Shipping movements of vessels to Townsville and Brisbane
Kuranda arrives Tuesdays for Townsville and departs midweek for Port Douglas and Cooktown then returns Thursdays. ASN steamers leave Cairns Saturday to Townsville Sunday, Mackay Tuesday, Brisbane Thursday, continuing south to Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday. Returns depart Melbourne Saturday, Sydney Thursday, Brisbane Saturday, arriving here Thursday. Wodonga due from southwest Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuranda
Townsville
Midmeet
Port
Douglas
Cooktows
Wtrr
ASN
Owen
Mackay
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Thurstar
Armiwin
Wodonga
Adelside Company Steamers Reach Major Ports
Steamers depart Cairns on Wednesday and Townsville on Thursday then Bowen and Mackay on Friday. They reach Sydney on Thursday and Melbourne on Sunday. Return leg leaves Melbourne for Sydney on Tuesday with Brisbane reach planned the following Sunday. Tanamincks arrives from the south on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Townsville
Bowen
Mackay
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Tanamincks
Australian Steamships Timetable Outbound and Return Routes
The schedule shows Australian Steamships Limited services from Townsville to Mackay Port Alma Brisbane Sydney Melbourne with round trips returning to Townsville. Morrigan leaves every Tuesday from Townsville to Port Douglas and Cooktown then returns Wednesday and departs Townsville at 5 pm for the route. Lass o Gowne arrives Sundays from Townsville, sails to Port Douglas Mondays at 7 pm, returns Tuesday, then sails pm for Townsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Mackay
Port Alma
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Morrigan
Port Douglas
Cooktown
Lass Oo Gowne
Fearnley and Co Sails to Hong Kong and Changsha
Fearnley and Co Ltd announces departure from Hong Kong on February 1 1916 heading to Taulsn and Changsha with return date February 141 unclear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taulsn
Hong Kong
Changsha
Shipping notes describe three steamers and cargo details
The steamer Unila called at Townsville after loading blister copper and manure. Burns Philp and Co announce Wyandra will sail tonight at 8 o clock to southern ports. They also note the Marsina will leave on Tuesday morning for New Guinea and Rabaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unila
Townsville
Burns Philp and Co
Wyandra
Burns, Philp and Co
Marsina
Corns
Newt
New Guinea
Rabaul
Mining share reports from AH Clarke on Australian lodes
Mining broker AH Clarke reports Quontums and October style notes with prices and paid statuses for multiple mines including Mareeba Geld Mines NL Tyrconnell Tyrconnell Extended Oaks N L Bowen River Coal Palace Picares Cairns Pictures and others. The list tracks boone Dundee Brilliant blocks East Mexican and St Andrew among many entries with varied buy rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen River Coal
Bowen Coal and Coke Co
Palace Picares
Cairns Pictures
New Brillent Freehold
New
Minnis Moxchaim
Queen Crom
Qeen Central
Papuan
St. Gomes
Paids
St. Wungo
Vulcan
Bonnie Dundee Charters Towers Coal Levels Report
The Bonnie Dundee at Charters Towers shows in No 4 east level 20 inches to 2 feet and in May 4 west level 18 to 20 inches of good quality coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charters Towers
Annals of Brisbane racing and St Andrews mine progress
The record lists racing events at Randwick on January 22 and 24 featuring the Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap with participants from Brisbane and southern clubs. It also notes mine progress at St Andrews Copper Mines, detailing resumption of work, shaft depth, ore yields, and material movements at the Towers area with timbers and carting to the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randwick
Ron
Brisbane
St Andrew's
J. Hamblyn
Purse of Textiles and Damask Prices From An Old Ledger
A catalog-like list shows pure white twill sheeting damask and linen items with varied measurements and prices. Entries include damask in multiple widths, calico, toweling, glass cloth, and Turkish towels with prices and sizes, reflecting a historical textile sale or inventory.
