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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Notice from Gowrie Port Inlet

Shipping notice from Gowrie port area lists vessels and routes with arrivals from Adelesde and southern ports. details are partially unreadable but indicate steamship activity and tentative ETAs in January.

Departures on Southern Perce Burns and Crew List

The report lists multiple departures aboard the vessel Southern Perce Burns including Captain G. YT Hall and crew members such as Burns, Philo mod Co, and various names like Nell, Tralee, Mis wa Anflerson, Schaffert, Ford, Hart, and Campbell-Riley. Passenger details include two children and several listed passengers, with scattered notes on ages and affiliations.

Tag Wodorg G. YT Hall Southern Perce Burns Philo Mod Co Ageita Hal Steer Morait Boossed Nell Tralee Ch Hiten Schaffert Clifford Vronkite Swhosers Phewkes Pope Hancafort Moratt Eill Hart Dann Ts One Marker Burfost Holland Soeeling Marsden Gordon WeManis Ers Campbell- Riley Delixin Tivailes Roy Mae Mhewless Boek Uhr Wot Storry Elves

VESSELS MOVEMENT AND SAILINGS LISTED FOR AUSTRALIA

Shipping notices show MOUVEMENT Go VESSELS Burns Philp Co Ltd sailing from Townsville at midnight for Port Douglas and Cooktown with return Friday. SN steamers depart Cairns for Townsville, Bowes Mackay Co and Brstans schedule. Yer! continues south to Sydney and Wolourne thence. Melbourne bound steam ore lines include Syteey and Tirishane with Thursday arrivals. Wyreem departs from the south on Thursday.

Kuana Townesville Port Douglas Cooktown Fix Line Townsville Cairns Bowes and Mackay Co Brstans Thureday Sydney Mondey Wolourne

ADFLAIDE COMPANY LTD Steamship Voyage Schedule Update

Unclear voyage details show the steamship ADFLAIDE COMPANY LTD departing Cain on Wednesday Towneils on Thursday and reaching Sydney for Phorwing and Melbourne by Sunday. Following delays list Sydney Laterfa and Frisians the next Tuesday arriving here on Buncday with Melbourne a future stop.

Cains Sydney Melbourne

LOOTED AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIPS SET ON ERRANT VOYAGES

The fragmentary note describes steamships from Townaville and Townasi leaving on Sundays and returning midweek with uncertain references to ports like Sydney and Port Dougas. Several garbled dates and place names indicate schedules and detours with multiple vessels involved and no clear final outcome.

Fearnley 4 Co Ltd Notice on Hong Kong Dates

Brief notice indicates Taivean Lemyem of Hong Kong on January 31 and Saengeta sees for Hong Kong on March 7. The fragmentary record references dates and persons without full context.

Taivean Lemyem Hong Kong Saengeta

Morialta Steamer Arrives From Melbourne To Cairns

The Admiralty style steamer Morialta, 2644 tons, captained by T Sunter, arrives from scale ports and Cairns. wireless telegraphy equipped. The vessel sails southward Wednesday, with a large list of passengers including W Daley and J Se mail, noted for ideal weather en route and high quality cuisine.

Adelaida Soimship Movrialia Toms T. Sunter Melbourne Morlaka Quibesland Cairns

The Queens Retailer Lease At Acetylens Gas Plant

A historic notice describes a six year lease to an entity named Mira Lancaster for The Queens price building. The agreement includes water supply rights and a five year option to renew with no payment due at renewal.

Queens Mira Lancaster Rum Irda Noveimber Nurther

Unclear OCR Sports Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text lists various times and dates in January 1918, including references to quarters and meetings. The readable items mention January 18 and a 4 p.m. time, but content is garbled with illegible words and random letters.

Post critique of cranks controlling Trades Hall and Labour

The Post laments cranks who threaten royal reputation and claim control of Trades Hall and Labour papers. It argues loyal Labour men submit under pressure as manipulation continues, questioning how this state endures and what it means for the party's unity.

Prussianised Labour and secret coercion undermine reform

The text warns that Labour movements are becoming Prussianised with secret pressure driving workers into obedient ranks. It condemns Labour halls and leaders as unprogressive, fearing coercive tactics and goosestep conformity, and argues reform is blocked by an entrenched, undemocratic machine.

Cairns A N A Cairns Branch Meeting This Evening

A summoned meeting of the Cairns Branch of the Australian Natives' Association will be held this evening. Local members are urged to attend as important business and decisions are on the agenda.

Cairnns The Australian Natives’ Association

Seed sales notes at Babinda store

Mr. A M Weddell opened Anderson & Garden at Babinda selling feeds. A consignment ordered by Robert Craig contains New Seasons Seeds, including Mimelot seeds guaranteed under government gardening rules. The lot lists Low Peas Mauritius Beans and farming greens seed, with a push for good seeds that are hard to procure.

Robert Craig Mauritius

Craigs Perfection Tooth Powder Ad

An old advertisement touts Craigs Perfection Tooth Powder promising lifelong dental care. It claims medical endorsement and emphasizes teeth protection and oral health benefits.

