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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

2

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.

Karanda Captain Raven Townsville Mesdames Foster Hollimby Misses Fleaper Bourke Foster Moses Murphy Murray Brumby Hoolihan Jerman Stone John Craig Hawkes Hogan Lomergan Curiis Philp & Co, Limited Arent

Movements of Vessels and Schedules in Townsville Region

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.

Kuranda Townsville Port Douglas Cooktown Aus.n Cairns Bowen Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Brishane Wyreema New Guinea Adelaide Company, Limited Bowen and Australian Steamshins, Limited Areve Mornday Hiietane Mocrilyan Cooktews O'Gowrie Treslay Fearnley and Co Sid Taiyuan Hong Kong Totigit

Wreck of the Carelmapu off Vancouver Island

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.

Townsville Weimetay Bowen Carel Map Cablegram Vancouver Lond Melbourne Vancouver Island Ascadiam Pacific Railway Company Desolmes Tacoma Gieces

Moon Phases and Dates for January

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.

New Moon Laster Perigre

Madapolam and Damask Goods in Varied Qualities Shown

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.

Whittaker Services at Central Buildings

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.

A. Whittaker Spence ST Cairns

Wallace Family Thanks Masonic Lodge Members

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.

Wallace Mareeba Masonic Lodge M.a.lo.o.f. Lodge

Store at Bardinda Opens Large Stock of Groceries

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.

A. M. Waddell Boots Tore Royal Insurance

Mining Quotations Report From Abbott Street Listings

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.

Corella Hampden Cuthbert Bey St. Mungs St. Andrew Paids S al. Vulcan Gilmore Lode Hill Tyrconnell Vyrconnell Noy Syd Tyrconneil Extended New Minzie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Bow Ismue Leisner Wolfram Block Rowen River Coal Hgo S Gal. Towenval and Coke Co. Ltd Palace Pictures Cairns Pictures

Towers Share Market Morning Prices and Notes

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.

CH. Towers Roanie Dundee Brilliant Bril Deeps Breil. Mock Peids Clarks Paida New Bril Freehold Minnie Moxham Queen Grom Popuen Victory Corea St. Andrew St. Mungo Vuleam

Farmers form local agricultural and horticultural society

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.

Foolish Muiemde Pnaniversary Egeteen Paschal Cairns

Return of the Yarrabah Runaways Sent to Settlement

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.

Yarrabah

Cairns Show Association Echoes of Revival Dreams

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.

O Dolohue Cairns Show Association Coost

Tol lis Barrister to Be Interred in Sydney

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.

F. W. Tollis Sydney Caines Wedeenday Sydmey Imterr Mrak

Life for Country: Memo of Local Bank Teller's War Death

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.

Clearvall Focal Commercial Banking Co of Sydney Ashley C. Lord Lad Lied

Magisterial Inquiry Opens Over Death at Cairns Hospital

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.

Chinamas Goop Tim Cains Rediyech A H. O'Kelly J.P Cairns G. Low Tracey Oamable Meldon Mrs Young Goemley Goon Tim Low Ties Back Yuen Tim Lew Chinaman

Salomy Jane on Cairns Theatre Tonight

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.

Cairns

Petised Petition Tooth Powder Promoted by Medics

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.

Craig

Austral Pictures Show Delights With Bright Program

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.

Arebin

Indian sniper aids two women in war tale

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.

Montreal “Star Gays London Daily Express Tromble Alon Counieramse Alen Inihan Aga

Mossman Jail Case Involving Mill Co Breach of Carpenters Award

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.

Mossutas Ory Tikeday Minneien Tan Charles Joho Stemmerville Clines Summerville

Untitled Auction Notice Fragment

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.

Elion Dollar Mystery

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.

Mesquito Pest Sparks Demand for Skesto Base Remedy

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.

Mesquit. Com Craig Skevto Bane Hebert Craig Caires

Palace Atre presents Within Our Gates by J. C. Williamson Ltd

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.

Palace le Bight J. C. Williamson, Ltd Spit Les Leverite Finn Theatre Cal Prives Muamees

Debtors Court Records From Cairns Smails Debts Court

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.

Cairns Conte Ganontes Warcan Patdahond Services Mac‘Donnell S. KR. Smith C. Jorgensen Tod Mr. Morrsy Plainitt Plainiff Costa Wallace and Wallace R. Medlelland Williams Murray Denodo

German Casualties Across Weeks Reported by Spy Correspondent

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.

Horace Creen New York Lhcine Gard Prussian Reeerve

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shipping Gollester and Vetary Pubite Tsetse P. Pease Lake-Str Tgi General Merchants EET Owen Whittick Abbott Street Bask Robert Craig Eoch Meleria Mulgrave Robt Kagel Patreac Hox T. P. Kelly Madapolam Horrockses Madapolam Ooh Aim Waites Whita Terk Waite Terk Phone Bardinda A. H. Clarke Sharebrder Abbott Sireet Towers Share Market Abbott St the Post Lisdos Eeactaggarts Refort Cairns Theatre Gedep Wood [Ward Furahter RB. Tweed Austral Pictures Mossman G. Hoare Atre
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