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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1917

Page

2

Shipping Movements and Vessel Schedules Updated

Burns, Philp and Co led Koramia arrives every evening from Teenville and leaves at 11 pm for Cooktown. Vessel returns Thursday morning departs 1 am for Tile via Wodonga leaves south on Saturday. Adelsde Company, Limited Paring2 leaves for the south Wednesday at 25 am Tuesday leaves 7 am for Port Dengis and Cocktown due back 9.75 pm Wednesday and leaves Tloom the same day for Lucinda and Townsville. S o Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays 3 pm Les Cisas 230 pm Tuesday for Macklyan Harbour, Cand well, Sreinda Comper, Bank Island and Townsville. Jonisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville and Incisfail leaves Thursday for Towr, aligning with south Moson Phases for July. Full Moon 7:41 am July 5. Perigee am July 7. Last Quarter 12 pm July 1. New Moon 1 pm July m Apogee 3.6 pm July 22. First Quarter 40 p.m. July 27. Tubbs Tuests July 17 1087. High Water 1.23 am and 1 pm.

Port Dengis Cocktown Tloom Lucinda Townsville Gowrie Townsile Porta Les Cisas Macklyan Harour Candwell Sreinda Comper Bank Island Jonisfail Incisfail Thuy Towr South

Market Report From Brisbane July Weathered Prices

MacTaggart Bros report trading paused with no live bids on lucerne hay oats and maize. Prices listed across commodities including lucerne hay flour bran pollard onions cheese butter pumpkins oil cake and various fruits with recent stock movements from Charleville and Queensland towns noting cattle sheep and horse transfers and consignments to Bris bane and Wallal Pad dock.

Charleville Browarrim Nsw S.J Femmell Albert Park D. F. Bewdie Authoringa Brisbane P. Coy Wanko Brnshame Queensland Murweh R Cameron Mt Tile Bell Radnedge H. Miller Wallal Hev. Tait Mhorees Cannanval- In J. Hines Morven Amby Seve Downs Baker Pros Amby Downs Co W. Pope Belrose Keeran Falkenmeir Poseidon R. Lauder

Melbourne Metal Pxchana and Port Kembla Ores Buyers Note

The Melbourne based Sulphide Corporation agents in Charters Towers list branches in Melbourne Cairns Helverton Ravenswood and Newcastle for buying gold silver lead concentrates and ores including wolfram molybdenite and antimony. They purchased ores for Electrolytic Port Kembla with contents paid in full. Also listed are Franco details and multiple transport statements across Queensland towns with owners named. Cotton prices rise sharply Liverpool reports and U.S. crop reductions. Wool markets affected by cotton demand and wartime munitions. Labor shortages and freight issues noted in Eastern States.

Melbourne Pxchana Charters Towers Cairns Helverton Ravenswood Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek N.S.W Kembla Wharf Street Orley Win Thomas "Newton

Craig's Sketto Bane Defends Against Mosquitoes in Town

An unknown Craig touts a device named Sketto Bane as an enemy to all mosquitoes. It supposedly protects users of all ages from malaria yellow fever and other insect borne diseases, claiming universal pest deterring capabilities in the town of Wien Gepinet.

Craig Craig Groper Country Wien R Craig

Mining Cairns Stock Exchange Quotation Roundup

Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke reports daily prices for multiple mining and coal stocks. Highlights include Mareeba Gold Mines N L at 64, Tyrconnell at 1 6 1/5, Oaks N L at 8/6, and Bowen River Coal at 4 1/2. Commonwealth Wet Bands noted with a price around 19 3/4.

Halen Mt. Cuthbert Mungo St. Andrew Kalamadan Mareeba Gold Mines N.L_ paids Tyrconnell Tyrconnell North New Minnie Moxham Oaks N.L. Pa Oaks Reserve F. Thompson Oaks. Com Bowen River Rey Geet Cairns

TOWERS SHARE MARKET Update of July 16

Market report from A M CAttum & Co. lists several shares in Dundee including Brilliant, Bonnie North, East Mexican, Kilamadan, Mills United, Marxham, Hampdens and St Mungo with bid and asking prices noted. Includes Cross apuan and Seces' listings with brokerage remarks and par values.

