Death of Robert Patterson at St Muarcard's Hospital Geirus
Robert Patterson died on December for 191 at St Muarcard's Hospital Geirus. He was the second son of Mrs Janet Marim, aged 32 years.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
2
Robert Patterson died on December for 191 at St Muarcard's Hospital Geirus. He was the second son of Mrs Janet Marim, aged 32 years.
January arrivals list passengers and families aboard ships from Cooktown and Melbourne. Names include Mes Bahr Misses L Walker Olive W Tanner Strickland Emanuel Smith Olive Tait Downing Lee Drancy and many others with numerous children.
January notices show departures including Captain Bris and Captain Macfaren to southern ports, with Adelaide agency listings. Ships Keranda and Cetona are named along with Crews and passenger names such as Mesdames Branklyn and Green, plus agents Barns, Fhip and Co.
Burns Philo and Company traces vessel movements toward the south detailing routes and arrivals. Limited readable lines indicate convoy directions and possible destinations, with emphasis on trade and navigation windows affecting shipments. Further specifics are not discernible from the fragment.
Mouriigan arrives Tuesday with southern mail and departs 7 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown returning 9 15 pm Wednesday then leaves 11 pm for Mourilyan. Lass O Gowtie arrives Sundays from Townsville via Cairns ports, departs 5 30 pm Tuesday for Mourilyan Haromr Card wel Loemda Clamp Py Donk Island Townsville. Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville and returns Thursday to Townsville linking with southern steamers. Canberra sails from Townsville 7th January via Melbourne stops and Cooma departs 3rd February.
The auxiliary schooner Forbes bound for South Australia with lighthouse service duties from Torres Strait to Brisbane faced delays, finally anchoring near Woody Island before returning to Gladstone. Kareah arrived Brisbane January 5 for overhaul after coaling, with both ships to berth at Kangaroo Fort and Circular Quay respectively as overhaul plans unfold. Uncertain voyage movements and weather complications affected the Forbes Brothers and crew led by Captain F. W. Fleet.
Moon phase data for January lists apogee and perigee times with last quarter and first quarter events. Waddell announces grand opening of large stock of groceries boots and shoes with terms ages for royal insurance.
Fenwick and Co salesmen report Brisbane market activity with prices mostly steady or easing. Lambs values up to 2s per head, merino wethers and crossbreds show varied gains and losses for different owners and districts. buyers note a softer tone as yards clear current stock.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe cattle sales in Brisbane with scattered figures and dated marks. Readable items mention yarding and prices, but the record is incomplete and lacks coherent outcomes or entities.
At Darlington England autumn cattle sale, C J Jolifi of Newbus Grange sold for an average of 176 guineas per animal. The Conqueror red roan fetched 20 guineas, a red strain 40 guineas. Thirty-two young bulls averaged 75 145 7. The next day Gainford Ringleader bred by G Harrison sold to M Marshall for 24 Nico guineas. Sires include Collymie Mandarin with extraordinary substance among Gainford stock and other consignments like Proud Broadbooks advancing to guineas. thirty-four head averaging 151 pounds 5d.
D unclear OCR text lists share brokers Bow Street and firms like A M Callum Co and Kalamadan with prices and fractions. Mentions Dendees 376 Brilliant Extended, Milly, Minnie Moxham, Hampden, and New Bullice Freehold. Unable to extract a coherent event but records stock and property notes from the Bow Street brokers.
Copper and lead prices noted with spot and contract figures. Data includes standard and refined metal quotes, with changes indicated for January deliveries and market inquiries.
South Australian harvest totals about three quarters of a million bushels less than in the previous season. President W Miller M P of the South Australian Farmers Union says reports from all districts show little crop damage from rust. Overall, mallee country and areas outside Goyder's line report generally favorable crops, with several districts producing their best ever yields. In the middle north and east haven regions crops lag behind last year, though earlier seasons may boost results if conditions improve.
South Australia reports a smaller area sown but higher yields with hay cuts and improved results in poorer districts. Officials anticipate five bushels per acre overall and 20,000 bushels from the Willowic estate, recently purchased by the Government, where no wheat was sown this season.
A fragmented item notes rival activity linked to W H Green’s network with six other branch shops involved. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply competitive moves by the firms in the region.
A Brisbane telegram reprinted from our columns shows a Home Secretary denial of funds for infant life saving via baby consultation depots. Critics accuse the Treasury of waste on state hotels shops and sausage depots while rail and public buildings go unfunded. Huxham’s silence is urged to be remembered by voters as the government nears the end of its term. The rest notes weather showers, a local business change, and obituaries for Mrs. Clausen and a man aged 58.
Babinda Ambulance Centre to hold its annual meeting on Thursday evening January 25 1917 at 8 pm. Agenda includes receipt and adoption of the annual report and statement for the year, election of seven committee members, one auditor, and the secretary, with three clear days’ notice. Also mentions items related to Regal, Wonder, and Valom when Tradl and Winstone.
In a Thursday dispatch from Townsville, Mr John off nkerman and Pie rguy warn of a 1908 crushing outcome if a decision proceeds, risking ruin for many district farmers. Soldiers oppose Mr W F Fiala, Brisbane’s federal member, planning to run under the Returned National Poli banner.
Palings Planos prove highly suitable for tropical climate with durable, mellow tone and lasting quality. Local representative J. D. Oie has new stock of catalog cee en and can mail samples to interested buyers. Address Strand Hotel.
Kelly's WeekEnd Local A perusal reveals a sale catalog with men's and ladies footwear. Prices marked today include tweed suits, wool wear, boots, tennis shoes, and evening shoes with deep discounts across kid leather and patent varieties. Abbott store branding appears at line end.
Fragmentary notes describe rapid orders for beer and worry about demand. The chief officer stayed up an extra hour to manage the surge, while two officers expressed satisfaction with the situation.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a asking call for men titled Gents Wanted with indecipherable phrases about money and valor. No coherent facts, dates, places, or named entities present. Summary derives from unreadable content and cannot identify concrete events or individuals.
Melbourne reports the Ministerial Party met to solve the unstable federal scene. Mr Hughes is said to offer Liberals equal cabinet representation and may form a national cabinet, with Liberal approval needed at tomorrow’s meeting. A strong Liberal opposition to coalition is noted and a general election could follow.
No rains since heavy year end. mosquitoes abundant. March pests noted. Post Office changes: Miss May Kirkbride to lead, A M Cowan transferred to Mr Garnet. Cowan praised as courteous and attentive. English Church Sunday school started Dec 1 with 17 attendees. now 24. Hospital Committee seeking guidance. Miscellaneous notes on residents and travel.
Townsville report on evidence by proxy before Industrial Peace Court as Carhs of Commerce objects. J W Barnett notes that the Act empowers the Court to issue warrants to Police or other persons to take evidence, with Supreme Court judges having similar powers. A Cairns Chamber support sought for the proposal amid potential appeals and panel conflicts.
Melbourne report states under the War Precautions Act a person may be an offence to emit, or continue, without consent of the Federal authority. The notice outlines penalties and enforcement provisions for breaches during wartime security measures.
The.gov announces compensation awarded to Jenice Cussen appointed by the Governor in Council to determine justice. The brief notice notes an official compensation determination and the authority behind it.
A fragmented report notes railway operations facing delays and a contested staging order. Officials are examining stage directions, with passengers awaiting further guidance as schedules slip and the route remains unclear.
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