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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1917
Page
2
Public notice from Abie Court of Australia records the marriage of Bonnell MacDonnell B.A. notary public and Seltera acd Nowaries. The document lists parties and legal formalities within the commonwealth and New Zealand context.
Fragmentary text shows a narrative about a pursued individual named Mea J Meere Oyen and a group led by A We Gye. The readable fragments hint at pursuit, shadows, and a late hour scene, but details and complete events are unclear.
John Fenwick and Charles Telin Windsom are listed for the Moore division. Nominations are to be signed by voters and secured by £3 in Treasury notes. Albert Atherton is listed as retiring officer. An Apple can applications for a Bureau of Sugar Experiment Station position open to those under 45 with cane growing knowledge and schooling verification. Salary £250 with travel allowances.
Readable portion notes arrivals of vessels Pere and Mesere Wah G. F. Lark under Austral Steamship line with passenger and cargo movements observed in port records.
The Burns, Philp and Co vessel Lacotte sails every Tuesday from Townsville and returns on Thursday. It departs at dawn and again heads south on Friday, calling at New South Wales ports.
The Adelaide Company, Limited issues coastal passage times. Rupes searches for the south. Mowrigan arrives Tuesday morning with southern mail. Departures for Port Tienglas and Cooktown are 7 am Wednesday. another leg leaves 1 pm the same day for Lurimda and Townsille, with Gowre arriving from Townritheria on Sundays. Townsville services run midweek to Cantberra with connections to Methoarme, and a Thursday Townsville departure follows a Wednesday arrival.
The Adelaide Cav unit reports transit details for the Borrow area with full moon observations and January timing. Entries mention Newer 624, Jan last, and other coded points including New Mauop 5.40 and Ponger 20 with per cent notes.
The report notes excessive raids and harsh weather disrupting potato crops across the States with delayed supplies expected. Drought and pest pressures have weakened yields in the Werverm district while tubers show hollowing in some fields.
Report notes blightberg issues and shipments from the state to Esdaev, risking prohibition on import of similar grades. If lPasenncia does not improve, Sydeev may be pushed into this market amid poor potato quality in northern river districts of New South Wales.
Mr. Hamilton, visiting Brisbane from the southern states, pushes plans for Mt Eliott and Mt Cuthbert copper smelters, pending adequate coke. Officials inspect New South Wales furnaces to compare costs and methods, while Mr. Meelee notes current coke comes from obsolete ovens and urges early start of works.
Mining market update from Cais Stock Exchange via Messrs A McCallum and Co Bow Street listing Monday quotations across ore names including Corella Hampden Mt Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Tommy Burns Lode Hell Ilmere Amal Eskdomadan Mareeba Successoe New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve and Bowen River Coal with price notes and trade indicators. Cairns figures mentioned.
Market notes list several horse names and betting odds including Crepe Bonnie North Brilliant Extended Kalamadan Mills United New Minnie Moxham New Aniliant Freefield Haropden Queen Cross Papuan St Andrew St Mungo and St Valian. Prices shown mostly in old pence and shillings with several entries around 5s to 7d.
The report notes progress for the fortnight with cleaning and polishing operations. It states that mullock has been carted to tramways for conveyance to boilers and a portion of rails has been laid for the tramway.
The Sydney wire reports on London's metal quotations with fluctuating values for electrawytic and lead alloys, noting several items unchanged. Lead, zinc, and tin prices show minor shifts in spot or three month contracts, with figures in pounds per ton and pence per unit.
An OCR fragment advertises insect protection against malaria vectors with phrases praising a “directions” system and “Solony m1 post free 1/3 K.” by Craig Vice-egal Chemist, Cairne, highlighting a yellow eye and other no items.
The article reviews Allied views on neutral states after Belgium’s invasion, arguing neutrals show no real sympathy for German aims. It contends Allies will prioritize their own interests and discourage neutrals from interfering in peace shaping, while criticizing neutral governments for indifference to Belgian neutrality. Includes local council notices and a Cairns Shire meeting hint.
A mixed report from Cairns notes a joint gathering of the St George and Caledonian Societies at Presbyterian Hall with discussions on summer events. The item also covers Buick sales in Australia, local notices, and a tribute regarding Major Arthur Beevor Steele’s gallantry during a Nile rescue.
The Cairns Ambulance Brigade subscribers plan to hold their annual meeting next Thursday night. An auction was held today at 2:30 p.m. for the Star printing works plant. A rush of business notes and local shop openings are reported along with police activity recovering canaries and pending children's court action.
The Cairns community mobilizes for Belgians in distress with more clothing sent soon. Mrs Fluerty appeals for all cast off garments to 23 Aplin Street and promises acknowledgments through the press. Local contributors include Mrs Hobson, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Lyons, and others.
A letter from Major Brennan of the Australian Field Ambulance in France informs Cairns Traffic Manager W S Prewett of his son Victor Prewett’s death by shell during August fighting in No Man’s Land. It notes Victor’s service and states eight comrades were wounded. The Melbourne message warns Australians about the House of David sect led by Benjamin and Mary seeking members with possessions.
After a recess the branch resumed activity with members discussing proposals to form Prohibition Leagues for youths over 14. The plan aims to organize support and prepare for future actions related to regulation of allure and sale perceived as influenced by vice.
The note recalls a holiday gathering drawing staff from Ortona and Percy cille and nearby stations. A Boxmeg Day picnic on the river bank featured games and refreshments amid a wet season with floods on Copperfield and Gilbert River causing damage. Local police, fines for sobriety breaches, and transport mishaps are mentioned with community efforts to resume services.
A provincial British newspaper misidentifies Sir Joseph Ward as Finance Minister of New Zealand and refers to Hon. W. Kwassey as Queensland Premier in the Trenches, illustrating gaps in Australia knowledge in press reports.
Sergeant W R Green denies Cairns Patriotic Committee relief claim after Townsville conference report. Cane Prices Board formation discussed with Mr Fielding authorized to select names for Bauple and Cane district. Crown Solicitor advised arrangements to form the board for the coming year.
Southport Shire Council discussed mosquito destruction, but council members opposed certain screening measures and failed to act. The Health Department highlighted legal duties to screen tanks and cisterns, while officials emphasized drainage and water management as separate priorities.
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