Deeds That Won Gallipon at Palace J C Williamson War Film

A Melbourne premier scene piece titled The World's Most Picturesque Beauty Spots showcases Hert Henecell as a noted scenic figure. The gala program and moving image reflect wartime themes connected to the present conflict.

the Palace J. C. Williamson Melbourne Hert Henechell

Mystery thrills in Florence Hargreaves serial film

The piece notes the serial The Million Dollar Mystery featuring Florence La Bodie as Florence Hargreaves and Countess roles. It mentions Egyptian born author Herold McGrath and Australian actor Percy Precy in the cast. First episodes screened at Catees Pieter Theatres with concurrent competition and Emerald promotion.

Pine Herold McGrath Egypt Charattes Florenca la Bodie Florence Hargreaves Deweried Precy Catees Pieter Bey Emerald

Bre J McCarthy Chosen For Officers' School

Bre J McCarthy of Cordenvale received a wire from Pea W Carey in Brisbane announcing Jams selection for officers' school. Pt Carey has six years teaching experience at Gordenvais School.

Bre J McCarthy Cordenvale Pea W. Carey Brisbane Echool Pt. Carey Gordenvais

Sale of Household Furniture Auction at Sheridam Street

A. J. Denper Ltd directs an auction of the household furniture of Mr. George Hides at 9 premises Sheridan Street opposite Speer's store. Friday 14th inst at 32 30 p.m. Details to follow.

A. J. Denper Ltd Howsbold George Hides Sheridam Street Speer

Collins Tropical Remedy Gains Popularity in North Queensland

Public approval grows for Collins tropotax, marketed as a malaria and fever remedy. The product retails at 2 shillings 6 pence and 5 shillings per bottle, available from W. A. Collins, chemist, Cairns North Queensland.

Collins Queensland New Guinea Islands W. A. Collins Cairns North Queensland

A Dual Purpose Farewell Speech On Sport And Character

A veteran senior sergeant recalls his long involvement in sports over twenty years and urges young men to take up sport such as swimming jumping or weight throwing. He credits sport with tempering temperament and improving health and character through camaraderie and competition.

Abertitt

Saturday Matinee and Evening Show at Central House

Busy afternoon and night at Central House with a postal children’s entry and toy distribution drawing crowds. Feature lineup includes Gordon de Maize Octaved Gandforth and other well known actors. A grand war topical, dramas and comedians headlining Beetone billed. No advance Hooking prices. show repeats tonight.

Cvntral House Gordon de Maize Gandforth Beetone Pro Mint

Farewell to Senior Sergeant Hawkes at Police Court

After Saturday morning Police Court proceedings, officials, lawyers, and press bade farewell to Senior Sergeant Hawkes who heads to Townsville. A gift of pipes was presented with praise for his diligent, straightforward service and thanks from all groups. Hawkes expressed gratitude for courtesy and praised colleagues as he departs.

Mawkes Townsville A. B. Gibson P.M Hawkes Justice Department Mra Hawkes H. K. N. MacDonnell Abi Murray E. B. Steele Sateberg

Shire Council Receives Seed Quota Wire and Reinforcements

The Chairman of the Barron Shire Council received a Brisbane Committee wire stating the shire’s seed quota is 921 with reinforcement to be sent monthly. The message outlines immediate seeds and ongoing provisions for the shire.

Berron Brisbane Toma

Cold Cure Tablets Advert Broadside

An old advertisement touts Cold Cure Tablets as the fastest way to end a cold or flu like head colds. It claims a simple quick cure with tasteless tablets and no after effects, naming a manufacturer or pharmacist scribble.

Bettie Kelly

Mosquito Problem Prompts Recommend Skeety Mane

Weather brings mosquitoes back to nuisance as locals seek relief. The ad promotes Craig's Skeety Mane as the original and trusted safeguard, urged by doctors and travelers, available from Robert Craig, Chemist, at 1 shilling 3 pence per bottle postpaid.

Craig Hans Robert Craig

Bowling Club Farewell to Departed Recruit

Cairns bowlers bade farewell to Mr. P. T. Smyth who has enlisted. President A. J. Draper praised the departing member and presented a pipe. Smyth’s health was toasted and the gathering cheered his departure.

Cairns Powlers PT. Smyth A.J. Draper Smyth

Victor Picnic Party Bids Farewell To Mr Bean

The Victor Party held a farewell outing on January 6 for Mr F I Bean who leaves for Ehoggera. A motor launch carried the group to Second Beach where a social evening of dancing singing and recitations took place. A supper was served at 11 pm and Mr Bean received a case of pipes and a pocket wallet from the hosts.

Victor F. i. Bean Ehoggera A.U.S.N Crouch Mr. Bean Bean England McCarthy J. Abd Critten Cairns

The Dollar Mare at Palace Theatre Tonight

The Wer's Film Corporation release stars Robert Warwick with James Gresham and Aries Chandler in a dramatic dam scene filmed in a cabin near the river. Audiences are held breathless as the cabin is carried by waters and Jim ties himself to a tree for rescue. The romance between Jim and Alice follows the cliffhanger sequence.

Wer Film Corporation Robert Warwick James Gresham Aries Chandler Jim Alice Leo Levante

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