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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
2
Miss E. J. Harris of Victoria House Lake Street lists carnival attractions including trimmed millinery handbags ceilings hosiery handkerchiefs ribbons and novelties. An arrival notice on July 25 cites numerous passengers and passengers names with many officials and local figures including Australian Steamships Ltd. and a long roster of individuals.
The article argues that volunteer and conscript armies differ in discipline and conduct, contending home rowdiness stems from recruit strain and lack of army culture. It asserts universal service fosters unity and reduces anti social behavior, contrasting with voluntary forces. It notes officers' authority and internal army tone influence disorder. It also mentions local notices about school events and wartime health remedies.
Passenger list aboard the Moorilyan on July 25 includes Mesdames Denman Bailes and two children, Davies, Messrs Townsenus Denman A Gibson W H Suwith and Day. The vessel Cape Mine Rane heads to Port Douglas and Cook Town, with Australian Steamships Led to.
Shipping notices show Kuranda arriving Tuesdays for Townsville and Port Douglas, with onward calls to Cairns and Bowen. Melbourne and Sydney routes operate weekly, with Brisbane and Mackay calls, and returns to Melbourne and Sydney on Saturdays and Thursdays.
The notice lists astronomical events in July with apogee and perigee times. It mentions full moon on the 15th at 2 40 pm and last quarter at 9 30 am. An earlier apogee occurs on the 28th at 35 pm with additional notes about phases.
The firm announces charters Towers offices seeking auriferous and argentiferous lead and copper ores. They invite quotes on application to Cairns representatives, including Mr. T. Newton, care of Wer bur y. The Electrolytic Refining and Smelting Co of Australia in Port Melbourne. shipments noted with gold and silver contents.
Fenwick & Go in Brisbane report a firm market with high demand across sheep and cattle. Merino wethers and lambs sold well with prime animals firm to higher values. fat cattle and vealers fetched strong prices. Buyers remained active as calves and young stock moved briskly.
An old advertisement touts No 2 Cherry Balsam as a cure for persistent coughing. The copy asserts strong relief and urges readers to stop suffering and try the product.
At Cairns Court on 25th July James Staer Me Killian, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Staer Me Killian, wed the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Alten of Mylesstown in a ceremony reported from Cairns Court.
A fragmentary OCR passage lists mining entities and locations including Gold Mines NL, Tyrconigel, Bowen River Coal, and Cairns Pictures. It mentions rates, locations such as Mareeba and Cairns, and various abbreviations for shares, prices, and stock terms, reflecting a catalog of mining interests and investments.
Fragmentary notes mention Bonnie Dundee North Bufiasa Kalamadan and Mills United with various fractions and prices. The garbled text suggests a listing of shares or holdinds across multiple entities, but clear details are unreadable.
The friends of Mr. John Fairbanks, stationmaster, Edmonton, invited to his funeral at the residence of Mr. In-H. Foster on Water Street at 4 this Wednesday. En route to Cairns Cemetery. Also invited are the friends of Mr. and Mrs. I H. Festi and Miss Rita Foster. Lodge Cairne No. 82 O.C. members requested to attend.
The Australian Mercantile Exchange in Sydney cites London metal middle quotations for July with copper and tin firming, lead and zinc easing, and electrolic copper and spelter moving modestly. Figures show standard copper at £97 15s, three months higher, lead and tin readings uneven, and forward prices dipped or advanced in small steps.
The report outlines currency value for 1914-15 including silver and bronze coin totals of £334,350 with £324,250 in silver and £12,? in bronze. It details gross profit of £198,629 and associated charges for brokenness, freight, insurance, and distribution totaling £11,099, alongside notes on bullion and related costs.
The store promotes up to date quality and moderate prices with quick service. A large gathering heard G Murray preside over the health of a guest, supported by Chapman Cummins Barnett and others. A sum of money was presented to Mr. Comerioed, who replied and proposed the health of Mr. J P Quinn. Mr. Com erford then left for Brgbane.
The Post printery produced a well crafted souvenir programme for tonight's patrotic concert at the Palace Theatre. It is claimed no finer or more elaborate program has ever been produced for a Cairns entertainment.
A letter from the Csims Town Clerk to Public Instruction requests action under Hat and Mosquito Prevention regulations of 1916. It asks the Department to clear undergrowth on Sadie and Sheridan Streets near the section handed to the High School and Technical College for wartime needs.
Representative Mr CL Hr Evans will open sample rooms at Dunlop's Hotel Moret on or about Friday the 23rd. Inspection invites Cairns Town Council to view temporary tents in the municipal yard connected with war council arrangements for soldiers.
Our Townsville correspondent reports Inspector McGrath has arrested a suspect at Valley Lagoons on a murder charge. The case follows a report wired Tuesday from the Cisrin Police hat. In related notes, the region’s fever medicines and local land court proceedings at Cairns are mentioned.
The Sugar Journal reports probate grants by the Supreme Court in Townsville. Entries list beneficiaries and values for wills of residents linked to Daragi Innisfail Cairns and Ayr with amounts in pounds and personal estates.
John Fairbanks died in Cairns hospital on Tuesday night. Funeral arrangements are set from the residence of Mr I Foster Water Street this afternoon at 4 o’clock. Also notices announce new openings in Babinda with a boot store carrying ladies and children’s footwear and agents for Royal Insurance and Queensland Insurance.
A Brisbane council dispute over a goat related resolution leads Aldermen to vote against rescinding a prior rule allowing goats freedom but restricting billies. Moody argues milk scarcity claimed earlier cannot be stated now, while others deem goats a nuisance. The discussion ends with the motion to repeal failing. The article also notes a Cairns District outing by the Brisbane Women’s Club with Mr Treedson讲 highlighting scenic wonders.
A public meeting of the Eacham Shire Council in Malanda on a Saturday, presided by E H Heale, resolved to organize a Do Without Week culminating on Saturday 26 August to raise funds for the Queensland Patriotic Fund and the Alberton Tableland Patriotic League. Proceeds to central Queensland Patriotic Fund in Brisbane.
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