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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

2

Shipping listing aboard the vessel Caprim Boreal

Readable fragments describe passenger names and crew on a ship voyage from an unnamed port. The text lists captains officers and travelers such as Mirchase, Kenneedy, Melwor, Dees A, Hearn, and Gellies with several others, plus a second class designation and shipper references.

Jiamey Oh Hmourlyan Mirchase Lownavdle Dussencove Kenneedy Melwor Dees A If West Murer Brisas Reve Podp & Co Setts

Depatures of the crew and passengers listed in transit

An OCR fragment lists names and roles of crew and passengers including a captain and several individuals, with scattered place or trip references. The readable items hint at a travel or voyage record with names such as Jerecey and Ghoerdyan and terms like passengers and captain.

Movemerte of Vilasets Cems Fao and Coe Lib Uy

Vague text outlines a corporate matter involving Adelaide Company Limited and possible assets or actions for the south. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a notice related to company affairs and management. The readable items mention Vilasets Cems Fao and Coe Lib Uy.

Australian Steamship Schedule Notes and Oddities

A garbled timetable lists sailings from Townsville to Melbourne and other ports with irregular timings. It mentions vessels such as Gowrie, Carcara, and Burwah, with departures from Townsville on Sundays and Tuesdays and arrivals at Melbourne via multiple ports. Some lines reference Moeotyne Hareur and Lucinda with varying departure days and times.

Montlyan Pam Amd Lucinda Towserle Lasse Gowrie Townsville Moeotyne Hareur Townsvelle Cece Southern Steamers Carcera Melwourne Soerman

Lees of a Limer. vets! has been souk m col-

Fragmentary OCR yields little readable context. The text appears to reference veterans and a market item but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to create a coherent summary.

Moon Phases and Tides Schedule Note

Amateur notes show moon phase data with times and dates for January. Entries reference last quarter near 42 percent, first quarter around 6 am on the goth day, and tides outlook mentioning Wednesday evening and various date markers for New York and Penace.

Roth Penace Furst Goth Jam

Market Notes Strong Demand Despite Lower Prices

Commercial report from Veesck and Co. salesmen notes crossbred sheep and lambs holding firm while beef cattle move slowly. Prices for crossbred wethers and boggets dip to mid fanng, with steady demand for ot er stock. glues and bones described as in short supply and late fall rates cited. Overall salesmen report exceptionally high demand across descriptions.

Veesck and Co Valees Ewing Shen Garde Ewing Shen Garde. Trade Beef A Co Betlacks Fenmeck and Co Salewmen Brisoe Ueder

Outlook Bright for Cold Season Trade in Skins and Hides

The market shows a very bright outlook for the coming season with supplies tight and buyers active. Prices for kangaroo and other hides edged up while calfskins and yearlings sold rapidly. woolly skins performed well though short-wools declined. tallow also improved as sellers held stocks until last week.

Joe Jos Opesseum Wales Rgid Tod Sydney Cules

Towers and brokers report mining results with varied stakes

Leery Messrs A M Callum and Co Bow Street share brokers present mining results including entries such as Hoan Dendse Bonnie dee Bonnie North Cirwlgat Exteoded Kilowades Kilowades Kilowades and New Moxham New Brilliant Freehold Hampden with fractional yields and multiple buyers noted in the East Mexican market context.

Towers Leery Messrs. A. M'Callum & Co Sharebrokers Bow Street Bonnie Dee Bonnie North Sid Cirwlgat Clark Milla’ United New Mionie Moxham New Brilliant Freehold Hampden

Weel Market Wool Sale Dates and Valuation Policy

Brisbane report notes sale by Fenwick and Co begins January 15 with second bales catalogued. Central Wool Committee bans valuations until prices are set, owners may view valuations only after sale. government directs usual channels for consignments to brokers. Next valuation early February depends on space. requests for wool details to be sent promptly.

