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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented report notes a schooner sale event with vessel names and times, referencing Maryborough and January dates. Readable items mention the Apogee and Last Quarter phases, suggesting a maritime schedule or celestial observations linked to the voyage.
A dated listing shows wholesale figures for bay, wheat, potatoes, oats, and other items. Quotations include per bushel and per ton rates for Gates Bay, Soilad, and surrounding regions, with prices for lemons apples oranges and vines. The page notes the latest specifications and market terms used at the time.
Mining brief from Lomnees on January 15 lists tea tons and prices for several shares. Entries include Valsartan and Milimetged items with varied bids and yields. The note references Messrs McCalum & Co and Drawer Lee Direct with mixed pricing for coal and freehold listings.
Sydney January 15. Mr Holm asks the Prime Minister to appoint an inquiry into alleged monopoly in smelting that harms metal exports. The inquiry follows a report by surveyor Mr Andrews noting proposed smelting control by the state and the impact on mining interests from Bathurst to Orange. Prospectors near Sunny Corner report rich gold, with reefs showing promising ore.
Monthly update across Etheridge and Oaks Gold Fields notes rains helped batching, with Tweedside mill starting to crush stone from nearby. Cen Witkie reports tons crushed and ore raised from sinking, while Last Hope and Limedale detail stoping and mining activity. Copper Mine reports two shafts sunk and lode access at depth but water hindered operations. Percyville Union Mines describe Western drive stoping, shaft work, and plant readiness. Victorma extends with No 2 ore crushing and mils in use.
Reported notes claim cost figures for a proposed line from Einasleigh to Damtree, with power and MacClelland citing strong profits. The text mentions ore quality, equipment, and an estimated 70 tons produced by two men in May, though many details are obscured.
The document lists monthly crushings including 304 tons 16cwt of metal and 56 tons 16cwt 3qra Slb with values in silver. It notes 6347 cunices of gold and one ounce value. It references carbine, 15 tons 7 cwt jars 15lb with value and 28 tons jewr alb with value.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a local hospital planning a change with a popular doctor taking matron duties. Mention of a baby boy and upcoming visits suggests staffing updates and family events.
A garbled fragment discusses a house and a fever related condition, with unclear parties and purpose. It mentions contract and the term fever, but lacks discernible names, places, dates, or concrete actions.
The article argues for complete Allied victory to prevent renewed frightfulness. It stresses exhausting Germany, leveraging Britain’s overseas wealth, and mobilizing energy and shrewdness. It warns laziness and discontent will ruin the chance for a sure career of progress. The future rests on taking the right course.
A new Bebieda Tr-Boot line has just opened at Kirk's Babinda offering a large stock of Indies Gent's items. Terms cash to the Queensland Insurance, with 30 pieces of ram. December was the wettest month on record. Cape shipment details and a contact number are listed.
A frayed community note lists Cramb and Gordon taking future orders at The Busy Grocers. It mentions Fesnitere Sale by Mr C Woodward and a furniture auction of Mr R M at Maranoa and Dra fing theme ey. Several small items follow including gifts omitted and a reference to Nyal's Face Cream at Green's store. A recruiting conference in Townsville involves Messrs Hodel, W Williams, and Booker with details on veterinary embrocation and a depot drill shed hours and pay inquiries available from the Recruiting Officer.
A Cairns advertisement touts the Buick as surpassing all tests and expectations. It invites readers to chat with Leo Parker on Lake Street about the car, with a supplied Abbott Street address for a Houze Hotel location in Cairns.
A New Arrival Without Rival, H Hith secotion and Mr ae MacDonnell for the dee costs, and 3/6 costs of Conurt, gms and 6c TM.
The fragment mentions Craig and a stance against malaria and other diseases. It references transmission and a Viceroy or vice-regal context, but the text is garbled with unclear details. The readable items indicate a health or disease focus tied to Craig and a ruling figure.
At the annual oral meeting, Mr McMahon said the secretary Mr Bailey was about to depart on active service. Terris currently holds Seca tease wergases at this stage.
Townsville Turf Club plans a significant profit from its upcoming summer meeting as organizers push for increased attendance and betting turnover. Financial targets and event details remain tentative.
Brisbane report says the O.T.C. committee decided to skip the February meeting to give the track a rest and recuperate. The decision aims to protect racing conditions and schedule.
The O T C committee disqualified owner Jennings of the gelding Rolad and jockey A Mansell for twelve months for persistent running of Rolad at Allion Park meetings on December 16 and 23.
SPORT AND TRAVEL reports two season wins for a top performer. Beechworth wins in Townsville draw big local support as punters back the strong favourite. The piece notes breeding links with Heart of Oak dam lines and Welkin progeny, plus Derby and V R C connections involving Noctinform Sangod and others.
Albert Locke of Brisbane faced Ali Davis of Sydney in a boxing match at the stadium. In the second round Locke knocked Davis to win by disqualification after Locke apparently did not hear the bell to end the round. Davis claimed the bout ended with no bell sounding and there is talk of a rematch in the near future.
The Mareeba School of Arts committee met Friday with Robins as president. Repairs to a back room sink were assigned to Clarke, and £8 in monthly accounts were passed for payment. Oxley resigned as committeeman. Pearce offered best wishes. Weather and local events including film showings and a drama program were noted amid continued warm, pleasant conditions.
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