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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

2

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.

Arrivals from Cooktown and Melbourne in January

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.

Keranda Captain Ten Cooktown Mes Bahr L. Walker Olive W. B. Tanner W. Strickland P. A. Emanuel J. T. Smith N. J. Olive Jas. Tait J - Downing Lee T. Drancy. Burns, Philpandre Mesdames G. Ty— A Gmomow Jolasten E. J. Malm B. Christensen J. Powell Ae Fraser Egan M. A. i Eroni Collins KR McLean Chid EB. Soi Banker F Thormes Broderick C Egan Hens ML Moore Hanginen A. Téurrat Giebes Clim Asktem Ocunaen Guemview Wo Seetz W. Sing Ro Love P. Kale Powell Robertson Hussell Mazin Smith AL John Park Powel S M M Friver K. Fraser Tace Egai J. Hawkes G. Os Stewart W. Hogan J. WN PF Newton W. Granme Walduck Charlbert Rios Musarada PO Wark-r Lreen Well Lorcate Burns Philp To. Led Oments

Departures and Listings of January Ship Movements

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.

Moral Senden Brismers Mestre Keebie Atherton Walker Wadieworths Kilgour Missee Rinsetine Stand Bowker Hodel William Houston Turner Evans Eueas Amd Tsi Adelaide E

Movements of Vessels Reported By Burns Philo 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.

Australian Steelships service notices and port calls

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.

Australian Steelships, Limited Mouriigan Southern Mail Port Douglas Cooktown Foc i Towerville Lass O' Gowtie Townsille Ports Cairns Mourilyan Haromr Cardwel Loemda

Shipping notes on auxiliary schooner Forbes and Kareah in Australian waters

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.

Forbes Torres Strains Brisbane South Australia Imskep Point Forres Bris Coolh Woody Island Sandy Smt Gladstone Beescot Park F. W. Fleot Kareah Bribane Cooktown Forbes Brothers Peterss Slip Kangaroo Fort Karnah Cireukr Quay Forbes Browhies

Moon Phases and New Stock Sale Notice

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.

Geore Ot

Brisbane Stock Market Report from January Sales

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.

Taylor Estates P. Shoecraft Ewes Merino Wethers Brodribb Merino Wethers C. Ebborne Dalby

Brisbane cattle sale report unclear and fragmented

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.

Autumn Shorthorn Sale at Darlington Sees Strong Prices

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.

Darlington Eng C. J. Jolifi Newbus Grange Jis S&l the Conqueror Gainford Ringleader G. Harrison M. Marshall Gainford Guineas

D Hisotry of Dolly Street Brokers Reported Figures

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.

Journaly Messia A. M.callum & Co Sharebrokers Bow Street Folonnt Dendees Brilliant Po. S Minnie Moxham Bullice Freehold Hampden

The Metal Market Summary from January 17

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.

Harvest yield in South Australia falls from last year

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 Australian Farmers’ Union W. Miller M.P Hasset Mallee Goyder Middle North East Haven

Willowy Willowic area yields expected 20,000 bushels

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.

Acre

Mew Arrival Withee Rival Shops

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.

W. H. Green

State funds deny infant welfare plans and public works

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.

Brisbane Home Secretary Treasury Arthur Exley State Hatch Huxham Wild & c Bey Queensland Cairms Ratheay Huxfiam

Babieds Ambulance Centre Meeting Adopts Report

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.

Babinda Audiny

Townsville Briefs Reflect Election Turmoil and Farmer Worries

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.

Rui Townsville John Nkerman Pierguy W. F. Fiala Brisbane National Poli

Your Final Judgment on Palings Planos for Tropical Climate

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.

J. D. Oie Strand Hotel

Beally's Store Real Values Ad Sale Prices

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.

Accieew St. Beally's Real Values Abbott

Unsure Phrase Refers to Orders and Beer Demand

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.

GENTS WANTED Advertisement Analysis

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.

Ministers Seek Liberal Support For National Cabinet

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.

Melbourne Hughes Liberal Party Og National Liberal Cook Mr. Cook

Stannary Hills Notes and Local Changes

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.

Stanmary May Kirkbride A.M. Cowan Garnet Masonic Hall W. Holmes O'Donoghee

Evidence by proxy in Industrial Peace Court matters protested

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.

Townsville Carhs of Commerce J. W Barnett Supreme Court

Kew Regulation Under War Precautions Act

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.

Melbourne

Compensation Awarded to Jenice Cussen By Council

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.

Jenice Cussen Cussen

Railway stage set amid confusion and delay

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.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Macdonnell Madonnell Harris Hamlyn Burns, Philo and Co. Led Wryeedre Gh Shipping Notes Foday Tog Ee Rot SM Po Owen Whittick Abbott Street I. Kmas Onoto Swak Conklin Waterman Peone P.O. Box Thenan North Robert Craig Generel Murray Harsland Spence Street Coliua Paling Touser J. D Miss E Harris Victteria House Lake Street Green's W. H. Green, Ltd Abbott ST Cairne Townsville Ave Togham, ‘and 1Uniarea Queenstand Commercial Fenwicks’ Report Fenwick & Co Iieery Lipise Iapaeereary Gee A Een Ab South Australian Harvest the Post Lambert Mooliba Clausen Fred Clausen Tradl & Winstone Kelly Post Herald C Williams RK Shield Sunmymount Herbert Collins FS Mabling Lena M Sccvyer J. T.ambledon KEW
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