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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Arrivals List From South East Austro Townsville

January arrivals aboard South East Austrian Steamships Jivnary 19 las Rosa and sovranda report crew members including H Reooa, Captain, and many passengers such as James Riley, Fitzmoccee, Welsh, Young, Megan Alles, Baker, Fearnley, Coates, Marslan, McGillvray, Riley, Woelan, Thermos, De Castres, Meeks, Te te- Firemannee. Maher and Haw k is seven in steerage. Furs Philpard Co Ltd agemes.

Jivnary Las Rosa Lad Jivsary Sovranda H. Re Ooa Townsville Procneves James Riley Fitzmoccee Misses Welsh Young Megan Alles Baker Fearnley Coates Marslan McGillvray Riley Woelan Thermos de Castres Meeks Maher Hawk Furs Philpard Co, Ltd Agemes

Movements of Vessels Between Townsville Fort Dowels and Melbourne

The log notes Furanda arcves every Tuesday for Townsville and returns Thursday. AU S.N. steamers depart Co srs on Sunday for Townsville, Bowen and Mackay on Tuesday, Brisbane on Thursday. Vessels sail south next to Sydney on Wednesday and Melbourne on Thursday, returning Melbourne Saturday and Sydney Thursday with final leg to Townsville.

Furanda Arcves Fort Dowels Townsville AU S.N Co Srs Bowen Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Rishase

Adelaide Company Routes Across Australian Coast

The schedule shows Adelaide Company and Australias Steamships services with ports Townsville Mackay Bowen Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and more. It lists departure and arrival days including Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday with multiple legs and return trips. Mourilvan and Tass O Gowre appear as vessels serving Townsville Port Douglas Cooktown and Port Disc as and Melbourne schedules.

Townsville Mackay Mort Alma Brsbane Efruibase Arwing Sidney Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Lownsville Mourilvan Port Disc Cooktown

Fearnley and Co Lead Taiyuan Reeves for Hong Kong

Fearnley and Co. led Taiyuan reeves to Hong Kong on February 1st. Igr6 and Changshi from Hong Kong are noted arrivals on February 13.

Taiyuan Reeves Hong Kong Changshi

Shipping Notes From Port Include Rail Work and Subsidies

Ships arrive and depart with cargo for the Railway Department rail rails from Africa via Larrs. Captain Middleton, Harbour Master, piloted Shifling Notes vessel to the wharf. Tasman and Harbery steamers bound for Brishace and New Wee report movements as government subsidies and allocations adjust for Japanese and Australian lines. The Arawstia sails from the south today.

Stealic Clanfoss Larrs South Africa Whan Captain Middleton Railway Department Winwas Cape Aotenet Jagaces Princpal Wresea Japanear Suipamg

Indian Fabrics and White Damask Listings in Textile Ledger

A catalog-like listing of textiles and fabrics including Madapolam calico, pure white twill and damask, unbleached calico, Madapolam folds, damasks in various widths, napkins and serviettes, tea towelings, glass cloths, and checks with multiple price points and measurements. Names of fabrics and quantities appear with numeric prices and sizes.

Tre Quadrupsy Estente and Robert Craig’s Universal Remedy

fragmentary notice touts Tre Quadrupsy Estente and Robert Craig’s Musgrave Seadache Cure branded as the universal remedy “Where Wends ache” offered for 2 shillings 6 pence. It requests cash sent to Robt Craig at a specified address with vague claims of immediate attention to patrons.

Musgrave Bettie Robt. Craig G Wader Hoga Thom Bez

Blood Mixture Promises Purification And Vitality

An advert for Spring Sarsaparilla Blood Mixture claims to improve red blood and cleanse impurities. The copy markets bottle sizes 2/6 and 4/6 and notes healthy demand for caliskins yearlings sheepskins and tallow with prices and sales tallied in a brokered market report.

Mac Taggart Bros Sheep and Cattle Market Report

In Brisbane on January 19 about 6000 sheep were penned with dull demand and over a thousand withdrawn. Mac Taggart Bros sold 400 prime heavy sheep from Sydney priced 30/6 to 36/ with an average 53/4. Cattle yarded exceeded 900 with a possible further drop of 15/. Prime beef valued at around 45/ per 100.

Brisbane MacTaggart Bros Sydney

Sugar price rise sparks Queensland retail concern

Brisbase on January 19 reports a fall in wholesale sugar from 25 pounds 10 shillings to 20 pounds 5 shillings per ton. The drop was seen as a potential reduction in forthcoming retail prices, though implications remain under discussion.

Brisbase Queensland

Truth About Uncle Sam From His Own Family

The piece notes that the harsh truths about Uncle Sam are spoken by his own family and references statements by Mr Roosevelt, signaling strong political commentary from a 1916 Post newspaper column.

Uncle Sam Mr. Roosevelt

America the Spoilt Child of History and Its Bias Against Britain

A critical essay argues that the United States is treated as the finest of freemen while ignoring its faults. It claims Americans overlook their own defense costs and that English observers see Britain’s decline as America’s rise. The piece condemns pacifists and mocks American self image, warning of American arrogance and eventual downfall.

France Italy Russia Balkans America United States Britain Iwar Canada Dickens Marin Farup Mexico Ber Atlantic Yankeeland Sasa Aston

Foe Allotment Sale Planned for Skating Rink Grounds

The sale of the Skating Rink allotment will be conducted by Mr. BR. T. McMesws of llam next Saturday.

BR. T. McMesws Llam

Sale of Furniture Auction Notice

Tomorrow at 2 30 pm Mr 4J G Hoare auctions on the premises Lake Street the bonushold furniture of Mr Abi Murray. The full list of this sale lot is advertised.

