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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
2
John C Ray of Home Hill marries Maron Medlock eldest daughter of Sir and Mrs R H Medlock of Cairns at St Johns Church on December 19 1917.
Shipping notes list passengers arriving January 9 aboard Captain Haven from Cooktown and Port Douglas. Named passengers include Mesdames Kelly Christie Buchanan and family, plus numerous others and 19 steerage travelers. Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd acted as agents with additional passenger names and associated staff.
Passengers listed include Mesdames Jol VW Ward and two children Bon vend, Radio 1 Milton, A Basch. Names such as J Archer L Beeen Carmody GA for Madieca JOU 2 Kelly and FW Wil son VW Bonshad appear among a long list of travelers and destinations. The fragmentary text notes departures on steamship routes with various attached names and initials.
Fragmentary notes show Leemda Paint and Wyandra heading south on different days, with references to Cairns and towns. A sharebroker Mr A H L Clarke of Cairma reports Tin quoted at 51 shillings per unit in Sydney.
Messrs A McCallum and partners on Bow Street publish quotations for various shares and bonds. The list includes Deeps Brilliant Block Bonnie Dunder Brilliant Extended United New Minnie Moxham New Brilliant Freehold Owen Cross St Mung Nokon Victory Bowen Coal and others with prices like 5 6d 5 3/4 8 1/6 and 5 2/3 across multiple items.
The London metal quotations for January 9 were reported from Sydney on January 10. Copper, lead, and silver prices are given with spots and forwards in pounds and shillings, including figures like lead at 28 pounds 10 shillings forward and silver around 4 pounds 0 shillings.
Melbourne reports a discovery 40 miles from the area where a lump of gold was unearthed in Australia. The fragment found at the foot of Moame NaS is described as the largest gold lump yet found. Before the war the mineral molybdenite sent to Germany sold for about £1000, but its value has since risen toward £4000.
The article argues that Hughes forms a new government offers no real solution to current federal problems. It contends that conscription is vetoed and policy is in a tangle, leaving only to squeeze what little from a strained voluntary system. It weighs three options Tudorites in office dissolution or continued Hughes governance, finding the last as the only feasible path.
A Cairns community page lists a public meeting, farewells to departing troops, and committee gatherings. It notes rainfall figures for Cairns over the past 24 hours and current yearly totals, and includes local notices about trains and social events, plus small personal items from the region.
At the Cairns Theatre next Monday a grand Naval concert will be given by seamen for the Royal Australian Navy Families Relief Fund. The programme features comic songs sailors hornpipe cutlass drill weight-biting and conjuring. Popular prices apply and booking at Whittick's is advised.
Hor F W Bamford writes to the Townsville Chamber of Commerce president about December 21 closing copies and a ministerial letter proposing air habitation yards at Townsville. He presses for recognition of Townsville as a shipbuilding area amid ongoing correspondence.
Vintage ad touts Special Witch 2zel Cream to prevent sunburn and soothe outdoor discomfort. It promises strong customer testimonials and offers Cologne scented option at the same price. Collins Chemist on Lake Street presents the product to readers.
In Norman Park a novelty bet game unfolds as “losers pay for a supper” with a keen contest seen since a long bet. Jal and Winstone, celebrated tailors and merchants in Abbott Street, advertise new fabrics and fine hats for the night.
Final referendum figures for Gareeteed were released with regional totals listing 13 000 for Capricornia 19 207 for Maranoa and 17 862 for Oxley. Soldiers votes totaled 925 and overall turnout reached 154 671 with 6304 additional returns to follow in the House table.
Melbourne officials announced the final tally with no ceremony or speeches. The Government Gazette published the result after delays in confirming figures, marking the public verdict officially.
New Year events include a school children picnic with sports and a dance at the School of Arts. Government surveyors arrive to inspect Molloy Co. amelting plant as a potential state asset. Wolfram field exploration stalls due to rain while locals note £25 raised for road cutting into the field.
Dr J Waite reports Papua hookworm infection averaging 65 percent among plantation laborers. The disease drains vitality and hampers productivity, with emaciated workers arriving in Port Moresby. Waite warns eradication steps depend on Papua government action and notes rushed treatment efforts.
Officials in Townsville report ongoing inquiries into recent events. The statement notes administrative reviews and potential policy follow ups, with no immediate conclusions announced.
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