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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

2

Shipping list from Townsville and Mourilyan areas with passengers

A passenger ship manifest notes Javean Jo Meertvan and Captain J Mimehsa listing travelers from Townsville and Mourilyan via several ports. Names include Harri son ait child J Williams cfeilal Jobesen chud C Marto Wore Kune Lee Tucker Mart sel chil De Lou White and many others with extensive passenger details and accompanying staff.

Javean Jo—Meertvan J Mimehsa Townsville Mesdames Harrison Ait Child J. Williams Cfeilal Jobesen Chud C Marto Wore Kune Lee Aed Chal Tucker Chil de Lou White Hese Mises Bowns Bonar Ateirby Ross Davis Rowse Meters Highenbotham C E. West BR. Trecents Koloman W H Tomkans Intent Bren Rosent Hall D. Watt Cranch Quem M. Bereert Carse Galleach Mo West Cramch Z Zodowntrertly Messrs W. Reddel G Tell Fraser W. H. Tomkins RM Daenphries Ro Malone Rosin R Te A Heehm EL Wolfe D. Watt J W. Burnett G. Gasare T. Uemarting Stewart Tr W. Mall M. Vdverell J. Markham T. O'Donnell Shepherd

Cattle Sales Succeed at Innispall Auction

Commercial cattle sale in Innispall on Saturday produced satisfactory prices. Neaht and Ca social cattle drew strong bidding and solid returns for sellers.

Innispall

Cairns land open for occupation parcels in Irvinebank area

Notices announce parcels in the Cairns District offered for annual rental per square mile. Parcels Irvinebank and Ord parishes listed with rates. Details via Cairns Land Office and land agent. A separate discussion mentions railway construction and commission reports affecting lines.

Cairns Los Irvinebank Irwinebank Ord Caims

Mining shares and prices in Cairns report

Messrs A M'Callum & Co share brokers Bow Street list Cairns area mining quotes for Corella Hampden Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Tommy Burns Hill End Amal Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell New Minnie Moxham Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Co Ltd sales include 200 Bowen Coal units at 550 shillings total.

Cairns Corella Begy Hampden Sys Cuthber Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Tommy Burns Bode Hill Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd Ae Dains Pictures CH. Towers Messrs. A. M'Callum & Co Sharebrokers Bow Street Bonnie Dundee Brilliant Coane North S Riliant Deeps Brilliant Block Clark Kalamadan East Mexican power/y Mills United New Miome Moxham New Brilliant Freehold Hampden Cross Victory Bowen Coal

Premier declines remarks on Mount Oxide railway proposal

Brisbane January report says the Premier stated he had received for comment the Commission's report on building a railway to Mount Oxide. He declined to make a direct answer, saying he had forwarded the matter to the Government for consideration.

Ryan Dme Coyne Oona Mt. Oxide Commission of Public Works Brisbane Hia Mbteat Compussion Mount Oxide Oid

H. Towers Announces Bonnie Dundes Stone Levels

The report describes construction measurements with fair quality stone, noting 6 inches at the beast level end, 1 foot soil formation at No 4 west level, and 4 rein ats for fair quality two inches.

H. Towers Bonnie Dundes

London metal quotations for January 29

The January 29 London metal quotations were released from Sydney on January 30. Copper standard spot 132 pounds 5 shillings, three months 128 pounds 5 shillings, electrolytic 14 tons 10 shillings with no change. Spelter 53 pounds 16 shillings, up 15 shillings for certain grades.

Sydney London

Nominations for Cairns Town Council Vacancies

Nominations were received to fill three Cairns Town Council seats after Alderman Dillon M retired. Nominations listed include Bremner's slate with P G Mathers H Livesey F Maeus. and Ward’s slate with F Pease P J Jeppesen Brown KT Fet Dee Denis Dillon and F C LG. Proceeding closed at 4 pm Tuesday.

Cairns Dillon Mee Bremner Messrs A Tekense P_G. Mathers H. G. Livesey F Maeus G. Wm A Leon J Kass T. Allan Kni J. Draper J. Waiterowles A. Atters C Watters H. K. N. MacDonnell H. HH. Marsland Ward Mes F. Pease P. J. A Jeppesen K Brown KT. M. Fet Dee de Denis Dillon F.C. LG Ek AL A Shiner

The Australian Labour pledge on race hatred critique

The piece attacks Labour presses for rebuking anti German sentiment as race hatred, arguing real race hatred is rooted in ignorance. It laments anti foreigner rhetoric from Little Australian party advocates and warns such views undermine unity and risk Prussianisation if widespread.

