Shipping January 11 From Townsville
Karanda under Captain Raven sails from Townsville with passengers Mesdames Foster Holmby Miss Fleaper Bourke Foster Hoolihan Jerman Stone John Craig Hawkes Hogan Lomer gan Curis Philp Co Limited and others aboard.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
2
Karanda under Captain Raven sails from Townsville with passengers Mesdames Foster Holmby Miss Fleaper Bourke Foster Hoolihan Jerman Stone John Craig Hawkes Hogan Lomer gan Curis Philp Co Limited and others aboard.
Shipping notices list Kuranda and Wyreema schedules with departures for Port Douglas Cook Town Townsville and pattern of Cairns Townsville Bowen Mackay Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane calls. Other lines include Moriedseaves Ropara and Lass O Gowrie with varied routes to New Guinea Port Douglas Sydney Melbourne and Townsville during February and March. Fearnley and Co Sid Taiyuan and Changsha entries note Hong Kong departures.
Telegrams report the Carelmapu wreck near the west coast of Vancouver Island after a collision with the Princess Maquinna. Survivors perished on the reef amid heavy seas as boats broke up and the vessel disappeared. Captain Desolmes of the Carvimapu was later interviewed in Tacoma.
The calendar lists First Quarter on January 12 at 1.58 pm, New Moon on January 5 at 3.45 pm, Pull Moon on January 20 at 6.29 pm, Last Quarter on January 38 at 10.35 pm, Perigre on January 5 at 0.18 pm, and Apoges on January 17 at 3.6 pm.
A catalog-like list details Madapolam fabrics and Damask items with finishes and prices. Items include 36 inch Horrockses Madapolam, Pure White Damask in multiple sizes, Demesk and Demast fabrics, serviettes, tea towelling, glass cloths, Huck towelings, Waites and Brown Turk towels, all with prices per yard or piece and assorted measurements.
Mrs A Whittaker of Spence Street Cairns advertises in Central Buildings offering old friends new products. Gest Brands Tobacconists stocks cigars and related goods. First class haberdashery available.
The Wallace family of Mareeba expresses gratitude to the Masonic Lodge M A L O O F Lodge and friends for sympathy and floral tributes after their bereavement. They also thank Dr Knowles Dr Stevens and the Cairns District Hospital staff for their kindness to their late husband and father.
Mr A M Waddell opens up large stocks of groceries at Bardinda store. He also handles boots and does dry goods. Agent for Royal Insurance.
Mining prices and quotations from Abbott Street are listed for multiple items including Hampden Cuthbert Bey St. Mungs Tyrconnell and Tyrconnell Extended. Several entries show buy and sale figures, dates, and payment statuses, with values in pounds shillings and pence and notes on ore types and associated companies.
Market brief from Ch Towers dated January 12 listing prices and bids for brands such as Brilliant Mock East Mexican New Bril Freehold Minnie Moxham Queen Grom and St. Andrew among others with various bid and paid amounts and shorthand notes.
An early 20th century meeting near Foolish's Mall led farmers and residents to organize the Egeteen Paschal Acrocultural and Imdmeteial Society. The gathering was cordial and drew promises of backing from attendees.
Police rounded up a mob that fled Yarrabah and shipped them back to the settlement on Wednesday. The force acted after the group deserted the settlement, prompting authorities to restore order and ensure return to the community.
On New Year’s Day at Kittebeh the death of W. J. Callender Es. Mary, wife of M. O’Donohue, was noted with praise for the in laws and the district. The piece urges Cairns to revive a local show association to boost the port town’s profile and economy, noting past efforts and the town’s busy harbour.
Body of late Mr. F. W. Tol lis, a Sydney barrister who died recently in Caimes, was placed aboard the Merialta on Wednesday to be taken to Sydney for interment.
Mr Clearvall of the Commercial Bank of Sydney reports the death of Ashley C Lord in service of his king and country. The late Mr Lied, a 21 year old teller at the local branch, joined the expeditionary forces and died early last year. Friends mourn a sterling young man and extend sympathy to his relatives.
A magisterial inquiry led by J.P. A H O Kelly opened into Chinamas Goop Tim death at Cairns District Hospital after injuries from Rediyech. Witnesses including ambulance bearer Tracey detective Meldon and Constable Goemley described Tim's head injuries and his partner Back Yuen, missing since the incident, with Tim later dying and dying depositions noting a Chinese name. The hearing was adjourned.
Cairns Theatre presents Salomy Jane tonight in a melodramatic story of rough hearts and feuds with gun play and a shifting love plot. The production promises vivid character portrayals and dramatic tension as the tale unfolds on stage.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Craig's Petition Tooth Powder touted by medical and dental professions for preventing tooth decay strengthening gums and whitening teeth. Mentions Wood and Tweed and Cloncurry industrial disposal though details are incomplete.
The Austral Pictures last evening offered a varied program headlined by The World drama with strong storytelling and emotional scenes. Also shown were Ar ebin and the Baby and Dangers of the Dead with engaging footage and notable photography. The program included several dramas and comedies, all maintaining the studio’s high standard. The show will be repeated tonight.
A Montreal Star retells a London Daily Express yarn about a silent Indian marksman on the front. He claims to score one kill per German, notes a nicked rifle stock after each hit, and refuses to shoot the same man twice, sparing the next target.
At Mossman Police Court Police Magistrate Wr A B Gibeom heard a case against Mossman Centre Mill Co under the five act alleging breach of the Board of Carpenters and Joiners award in the Cairo Division. The court fined the company and addressed unpaid sums due to Charles John Stemmerville a 950 journey man carpenter. The directorate was accused of evading payment.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at an upcoming sale or notice involving stock or goods. It mentions a person and a quantity or container size but the details are unclear and partially unreadable.
The fragmentary text hints at a peculiar financial or count mystery involving Elion Dollar. Read as a brief, it suggests a sensational puzzle or investigation with unclear origins and unclear figures. Further readable context is needed for precise details.
Weather breaks bring mesquito swarms and discomfort. Craig's Skesto Base, touted by doctors and travelers, is advertised as the reliable safeguard. Woman urges readers to order Hebert Craig chemist, Caries for the original product per bottle post.
Patrons at the Palace le Bight enjoyed a four thousand foot film Within Our Gates depicting German intrigue. The program includes a Spit landing under Turkish fire and a descriptive lecture by Mr. Les Leverite. Colored photographs showcase beauty crops and industry. Three engaging committees add variety with top meter entertainment.
Proceedings list several undefended cases with small claims. Elles King v J Cleary claims board and lodging costs. E J Martin v Pasua includes costs. Wallace and Wallace v Peter Carlos concerns root sold services with costs. S. KR Smith v C Jorgensen claims goods sold. judgment for plaintiff with costs. Wallace and Wallace v R Medleland balance due for goods sold. both plaintiffs non suited. Williams Heresy v Wile involves service regulation issues. plaintiff and defendant appearances noted.
A New York Times correspondent quotes estimates of German losses over a recent week, noting Prussians, Saxons and Bavarians suffer heavy casualties. It cites a Red Company of the Prussian Reserve Infantry with 292 men, including killed, severely wounded and slightly wounded, and mentions overall high fatalities in September and the two months prior.
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