CH. Towers Uly Messrs A. M'Cattum Mills’ United New Brillant F Marxham Paces Cross Apuan Hampdens Seen Sie Paids St. Mungo Sid Seces

Amalgamated Mines announces modernization plan Bendigo

The Directors announce a program under a mechanical engineer to centralize air compressors at mill sites. Locations include New Moon and No. 3 Great Extended air Compressors as producer gas plants are installed. A 46 head mill will replace obsolete plant at Carliste, and milling will be consolidated into six or seven of eleven mills while tailings tests seek better residue recovery.

Bendigo Cincelar New Moon Plison Carliste

Germans Must Show Repentance Or Face New Peace Terms

The Post notes world insistence on real German reform and fruits of repentance. It cites calls by Senators Williams and Stone for Kaiser’s dethronement and surrender, as Allies demand compensation and a fresh map, while German leaders improvise a face-saving exit strategy amid war ruin.

United States Wilson Senator Williams Senate Stone Williams America

Excursion to Russell Heads and Local Advertisements

Mixed notices advertise an excursion to Russell Heads in August, Mulga Stones and Beacon Stones bargains, Royal Insurance and Yates Seeds, and Burns & Co Cairns. Also a pageant The March of Allied Nations at Oddfellows Hall with Presbyterian sessions, Henna Shampoo Powders offer, and a report on a shooting causing a patient in Clackton Hospital.

Burns, and Co Cairns Oddfellows’ Hall W.C.T.U Presbyterian Hall

A Chinaman’s Troubles At the Cairns Summons Court

A Chinaman named Ah Day pleaded guilty to failing to close his shop during prescribed hours. He stated groceries were among his fruit and did not sell them during the restricted time. A fine of sums and 35 6d costs was imposed.

Cairns Summons Court T. A. Ferry Ah Day

Gordonvale Police Court Week Ended with Drunkenness Cases

Gordonvale Police Court cases heard over the week ending Rath inst cover drunkenness in Gordonvale and Babinda. James Carmichael fined 58 in default 24 hours, Thomas Edward Cumming bail estreated, John Provis obscene language bail forfeited, Sham McConville drunkenness bail estreated, Patrick Ormsby obscene language bail forfeited, Frederick Leahy obscene language bail forfeited. All before Messrs J Lowrey and J Gordon JPs.

Gordonvale Ith James Carmichael Gordon Street Finer Thomas Edward Cumming John Provis Babinda Sham McConville Patrick Ormsby

Local Ballot for Appropriation Held at Center

At a spatial meeting of the Ug epetl Btare Center Donen Serer on Saturday night Mr. Isbester presided. Mrs Medlock and Mr. A M Bradshaw were appointed scrutineers to check marbles into the barrel. Mrs AS Taylor drew the marble from the barrel indicating Mrs A E Robins named for £200 free for eleven years. Directors F G Loche and G Bremner to attend next Saturday. Receipts for last Saturday totalled fg 25.

Te Ugepetl Donen Serer Isbester F. G Loche G. Bremner

Melba urges gifts of tobacco for soldiers in need

A letter from Madame Melba from Coombe Cottage Coldstream Victoria appeals to readers to support the Overseas Club Southern Cross Tobacco Fund. For a shilling, soldiers receive 2oz of tobacco and 50 cigarettes, with recipients told who sent the gift.

Madame Melba Coombe Cottage Coldstream Victoria Over-Seas Club Southern Cross Tobacco Fund

Sugar Cane Industry Spotlight In Sagar Journal

The Sagar Journal reports on legal matters and awards delays with Hughes and Mr. Ryan settled before press. It features an interview with Sugar Entomologist D. Tike, a portrait of Senator Crawford, the Australian Producers Association president, and Mourilyan honor board. Also highlights papaw acclimatisation, breeding, and Sugar Cane Hybrid No. 1 with the Sugar Experiment Station test.