Spinners Report Strong Demand in Waberdines Yarns
Local spinners note solid business in Waberdines Dreams Goods and Yarne. The Government Aeon orders for next year prompt firms in Nefcemter to secure fod besiery. Boom in the city as yarn merchants sell all output through mexf August. no work shortages reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waberdines
Dreams Goods
Farewell for H. V. Hiannam by Greens at St Ramage’s
Members of the Greens lodge and others will farewell H. V. Hiannam this afternoon at 5 o clock at St Ramage's Hotel before his departure for Townsville. A. M. Wooddell has opened large stocks of groceries dry goods paste and tea and flour. Terms cash. Agent for Heyal Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Hiannam
The
Greens
St Ramage’s Hotel
Townsville
A. ML Wodldell
Teote
Aioe
Heyal Ingurasce
Cairns Citizens Band and Allied Choir Farewell
The Cairns Citizens Band and the Allied Choir are instructed to meet at the drill shed at 7 PM to march to the wharf and bid a hearty farewell to the departing troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cold Cure Tablets advertise speedy cold relief
An ad promotes Cold Cure Tablets claiming rapid relief with no after effects. Also noted is a forthcoming public auction at 2.30 pm on Wednesday by Mr. J G Hoare selling furniture and effects of Mrs W Howitt, with further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Che
Clae
J.G. Hoare
W. Howitt
Local Family Thanking Friends After Bereavement
Mr J C McPaul and Mr and Mrs Squire express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent sad bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McPaul
Mrs. Squire
To Correspondents W P D Letter
A brief note indicates an article on the mentioned subject would likely be acceptable to readers and editors. The fragment signals interest in a future submission or discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P.D
SALE OF DAIRY HERD AT PEERAMON AUCTION
At Peeramon today noon Messrs Harding and Wright auction the entire herd of Mr Reid a high class dairy cattle sale observed by local farmers and buyers seeking quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeramon
Messrs. Harding and
Wright
Mr. Reid
Erratum Corrects State Scholarship Name
An erratum in Friday's Post corrects a state scholarship listing. The name Myrtle Adeline Powett Camus should read Myrtle Adeline Howitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Adeline Powett
Camus
Myrtle Adeline Howitt
Lord Mayor Meagher A Reform Crusade For Sydney
The piece lauds the Labour appointed Lord Mayor of Sydney Mr Meagher as a reformer focused on municipal reform and social purity. It questions Labour press silence on Meaghers rise referencing the Dean case and his career arc, urging Labour to publish its version of his story for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Labour Party
Sydney
Meagher
Nick Willis
Commonwealth
Labour
Richard Denis Meagher
Dean
New South Wales
Verson
Minnie Morham GM Telephone Advices Cleaned Up Crushing
Marecha state reports a 36 ton crushing for 26ers with values of gold at £4 per cubic centimeter. Mr. C M Jenkinson, chairman, notes heavy rains in Northcote district and a full Moxham dam. The creek is expected to continue running for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marecha
C M. Jenkinson
Northcote
Moxham
Long Delivery Dates Constrain Topmaker Orders
The text notes a lasting decline in value prospects and a cautious mood among topmakers. It cites brief recent activity but warns that extended delivery timelines and recruitment anxieties threaten future supplies, with firms maintaining safe commitments and not accepting reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qpot Lowe Arm
Miss Myrtlet Wins Scholarship Amid Local Pride
Telegraphic reports indicate Miss Myrtlet, daughter of Mr. Howitt of the Gas Company, has won a scholarship and will be celebrated for her success. Cairns residents praise scholars and commend perseverance in education and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtlet Te
Howitt
the Gas Co
Cairns
Whight
The Tides. Oahu January 29 1916
Fragmentary OCR notes from a 1916 Oahu issue mention a time around 439 pm and a Sunday entry on January 30 1916. Readable details are scarce, with most text garbled and several random letters and symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oahu
Semday
Military parade planned at Cairns Drill Shed
A metal and military parade is set for 230 in the afternoon at the Cairns Drill Shed to honor a presentation from officers who have served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Monsiers
Meeting of Parents at Towers Attracts Large Attendance
A meeting of parents at Towers drew a large crowd. The notice promotes Craig's Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites as a nerve tonic, claiming life giving phosphorus in an easily assimilable form. Sold only in 2/6 bottles, posted 3/3. Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Craig
Robert Craig
Cairns
Transfer of Cairns Boys School head master to Charters Towers
The Cairns community acknowledges Mr. F Barrett head master of Cairns Boys School, departing after 19 years of service. He leaves a trusted record admired by parents and students for fairness, dedication, and lifelong impact on pupils. Former scholars recall loyalty and fidelity learned under his guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Barrett
Cairns
Charters Towers
Barrett
Mer
Million Dollar Mystery serial episode details and theater notice
The text describes plot points from a serial titled Million Dollar Mystery with characters Norton, the Countess, and the Riding Master, involving conspirators, a manhole escape, and a hidden letter puzzle. It also notes theatre changes, extra lounge chairs, and box plan availability at Whitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiorence
