Co Salem Brie bare reports wool market activity in Sydney and Melbourne with price trends. Wool quality described as mixed with strong demand and good prices, margins and fees noted at the working outlets.

Feuick & Co Salem Brie Betaraery Sydney Melbourne

Wild Rumours Stir City After Threats Heard

Reports spread of an unspecified scare as residents discuss a rumored threat. Anxious chatter centers on possible mobs and protective actions, but no concrete details or persons are confirmed.

Seixs and Hides Mars Frewick and Co Sale

Several lots of hides and skins are offered by Frewick & Co with prices listed per dozen and per piece. The sale includes various grades and weights with bids advancing for farm and retail buyers. The text notes demand and competition among buyers, with prices shown in old monetary units and references to upcoming auctions.

Mars Frewick & Co Sateen Ceport Sendrien Valwe

Boots and leather goods feature in overseas market listing

A fragmented catalog-style note mentions patent leather boots and leather items linked to a seller or supplier. The text reads as a miscellaneous listing with unclear references to brands and quantities, including a 288 token line and several foreign phrases.

Market Report from Cam S. Fexwick’s Stock Sale

The Balehouse notes a lively day with 5800 peued, lambs and ewes at 78 per unit, cattle around 700 yarded and in good condition, heifers and wethers listed with varied prices, Calvan among buyers, and a general tone of brisk trade despite scattered figures.

Muirbaue Fetemary Ferri and Co Calvan

Fragmentary OCR item with scattered names and terms

The readable fragments mention Robert Craig, Bee Hime, and references to agriculture and seeds. The text glances at demonstrations, crop topics, tropical products, and a Dr. vax Berd, but specifics are unclear.

Eam Vax Berd

Untitled Notice About Local Shop Opening

A fragmentary local notice indicates a shop opening or sale event with unclear details. It mentions a person and a place but lacks full names, dates, or precise activity.

Small Debts Court Case Report Confusing Fragments

Fragmentary record from a small debts court shows names HG Knowles and Holden plus partial amounts and terms. The readable bits mention a work dome and a figure of 3 44 but lack clear action or outcome.

Coiraa Smail Dekes Knowles Holden ET. Byam

Dressmaking Classes Resume at Cairmt Technical College

Classes resume at Cairmt Technical College today for dressmaking. A.J. Draper Limited announces a sale of horse, cart and harness at their mart next Saturday at 200. Correspondents are reminded that Yeetoe will not be set this week and a Northern District Pashoce Fund meeting is this afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Cairmt| Technical College Messes A.J. Draper Limited, Wit Pashoce Fund Oidock

Liver logic and tonic claims by Kelly the Chemist

A fragment from an old health column asserts a healthy liver leads to vigor and good temper while a torpid liver causes constipation headaches and malaise. It mentions Kelly's Toaie Liver Pids as a product claimed to stimulate liver function and improve mood.

Kelly

Edge Hill School Approval Reported by Cairns Council

At Cairns Town Council monthly session a letter from the Education Department stated the Minister approved erection of two schools at Edge Hill. The District Inspector advised the council to consider selling land for the purpose for about £44 by Alderman A J Danger. The council agreed to defer the decision for one month pending further measures.

Cairns Edge Hea

Municipal by election to fill council seat

A by election to fill the Municipal Council vacancy left by Wis. Gen. Hughes will be held on Saturday March 6. Candidate Mesera Locke stands as a ratepayer independent, running in the interests of ratepayers.

Wis. Gen. Hughes Mesera Lockesos Weccest

Harbour Board Holds Special Meeting To Elect Chairman

A special meeting of the Harbour Board is held tonight to elect a new chairman. Members including Mess EC Kart and W C Geltin are mentioned, with strong support seen for incumbent Qi EC Earl, who has chaired the board for years. The board plans to deliberate a final decision on the chair position and duties.

We Cares ‘Harbour Board Parpem Mess EC Kart W. C Geltin T. MH. Domabdewn F.C. Medial P. Peate Qi EC Earl Earl Eanea Eoreng

Appreciation Notice on Mosquito Remedies and Trade

An irregular appreciation note derides misused malaria remedies and touts a proprietary mix by Robert Craig Cheminet. It blames Australian shipments for malarial failures and praises the product’s spread through Queensland and distant regions.

Fragmentary Historical column hints at Mercer War event

Ambiguous OCR fragment references a Mercer war piece and a local names sequence. Readable bits suggest a county or town tally line and a possible jewel reference, but details are too garbled to confirm dates, places, or outcomes.

Unclear OCR note on premises and shop damaged

Fragmentary text mentions a shop and dwelling associated with Mr Micha and a cafe scene. The readable items are insufficient to determine a factual event, date, or location for a complete summary.

On & Reet and Co Micha

Goonies Treasure Hunt Prompts Summer Outing

A fragmented notice describes a planned group outing with a focus on teens joining a summer event. It mentions a casual gathering and a recommended field trip, with hints of a seaside location and casual activities.

Spek Quiz of Bometet Worninane

The readable text is garbled, but hints at a local quiz or event titled Spek with Bometet Worninane. no clear person, place, or event details are legible to form a factual summary.

Spek

Daved Carles Fer Calva Dostmanier Premise

Fragmentary text mentions Beata ebrews and a capone type tangentially. No coherent events, dates, or clear entities to summarize into a full news item.

Erratic Meeting Notes At City Board Session

A fragmented report describes a turbulent gathering of the Catmms Hartour Board with unclear motions. It mentions individuals like Craig and C. Wilks and references a postponed session and missing essential dates.

Palace Theater Shore Show Promotes New Popstar Film

A shore theater presents a pop star film with previews and a preshow lineup. The evening features photography displays and dance acts, noted for strong acting and stage presence.

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