Sagar Hughes Ryan Sugar Cane Prices Board D. Tike Worth Crawford

Red Cross plans fuel for annual hotel tenders and local notices

In Cairns the Red Cross meeting discusses secretaries and bidders for annual offers on the 27th and 38th, Penny Saving Bank deposits reach £234 3s 1d with withdrawals £48 8d, next directors Messrs Friend and Kelly. Henra-Guinta touts a natural glint hair product. Babinda Guinea additions list several donors and amounts totaling 1122 12s 6d. Home owners urged to lend horses saddles and bridles for a recruiting event. contact Recruiting Officer.

Cairns Messrs Friend and Kelly

Hides' Hotel sample rooms offer wide ladies wear

F Horsfeld, representative, advertises at Hides' Hotel Shields Street offering a large assortment of ladies and children's dresses, costumes, coats, skirts, dress materials, crepe de chine, silks, serges, boots and shoes, travelling bags, rugs. Open daily afternoons from 2 p.m. and Friday night until late.

Hides Shields Street F. Horsfeld

Cairns Land Court Sittings Report

Cairns Land Court held monthly sittings Saturday before Ar C J F Miller Land Commissioner Applications for certificates of performance of conditions Helena Bullock portion 5 parish Formartine granted for deed William Carr portion 3 parish Mappe adjourned Walter Hastie portion 92v parish Tinstop granted for deed F P Baird portion 88 parish Bellenden Ker granted for lease

Cairns Land Court Carrnes Land Court Ar. C J. F. Miller Helena Bullock Formartine William Carr Mappe Walter Hastie Tinstop F P. Baird Bellenden Ker

Attempted Robbery at Diloohra Railway Station

Inspector Quinn of the Police Department was advised on Monday that an attempt had been made to burgle the safe at the Diloohra railway station. The perpetrators fled with a large booty after leaving marks on the safe containing labour disease documents. The safe was brought to Cairns on Monday bearing pictures of authorities. Police are investigating the matter.

Quinn Police Department Diloohra Cairns Pseed ‘Pictares

Missing Chinaman Feared Dead to Alligators at Mossman

Advice arrived that a Chinaman from Mossman is missing after crab hunting with two companions. The trio failed to separate, returned home, and found one man gone. A second search by the party and police yielded no trace. The locality is said to be alligator infested, raising fear the man was eaten.

Inter Quinn Mossman

Cairns Small Debts Court Awards Injury Compensation

In Cairns Monday morning the Small Debts Court ruled in the case of Carl versus Cairns Ltd. on compensation for injuries. Judge Ferry set the compensation at a rate of £1 per week and ordered Colee Timber Ltd. to pay Anderson weekly from 1906 to 1917. Mr. E. appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. H. McDonnell for the defendants. Costs allowed amount to £10 5s 6d.

Cairns J T.A. Ferry P.M Ino Carl Cairns i Ltd Ferry Colee Timber Ltd Anderson

Eacham Red Cross Holds July Meeting at Williams Hall

The Eacham branch Red Cross Society met on Saturday afternoon July 7 at Williams Hall. Attendees included Mesdames Kingcombe, Close, Banwell, Williamson, P. McCloy and Miss Woods. Correspondence from Head Office Brisbane noted June contributions, annual report, balance sheet, and urged garment production due to reduced shipping space. Elections for treasurer and secretary were discussed. Mrs Edmunds to reconsider resignation. Monthly June collections and various small receipts were recorded.

Eacham Red Cross Eacham Branch Red Cross Society Williams’ Hall Mesdames Kingcombe Close Banwell Williamson P. McCloy Miss Woods Brisbane Prisbane E. H. Heale Gere Wnti Edmunds Brishore Church of England O. Williamson Woods Horseman Millaa

Tolga Ladies Defence League Euchre Night Aids Red Cross

The Tolga Ladies Defence League held a euchre party and dance to raise funds for the Cairns Red Cross, netting £14 0s 6d despite low attendance. Mrs Stevens won the ladies prize, gentlemen’s prize went to Messrs Gavin and Ivien, with booby prizes to Miss M Luxton and Mr Rebecca. The event thanked raffle collectors and donors, including Mrs Tos Lynch and Mrs Neill, and highlighted prizes by Miss Cis Whelan and Miss Morrow.