4J.G. Hoare Premiss Lake Street Abi Murray

Sale of Joiner's Plant at Draper Street

Auctioneer Mrs S J Deeper offers the whole Mr N Whitchurch joinery and plant at 1050 om today on Draper Street with no reserve and terms to be announced.

Advancing Use of Collins Tropolax Across North Queensland

The public increasingly accepts Collins tropolax as a tropical remedy for malaria dengue and allied fevers. Its growing presence in medicine cabinets across North Queensland New Guinea and nearby islands reflects broad community adoption and trust in the product.

Queensland New Guinea Islands

Help Wanted at Cairns Theatre Promises Strong Adaptation

The Cairns Theatre presented a live programme headlined by a star drama titled Help Wanted. The Oliver Morosco Photoplay Company produced a motion picture adaptation said to match the play’s power with its dramatic effects. The story centers on a determined quest for employment and resilience.

Cairnns Theatre Help Wanted Oliver Morosco Photoplay

Skeeta Bane: Osquitoes Troubling Cairns Residents

Local report notes biting insects causing discomfort in Cairns. Scientist Hubert Craig warns of aggressive skeeters, urging protective measures and warning that pests threaten comfort and health in the area.

Ceri Craig Skeeta Bane Hubert Craig Cairns

Northern Herald Weekly Military Sketch and Local Items

The page highlights topical military notes and local features. It lists Private Ed. Pyne and son Frank among Stall-holders, Asherton Carnival details, and Private Archer with Millza Millan. It mentions Sluice Boxes Annae River Port Darwin and Dug Out, Bucket Dredge Annan Rivers, Fake German Guns, Periscope Rifle used by Australians, with North Keppel Holi coverage. The issue notes the serial "Million Dollar Mystery" ongoing and promises further northern news.

Pyne Frank Asherton Carnival Millza Millan Annae River Port Darwin Stokes River North Keppel

Cairns Aquatic Club Farewell Social Tonight

The Cairns Aquatic Club hosts a near moonlight excursion to Second Beach with motor launches Dedemessed Herel 3 and another craft leaving town at 7 20 and 7 45 pm from the beach. After 10 50 pm ashore, dancing and musical items at Mr. Dunlop's Hall will occur with refreshments. On Saturday the cruises resume to Beech, followed by two social gatherings to bid farewell to cloth mates joining active service on January 22.

Cairns Aquatic Club Second Beach Bem Dunlop Ciel Abs Ferewall

Official Opening of Mul Grave Bridge

Officials in Cairns announce the official opening of Mul Grave Bridge. The event highlights a special tram service to celebrate the milestone and draws enthusiasm from local groups including the Gordonvals Seeectarc.

Mul Grave Bridge Cairns Sepey

Austral Pictures Review Highlights Staged at Night

A fragmentary recap notes a lively Austral Pictures show last evening featuring performances titled Oba Thoumad Soller and The Bros Toys. It mentions strong cosmetic presence and popular attractions drawing crowds, with references to a journal and reports of a Saturday event.

Cad & O

Cold Cure Tablets Quick Relief Claim

Fragmentary ad copy promising fast cold relief with “Cold” tablets. Mentions speedy cure, no after effects, and a reference to dosage or bottle size but text is garbled and unclear on specifics. Contains brand-like cues and safety disclaimers but no verifiable details.

Kelly Che

Debtors Court Hearing Recounts Anomalous Claim

Fragmentary OCR notes show a Debtors Court hearing where a defendant asserts not recognizing a horse, claiming for 14 years they should know no horse from cow. The readable fragment hints at a legal proceeding over livestock or mistaken ownership.

Nerve Tonic Ad Promises Hypophosphites Cure

An old advertisement claims Craig's Compound Syrup of the Hypophosphites supplies phosphorus in easily absorbed form. It touts nerve strength benefits and offers the tonic in 3/6 bottle units priced at 8/3, produced by Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairma.

Thoes Pallanis Gallipoli Craig Robert Craig Cairma

Barograph Location Sparks Cairns Public Interest

A local Cairns report recalls the storm warning controversy over placing the barograph at the Cairns Telegraph Office entrance. Officials consider a more public and convenient site so residents can view the instrument without extra effort, with a possible solution during the Deputy Premier's next Cairns visit.

Hesident Cairns Ania

Small Debts Court Docket Includes Goods Sold and Horse Detention

Wallace and Wallace v Day for goods sold with 3 pounds 10 shillings and costs. Peter Phillips sues George Evans for 14 pounds for detaining 8 horses. McDonnell for plaintiff Warsland for defence. Evidence shows horses hired for the Railway Department with no responsibility taken. Verdict for horse value 7 pounds and 1 pound 4 shillings costs.

Wallace

Jaws and Comedy at Palace Theatre Features

Palace Theatre offers the film Jaws as a thrilling main feature with a lineup of comics including The Small Town Act and The Unexpected Bath. The bill also lists a drama Hearts in Exile with Robert Warwick, plus other acts and a Siberian prison sequence. Prices vary with seating and showtimes on Saturday night.

Aed Robert Warwick Waraka John Oxenham Sven Siberian Eciel Hebin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Adelaide Company, Limited Stesreors Leise Mackswo Sybney Thurmaw Teays Melbourne Turstey Paringa Australias Steamships, Limited Commercial Spence Street Coir Waelt , Wadeam J. & P. Pease Telephone Dio J. Harris Calicos Mabapolam Beek Fold Madapolam Damases Sin Q. N TRE Uadrupsy Estente Robert Craig's KOCH T. P. Kelly telMing ASD Optician Anle Jas Ao Perigres Mrtaggart Bros Fenwick's Stock Report the Post Osquitoes the “Northern Herald Austral Pictures Palace Theatre
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