Viereece
Norton
Herald
Ppeering
Theo
Edvise
Whittig
Ernie
Rain Gauge Debate at Cairns Chamber Meeting
Cairns Chamber of Commerce discussed the rain gauge at the Cairns Post Office. Mr Sturt proposed placing the gauge on the Post Office roof while President Warner urged caution due to surrounding buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
Cairns
Sturt
Warner
Taughter
Skeeto Bane Marketed By Craig Chemist For Mosquito Woes
The text notes Craig's Skeeto Bane as the reliable mosquito repellent amid seasonal mosquito nuisance. It mentions imitations causing annoyance and that the original Skeeto Bane is sold by Robert Craig, Chemist, Caires, at a listed price of 1 shilling 3 pence per bottle posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoch
Craig
Robert Craig
Caires
The Winner leads Astral Pictures Towdsy Program
Astral Pictures presents a strong matinee bill headlined by The Winner a political comedy in two long parts with two rival would be statesmen. Also John Bulls Scrap Book Hereld fromean Aeroplane The Great Tow Mystery and a Keystone comedy plus other features. Music seating and light effects enhance the show for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towdsy
John Bull
A Pleasing Function For Mr Andersen Leaving Firm
The employer of Messrs Hynes Broa met Friday evening to honor Mr Andersen on his departure. He noted the firm now counted five connected men, with two at the front and others returning or leaving. A wrist watch inscribed for Mr Andersen was presented to remind him of his time and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hynes
Alee
Ane
Railway boiler makers strike ends. work resumes in Townsville
Our Townsville correspondent reports the railway boiler makers strike has ended and operations have resumed. The man who faced objections has been transferred to a different department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Black boy Archie Mytton drowned at Burdekin River junction
Telegraphed report from Charters Towers states Archie Mytton, a Gainsford Station worker, drowned attempting to swim the Burdekin River at its Fletcher junction yesterday. The body has not been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charters Towers
Archie Mytton
Gainsford
Burdekin
Fletcher
Cairns Police Court Fines For Insobriety
At the Police Court, Friday morning before Mr A DB Gibson P M David Birch an old offender was fined 3 pounds or one month for insobriety Charles Anderson for the same offence was ordered to pay 1 pound in default seven days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. DB. Gibson
David Birch
Charles Anderson
Chinaman Charged Over Gun In Sanctuary Remark Noted
At Cairns Summons Court on Friday morning a Chinaman faced charges of inlaw permitting a gun to be on tie bes. The Pvt. asked if the place was one of ill repute and Senior-sergeant Kenny replied I do not think it is a sanctuary with a laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Pvt
Kenny
Mail matters at Cairns Chamber meeting
A Babinda resident complained about delayed mail and damp letters from Monl uba and other line towns. The Cairns Chamber decided to write to the Cairns Postmaster requesting mail boxes along the line for inward and outward mail to reduce delays and weather damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monly
Cairns
Collins Tropolax Cure Widely Praised in North Queensland
Public embrace Collins tropolax, a tropical remedy for malaria dengue and allied fevers, now common in cane cabins across North Queensland New Guinea and nearby islands. Sold at 2/6 and 5/- per bottle from W A Collins chemist in Cairns North Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Queensland
New Guinea
Islands
W. A. Collins
Cairns
North Queensland
Palace Theatre Promises Thrilling Irving Cummins Drama
The Palace Theatre advertises a new program featuring Irving Cummins as Harris in a dramatic slave story set on a troubled voyage. The production promises sobering scenes of oppression and pathos with a note that children may attend. Evening showtime listed at 8:15 with box plans and ticket prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Cummins
Harris
J Days
Mart
Farewell Send-Offs For Local Volunteers Before Campaign
Central Hotel gathering and Court House Hotel reception honor T Tracey and D D Lowney as they depart for active service. W S Prewett and W Carter deliver speeches urging safe return and present personal mementos including shaving sets and brushes amid notes of liberty and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caring Ambulance Committee
Ferewell
T. Tracey
DD. Lowney
W.S. Prewett
Ram
Hoth
Ieue Chen
Volunters
Court House
Creidentals
W. Carter
I. Richanory
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Adelside Company, Limited
Australian Steamships, Limited
Shipping Notes
Cairns Stock Exchange
AH. Clarke
Abbot Steel
Corolla
Hanypeten
Mt Cuthbert
St Mungo
St Andrew
Gilmore
Lode Ei
Hill End
Kalamedan
Mareeba Geld Mines NL
Tyrconnell
Syd
Fry Tyrconnell
Con
Minnie Moxham
Oaks
L_ pu
Oaks Reserve
Thompson's Oaks
Com
Ocber Metals and Coal
Lesner
Wolfram Block
Bonnie Dundee
Spence Strest, Cairna
Aurell , Madgam, Cainve
Solicitors
Notarii
Audavite
Flign Court of Australia
Supreme Courts
New Zeland
A. J. PF. MacDonnell
EB. V. Hanan
HB. EK
MW. Mesieweill
P. Pease
Laeke Str
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
Q. N. Bank
Mulgrave
Linavrum
Eurajgisi
A Barrington and
W. Danaher
Tattersall’s
Victoria Club
Courier
Sydney Morning Herald
Argus
Victoria
Barrington OR
Danaher
St Andrew's Copper Mines
Calicos
Mardapolam
Horrockess Madapolem
Los
Brees
Babieda
the Post
Minnie Morham
Bradford
Austral Pictures
Palace Theatre
AU Revoims
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