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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1917

Page

2

Shipping July 1 and 8 Karanch under Captain Saunders

Shipping notice lists Karanch sailing from Townsville on July 1 and 8 under Captain Saunders. Passengers include Mesdames Lasey Hairs and two children, Gleeson Bell Gran Downing and three children, Lavery Davidson and child, Rose Angliss, B O Donnell and infant, Miss Cain Mayers Austin, and many named passengers with numerous other individuals and second class travellers listed with agents Burns Philip and Co.

Karanch Capt Saunders Townsville Mesdames M. Lasey Hairs Gleeson Bell Gran Downing Lavery Davidson Rose Angliss B. O'Donnell Infant Misses Cain Mayers Austin Messrs W. Hill T. Holland W. D. Lehmall J. H. Ishwall Dalton W. Beil Payard Downs Ryan Galbraith Morris KM. Hagin MeNally Anguss Burns, Philip and Co Agents

Movements Of Vessels And Salvage Update

Vessel notices show Berns Philp and Co service to Kuranda town departures and arrivals, with routes to Cooktown Mourilyan Port Douglas and Townsville. The Cumberland salvage near Eden suspends due to weather as Captain Swanson moves Merimula to assist operations.

Australian Steamship, Limited Mourilyan Southern Mail Port Douglas Cooktown And Townsville Lass of Gowrie Mourilyan Harpwr Cardwell Inda Clumper Dunk Island Southern Steamers Eden Cumberland Laste Swanson Merimula

Wreck sighted near Jervis Island reported by steamer

A steamer captain reports via wireless a recent wreck on Jervis Island. Only the poop deck remains visible and wreckage lines the beach as rescue and salvage efforts begin.

Sydney Jervis Island

Grounding Inquiry Into Adelaide Co Cantara Near Townsville

Shipping Inspector Capt conducted an inquiry at Cairns Harbor Office into the grounding of the Adelaide Co steamer Cantara near Townsville. Master Simonds held a foreign certificate No 753. Path of the ship and engine issues were reviewed with no damage found aboard.

Cairns Sigeepee Adelaide Co Cantara Townsville Pian Simmonds South Australia

Local Ore Dealers Advertise Metals and Branches

ERs STALL ERs STALL i and Matheson at an old head office list towers branches Melbourne Cairns Herberton Ravenswood and Cockle Creek. Buyers of gold silver lead concentrates and ores also wolfram wolfram bismuth mill antimony and all complex ores. Contact details appear limited to a telephone note.

Leapets Certson “Limited Cockle Creek Ws.w Wolfram Wolfram-Bismouth

Moon Phase Notes Sent To Board Inquiry

Fragmentary postal style note indicates sends inquiry results to a board. Mentions dates July and July 27 with references to new moon apogee and times. Details are incomplete and unclear but relate to astronomical phase observations.

Fenwick and Co Sale Report on Live Stock Prices

Brisbane salesmen report on the 12th instant noting little demand for horse and cow hair with nominal quotations. Hare prices range from four to fifty eight per dozen and stock expected to net less. Demand at Fay’s sale was stronger but overall clearance remains limited due to timid inquiries.

Fenwick and Co Brisbane Sundnes Fay

Fenwick’s Geack Report Gives Updated Market Outlook

Cloudy outlook from Fenwick’s Geack Report with hints of lower prices and careful market guidance. Analysts note tentative data and cautious optimism amid uncertain demand and pricing adjustments.

Cairns Stock Exchange Prices and Listings Snapshot

A Cairns Stock Exchange summary lists shares and bids for miners and metals firms including Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell Oaks Reserve Bowen River Coal Bow River Coke and other listings. Prices are shown in local currency with bids and trades noted, reflecting market activity and broker reports from Bow Street.

Tyrconnetl Tyrconnell North New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Oaks. Con Bowen River Bowen Coal and Coke Co Liv

Metal market quotes for July 17 in Sydney

London metal quotations for July 17 show zinc at 38 pence per ounce and silver around 15 to 16 pence per ounce. The Sydney market notes spot prices and regional variations with minor fluctuations across base metals.

Sydney London

Queensland finances face deep deficits and broken promises

The piece condemns the state government for lavish spending and a mounting deficit, arguing taxation has failed to close the gap. It brands retrenchment promises as empty and argues leaders mislead voters while debt and borrowing grow. It singles out the Assembly’s excuses and accuses the government of political deceit.

Queenstand Ryan Theodore Queensland Ayas Ites

Cairns Electorate Sees Natio and Matias Contest

In a forthcoming election, Bente Natio and Matias will contest the Cairns electorate. The announcement highlights their candidacy and the race ahead for the upcoming poll.

Bente Natio Soft Matias Odeeer Hettemedee Cairns

Saddle and Harness Auction Items Listed

A short listing describes one first class double eye harness almost new with pole and ponies. It notes two acts of begay. The text preserves scarce details and entities from the damaged OCR.

Local Trader to Visit Cairns for Hides Hotel Appearance

A Brisbane firm native with RB descent plans a Cairns stop returning today. He will be at Hides Hotel Thursday Friday and Saturday with his usual fine range of goods. Garda

Brisbane Cairns Hides

Local Post Notices Dimht Hours and Representatives

Report from the Post on the seventeenth instant lists Mesdames Palmer Bastin Perkins and T Jones withFriday hours lasting until 9 pm and afternoon availability from 2 pm for a representative. Horsheld.

