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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1916

Page

2

Queen's Hotel and Goedony Ale Auction Listing

Auction notice for Queen's Hotel with Goedony Ale features describes two story premises, rent terms, and good trade nearby mills. Public sale by MRS A J Drager and Walker on Friday January 7 at 11, with allotment 16 section 24 1/2 acre block containing 7 rooms residence. Upset price 350 pounds. cash balance long terms.

A. J. Drager MM. A. Walker Priday Tell Quarter Cere Meleod Street Comoros Cuiteftors Fepeeved Starce

Cambrics for Dry Wear Featured in School Frocks

Cambrics for dry wear appear in children’s school frocks with renewed vigor as fashion cycles return. Descriptions highlight dark ground cambric in digo spriga and spots, with red green and white spot patterns and slim tight ground finishes.

For Sale at Malanda Auctions Local Businesses

For sale at Malanda listing three shops and outbuildings with freehold in a mixed property parcel. Includes Hilliard Table and Airgas plant plus hotel assets. Potential weekly income estimated. terms negotiable. Agents noting good opportunities. farms and other assets also for sale via J. J. Roberts Astor aged Land Commission.

Beere Hilliard Table Anne Smeets Reteny Sessen Malanda Tor

Malanda Hall Event Sparks Political Rhetoric

Fragmentary notice describes a Saturday gathering at Malanda Hall forming a pastoral agricultural and industrial society. The text critiques Labour toadying and youth flattery, arguing about age and governance, portraying a debate on socialist theories and voting age. The passage is a contentious editorial fragment.

London Market Prices and Metals Report January

London market page lists prices for copper lead tin and silver with varied consignments and forward ranges. Prices shown include broken hills and north brot oma figures, copper at forward and spot ranges, lead and silver quotes, with exchange style notations and dated January.

London Broken Hills Jesuary & Copper Lee Trolytie

Second Chamber Debate Clarifies Council Stand

An editorial note from The Post on January 5, 1916 argues the case for or against a second chamber, contending the Council cannot argue against a lease and that rent terms and dignity of governance hinge on clearer, simpler reasoning.

Council

Australian Labour figure pins blame on recruiting row

A Melbourne Trades Hall Council controversy over anti-recruiting measures ends with C H Bennett asserting the council erred, accusing a pervasive anti recruiting sentiment and criticizing press coverage as biased. HeCharacterizes the issue as the fault of a wicked prevailing mood and identifies his view in a letter to the press.

Katz Trades Hall Council Melbourne C. H. Bennett Bennett Codrec Counsil

Council Ga o Plaid Segments Noted in Unexpected Meeting

A fragmented report notes a segment labeled Council Gao plaid during a recent meeting. The readable portion mentions plans and community concerns but lacks clear actions or dates. Further readable text is needed to determine specific outcomes or decisions.

Dry Year Records at Kamerunga State Nursery

Records show the Kamerunga State Nursery experienced a collapse of conditions this year, while in 1914 the fall was nearly two inches short of a full measure, indicating unusually droughty conditions for both periods.

Kamerunga

Towneville Harbor Board Reports Revenue Decline

The Towneville Harbor Board reports total revenue for 1889 to 1890 declined by 9 percent from the previous year, with figures showing a drop to £9,800 awaiting final audit.

Groveried figures tied to Drug Perry and Allies

Fragmentary notes mention Groveried docks and Drug Perry with teams or groups named Beots and Ghoss. Termed as Aget for Reval Ine, the lines are unclear but imply a local dispute or agreement surrounding individuals and a project.

Letye Docks Groveried Drgperry Beots and Ghoss Termene Aget Reval Ine

Taiyoon Ling Arranges Feb 14 Trade Inquiries

Fragmentary OCR notes show a February timeline with figures Hong Kan and Loney, listing agents and a likely sale or trade event on February 14. Details are unclear but involve two persons and an agency.

Rm Hong Kan

Cold Cure Tablets Advert

An ad claims Cold Cure Tablets provide a quick remedy for colds, promoting fast relief with a claimed taste and speed. It emphasizes rapid effects and consumer fatigue relief as part of a health product promotion.

Eamerunga Observations Month Report

Observation data show extreme monthly temperature 90.15 and minimum 69.50, mean 73.57. Solar radiation 1.66, terrestrial radiation 152.64, rainfall 69.45 for the month on 7.85 days. Total rainfall since January 1, 1915 is 20.52.57 for the same period in 1914 99-92.

Suspicion of Lunacy At Cairns Court

A man was charged on suspicion of unsound mind at Cairns Police Court before Mr. Gibson. Constable Murray said the patient claimed many people were after him and would kill him. He was detained for lunacy observation after eight days remand for medical examination.

