Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Arrivals and Passengers From February Port Calls

Shipping arrivals list passengers and crew from various ships including Aquatic and Australian steamers. Details include captains Mischa se, Minchase, and reports of through passengers such as Mesdames Davideon Welch and others.

Adrinide Eo Lad Werlvyan Captain Mischase Coottown Port Doogies Mewedaess Weatbury L. Merapath Slade al- Yeon Werswergs Herapata G. Brown Roernthal E. Kirby TC. Bailey W. Qundles Jere Comita

Movements of Vessels and Schedules Across Townsville Ports

Shipping notes show Burns, Philp & Co vessels visiting Kuranda and Townsville with departures at midnight and returns on Thursdays. AU S.N. steamers plan Cairns to Townsville Bowen Mackay Brisbane then south to Sydney Melbourne and back. Other liners travel Melbourne to Sydney to Brisbane and Melbourne return, with various ports and days listed for Port Douglas Cooktown Mackay and Townsville.

Townsville Port Doggle Cooktown AU S.N Cairns Bowen Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Lawns Sylleey Morialta Melbourn Seeemers Lesce Port Alva Brishame Frishame Sybery Mtournie Sydery Townswile Moorilan Port Douglas Lass O'Gowniec Tosasville

Unclear Maritime Schedule Fragment In Local OCR

Fragments indicate vessels Feamley and Ca Lak Taiyuan to Gom Mong Kong with March 17 due date Changzhi reports Hong Kong via ports on 13th and March.

Taiyuan Mong Kong Changzhi A.C. Tone Hong Kong Marth

Shipping notes from the Wonganvilin voyage to the Pacific Fig

The Wonganvlin, owned by We Creasy and Co of Melbourne, chartered to Pacific Fig phosphate Co, departed Ocean Islands on January 30. A cyclone 300 miles northeast of Sandy Cape caused heavy seas and damage. both the Tambo and Pesta sustained harms while en route to Drishane, with coal supplies adjusted and more cargo then shipped. Captain Suffern cites cyclone impact and rough weather as the cause of the yacht’s difficulties.

Wonganvlin We Creasy and Co Melbourne Ant Umier Pacific Fig Phate Co H.C Suffern Sandy Cape Capisia Bulfera Drishane Wongandis Fiefern

Local Grocer Plans Occupation and Stock Sale

We, Charles Kiemler's new premios, at the corner of Sheridan and Aplin Streets, will be resty for occupation next month. We have arranged with him to sell off our open stock of groceries.

Charles Kiemler Corner of Sheridan

PTH Quadruple Exterte Robert Craig’s

Seertobane the original preparation claimed to help with fever and comfort, touted as enemy of Mou, presented in a dated 173 format with odd formatting and repetition, unclear context, likely a historical medical or patent-like notice.

Robert Craig

Women and Children Boots and Derby Lace Shoes Themed Listings

Catalogue of black and white boots and derbies in various styles including men's black cap toes welted soles and special value pairs. Includes women’s calfskin and ankles and girls canvas button boots in multiple sizes and finishes.

Ladier Mack Kim Shee Wit, Filleg Owe Geert Plein Whitz Camvas Cidres

Unclear Mining Efforts Amid Government Obstacle

Fragmented report on Takeer Cold Mines showing dwindling capital and slow progress blamed on government obstacles. Manager Ashwell sacks workers awaiting bail-out machinery while a new engineer arrives. broader rail and market conditions influence the mine’s fate.

Ferther Amdh Dows Ashwell Bierels Aeee Emall Geil Af Geeeent

Caurma Chamber of Commerce to Hold Meeting

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Caurma Chamber of Commerce will be held at 4 p m today. J G Hears conducts an auction of furniture near doors from Minnis Street. Murray plans a return to Coires on Saturday.

Caurma Chamber of Commerce Tomy MF. J. G Minnis Street Murray Coires

In Loving Memory of a Wife and Father

A terse memorial note honors a wife and father, describing her as a better mother and kind, who toiled in the home until the sudden call. The inscription emphasizes gratitude and family love and notes her passing is mourned by those left behind.

Conedon

Trade Routes Mentioned For Pig Iron And Fruit Exports

Fragmentary text describes destinations for pig iron and sugar and notes various countries including France Russia Italy Spain and Portugal, with references to fresh dried or preserved fruit shipments and timing. The legibility is incomplete but implies trade links and export items.

France Russia Italy Spain Portugal

Mining shares and prices on Cairns Stock Exchange

The Cairns Stock Exchange lists various mining and metal shares with prices and bids. Notable entries include Caraila BLI, Hampden, Lode Hill, Marecha Gold Mines NLL, Tyrconnell groups, New Monie Moxham, Oaks N L, and Bowen River Coal among others with bid and issue figures. The report records buy and sell figures, prices per unit, and assorted stock classifications.

Caraila Hampden ML Cuthbert St. Mungo Lode Hill Hill End Amal Ofa Kalamadas Marecha Gold Mines Nll Tyrconnell Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd Calves Pictures B&b

Unclear historic listing with mixed names and fractions

Fragmentary OCR shows a long list of names, terms, and dates with markings like paid and fractions such as 1/34 1/6, plus place names including Mills United New Brilliant Freehold Mt. Cuthbert St. Mungo Vulcan and Bowen Coal 47.

Brilliant Claris Mills United New Brilliant Freehold New Minnie Moxham Quem Crom Queen Comtral Tepuan Bt George Ly i Rien Mt. Cuthbert St. Mungo Vulcan Bowen Coal

Cairns Theatre Show Draws Weak Crowd

Review notes a sparse audience at the Cairns Theatre for a sentimental, unclear production. The piece mentions limited appeal and noisy reception, with references to London settings and a bohemian theme amid general viewer indifference.

