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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
2
A vessel named Ci under Captain Mackezzie arrives at Rupara on July 14 coming from Sydney. The crew includes Mesdame and H Lambert J James F Lewin B Jamieson G de Riddell and G WwW with several others on board.
Fragmentary OCR text references leases and a high water event on a Wednesday. Names mentioned include Fox and Sakardeg, with unclear location and date. Summary constrains prevent full clarity. core items are leases and a Wednesday water-related event.
Fragmentary text indicates prices set by a trust and subsequent government action led to shortages in local goods. The passage mentions affects on local consumption and possible actions by authorities, but details are unclear.
Mining market update from A H Clarke offers price quotes for Bowen River Coal and Bowes Coal and Coke Co shares. Listings include prices such as 22/6 and 27/6 with brief sale figures and miscellaneous notations.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Sree Doce and Bonnie and street scene. No coherent events or entities clearly present for a fuller summary.
A historical report discusses friction at Wolfram and Amether Point over drilling methods and worker assignments. It notes debates on one versus two men operating a popper drill, employer discretion, and award terms affecting conditions at the camp.
A notice in the local column announces the Women’s Guild annual meeting to be held at the usual venue by the river. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but the event is described as a senenl gathering with plans for remedy and social activities.
An op-ed dismisses Labour moderates and urges the Red Flag to fly over Trades Hall in Melbourne. It attacks union leaders for diplomacy failures and warns against reformist rhetoric, praising bold, confrontational stance while condemning “facing both ways” politics.
Gassed Second Time, Advice has reached Cairns that Pre G 5 Crook has been crossed for the second occasion. A Cairns Show Association meeting will be held tonight. Messrs A J Draper Lie offer three sugar farms near Edmonton at their auction mart Abbott Street tomorrow morning. Liberal terms offered to buyers.
A fragment notes E F Harris of Station and Co Ltd renewing business, hints at price changes and easy life with well fitting shoes. The Mayers bootman promotes constant wear of durable footwear as a life helper amid price shifts.
A Japanese employee at the Strand Hotel named Sheba sustained jaw and mouth injuries in an alleged act of violence with police investigating the case. Also reported is the death in France of Me R J Fowler formerly with Howard Smith at Cairns and purser of the Seacienes who enlisted from Cairns. He was a single native of Victoria.
A correspondent complains cyclists frequently pass in the Cairns streets without lights, noting a Sunday incident with a sulky on Lake Street with lamps extinguished. Starr Bowkett Society reports events at Catens Starr Bowkett Building Society last Saturday and outlines attendance and forthcoming items. Messrs Atkinson and Jo Brewer are named directors to attend next Saturday, with 63 Appropriation to be sold among members. Chemist appointment noted as part of Cane Prices Board updates.
Sheridan Street Red Cross secretary Mrs A Hartt Law notes a dip by the branch with dress results listed as No 4 Helle Cannon No 2 Henry Tits No 3 Arthur Joseph No 4 Mrs Brand. Early Monday a Mareeba resident James Kelly was injured at the rail yards while helping shunt trucks and was taken to hospital after being caught in buffers.
An optical advert from H. F. Stacey on Abbott Street Cairns promotes free sight testing and competent attention with best results from glasses. It notes an associated transfer of Mr W Cranch from Carns jail to St Helena in Moreton Flag and praises his 90 years in prison service.
At Cairns Licensing Court on Monday, licensee of the Newmarket Hotel was fined £2 for keeping premises open after hours. Constables Alberte and McIntosh testified to finding the licensee and a boarder Ryce with beer dregs on the premises. A separate £1 fine was imposed on O’Neill. A recruiting march headed by Captain Boylan and Mr Bowling will form west towards committees and unions.
The Railway Recreation Club lists Art Union winners including Allen King Rooster J McBride three fowls and Mrs Littleford three wire baskets. Redlynch prizes include three pet plants and two pot plants with other framed items.
The night school class begins its third quarter Tuesday and has drawn many pupils. The program aids boys in retaining school lessons while expanding knowledge and practical application, with students aiming for Railway Apprentice positions.
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