Labour Little Pacific Fowles Cairns

Women’s Hospital Gala Notes Horse Owners Arrival

A garbled report mentions Seonatseos and Be Te Horse Owners and veterinary efforts. It references a 36 used for strains, a bottle at Craig Chemist, Cairns. The fragment hints at a gala tied to a hospital and animal care, with ceremonial or fundraising context.

Women's Hospital Gala Mra

Freshwater YMCA Work Feature Highlighted

A brief note from Freshwater reports a YMCA feature emphasizing community work by local residents. The piece underscores involvement by Freshwater people and the organization’s outreach efforts.

Freshwater The YMCA

Townaville Correspondent Seeks Relief For Sugar Prices

A Townaville wire reports growers face reduced planting areas and calls for higher sugar prices to balance rising costs. The message urges government action to adjust rates and stabilize production.

Corres Dickson Award Govmedreen Sagao Ra Cs

Court fines man for language after hearing assault case

In Danes Police Court on Tuesday Stephen Lyons was remanded after evidence in an assault case. Prosecutor Mr Sam and defense Mr A J P MacDonnell appeared. The magistrate fined £2 for language used and charged the defendant in the assault matter, with an exhibit described as a stick of SuzaF Cafe.

Cairns T. A. Ferry Martn Kenny P.M Stephen Lyons Abscene Gat Gearinn Sonenbie Eras Sam A. J. FP. MacDonnell al- Jewett Suzaf Cafe

Skeeto Bane Mosquito Insect Protector Ad

Craig presents Skeeto Bane a mosquito enemy, claimed to protect users from insect bites in any setting. Sold 1/ bottle or post free 1/3. Addressed to Cairns, Vice-Regal Chemist BR Craig.

Craig BR Craig Vice-Regal Chennst Cairns

Fairdinkum Soap Seeks Market Reach in Australia

An Australian branded soap named Fairdinkum TM is promoted as a skin friendly toilet soap. The article touts its stain removal without harmful after effects and notes a 211 store chain distribution with Od price per cake.

Fairdinkum Fairdinkwn

Recruiting officer notes Cairns enlistments and hopeful increases

Sergeant Major Williams reports past week enlistments at Cairns as Messrs C. H. Le Grande W. H. Gibbs A. J. Slade and L s with expectation to raise numbers further. The Northern Herald notes Creek flood debris three miles from the main street with the town facing water damage.

Cairns Williams Messra C. H. le Grande W. H. Gibbs A. J. Slade L S Herald

Weathering of Wonds Storm Hits Town Hard

A heavy storm swept Wondar late this afternoon lasting about fifteen minutes. It brought strong winds and hail, drenched nearly all shops, caused fires to glow over water tables, toppled trees, damaged gardens, and shut off several avenues. Rain totaled around 1g points, with widespread property impact.

Wosdal Wondar

Floods Hit Gilbert Area With Submerged Towns

Heavy rains flood Gilbert area as the Flinders River remains high. Four feet of water cover lagoons and the Grilliveer area, with towns along the silo region stalled. Cloncurry overland supply routes disrupted for five weeks. 310 points of rain last Saturday, 1542 for the month.

Normanton Corgetown Cloncurry Flinders

Wedding Bells at Cardross Black and Pym Tie the Knot

The January wedding in Cardross joined M. J. Black of Calliope and Mrs Winifred Pym of Cardross. The bride wore satin with Brussels lace and orange blossoms, was given away by her father, and the ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mr. Thoms. A reception followed at the parents’ home with a five tier cake, toasts, and gifts including cheques and a shaving set. The couple plan a honeymoon in the south, with guests and photographers in attendance.

F Tackson J. Pym Florrie Aber Larry Phillips Thoms Willis Pym Mr. Pym Jerke Prior C G. Squair Wefa Ohn Christian Cardross

Transport Workers Unions Stir in Charleville

Charleville reports rising industrial tension over the Transport Workers Union. Indications suggest a broad dispute could spread to Blackall Longreach and Hughenden unless a settlement is reached. Mr Lonsdale general secretary of the Carriers union departs for Brisbane to lead talks.

Madrid Denies Attempted Royal Train Outrage

An official statement from Madrid denies a reported attempt to derail the royal train by placing beads across the rails. Police say no such incident occurred and the claim is unconfirmed.

Madrid Cemabe

Futale Spepsia Remedy Note

Fragmentary note mentions instant relief from headaches with one sixth bottle. Credits Wit Gr Green, Chemist, Cairna. References Ki fulency and randa headaches in terse product context.

Gr Green Cairna

A Bad Road Complaint To Cairns Shire Council

A resident identified as a Tatepayer in Cairns Shire Council files a complaint about the condition of the local road. The note expresses concern over road quality and calls for action from authorities.

Cairns

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