Fenwick and Co. Saleamen Brissbane Brisbane Central Committee Apthal Central Wool Committee

London metal prices and a Crossley Red Cross appeal

The report lists January 15 London metal quotations in Sydney with spot and forward prices for zinc lead spelter copper and silver. A Croydon manager notes a hospital use of woolless dust pads and urges housewives to donate clean white materials for nursing requisites, warning many workers would be harmed without state relief.

Sydney London Dolman Red Cross Ald Imen Tim Cairaa

Industrial Arbitration Court sparks debate in Brisbane

The piece criticizes the re arrangement of the Industrial Arbitration Court in Brisbane, questioning promotions and salaries for McCawley and Macnaughton. It denounces wartime spending while lamenting high costs and potential favouritism, urging merit-based civil service appointments and economical government action.

Brisbane Industrial Arbitration Court M'Cawley Macnaughton McCawley Mactaughton Ryan Fidelly Theodore Ie Eoe Flying Corps Egypt M’cawiey Mr. M’cawley M’cawley Queensland Marnaughton Dar Labour Amy

Mew Arrival Without a Rival

A local notice reports six branch shops of W. 4. Green Lid tied to a key sale.

W. 4. Green Ener Sale Kure

Sugar price plea and wartime farming urge

A letter argues sugar growers should receive a price nearer the free trade level to fund wartime needs. It urges higher cultivation, states labour troubles block progress, and suggests using part of proceeds for war loans. The piece also advertises local stores and notices in Cairns area.

Shipyard takeover stalled by government stance

Ambiguous OCR text describes the Federal Government refusing to take over state shipbuilding yards at Williamstown and the Minister of Public Works moving ahead with plans to secure expert assistance. Mentions Adamson and Soviet terms among unclear fragments about repairs, finance, and state confidence.

Shipbuilding Verda Williamstown Public Works Securim Adamson Hopper Ti

Boots and Shoes Firm Opens at Babinda Town

Babinda Township Best Store just opened at Kirk's Babinda offering a large stock of radical Gent's and Children's Boots and Shoes with fit and style guaranteed. Cash terms. Agent for Queensland Insurance Company. Oc Townsville correspondent reports on local business and notable shipwreck tale. A 13ft tiger shark at Coogee carried four pilot shells and other small items in its stomach.

Babinda Township Kirk's Babinda Queensland Insurance Company Coogee Sydney

Court Sidelight at Cairns Police Court

In Cairns Police Court Mrs H H Marsland cross examined a witness when Senior Sergeant Kenny stopped proceedings. Marsland mocked Kenny about vaseline in the case, prompting laughter as Kenny suggested brains might be cleaned with vaseline. Federal Recruit Conference. ASer and Fred C Hodel depart by steamer. Mr Fever Allan and others unable to go due to official duties. Mr Williams also leaves for Townsville for recruiting duties.

Cairns T. A. Ferry P.M. Henry Johnson Rat Kenny H. A. Marsland Messrs Murray and Marsland Ferry H. H. Marsland Kenny Marsland Waseline Aser Fred C. Hodel Fever Allan Williams Townsville

Bheets Bane Mosquito Protection Shows Enduring Efficacy

Craig’s Bheets Bane touts strong protection against mosquitoes for all ages and walks of life. Sold in bottles and crate sizes by Crate Vice-Regal Chemist Cairns Mt Carmel College Charters Towers. Also notes new boarding college at Charters Towers opened last year by the Chastian Brothers and predicted strong results for Mt Carmel College due to Queensland climate. A Cairns Police Court case covers a bicycle theft restitution order to Annie Doyle. Mid-Glove waistcoat from England contribution effort noted with display at George Street depot.

Craig Cairns Mt. Carmel College Charters Towers Chastian Brothers Mt Carmel College T. A. Ferry Hameab Mary Matteoschatt JL Mareland Messrs Murray and Marsland Poer Ferry Annie Doyle England Australia Hugh Dell and Co Aby George-street Harris

State hotel at Babinda triggers local debate on gambling and growth

A fragment discusses the Babinda Hotel Progress and the planned State hotel at Babinda. It argues the state project is oversized for the town and questions prohibitions on grog near sugar works, contrasting private enterprise’s hotel needs with government plans.

