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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Arrivals Involving Various Passengers and Families

The item lists numerous travelers and families aboard the steamer Burns, Philp & Co. agents note arrivals and passengers including J. Mar, T- Carr, E. J. Daly, Mineo and child, W. Honb Cho, JA. Jones, five children and others, totaling 24 onward in early 25 Mornda from suitero pels.

W. A. Stone D. J. Howell JA. Afick G. Hutledge D. Maccdenyid Dutton A. Pengellhy TV. McEbeel R. Irwin Burns, Philp & Co Feo Mornda Suitero Pels Burm, Philp & Co Agerts

Departures of Passengers and Firms Listed

Morfinds gathers Miguen porta details with passengers Mies Duignsn Mr Waller Borns Philp and Co Agrats noted among departures and consignments at the port authority.

Morfinds Miguen Porta Mies Duignsn Mr Waller Borns, Philp

Movements of Vessels by Barns, Philp, & Co Limited

The fleet departs for Townsville and Port Douglas with returns planned. AU S.N. steamers sail Cairns on Saturday and reach Townsville Sunday Bowen and Mackay Tuesday Brisbane Thursday. Vessels head south next Saturday to Sydney Monday Melbourne Thursday. Return trip departs Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday and Brisbane Saturday with arrivals the following Thursday. Wyandra sails tonight for Melbourne.

Townavile Port Douglas Town Townsville AU S.N Cairns Bowen Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Wyandra Melre

Adelaide Company steamers schedule to Cairns and Melbourne

Steamers depart Cairns on Wednesday, Townsville on Thursday, Bowen and Mackay on Friday. They reach Sydney on Thursday and Melbourne on Sunday. Return trip leaves Melbourne Tuesday, Sydney Saturday, Brisbane the following Tuesday, arriving Brisbane on Sunday. Morialla sails Sunday from Melbourne.

Cairns Townsville Bowen Mackay Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Morialla

Steamers schedule between Australian ports from Townsville to Melbourne

Steamers depart Townsville Saturday and reach Mackay Sunday morning then Port Alma Sunday night and Brishame Tuesday morning. They leave Brishame Wednesday and arrive Sydney Friday and Melbourne the following Monday. Return leg leaves Melbourne Wednesday and arrives Sydney Brisbane next day, departs Brisbane next day and reaches Townsville Friday. Mourilyan serves Townsville Tuesdays with morning Port Douglas Cooktown run returning Wednesday then Townsville again 11 pm. Casa O Gowrie sails Townsville Sundays from Townsville to Port Douglas 7 am Monday, returns Tuesday and leaves Townsville 5 pm for Townsville.

Townsville Mackay Port Alma Brishame Sydney Melbourne Sydney 'E Brisbane Brisbane Mourilyan Port Douglas Cooktown Casa O'Gowrie Townsvitle Townaville

Unclear Shipping Terms from Fearnney & Co

Fearnney and Co indicates a shipment from Taiyuan to Hong Kong with a due date of March 17. A second note mentions Changsha and a route via port on March 15, but the text is garbled and details are incomplete.

Taiyuan Hong Kong Changsha Caila Porte Om Marth

Shipping notice and voyage report from Burra Philp and Co

Burra Philp and Co advise the steamer Wrendre will depart southern ports tonight at eight. En route from Townville the steamer Montero met blustery winds and heavy seas causing delays. it did not reach Brisbane until the following morning. The voyage featured unusually cool weather with heavy rains at times. The steamer Moucds arrived at Comms from the south on Friday and departed for Raheul the same week.

Burra, Philp and Co Wrendre Townville Menlore Brisbane Raheul

Queensland National Bam Jon Ordinary General Meet

The 86th ordinary general meeting of Queensland National Bank was held with directors Milne and James Love present. Also attending were Mir MH Balston and four summer of shareholders.

Queensland Bam Jon. Milne James Love Mir MH Balston Gensal Matege

War effects on trade and finances noted at meeting

Discussion highlights drought impact on pastoral and dairy exports and the opportunity to invest in British war stock. The report cites the company holding £150 000 of war loan with total £450 000, notes deposits totaling 55.91 percent of liabilities, and praise for staff and enlistment support. The motion was seconded by Mr. G W Gray MLC and carried.

London Londom Ithg G. W. Gray Meurs Wim. Bulcock B. HL

Sugar Market and Wool Sale Reports from London and Sydney

London reports show American granulated sugar at 25. Queensland freight and Dalgety and Co telegrams note wool receipts in Sydney with 4400 bales of greasy fleece and a strong tone in scoured market. The text indicates a lively wool market with high quality wool in pulse of activity.

Messrs. Dalgety and Co. Ltd Townmille

Untitled metal market brief from a damaged Te record

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a metal market and prices but lack readable specifics. The text hints at a market report or listing with names or places but details are unreadable. No clear entities or events can be confirmed from the fragment.

Mines and ore yields reported at Bonny Dundee and Clack's Gold

Reports from Townsville and surrounding mines indicate Clack's Gold Mines paid back Government with interest on old Colombia Brilliante exports, while Bonny Dundee shows good mineral stone with three 6-inch leaders at the east face. Mt. Beet and related operations are set for potential metal smelting advances.

Clack Old Colombia Towems Bonnie Dunde

War Fantasy and Political Rhetoric in a Fragment

The text presents disjointed excerpts mentioning court notices in Townsville and Cairns with dates, alongside political commentary on Germany in World War II era. It includes critiques of German losses and the potential for social upheaval, ending with a hope that both external and internal pressures influence Germany’s fate.

