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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Schedules for Townsville and Nearby Ports

Keranda arrives every Tuesday and departs at midnight for Fort Douglas and town, returning Thursday and leaving at 11 for Townsville. A. S. N. steamers from Cannes or Saturday reach Townsville Sunday, with Bower and Mackay on Tuesday and Briahave on Thursday. Vessels head south the following Saturday, reach Melbourne Monday and Mellourne on y, return trips depart Melbourne Saturday, Sydney Thursday, Brisbane Saturday, arriving next Thursday. Arewalla sails to fight for Belbourne.

Keranda Townsville Fort Douglas Town Cannes Bower Mackay Briahave Mellourne Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Arewalla Belbourne Caius Bowen Melseerne Paringa Fort Alma Moarilyan Port Douglas Cooktown Lass O'Gowrie

Australian Steamship Schedules and Townsville Departures

Weepeny Limited and Australian Steamships announce weekly departures from Caius Townsville Mackay and Sydney with arrivals in Melbourne Brisbane and Sydney. Return routes include Townsville Port Douglas Cooktown and Fort Alma with multiple midweek and weekend timings.

Fearnley and Co Leave Taiyuan for Hong Kong

Fearnley and Co depart Taiyuan for Hong Kong on February 1, with a return via Changsha on February 14. The crew coordinates sailings from Hong Kong to Changsha and onward.

Taiyuan Hong Kong Changsha

Arawalla Sets Sail for Southern Ports

Burma Philp and Co report the steamer Arawalla will depart for southern ports and alight at eight o clock.

Burma Philp and Co

Cairns Stock Quotations From Mr A H Glarke

Cairns stock quotes list various mining shares and prices from Mr A H Glarke of Abbott Street. Corella Hampden Mt Cuthbert Mango St Andrew Vulcan Gilmore Lede Hill Hill End Amal Kalamadan Mareeba Tyrconnell Tyrconnel No1 Tyrconnel Extended Minnie Moxhaw Oaks N L Oaks Reserve Thompson Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Cokr Co Ltd Palace Pictures Cairns Pictures and related metals and coal equities with bid prices and paid or new issue details.

Corella Ho Hampden Mt. Cuthbert Se Mango St. Andrew Paids S Vulcan Ord Gilmore Lede Hill Hill End Amal Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines N.L Tyrconnell Tyrconeell Tyrconnel Minnie Moxhaw Oaks N.L Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks Leisner Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Cokr Co. Ltd Palace Pictures Cairns Pictures

Metal Market London Copper and Tin Prices Move

The London copper price opens at £87 15s per unit and tin at £177 5s to 10s 15d. Forward rates show copper at £179 7s 10d, lead quoted £51 10s to £31 18s, zinc near £26 15s 16d.

London Orward Pfigiron Siker

Cloncurry Award Case Hears Argument in Townsville

In Townsville this January an argument over the Cloncurry award was heard this afternoon and adjourned until tomorrow.

Townsville Cloncurry Wmorrow

New Make of Besty Winefal Stone Arrives

A new make of winefal stone has arrived in the reel. The stone is not large but shows promise with two feet exposed. It is described as a Belem of the Bamnis Dendes, with several feet of sink remaining in the pest.

Red Cross Fundraiser and Excursion Planned at Hedivach Hall

A Red Cross fundraiser will be held at Hedivach Hall on Sunday January 22 with tickets priced 3d. The Marike Excursion features the motor boat Defiance making two trips to Second, departing Semond at 2 pm and returning by 5:30 pm. Tickets should be secured early. Wolfram Blocks plans a 35000 yen share issue to directors at best price, to fund machinery upgrades and a crushing mill.

Red Cross Hedivach Saunday Jaowsry Semond Aeeek Eh Et Lesteer Wolfram Tm Direttors

Sugar Market Notes Return to Quiet London Trade

London market reports wheat prices rising while overall activity remains very quiet. Japan Times notes Sugar Manufacturing Company contracts with English buyers for toms under fixed token prices, but domestic markets stay dormant. Australia reportedly sources sugar from Java, Chile, and Japan as conditions fail to improve.

Japan Tiye Luger Manufacturing Company Tokio Australis Java

Unclear Events From Historic Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered times and names such as Mew Mese Jem Perigres Jam and Apogu Jas with various hours in January 1916. The text is garbled, offering no coherent event, place, or outcome to summarize meaningfully.

Pull Moge Jas Lest Quarte Perigres Apogu

Pure White Twill Shesting and Towels Listing

Nonspecific OCR list of white twill sheeting and linen items with multiple color and quality notes. Entries name Pure White Twill Shesting, Pure White Damesk, Pure White Linen, towels and related fabrics with varied measurements and prices. Some items include Sin Pur White, 12 Sin, 70m, 1078, and 1/8 to 4/6 price-like values.

Pure Wits

Lend and lend for the ee The Federal War Committee

The Federal War Committee in conjunction with the state committee has begun gathering information on the desires of returning soldiers. It seeks to learn whether individuals favor entering service or remaining at home and details the process for collecting this input.

Dsvisity Iedeviviel Peesie Bere O

Government land settlement scheme eyed after war

Officials discuss a postwar land settlement plan with Federal and State cooperation. Governments reserve land while soldiers gain priority at ballots, with private owners offering favorable terms. The aim is to provide experimental farms, training, and redeployment options for returning servicemen as immigration effects ease.