Babinda

List of Cart passes for High School examinations announced

The Cairns School Committee releases the list of passes for the High School examinations. Secretary Medlock reports a telegraphic message from the Department of Public Instruction noting steps are being taken, with assurances of progress for country children and related reforms.

Caire Medlock Cairns Department of Public Estruction

Insect and Snake Flood Scene Reported Near Rail Line

Report notes heavy floodwaters around Great Northern Railway districts with numerous venomous centipedes and snakes killed near Mar welton station. Witnesses describe water reaching floor level for days. officials seek disposal of debris and concerns over habitat attracting snakes to nearby homes and tracks.

Simy Angkes See Sone Sie Im

Not in Atherton and new grocery stock opening

The note mentions a Misa E J MM Pes qualified optic ian after January 1st in Atherton not present. Mr A Waddell has opened large stocks of Groceries Drapery Boots and Shoes with cash terms. Agents for Royal Insurance Starr Bowkett Society reported receipts of £39 175 ad. directors F G Locke and C G Bremner to attend next Saturday.

Atherton Misa E. J Bsbinds Waddell Royal Insurance Company Starr-Bowkett Cairns Starr Bowkett Banilins Society Messrs F. G Locke CG. Bremner

Cairns Post Installs Modern Rubber Stamp Plant

The Cairns Post announces a new rubber stamp making plant with an expert appointed to deliver stamps quickly at southern prices and high quality rubber. A report from the Babinda Cane Growers Association fixes the presidents remuneration at £25, correcting a £225 typo and noting the position’s allowance.

Cairns the Babinda Came Growers’ Association

Loyal Trinity Lodge Fortnightly Meeting Tonight

Loyal Trinity Lodge holds its regular fortnightly meeting in the lodge rooms tonight at B pm with matters to discuss and the annual financial statement to be received. The social committee plans a surprise packet for members as well as a note on King Albert and Belgian affairs.

Loyal Trinity Lodge M.A C.F

Protests Over Dabinda Line Speed and War Bond Request

A writer mocks the Dabinda line travel time calling it slow and inconvenient while likening carriages to luxury models. The piece then urges public support for the War Loan, claiming investors face no danger and that bonds guarantee repayment with interest to aid victory and save lives.

Dabinda Babinda Carns Commonwealth

Cairns High School Entrance Lists Published

The Cairns boys who passed the entrance examination for high school admission are listed in merit order: Francis Hales, Oswald Stillman, Clarence McCoombe, Albert Davis, Fred Norberg, Alec Edward, Edward Gordon, Rolie Gelling, Valentine Person, Jack Skardon, Fred were one, Eric Laver, Seaves Draper. Girls and Infants School names include Helene Royal, Winnie Gebling, Winnie Massey, Ellen Hagan, Dorothy Stillman, May Kelly, Gladys Dimes, Lily Tatton, May Young, Alice Robins, Gladys Norbery, Olive Wright, Regie Mason, Dorinda Davies, Mina McKenzie, Alice Treloar, Annie Wright, Florie Sealey, Nitus Wright, Maud Keeble, Nethe r Porter, Mabel Moore, Eileen Lyons, Edna Taylor.

Cairns Francis Hales Oswald Stillman Clarence McCoombe Albert Davis Fred Norberg Alec Edward Edward Gordon Rolie Gelling Valentine Person Jack Skardon Fred Eric Laver Seaves Draper Helem May Kelly Gladys Dimes Lily Tatton May Young Alice Robins Gladys Norbery Olive Wright Regsie Mason Dorinda Davies Mina McKenzie Alice Tre=loar Annie Wright Florie Sealey Nitus Wright Maud Keeble Nether Porter Mabel Moore Eileen Lyons Edna Taylor

Clermont Disaster Report From Government Meeting

The Clermont disaster is discussed at a cabinet meeting attended by Mr. Hardacre who has just returned from the flooded area. He recounts the conditions there and ministers debate the faction the government should adopt.

Clermont Hardacre cupOn

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