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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
2
The notes list astronomical events in July including Apogee on the first and twentieth, 1st Quarter around 1:55 pm, Full Moon at 2:49 pm, Perigee in mid July, Last Quarter around 4:38 am, and New Moon at 6:15 pm with several garbled entries.
A departure list shows passengers and crew including Ohm and child, Murphy, Cartwright, nurses, and multiple surnames among steerage travelers. Burris, Philp and Co. listed as agents for the voyage.
Fragmentary OCR note lists names Babzs Philp Cu Limiees and mentions Keranda arriving every Tuesday for end leaves or gag at 1 o'clock. It references A US M steamers arriving Cairns to Townsville on Sunday with Bowes and Mackay on Adelaide Company Limited.
Readable scraps show voyage timings between Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane with departures and arrivals, plus irregular notes about Townsville, Lass o Gowrie and Gotham-like places, including times like Wednesday and Sunday trips and a reference to $36. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Ferniey and Co craft to sail for Hong Kong following voyage route via Thursday Island Port Darwin with departure on the lth of July 1906. Changsha from Hon Kong expected to arrive on the ath of July 1906.
Graham and Matheson operate as ore buyers and assayers with head office in Charters Towers and branches in Melbourne Ravenwood Charters Towers Cairns. They act as agents for Sulphide Corporation and buy auriferous argentiferous lead and copper ores for shipment to Electrolyne Refining Company Australia Limited in Portola.
The Acting Chief Secretary reported in Brisbane that over 16 days 13 000 cwt of meat from Queensland’s south and north was sent for Imperial use valued at 1 60 0 0. An additional portion was shipped for the Mediterranean and the Imperial Government urged reserving extra meat for Imperial needs and possible future shortages.
Saturday results list various mining claims and prices for Corella Hampden Mt. Cuthbert St. Muneo St Andrew Vulcan Lode Hill Kalamadas Maresbe Tyrconnell Tyrconnell No 1 Syd Tyrconnell Extended New Minnie Morkam Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ledger and coins totals noted.
The Australian Metal Exchange notes London metal market activity this month with variations across futures and spot prices. Spelter and tin show shifts while silver remains steady, reflecting a cautious trading mood among participants.
An old advertisement or notice advocates Cherry Balm and related oils as cough remedies. It mentions a product line described as a cough care item and references T. P. Kelly as the author or sponsor.
The report cites copper and gold outputs from Many Peaks ore hindered by early period labour troubles, a drop in spelter, and stronger output. It notes improved freight conditions and British government purchases of American ores for summer shipments, with forecasts showing limited further purchases this year.
Fragmentary text from the Post and Herali indicates a copper prospect with companies like Irviesbesk and Anette working in high grade ore. Mentions potential Daneel tenejelinat and a New Year transition with W Matthews, plus Meet 7 at Mt Leiceter and Sergeant Locket referenced in passing.
The article criticizes Theodore's portrayal of the LW.W. as a cancer in Labour and argues the spirit behind the LW.W. drives strikes and reform. It cites New Zealand Waihi and Wellington actions and notes the lack of a clear boundary between LW.W. supporters and opponents, urging careful assessment of the movement's influence.
A garbled column mixes names and comments from community writers about town issues, education at Cairns Technical College, and public court activity. It references a write-in Molley notes column, a July meeting, and readers urging clearer prose. The piece also notes opinions comparing style to Benjamin Disraeli and records a court session with a David Scott charged in a cheese dispute.
The Cairns Theatres report a large audience for Saturday night programs at both Cairns venues. Triangle pictures draw crowds with high interest and ticket prices listed, while Austral Theatre features The Substitute with Keystone comedies and other new releases. Ticket prices 1d to 6d, with booking advantages noted.
A gathering of the Australian Natives Association is planned for this evening to decide branch leadership and duties. Supporters are urged to attend and pay for the charity bed Crom equipment monster packet event tickets, with planning at Whittick's.
Mrs LeeCowie addressed a large Indies gathering at Craighame urging temperance and six o'clock closing. The union invited attendance and she planned a later gathering at 3 15 p m with Cuiree ladies at Mrs Finaty’s to discuss W C T U activities and an evening entertainment program.
The passage argues that a strong business name aids trade while warning that many practices fall outside legal reach. It urges government restraint, merit selection, anti corruption, and sea power to sustain allied finance, then urges critical thinking and scrutiny of political and economic ideas to avoid poor administration.
The 61st pre-sessional Caucus gathering in Brisbane is likely to convene Tuesday to discuss the broad programme for parliament. The Cabinet will draft the Governor's Speech, with final touches after Mr. Ryans arrival. officials anticipate a heavy agenda.
A Saturday statement from Mr. O'Malley reports the South clerks at Port Augusta have halted work. About 1,000 men are involved with $50 paid, and the remainder to be settled in batches as they arrive from working centres.
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