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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 26, 1917

Page

2

Solicitors and Commissioners for Afidiwits Public Notice

Public notice from MatDonkell MacDonnell Hamlyn Harris Solicitors and Notaries for the High Court of Australia and the supreme courts of the Commonwealth and New Zealand. Includes names for affidavits and public telephone contact details.

Madonkell, Macdonnell & Hamlyn-Harris Solicitors Notanes Cairns ANT Townsville High Court of Australia Supreme Courts Meee Commonwealth New Zeaaf Ann MacDeeeet Hamlye- Harr

In Memory of Brown Sister and Mother Sarah Brown

In memory of our dear mother and sister Sarah Brown who departed this life on January 2. We, the family, fondly recall her kind deeds and loving nature. We acknowledge the comfort of friends and the support of Mr Greaves and family as we mourn together.

Lowang AL Greaves

Shipping list of passengers from various vessels and origins

Shipping notices list numerous passengers from Dicktows and Cooktown aboard Australian Steamers and other ships. Names include Mesdomes Griffen and 4 children, Rex and children, Crees and 2 children, Thygeson, Jensen, Foley, Petersen, Tweety, Caldera, Young Andersen, and many more. Captains Ho Fowen and AL W. Owan noted with accompanying messen.

Houeitya J Wigehane Dicktows Sengers Mesdomes Griffen Chilaetna Johnsen Rex Crees Antd Reman Ronee Amd Mull Matou Serettes Larses Thygeson Jenea Chet Ajas Amd Chal Bisees Evan Fst Holiway Foley M O'Bowne F O'Berrme Chrstie A. HK. Francis E Everett Relig PL Peterso Cermmings Trembath Treshoth Burns Philp Te. Lad

Departures January 24 from Rupara

A partial list of passengers and vessels bound for southern ports shows Captain Mac kewie and crew including Bergen Heid and 3 Chahdrers. Also named are Tally Aron Dilson Kus acth Messra Powell Hart Steel Herries Mes and a few others aboard the Adela Limited with an agent listed as Lumuited.

Rupara Mackewie Bergen Heid Chahdrers el Ach Mfast Tally Byes Aron Aor Dilson Kusacth Messra Powell Hart Steel Herries Mes Ye Mn Steersac Adela Lumuited

Movements of Vessels From Burns, Philp and Co

Burns, Philp and Co announce ship movements with departures to Conktown and Aramac. Keranda leaves Tuesday night for Towid, returns Thursday. Adelaide Company Limited plans a southward voyage next Wednesday aboard Townes and other vessels.

Burns, Philp and Co Conktown

Australian Steamakipa Mourilyan Arrives Tuesday

Australian steamship Mourilyan arrives Tuesday with southern mail leaves Fan for Port Douglas and Cooktown. Duct week schedule shows Townsville connections and several ports including Gowrie Lucinda Champ, Card ell, and Mourilyan Harbour. Teavet Tomnavella departs January 27 for Cooma and Townsville service resumes February 3.

Mourilyan Southern Mai Port Douglas Cooktown Townsville Lass Gowrie Aya Toc Mourilyan Harour Cardell Lucinda Champ Pe Bunk Jafam Lonasfail Go Beng Ionisiadlang Tewerie Southern Steamers Burwah Teavet Tomnavella Cooma

Fall Moon and Tides Calendar Notes

Fragmentary text records an early lunar phase and tides around January, noting first quarter and priday references. Overall content hints at calendar and lunar-tide alignment without clear dates or locations.

Economic Debate Over Corn Sacks Imports Sparks Contention

The article discusses a dispute over corn sacks and cereal imports, arguing against a government claim that bulk imports imply proportional stockpiles. It notes price declarations, duties, and costs like insurance and freight, and references Calcutta market norms set by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce.

Price distortions in corn sacks and fixed price violations

The article discusses inflated costs for amber delivery corn sacks and rising Calcutta costs, noting that fixed prices have been breached widely. It cites official delays in trading and suggests that supply constraints could force traders to stop selling, warning this would raise costs for farmers.

Calcutta Commonwealth

Meat for Manila Gove seeks 5000 tons beef for troops

The United States Government calls for large frozen meat shipments for troops in the Philippines. It seeks 5000 thousand pounds of frozen beef and other frozen meat, with bids closing March 7 in Manila. Australian exporters show interest, and British and Allied forces may request Britain to confirm authorities' views.

United States Gove Manila

Unclear OCR Note on Wheat Grades and Margin Reclamations

Fragmentary text discusses wheat grading standards and subscriptions to a pool system. It mentions reductions, reclamations, and potential distribution of a difference over the pool. The passage is incomplete and lacks concrete entities or actions.

Wheat market notes and farm valuation plans discussed

The article outlines farm valuations by shipping agents and discusses wheat prices and market expectations. It mentions possible future tableware and the potential for feed wheat shortages, with farmers awaiting decisions on distribution and milling viability from the market.

Bowen Ree Coal and Co Mills at Cairns Pictures

Bowen Cost and Co. Lids at Cairns Pictures report a local business move with prices listed around £6. The brief note indicates changes in coal and related goods with unspecified details.

É& Bowen Ree Coal Y Ssi Bowen Cost and Co Cairns Pictures

Market Prices and Rates Noted in City Transactions

Fragmentary notes show shares, teas, and meters traded on Bow Street and nearby markets. Listed figures include small fractions and prices, with unclear names and entities due to OCR errors.

Metal Market Report From Sydney On Shaft-Sinking Reluctant Restart

Directors Hans Irvine and S J Staughton urge resuming shaft sinking at the mine despite costly surface expenses. The shaft stands 155 ft deep with a 105 ft surface level. Ore below is highly mineralised and may need different treatment. the company has funds in hand and plans to open a new level within months with potential water supply.

