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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
2
On 1st December at Mossenan Henry Carter Gustave Skullman aged 41 years drowned in the Little Mossman while attempting to rescue his companion. Alton Macad
Mr and Mrs H W Skillman of Mosman express heartfelt thanks to friends in the Mosman district and to the Carns Vinsterlemd tur lesters and Sere Seereesite for their sincere sympathy and condolences.
A damaged shipping list notes numerous passengers aboard Australasian steamships Lemeted and Arawatta from Melbourne and Creoktown. Names include Mesdames Lynch Reynolds Harte Gardeer and wine Sones Fitzpatrock Swanson Mole Caterer Casey Wilson Mrow Lyte Pape Cornwall Evans Ward and others. Additional entries show Hinchinbrook China voyage with Witter McCatlom child.
A brief maritime update notes Berns, Philp and Co guiding the Avaestia on its voyage with leaves scheduled for Terdar. The item records movements and shipping activity in a concise, period-appropriate tone.
Adelside Company Limited Moristha arrives from an eastern route on Sunday. Australias Steamships Limited Morgan arrives 8 am Tuesday with southern mail. Departures include 7 am for Port Doomglas and Penrose Duc, Wednesday afternoon for it and Towns sile. Gowrie arrives from Toenaille via ports on Sunda 5 pm. Leaves Cavenam Tuesday for Mourthyas Harbour Cardwell Locings Chesy Pu Dual Is Netneo Townsville. Innisfall acres near Wi frost Townsville and departs Thursday toward Townsville. A voyage with southern steamers Corberra TM leaves Townsville 20th February. Gee Mefbewerne reports. Jeaves Towrerille pth January tones leaves Towersile.
Fragmentary moon phase and tide references indicate a New Moon, First Quarter, and tall moon sightings with times and dates scattered. The text mentions penumbra and pearly terms, with unclear attributions to Law Quarter and January dates, suggesting a historical almanac style.
Market reporters note the week began with prices near 42 pence per unit and held that level throughout the session, easing slightly toward closing. The steady start indicates stable demand, with traders watching fluctuations closely.
The London metal quotations are garbled with inconsistent spellings and symbols for copper lead tin zinc and silver. The fragmentary text shows spot prices and forward terms but many values and words are unreadable or corrupted.
Share brokers A MCallum and Co Bow Street report unsettled trading and varied bids including East Mexican and Mills United. Notes mention New Minnie Moxham and New Brilliant Freehold with assorted prices and dividends in a dense, OCR-like ledger snippet.
In informed circles in the United States it is believed the world will enter a year of scarcity with the highest food prices seen this generation. Wheat production is about 25 percent below last year and most available stock will be needed to meet normal consumption, leaving little to carry forward.
The article analyzes how wheat shortages and rising grain prices affect storage, meat, dairy, and butter costs, noting the extended impact of war on production. It discusses Australian spending patterns during Christmas and forecasts stricter wartime rationing if the conflict continues, warning of intensified hardship and the need for relief through higher yields.
At Thursday night a hand entertainment was held by the Town Band to aid the Clormanat Retiet Fund. A collection was taken to support the fund with proceeds to be shared among local welfare efforts.
A brief notice states that mosquito products are sold only in 1/1 bottles or offered free at 1/3 R Craig, acting as the Vice-Regal authority for distribution.
Motor boat Firate offered at Rooney’s wharf by A J Draper Ltd with a 11 am sale today. agents for Royal Insurance. Also notes court case where George Fitzpatrick faced theft charges, with sentence due. Local ads promote Kuranda Kare through W H Green Ltd and a Palace Theatre benefit for Clermont flood victims next Wednesday. Cairns Harbour Board reports a Thursday meeting and lighting issues.
Fragmented Cairns notices show a Cairns store pushing future orders with Clark's Store at Sheridan and Minnie streets. Report mentions Babinda shops, port entries at Cairns with eight coastwise and two overseas ships, and a local chemist advertising Embrocation for horses. Includes references to a furniture sale, enlistment in an athletic group, and general commerce chatter.
Mews of Private Clem G. Clem of GordonvalI notes a letter from his son. Private Eric H. Clem, severely wounded in the Somme battle, sustained shrapnel in the leg a bullet in the neck and a bayonet wound requiring stitches. He is after being brought to a base hospital.
To music lovers in the new year, Paling's piano is recommended for Cairns staying at the Strand Hotel. The Victor brand is praised for withstanding Queensland climate and is touted as a leading instrument to forward catalog demonstrate its sound.
Floods severely damaged Inkerman bridge with piers 10 11 12 submerged and steel spans 4 5 6 7 carried away. Water three and a quarter feet deep over lines between Julia Creek and Neila. Passengers shifted to two towns and a temporary Cape River structure expected by Thursday to allow trains to cross.
The Pianola Piano blends piano and player piano features in one compact instrument. Head salesman F T Beaver from Brisbane visits Cairns inviting disclosures and informal demonstrations at Jacob's on Abbott Street, featuring Steck, Steinway, Stroud, Acolian and Weber Pianola pianos and the new nine-machine Acolian-Voca.
In Sydney a mass meeting of 2000 Wharf Labourers' Union members approved demanding higher wages. Current rates range from 1/ to 2/7 per hour with special cargoes at 2/ and above. They called for 2/6 per hour for ordinary cargoes and proportionate rates for special cargoes. The union urged Waterside Workers' Federation to request a one month ultimatum to seek Federal Arbitration Court for a revision of the present award.
The speaker denies Liberal party responsibility for the Prime Minister's abstention from the Imperial Conference and asserts Mr Hughes is charting his own course. He dismisses rumors of portfolio-allocation disputes and rejects alleged offers as gifts from enemies.
The Herald reports current issue updates with photographs of ors, scalda, and carriers at Bibophra Meatworks. A Bible class at Badu in the Torres Straits frames life themes. officers include Nathaniel Hay and James Nathasial Ba Eretern ack Nal, with McSharry serving as timber agent.
A soldier in Egypt writes of recovering from illness and returning to duty after the Gallipoli campaign. He describes the harsh service with the main force, assisting wounded, enduring hot conditions, and awaiting further battles while noting censorship prevents fuller reporting. He expresses hope to share more once allowed.
A fragmentary list shows garment and footwear prices for men and women, with items such as 2-button shoes, one-bar shoes, and flannelette pyjamas priced around 4 to 11 shillings. Mentions a Canals OG entry and a shop at Abbost Street listing cotton trousers and tweed items.
In London the Agent-General's office received a request to spend funds on Christmas cheer for Gordonvale soldiers. A letter from J Campbell promises a small committee will organize gifts and coordinate with the Commonwealth to locate the servicemen and deliver the goods. The note asserts Buckingham Palace still flies the flag, symbolizing continued empire unity.
A clipped OCR fragment notes Cairns Harbor Board meeting held Thursday. The sparse text mentions power sampling print and a formal meeting context but provides no outcomes or actions.
Australian officials announce a gigantic Golden Casket Art Union to fund repatriation of returning soldiers. Tickets cost 5 shillings with 2d more for postage. each ticket grants 723 chances to win solid gold caskets valued from £1 to £5000. Authorities have formal approval from the Attorney General for the fundraiser run by the Queensland Patriotic Fund.
The recent storm in Cairns did not lift the channel but instead deepened it and hardened the bottom, altering navigation conditions and requiring fleets to adjust.
A brief health notice stresses immediate action if croup symptoms appear, warning that delaying care may allow the attack to worsen. The guidance emphasizes prompt administration of appropriate remedies to prevent airway distress in children.
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