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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Report from Townsville Voyage January 23

Shipping notice lists Buranda sailing from Townsville with Captain Heaven. Passengers include Mesdames Christia Ericksen Harvard Misses Borns lei ih J Clifford and Messrs BL Bar Ericksen C W Penefatther Pecoal Captain Campbell Birr Colhane Downer Metahbon Catley Oke Ash Campbell Burns Philp & Co as agents.

Buranda Heaven Townsville Mesdames M. Christia Ericksen Harvard Bornslei Ih J. Clifford C. W. Penefatther Pecoal CC. Campbell W. Birr DD Colhane J. E. Downer J. Metahbon J. Catley G. Oke J Ash B Campbell Burns, Philp, and Co

Departures January 96 for Southern Ports and Townville

Parimga for southern ports by Adelaile Coy Ltd with management for Cape Robinson and Lasso Gowrie. Townville departures via Jartralian Steamships Ltd. Shipments and routes listed with port connections and company names.

Parimga Adelaile Coy, Ltd Mgremts Ontar Lasso Gowrie Capta. Robinson Townville Jartralian Steamships Ltd

Movements of Vessels and Schedules Across Townsville Route

Kuranda arrives every Tuesday here for Townsville and leaves at midnight for Port Douglas and Cook Town returning Thursday. AU S.N. steamers depart Cairns Saturday and reach Townsville Sunday Bowen Mackay Tuesday and Brisbane Thursday. They continue south the following Saturday reaching Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday. On return Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday and Brisbane Saturday arriving there the following Thursday. Wrandra is due from the south to

Kuranda Townsville Port Douglas Cooktown AU S.N Cairns Bowen Mackay Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Wrandra

Adelaide Company Steamers Schedule From Cairns to Melbourne

Adelaide Company Limited Steamers depart Cairns on Wednesday Townsville Thursday Bowen Mackay Friday reach Sydney Thursday Melbourne Sunday depart Melbourne return Tuesday Sydney Saturday Brisbane following Tuesday arrive here Sunday Innamincka southbound Sunday Australia Steamships timetable Townsville Saturday Mackay Sunday Port Alma Sunday night Brisbane Tuesday morning Brisbane Wednesday Sydney Friday Melbourne following Monday return Melbourne Wednesday arrive Sydney Friday Brisbane following Monday departs Townsville Friday Mosrilyan arrives Tuesday Townsville departs 5 pm for Port Douglas Cooktown returns Wednesday Townsville Lass O Gowrie arrives Sundays from Townsville departs Port Douglas 7 am Mondays returns Tuesday leaves Townsville 5 pm

Australia Steamebips, Limited Townsville Mackay Port Alma Brsbane Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Mosrilyan Port Douglas Cooktown Lass O'Gowrie

Fearnley and Co. Sail to Hong Kong February 1

The firm Fearnley and Co. plans a voyage to Hong Kong on February 1 with a return via Changsha on February 14, signaling a focused trading itinerary between Asia ports.

Fearnley and Co Lid ‘Taiyean Hong Kong Rer Changsha

Makambo Arrives After Turbulent Gales Near Vila and Islands

The Makambo reached Sodmen from the Is lands after heavy weather. A Monday gale from the south north east lashed the vessel for seven hours. Vila Harbor felt the storm as ships broke adrift and one cutter ran ashore and wrecked.

Makambo Sodmen Lord Howe Island Vila Dative

Penwick & Co. Brisk Wool Sale Report

Penwick & Co reports a sale planned for Tuesday the 2d with 34 000 bales on offer. Markets in Sydney and Melbourne show prices above December close. fine wools rise 5 to 7 percent. Demand expected to be brisk amid buyers from several centers.

Penwick &Co Brisbane Sydmep Melbourne

Seins and Hides Market Report From Fenwick & Co

Messrs Fenwick Co report today’s hides market with strong buyer attendance. Prices varied by grade with heavy and stout hides reaching high rates while light hides gained 4d per lb and tallow friction reduced demand. Woolly sheepskins remained in demand though freight costs pressured offers.

Fenwick & Co Wader Wales SAO Vetag Crease Im

Calicos and Damases in Pure White Fabrics Listing

A detailed catalog entry lists various fabrics including Pure White Calicos in multiple widths and weights, Pure White Damases and Damask in several sizes with prices, Linen Dowlas, Glass Cloths, Huck Towellings, and Bleached Huckabeck. Prices shown per yard or piece alongside measurements and stock descriptions.

In Loving Memory of Ehmebeth Bridekirt

In loving memory of Ehmebeth Bridekirt who departed this life January 27, 1015. Read the grave markers. prayers offered by her loving daughter and son in law Florence and Row.

Bridekiek Ehmebeth Bridekirt Seeie-Law Florente Gad

Transfer notices confuse Cairns staff movements

A garbled notice reports staff transfers between Cairns schools and other towns. Names and destinations are unclear, with several misspelled places and positions. The fragmentary text offers no coherent dates or roles beyond teacher transfers.

Never German influence in Australian trade, pope says

The post blames the German menace for wartime trade disruption and calls for drastic action to sever German influence in drugs metals and commerce, urging a stern national policy and loyal support for Australia. The piece stresses lessons from war about the German grip on the Commonwealth’s economy.