T. A. Cooper Messrs Hans Irvine S. J. Staughton Aan Ee

December imports show record heaviness despite February exception

The December import totals reached 19 024 tons amid the year’s heaviest months, with a rise of 4 405 tons from November. Italian imports totaled 12 019 tons, while lead imports into the ae fell by 619 tons from the prior month, reflecting overall trade activity.

Burns Night Celebration At Presbyterian Hall

A Burns night event at the Presbyterian hall featured songs and dancing with readings by Miss Cahill. Chief Alex Mackenzie praised Burns and noted the 158th anniversary since the poet’s birth. Performances included acts by Atkinson, Ferry, Norris, and others, with a Haggs feature and a sword dance.

the Presbyterian Trerday Bobbie Berns the Nations Scotland Burns Alex. Mackenzie Barnadite Ian Messrs Atkinson Ferry Norris Oribin McCowatt Livesey Gowjaalock W. Peal Chi Ross

German Therapy Debate Across the State Schools

Ser Joseph Carruthers writes to a Sydney paper on religious schooling issues. He notes that German denominational control and parochial instruction provoke protests and calls to retain church ties within state school policies. The piece references 1908 concerns about state authority and denominational limits.

Joseph Carruthers Aparna Ely Lutheras Clem Auti

Recruiting conference at Rock Tampion pledges support

At a Rock Tampion conference presided by Mr Higet and Mr H F Hardacre a resolution pledged Government backing for the war effort and a new recruiting scheme. The speech argued Britain chose for Australia and criticized Voluntaryists, noting Premier’s cool reception and contrasting public fervor at Melbourne.

Rock- Tampion Higet H. F. Hardacre Commonwealth Hardacre Australia Great Britain Mick Ste Fikelly Queensland Finee Age and Net Auece Opce Melbourne Brisbane En Placea Greater Britain Belgium Poland Labour Mower Sydney Higgs

Keranda Kure Launches at Cairns Chemist Shop

Six other W. H. Green branches report a huge sale for Keranda Kure, claimed to be a speedy relief product. Available only from W. H. Green Chemist in Cairns for 1 shilling 6 pence per bottle.

W. H. Green, Ltd Caires W. H. Green Cairne

Dairying Expands With Four New Suppliers

A correspondent to the Atherton Advocate reports four new dairying suppliers starting this month at Darrasne. The writer seeks a monthly fee, citing two and a half years at Barrine and most cows in their first season, in satisfactory conditions.

Lairying Atherton “Advocate Darrasne Barrine

Sarron Shire Council Nominations Face Vacancies

Nominations were listed for use vacancies at Comc No 1 2 3 and 4 with Messrs Fenwick O Donnell Moore and viewership noted. The first three will be declared elected today and No 4 contests at Mareeba proceed. The Chamber discussed the Dickson award and urged the Premier to seek higher sugar prices to reduce rates.

Sarron Shire Mr. Viewers Mrr Moore Messrs Fenwick O'Donnell Moon Mareeba Fenwic

Rothwells Limited previews new season samples

Rothwells Limited presents northen representative J A Kearney with a full range of new season samples on display in No 7 room Hides Cairns Hotel. The letter expresses appreciation for support and wishes a prosperous year.

Rothweile Limited J. A. Kearney Cairns Rothwells

Diverse Groups March From Street To Imperial Hotel

A fragmented list of diverse organizations and groups including Red Cross, Cadets, various unions and clubs, students, nationalities, and societies appears in the OCR text as participants or associations linked to a march or procession. The garbled wording suggests a wartime era parade or civic gathering with many named entities.

Romstose Verione Alts Keep the Right

A fragmentary note discusses keeping to the right to avoid risk of collision and the merchant’s stance on spare explanations or compliments when guiding others.

Repair Efforts Praised for Burdekin Akerman Bridge

Ayr telegram reports the Ayr ranch of the United Caregrew ers Association praising Deputy Commissioner Pagan and the department for steps toward repairing the Akerman bridge over the Burdekin.

Stepa Ayr United Caregrewers’ Association Pagan Akerman Burdekin

Rubber Stamps Boosted by Cairns Post Plant

The Cairns Post installs a modern rubber stamp making plant with expert advice enabling customers to obtain five stamps at short notice, matching the best standards and southern prices. Only top quality rubber used for pads daters and accessories.

Cairns

Water Police Station in Townsville Pending Policy Review

A letter from Mr. H MacKay, Secretary of the Commissioner of Belize, to Mr J N Parkes of the Tewssville Chamber of Commerce notes the Water Police Station proposal will be considered between now and 16 June 1937. No provision for establishment is possible during the current financial year. The piece also mentions shark skin leather experiments by the U S Bureau of Fisheries and a separate incident in Cooktown of a man’s suicide at Adelaide Street.

Tewssville Cuse America Bureau of Fisheries U.S.A Cooktown Crain Quie Adelaide Street Staningtons Hims

Cooktown Kile Club Honors H A Lee With Gift

At Mr Sampsons pharmacy in Cooktown on Tuesday evening a group from the Kile Club and Band presented Mr H A Lee, about to depart for treatment after serving the Rifle Club, with a wristwatch. Captain George Roberts led the tribute praising Lee’s valuable services and wishing him success and return. Lee thanked the members for the token.

Cooktown

Kelty’s Week End Specials

Kelty offers a clearance of men’s clothing and footwear with discounts on felt sizes large to small. White neglige shirts and shorts reduced, striped shorts size 16 cleared, black and white shirts cut to 2/11, tennis shirts 2/11, navy undergarments and trousers reduced, and ladies black kid shoes priced 2/6 per pair.

Kelty Isi Unders Art Ganeda Kid Tom Toder White Bart

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