Mesdames Palmer Bastin, Perkins T. Jones Horsheld

Death of Mr G Splayford in Rockhampton

Mr E Massey reports a telegram from Rockhampton announcing the death of Mr George Splayford of the Customs Department due to brain hemorrhage. He was once stationed in Cairns and was known for his obliging nature. Sympathy is offered to his family in their bereavement.

G. Splayford E. Massey Rockhampton George Splayford Customs Department Mr. Splayford Cairns

Cairns Chamber of Commerce Meeting Notices

A Cairns Chamber of Commerce meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Ambussece Ball Freshwater. Cairns Ambulance and related balloo items will be discussed. Particulars are advertised.

Chamber of Comemerce The Cairns Chamber of Commerce Rency Dreon Balloo Cairns

The Adehede Co's Steamer Leaves Port

A fragment notes The Adehede Co's steamer sailing on Wednesday. Details are sparse but indicate a departure and destination not clearly stated.

The_Adehede Co Cansouth Tose

Srankioh Tow Halidings Set Tepert to the Council

A terse note indicates the council will consider halidings related to Srankioh Tow and Tepert. Details remain unclear, with no dates or further names provided in the readable text.

Srankioh Tow Halidings Tepert Council

Legal action planned over debts in Cairns Town meeting

At a Cairns Town meeting the wing decided to pursue legal proceedings to recover amounts due from named parties. In East Foghem Ingham a mine accident injured Mrs J Cosgrove while using a chaff-cutter severing her right thumb. She was admitted to Ingham Hospital for treatment.

Rom Eeten Cairns East Foghem Ingham J. Cosgrove East Ingham Ingham Hospital

Sendal Heana Shampoo Tenders Advertised

An old advertisement touts Sendal Heana Shampoo Tenders promising soft hair and a fresh feel. It markets a box of six packets for 2 shillings 6 pence with 3 pence postage, from Collins, Lake Street, Chemist, Cairna.

Collins Lake Street Cairna

Barron Shire Council v Alice Shearer verdict Cairns Court

In Cairns Small Debts Court before P M Ferry a verdict was given for the Barron Shire Council against Alice Shearer for 10 shillings 6 pence with costs 5 shillings 6 pence. Mr H K N MacDonnell appeared for the plaintiff. One case withdrawn and another adjourned.

Small Debts Cairns Small Debts Court T. A. Ferry Barron Shire Council Alice Shearer H. K. N. MacDonnell

A Treat in Store and Local Recruiting News

The Austral Management announces the owner of music events next Saturday night headlining G Garfield, a celebrated contralto. Cairns fans will enjoy a veritable treat of songs. Ladies handbags promoted as present ideas. Dan Babinda opens a permanent pate sine on the "en -aalig" recruiting. F C Hodel chairs a recruiting conference in Brisbane on August 8. Cairns members may attend. a Cairns committee meeting may be held soon.

Austral Management G Garfield Miss Garfield Cairns Ie Dan Babinda F. C. Hodel Brisbane

Cairns Licensing Court Grants Application in Absence

At Cairns Licensing Court on Wednesday morning the magistrate granted an application as there was no police report, no attendance, and no objections presented. The absence of the applicant and any opposing views led to the decision.

Cairns T. Aerry P.M

War and its Effect on Local Auto Trade

Eco Parker says six cylinder cars will be tied up for another month while four cylinder models can be delivered now. Parker has hired a motor mechanic for car owners. Call 257 or visit Lake Street Cairns for details.

Eco Parker Parker Lake-street Cairns

Mareeba Red Cross Society Members Noted in List

A fragmented list from Mareeba recalls members of the Red Cross Society including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Meehan, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Sutherland, the Dicksons, and others. The document names numerous households and individuals connected to the society.

Mareeba Red Crom Society Guinea Smith ES Smith Ies Meehan Breckivs J. J. Mee- Sergt Lawrence Sutherland Ao Sutherland Dickson Jamesom Emsshie D. Wilson Collimon Ae Klm G. Robin G. F. O'Neill

Skeeto Eooe's Guidance for Protection Across Ages

The text describes directions it protects the wearer whether in infancy or adulthood, and for townspeople against attacks. It reads like a caution about safeguarding from harm across all groups.

Carnival Boost Urged for Local Event

Community appeals for support to ensure a successful carnival. The note cites appreciation for efforts and aims to please key attendees, referencing Newman’s Lance as a focal hobby interest.

Newman Lance

Also Mentioned on This Page

Commonwealth MacDoonell Hasire H Brownlee Mining, Land & Insurance Amy Distret City Mutual Life Assurance Splayford Canns Deenty Shipping Inquiry Owen Whittick, Sre Winsor & Newton Phone Robert Craig Amirsiia Carinna Murray Marsland Fipence Ghent Colempies Nesse Melbourne House I& Matheson EAD Towers Melbourne Caires Herberton Ravenswood Hide and Shin Market Fenwick’s Geeck Report Cairns Stock Exchange Sharebroker Cees Venanee Se Quma Towers Share Market Messrs. A. M’catem &C Tim Sataioction Garda Scmsadtion Tatertan
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