Hohenrollers Germany

Projected State Coal Mine Near Styx River

A Brisbane report on a proposed government operated coal mine in Mockhampton district near the Styx river. Geological testing equipment is engaged to assess the Bone River field for possible State coal use. Diamond Gril? have been ordered to test the Grad opt apart.

Brisbane Styx River Mockhampton Diamond Grillp Bone River

War aims and the German threat reassessed

A newspaper considers the war’s meaning after 18 months, arguing Germany cannot conquer Europe or destroy great powers. Britain remains uninvaded and stronger, though war hardships persist. The piece emphasizes perseverance and cautious optimism despite losses and strain.

Cairns Board to Consider Refrigeration Space Plan

At a Thursday night Cairns Board meeting the executives, on Me. Hecke's motion, instructed that in addressing oil stores they should also consider adding refrigerated space at this port.

Cairns

Civilians vs Soldiers on Duty and Duty Ideals

The piece contrasts civilian self view with soldierly commitment, noting civilians cling to liberty while soldiers embody duty and esprit de corps. It cites Liverpool behavior as evidence and argues the soldier’s life shapes attitudes beyond civilian talk, endorsing the truce spirit of citizenship.

Crack Regiment Liverpool

Draper Limited to Auction Shore Lot Today

A. J. Draper Limited will auction a shore lot today. Moers A. J. Benge Deeper Ltd. reports two Bare sed ned being £505 comb.

Messrs A. J. Draper Moers A. J. Benge Deeper Ltd

Bonham Shire invites applications and announces concert plans

Eacham Shire Council invites applications by March 27 for three employment positions. The area also promotes the Esd Crom Concert upcoming at the Biter Mel venue, with details to be confirmed.

Bonham Shire Phage Seeman Sero Sim Biter

Liver Tonic revealed as health booster by Kelly’s Chemist

An advertisement asserts a healthy liver ensures a fit body and good temper. It promotes Kelly’s Tonic Liver Pills as a stimulant for a lazy liver, claiming they effect a quick, reliable improvement.

Kelly

Adjourment in Campbell wage case delays hearing

Joseph Campbell was charged with paying Aboriginal workers below the Award rate and appeared at the Summons Court on Friday. The adjournment for a fortnight occurred due to the absence of a key Aboriginal witness.

Joseph Campbell

Musical Festival Plans Amid Local Preparations

A fragmentary notice indicates preparations for a musical festival at Townerlie during Easter. The committee advises ongoing coordination and safety measures as plans proceed into public events.

Townerlie

Tropolax Praised as Effective Tropical Fever Remedy

A promotional claim extols Tropolax as an effective tropical fever medicine. The copy asserts universal recognition after first use and urges readers to obtain the gray Tropolax product for daily keep-ready use and recommendations.

Night Watchman Question Debated At Caires Harbour Board

At Thursday’s Caires Harbour Board meeting the night watchman issue was referred to. Mr Bask joked about watching, noting the night was intolerably warm, and he wished to finish the business paper quickly.

Caires J. Bask Donsidoon Bask Wen Busines

Waddell Opens Large Stock of Groceries and Drapery

Mr A ML Waddell announces a grand opening of extensive inventories including groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms offered by Royal American Company.

A. ML Waddell Royal

Volunteers to depart Cairns for front tonight

About 45 to 50 volunteers will leave Cairns this evening for the front. The Calires Citizens Band and Allied Choir are asked to assemble at the red shed at 7 o'clock to march to the wharf with the troops.

Cairns Calires te @rilt shed

Auction Sale Notices and Weather Woes In Local Notes

A fragmentary item reports an auction at Bodiyec h today at Tao pm for furniture from W Turner. The text also mentions weather disruptions from mosquitos and discomfort for visitors, plus a note about “Skesto Bans” by Craig’s with reference to a chemical.Chief details are unclear due to damaged text.

A. J. Broper Bodiyech Tedey Tao Pm Beusstoin Ferniture Ceder W. Turner Craig Chimist Cairne AG

Death of Cairns bookseller Mr Hughes at 38

The sudden death of Me G Hughes a renowned Cairns bookseller and stationer occurred Friday. He lived much of his life in Cairns with ties to Port Douglas and Herberton. The funeral Friday afternoon drew a large community turnout and many mourners noted his kindly nature and civic service. He leaves a wife seeking consolation.

Cairns Hughes Port Douglas Herterton Copinean

Lola at Palace Theatre in World’s Film Lola program

The Palace Theatre shows Lola from the World’s Film Corporation as part of the Star Programme. The plot follows Lola a revived corpse whose soul remains absent, leading to romantic entanglements with fashionable men and dramatic revelations. Prices listed 1/8 1/-, and 4.

Lola Film Corporation Shubert Brady Toni Boek Theo Cole Therfrm

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adelaide Company, Limited Fearnney and Co Aad Shipping , Notes BANK MALP AY & Marsland Peace Street High Cort Australia Supreme Courts Commonwealth New Zealand A. J. P. MacDonnell HL V. Hessem K. M. MecDoenell Charlie Kemle Enon P. Pease Queensland Freights Sydsey Wool Sales Ins Ae Metal Market Towers Mir Pelo Obodee Cieer Jena Bes Tees Renfinitely Mt. Ee Anon Sok Robert Craig Conan Mulgrave Universi Ramsiy Bettie Peete Linaurum Gotten Linkeent Eoedi Oloncurry the Post Paria Poland Europe Britain Tewaerille Ays Bee Eacham Shire Council G. Hughes Palace Theatre
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