Tolga Lynch Stevens Irvinbank J. Lynch Galvin Ivien M. Luxton Rebecca Ladies’ League Jessie Invine Isla Norris Tos. Lynch

Red Cross Fissue Benefit Draws Large Williams Hall Crowd

The Red Cross Fissue Benefit held at Williams Hall on Friday July 13th drew a splendid audience. Screenings pleased all, sweets by Mrs Banwell and others raised £2, a post screening dance followed with music by Mr Gilder. Organizers thank the helpers and plan Red Cross Day on the 28th for a bumper return.

Red Cross Gilder Sid Our Cross Williams’ Hall

Innisfail Notes and Local Happenings

Innisfail on July 16 reports a Melbourne medical man admitted to the local hospital and nurse Hooper arriving to join staff. Friday’s concert drew large crowds with many unable to gain admission and standing room sold at 3 shillings and 2 shillings. Receipts are expected near £100. Unofficial word says Mr Wit te of Proserpine may become manager of South Johnston Mill. Also advertised is a veterinary embrocation now available at 2/6, posted 3/3, from R. Craig, Chemist, Cairn.

Innisfail Melbourne Hooper Witte Proserpine South Johnston Mill R. Craig

Bicycle Crash in Cairns Injures Man at City Council

The Cairns bicycle incident reports a rider identified as Mr. E. S. Mann colliding with a municipal rotor in the road near the Council Chambers on Monday night. He escaped serious harm, suffering only a slightly strained left wrist with minor blood sight.

Cairns Mann

Salmatic Powder for Better Digestion Promoted

An ad from Green's Cairns promotes Salmatic Powder as a remedy for heartburn flatulence and dyspepsia. It claims to relieve stomach discomfort and uric acid buildup and urges readers to buy at Green's, the quality chemists.

Green's Cairns

Carnival bids set for Thursday meeting amid bar charges

At the al Carnival bids on Thursday week the bar will welcome visitors at the groom CPR or meeting of the committee arranging the carnival. Mr J Cuthbert of the bar sub committee said ninepence a nip would be charged for bits the same as hotels. A voice called Union rates.

J. Cuthbert

Commercial Travellers Carnival Aids Hospital Next Thursday

The on ome i committee met at the Council Chambers with the Mayor presiding. Arrangements for the Carnival afternoon are under way. The Chinese would not display but offer to conduct a Chinatown collector for the Hospital. Side shows need final details. McCowstt will add a stall to allow pelting the Kaiser head. Eardley noted 20 horses with 10 ridden in the procession and recruiting appeals planned at the park. Lapraik donated a substantial sum from travellers. The event aims for a huge success and substantial Hospital benefit. A communique notes improved relations with Zlota Lip a and town praises Dewar's whisky.

Bar Chinatown McCowstt Eardley Lapraik

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Macdonnell, Macdonnell & Rpg Pn Ag High Court of Australia Supreme Courts Commonwealth New Zeala & 3 P. MacDonnell EL EL WN MacDonnell C. Harris Jl Brownlee Mining, Land & Insurance The City Mutual Life Assurance Society Grace Street Shipping Adelsde Company, Limited Tuests Commercial MacTaggart Bros Ter Owen Wynittick Winsor & Newton Phone Robert Craig the Governor General of Australia Atanat Te Migreay Barsland Spenc Strez, Cairne Abijah M Kurray Mrs. Hughes Wss Smith Phare Abbott Street E. J. Harris Victoria House Lake W. H. Green, Ltd Graham & Matheson Tambo H. S. Britcher H.S. Britcher W. R. Achilles Augathella P. Lewis Cork W. ‘M. Easton Rams Yanna Clermont E. ‘H. Templeton Liverpool United State New York “Journal of Commerce Ito Cairns Stock Exchange A. H. Clarke Towers Share Market the Post Hemingway Payere Mei Dewar Russell Waddell Royal Insurance Yates Lexie Lake Street Wee EE Clackton Hospital London Dave Dan Srsens Messrs, Aclean Turner Henra-Guinta Babinda Guinea Rinaldi Guiness R. Donohwe Mr. Carmoty RP. Lewis Botinea Nitl Post Cod “Herald Vungaburra Herald Zlota Lipa
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