Cairns A. B. Gibson Murray Babimba Hawkes

Fragrant Bath Powder Promises Soft Refreshing Baths

The fragment describes a fragrant bath powder praised for making bathwater soft and refreshing. It mentions personal appreciation and suggests use in bath routines, highlighting its appeal in a domestic setting. The text is fragmented and contains garbled branding.

Malanda Pastoral Society to Discuss Show Plans

A public meeting at Malanda Hall is set for Saturday afternoon to reassemble the Malanda Pastoral Agricultural and Industrial Society and consider hosting a show at Malanda this year. The gathering aims to decide on feasibility and timing for the event.

Malasds Hall Bo'cloe Malanda

CPS COLLECTION District fees and duties summary

Court fees and fines itemize charges including liquor licenses hawkers licenses booth stamp duty and income tax. The district registrar records assorted duties machinery inspection stock assessments and miscellaneous duties totaling several pounds shillings and pence across categories.

Ersk

Papua Sisal Hemp Culture Featured in Northern Herald 1916

The January 1916 Northern Herald presents a special article on Papua sisal hemp culture with illustrations from the Bowona area. It notes growing industry aspects, adds pictorial subjects, and highlights a racing-themed star picture titled By the Shortest of Heads likely to appeal to racing enthusiasts.

Papua Bowona

Australian Shipping Guide Issued by Howard Smith Coy

The Howard Smith Company publishes a quarterly Australian Shipping Guide expected by many readers. The edition highlights ship types and routes, with compiled tables and traveler details on figures, speeds, and distances, including illustrations. Copies are available from local representatives of the company.

Howard Smith Coy Stzamships Poanesgers Mort Informatie

Water Supply Debate Stirs Maresha Citizens Over River Sarees

Residents in Maresha urge lawmakers to expand the water system as inspectors assess the Sarees River amid concerns about contaminated runoff from farms and nearby areas including Atherton Chinatown. Local voices warn against delays and push for a safer, purer supply.

Maresha Ito Atherton

Young Man's Death Noted at Margaret's Hospital

The notice reports the death of a young man, son of Mr. J. Geanen of Wolfram Camp, with sympathy extended to the family. The remaining will depart for Marea by the 5 o'clock train today.

Micheeleam Se. Margaret's Sohalle J. Geanen Wolfram Camp Marea

Keeping Teeth For Life Strengthens Gums And Clean Habits

Public health note urges daily brushing and flossing to maintain gum health and prevent tooth loss. Dental experts emphasize routine checkups and proper technique, linking gum care to long term oral wellness and confident smiles.

Austral Pictures The Maeste s Spy

A review notes a cunning Ultran intrigue framed as a spy tale in England foiled by daring devices. The film is praised as convincing and nearly a programme in itself, with many other titles offered to suit all tastes. Popular prices and comfortable seating are available by booking.

Labour Party England Devec Uve Austral

Freshwater Dance Aids Australian Fund Charity Night

Freshwater public hall hosted a dance on Saturday night with about forty couples. MC J Huey and organizer Jos Sabadine led a program of dances and songs by Boyle Le Grand Les Valak and others. After expenses of £5 1s 0d, proceeds of £3 4s 3d were added to the fund, plus a further amount handed to the Patriots Committee in Cairns, highlighting the committee’s steady work.

Addi Cairns

Palace Theatre Presents A Varied Program Of Dramas And Comedy

The programme at the Palace Theatre last night was well worth seeing with teleg trop stars and a mix of dramas funny Gomba and catchy comedies. It featured brave heroes in hardship on tress, sick furlough, and hard earned recreation. Under the Mask and Sign of the Crom were listed with J C Williamson management arranging a one night only showing. Box plan notes and house numbers are provided for ticketing.

J. C. Williamson Menagement

Serious assault report from Coffs Harbour

January 4 night in Coffs Harbour a man named Jocy Zammit fired shots at Alf Cooper. A bystander was wounded as Cooper’s arm and head were injured. police intervened but the assailant escaped.

Coffs Gahbor Jocy Zammit Alf Cooper Gres Io Shredee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Abijam Murray Kolicitcer and Notary Public Eresce Street J. & P. Pease Telephom Bepur Foe Queen's Hotel Mulerave Central Mill Teeders Sieger J. J. Roberts Astor Ged Land Commission Owen Whittick Abbott ST Camens Betwest O.n. Bank Harrison Fisher PIPES Lend CO G.eld CIVIC P.O Robert Craig Amerea Zeigs Gaiety Hascre Siva Erin Robt Craig, Cairns Malanda Hall Satuday Malands Post Ofles the Post Edwesday Thee Towseville Ematies W.T.C.U. Balqian Mothers Foxd Malanda P.A. & IL Society CPS Collection the “Northern Herald Austral Pictures Palace Theatre
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