Commonwealth

Aftermath of War Urges Ban on German Goods

An editorial argues the war is won but Germany’s trade must be strangled to prevent a postwar resurgence. It urges patriotic merchants to boycott German and Austrian goods, praising government steps and stressing national duty over money in honoring fallen soldiers.

Australia Commonwealth D. Storey New South Wales

Recruitment sergeant Bloom arrives to Cairns district

Sergeant Major Bloom arrived Tuesday morning to take duty as recruiting sergeant in the Cairns town and shire areas. He will be attached to the local recruiting committee. Bloom, formerly a resident, will be a stranger to the district.

Bloom Cairns

Unclear Railway Schedule Reported in Brief

Fragmentary OCR notes show a disrupted timetable with mentions of a Monday event at 6.60 and another at 9.10 in an unclear location. The text references the Thai service and railway department with canceled or adjusted fares and timetable details, but specifics are obscured.

Edvertie Thetes Caires Csires

Unwelcome Sew Mr A 8 Boo'er Receives Defence Dept Wire

A garbled wire from the Defence Department to Cairne Sub-Collector of Customs reports regret over an unspecified matter. The incomplete communication leaves the details unclear and awaits clarification.

A. 8 Boo'er Cairne Sub- Collector of Customes Defence Department

North New Gaines Faces Uncertain Home Conditions

A fragment notes deteriorating living conditions in North New Gaines amid crowded housing and aging structures. Residents express concern about safety and stability as resources remain limited.

New Gaines

The Cairns Theatre Sister’s Come Jam

A fragment recounts Deborah’s rebellion and Evillet’s attempt to subdue her in a troubled household. Robert Waring intervenes, sparing Deborah from danger as a storm and fate threaten their lives and a rifle’s deadly call.

Famatic Umeets Evillet Robert Waritg Hhles Sthulamite Hig Krillet Waring Deborah Krifiet

The Northern Herald Film and Fight Scene Overview

The piece surveys a mixed program featuring stage drama and boxing events. It highlights a dramatic corkscrew in The Last Eemption and Darcy's fight, with images and domestic scenes interwoven, noting rising costs and entertainment options as part of the listings.

Siacies Sony Darcy Scoe Ced

St Monien's Bazaar Winners List Noted Incomplete

The published list of winners for St Monien’s Bazaar contains omissions. Names such as Dcember and Painting appear corrupted while Hoey Hamiin and Arthella Power are referenced with unclear prizes.

St. Monien Hoey Hamiin Cake A. Painting Arthella Power

Meeting of Parents at Cairns School Honors Mr Darrett

A meeting of parents will be held next Monday night at the Odd Fellows hall to arrange a multi-racial recognition of Mr Darrett head teacher of Cairns School who has started a transfer to Charters Towers and will be honored for service.

F. Barrett Cairns Charters Towers Ned Mies Bosttia Hed Behoal Warvigg Perwets Darrett Charters ‘Towers

Bridges Damaged In Heavy Term Weather

Severe weather caused damage to a bridge built by Mr. HL Sereer connecting a farm with Destral, with the structure nearly washed away. The Babinee tramway bridge built by the mill also suffered partial destruction from the floods.

Mulgrave 4. HL Destral

Quarter Money Payments Delayed to End of Quarter

Brisbane report notes that quarter money remains collected in Acme schools. The abolitis rally is postponed until quarter end, with payments for merly liquidated expenses to be made by the Treasury through March.

Brisbane Acme

Small Debts Court Verdicts Refer to Defendants

In a small debts session on a Wednesday the court heard claims by Stephen Soydev and G. Lendich for loans. The plaintiffs alleged money lent treated as debt, with costs and expenses noted.

Telcre Stephen Soydev G. Lendich Cosia Coats

Skevie Bane advertises to cure pests in Cairns

An old time ad touts Skevie Bane from Robert Craig Chemist Cairns as the only reliable safeguard against pests. It promises relief from annoyance and sleep disruption with imitations warned against and lists a price of 1 shilling 1d per bottle posted.

Craig Robert Craig Cairns

Aquatic Class Farewell With Gaily Decorated Hall

A poorly legible notice describes a farewell event for an aquatic class held in a festively decorated hall. About 60 people attended Wednesday night into the early morning hours. Ian Gambres led guests to the front. Mrs A J Draper organized the gathering. A full report is promised in an upcoming issue.

Allien Ian Gammbres A.J. Draper

The Man of the Hour at Palace Theatre

Special request feature The Man of the Hour screens at Palace Theatre as locals discuss council plans and a candidate likely to refuse signing a mayoral bill. The plot involves city politics and a disputed signature with a dramatic build.

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Shipping Arrials Adelaide Company. Limited Innamincka Commercial Wool Sales Pence Street Cairne AS TB P. P Abbott Street Q. M. Bank Eoch Mulgrave Seadache Lenaurum Tig Eergremes Misemstrom Pael WA Horrocksss Madapolem Abbott St Calree J. Dreger Dairy Berd Kelly Fenwick STOGE the Post Babinda TSE Thain Service Cairns Theatre THE Northern Herald A. B. Gilgee’s ST. Moneca's Bazaar Meeting OF Palace Theatre
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