New South Wake Mienowhoe Ander

Barinda Store Opens with Dry Goods Boots and Shoes

Store at Barinda, Me announces A. M. Woodell has just opened a large stock of dry goods and ready to wear items including boots and shoes. Terms and agents for Regal Insurance Co listed.

A. M. Woddell

Bridge Opening Delayed By Weather Conditions

The official opening of the new bridge over the Mulgrave River, originally set for today, has been postponed due to adverse weather. Officials will announce a new date.

Mulgrave River Bes Bees

Striking a Balance in Geopolitical Posture

Analyzed note suggests a counter offer to Greece over Cyprus while Germany leans toward moderation. The text reflects tension in world affairs as states weigh concessions and potential alignments amid regional disputes.

Greece Cypres Geemeny

Water for Shipping at Cairns Port Increases ocean traffic

During Deen 41 500 gallons of water were supplied to 52 vessels at the Cairns port, compared with 943 300 gallons to 67 ships in November.

Cairns

Unclear OCR Item on North Mew Gaines Cabinets

Fragmentary OCR note mentions time cabinets in North Mew Gaines and references a repeated advance record. The readable text is insufficient to determine a clear event, person, organization, or outcome.

North Mew Gaines Naph

Million Dollar Mystery at the Cares Theatre Tonight

The Shh 408 serial The Million Dollar Mystery boosts crowd interest as screenings at the Cares Theatre unfold tonight. Reports highlight top-of-the-line draws and a chase sequence tied to the plot, with readers following clues in the newspaper to anticipate the finale.

Cit Qaeda Thaskower Co Wilme Westchester Ami Wills Sewapafer Willem J. Barns Ieformations Agua Gikhcott SS Walsing Chase Caret Inisleet Cairns

Untitled nautical note from Cairns Channel report

A fragment describes a vessel in Cairns Channel with Captein Midjiesse and Captein Feuls aboard. Depth and line readings referenced as 21a are noted, with harbor officials cited.

Public Quaker Meeting Highlights Gamble on Promised Guarantees

A fragmentary report notes a man rising during a Quaker meeting to discuss promises and guarantees. The dialogue centers on assurances extended beyond the present time, reflecting sensitive concerns about future treatment and honor among attendees.

Names Fined For Lacking Measure on Commonwealth Roll

In Cairns Summons Court before P M A B Gib son the defendants were fined 2 shillings 6 pence each for not carrying their marks on the Commonwealth roll. Defendants include Floreste A Poole Clarice M Wilkie Jame Johrstom George Jom Marten Eis Folg F Ce toga Greet Welemerss.

Cairms A.B. Giboa Floreste A. Poole Clarice M Wilkie Jame Johrstom George Jom Marten Eis Folg Ce v. Toga Welemerss

Traffic controls at Cairne Harbor face police powers

Articles describe police seeking power to regulate crowds at the Cairne Harbor wharves amid large gatherings and troop departures. By‑laws and board ownership complicate enforcement, leaving little chance for immediate action. Officials warn that unregulated crowds challenge public order and safety near the harbor.

Cairne Harter Beard Csen

Grating Rink Al Lotment Sale Details

The sale of the Grating Rink allotment will be conducted by Mr. BR T. McMases of 11 pm to.

BR T. McMases

For King and Country Volunteers Leave South by Arawatta

A contingent of volunteers departs toward the south aboard the Arawatta. The group, including the Al id Chet and 2eeders, gather at the Drill Shed at 7 for departure.

Arawatta 2Eeders

German officials oppose wartime drapery sales ban

Indignant German women protest authorities ban on amoral drapery sales during wartime. Officials say offering inducements to women for extravagance is impermissible. Sales cancellation may pause fashion changes while drapes could be permitted later if conditions allow.

Mosquito Nuisance Highlighted with Local Remedy

Weather turns humid as mosquitoes return in numbers. Local chemist Robert Craig promotes his Bkeeto Bana as the reliable safeguard, with several imitators offering lesser relief. Bottle price listed at 1 shilling 3 pence post paid.

Craig Robert Craig Cairne

Tonight's Volunteers Join Australian Expeditionary Force

A list of volunteers leaves Caiima tonight to enlist with the Australian Expeditionary Forces. Among those departing are Al McDoge ll Raper Wiser Ghemens Willices sarge George Chriitis Wiltice John Conway Jordan George Row lands George Alfred Davise John Joseph Grace Oliver Robert Sleep Sydney George Sleep.

Caiima al McDoegll Raper Wiser Ghemens Willices Sarge George Chriitis Wiltice John Conway Jordan George Rowlands George Alfred Davise John Joseph Grace Oliver Robert Sleep Sydney George Sleep

Defiance Unveils New Boat For Agua Cruising Race

The big motor boat Defiance ships in a long awaited outing craft for lake trips. Agua hosts a cruising race to Seed Beach on Saturday with boys expected to return in the evening. Sunday features two trips and a later water excursion as past outings inform plans. Times and charges are in the advertisement on page 1.

Aguathe Lab Seed Beach Guetis Ab Reed

Palace Pictures Presents Her Exile with Clara Kimball Young

Palace Pictures showcases a five plate melodrama led by Clara Kimball Young adapted from John Oxenkemene. The plot follows Hope’s epic journey to Siberia to reunite with a husband condemned to exile while discovering a doomed lover and self sacrificial acts. Prices quoted include 7c and 15c seating.

World Film Corporation Clara Kimball Young Owes Davis John Oxenkemene Hope Iva Clare Kimball Young Siberia East Kus Hope

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