Messra A. J. Draper limited wall penes See a

The mayor Alderman T. Dillem will publicly welcome support for the movement tonight. Town Clerk applications for the position will be received up to a near date with approximate details.

Messra A. J. Draper Limited Ald T. Dillem Walcome

Store at Babinda Opens Large Groceries Drapery Stock

Mr A M Weddell announces a new store at Babinda stocking groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms and as agent for the Royal Immerface Company.

A. M. Weddell Royal Immerface Company

CaAlInké Recruiting Committee Meeting Notice

A notice announces a CaAlInké Recruiting Committee meeting in the Municipal Chambers on Monday the 3rd inst. at 6 o'clock. The correspondent notes funeral details for Mr Peter Margech from Sydney with family members attending. Mr P F Meredith, formerly of Meresha, sent a wire with details.

Peter Margech Sydeey Innusfail P. F. Meredith Meresha Telloes

World war weariness shadows Balkan stance in war talks

The text argues Bulgaria cannot endure extended conflict with Entente forces and questions the motive of Ferdi nand the Fox allies. It suggests the war is effectively over for Bulgarian leaders, who may overestimate gains while fearing decisive military strain. The piece notes observers doubt imminent Allied triumph and hints at strategic misperceptions amid shifting alliances.

Ferdinand the Fox Bulgaria Genit Wik

Tropolax Crowns Tropical Fever Remedy Ad

An advertisement promotes Tropolax as an effective tropical fever medicine for dengue malaria and allied fevers. It claims lasting use and urges purchase from Collins' Chemist in Lake Street Cairns with prices 28.6d and 5a per bottle and warns to obtain the genuine Tropolax.

Collins Lake Street Cairns

Local Recruiting Committees Feature Underscores Allied Armies

In a special entertainment, a reundering of the national size of the Allied formations in their original language is planned. Mrs W B Long, president of the Educates quadriclixet, will share experience as head attends the open proceedings. A crowded audience is reported.

W. B. Long

Volstre of Flanders and War Topics At AUSTRAL Theatre

A program at AUSTRAL Theatre shows the film Volstre of Flanders and related war topics including Big Gun manufacture and other period pieces. The schedule notes popular prices and continues with a future booking for Sir Conan Doyle's The House of Temper ley.

Flanders Creteins Bagnislic Oreste Britain Australis Sir Conan Toy Temperley

Conditions of Payment in Mill Agreement Dispute

The Central Board may ratify or reject the agreement affecting all mills. If the total paid for cane exceeds the Award, the excess is to be returned to the Company.

Doe

Auction notice for Greywhere sale tomorrow evening

Auction advertisement announces a sale at five oclock tomorrow with details about the items and instructions for bidders. It notes location and participation terms though the text is fragmentary and unclear on specific items or stakeholders.

Oslo Betiyash Ennars Insiruc

Weathered lines emerge as clever frauds appeal

A garbled clipping describes counterfeit “Beste Bans” imitations tied to Bobert Craig and Christ Cuiree. It warns buyers to seek the original Briovito Bans bottle and notes widespread concerns about impostors selling sham products and exploiting visitors.

Osiy Reltebie Craig Botert Craig, Christ Cuiree Per Beottle

Kelly's Weekly Specials Highlight Footwear and More

Kelly's advertises a weekend sale featuring footwear specials and other items with strong weekly demand. The limited space omits full details but points readers to the current targets and specials available today.

Kelly's

Palace Theatre Features New Adventure and Vintage Heroics

Tonight at the Palace Theatre a film lineup promises thrills with Back from the Grave and Read agets in their haunts. The Brigand Band siege and a castle quest headline a program paired with welding and other novelty acts.

Qontier Clare Kimball Young Lola Tippe Henri

Wounded Cairmi Officer Reports From London Letters

In a despatch from London the Cairmi veteran wounded at Gallipoli writes of Christmas progress and the English home front. He notes a dinner by the Farmers' Union, plans for Australia, praise for Med eral and two Ueris killed in action at Lonesome Pierce, with Jack Ingham forwarding word about Herbert Booker.

Des. Marth Cairmi Gallipoli London Farmers’union Australia Mederal Lortion Jack Ingham Ope Herbert Booker

Ingham Will Case Grants Probate in Townsville

The Registrar of the Supreme Court Mr J P Quinn has granted probate of the will of Johan Frederick in Townsville. The decision on the Ingham will case confirms the deceased's last wishes and appoints the executors named, ending long probate proceedings.

Townsville the Supreme Court J. P. Quinn Johan Frederick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mourtiyam Minchase Towers Itie Passenvy Kertchull Jespas B. Harding Tem Australian Steam Wien Magenta Adelaide Mahips, Limited Feamley Ca. Lak Shipping Notes Spance Street Cairen Evervising IY the Fixtures MUS Telepheme P. Pease MEX Mulgrave Ramsdy Bettie Lisaurum Gaiden Jel Postal Capitaliom Socialiam Capitaliom International Marrera Cairns Stock Exchange A. H. Clarke Owfrs Srarh Maskey the Post TSE Cairns Theatre Lemden Bohemia Metal Market Babinda CaAlInké Recruiting Committee Addatee THE Palmer Goldfield Cocktown Austral Theatre Aalz Kelly S Falace Theatre BOC Ingham
Search Courier

Search the Cairns Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cairns Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication