07 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
1
Unclear OCR text records vessel movements with several garbled phrases and missing dates. The legible items mention a company and possible readings of port activity but no concrete names or events are extractable for a precise summary.
Mining activity at Mount Moran and surrounding areas details ore production for December and the week ending December. The report notes copper concentrate and gold ounces, with estimates of total output and future milling plans, including mentions of companies like McCaltem Co and Walker Ltd and references to Bow Sarees and Mount Moran Gall Mining Gn.
The report from Rockhampton notes potential deposits of ore near Roczhamptsa with government officials planning a field visit. A preliminary inspection is set to assess extensive non ore material and evaluate feasibility with a proposed expenditure around $90.
The readable fragment mentions names and events without clear context or coherent facts. No definite person, place, or action can be established from the material provided.
A brief death notice from Gordonvale announces the infant son of Mr and Mrs JR Palmer deceased and buried at sea. The message expresses deep sorrow from the parents and mentions the family’s loss in December.
The article notes an ordinary council meeting at Brady with the mayor or acting officers present. Officer changes include Acting Sergeant Chief of Treat and new duties at Curne. A signwriting act and a painting session accompany the event as residents prepare for the parliamentary sessions.
Fragmentary note indicates a discussion of 147% per fee and discounts tied to a water supply issue in a city or region. Mentions table references and authors, with unclear dates and entities due to damaged text.
A fragmented report describes Mayers Ltd sales departments and clearance items at Penny Bank, with references to Cairns and local figures. It mentions directors Blanchard and the secretary, transfers involving Le Page at Sklyatwon Army, and a long list of scattered personal notices and wartime references without cohesive narrative.
Truncated report details a fatal accident near Mangrave with Sergeant Whelan in attendance and a court case featuring laborer suspects. The page also describes a Cairns Aquatic Club event, auction notices, and a gallery feature of accident photographs amid festive season themes and local sales notices.
Weather chaos described with confusion and garbled text. mentions heavy rainfall, interior damage, and disruption of traffic in Sydney and surrounding areas. References to racing events halted due to weather, with mentions of interstates and local stores affected.
Report from Warwick describes ragweed and wind damage across fields with cattle and crops affected. Weather warnings note storms and heavy rain as farm units report hedging losses and severe waterlogging along creeks and paddocks.
A garbled Sydney report notes tension among crews in a wartime convoy, mentioning Vancouver and Inlands as cargo routes and Mohsra’s role amid concerns over wartime hazards and crew fatigue. The fragment hints at broader naval strain and morale issues during transport operations.
Brisbane reports the death of John Reid chairman of the directors of JC Hutton Property Ltd. He was born in Munasong and died at age 16 in Sy Darker, with held titles at Wirersore and reins five at Nests Me. The notice lists his roles and affiliations.
A letter forwarded to Union Steamship Co discusses the seamen’s wage dispute and proposed concession. Johnson of the Assmann Company says no reply yet from the seamen’s union regarding demands, while the Caton Company hints at possible concessions. The account notes potential impact on wages, treatment, and shipboard conditions, with the outcome uncertain.
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