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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1916
Page
2
Reading of the sky references an Apogee event at 2.2 pm and a later quarter phase around 9 55 p m near Bay Point with apparent meteor or celestial observations described in fragmentary terms. The text presents timing hints and locations without full context.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as H. th paktess ABIES 5 Taenengere Mae dames and W. Gime with several children and multiple surnames. The legible items mention Misses Zw ul Ae and a long series of personal names, without coherent context or dates.
Captain Wyttema leads the southbound voyage with a long list of passengers including Mesdames Campbell Puller Nosset ter Trigie Hertzberg Watt, Wie land Ware Rutledge Hall Saryce McInnes Adams Vathenen Mc Hewkins Hobbs Dor Martin Marist Wimble Rogers Alett 3 children Bennett Tier acy and child Lewis Reid Hodgson and children Gilmorr Alder Mavidiginal child Murchison Wills Walker Smith McRa Hyse Wastey Young Salisbury Rosenbiem Saathier Janidy Winable Wieland Kirkptarick Jones Gregor Sauith Dargen Loife Wiel Hickson Nurse Fox Hewitt and many others among crew and accompanying persons.
Mec AHL Clarke and Abbott Street broker report mixed quotations across mining stocks. Entries include Cuthbert Eb and Mynas bi/os, Ser Andrews AG, Gold Mines N.L. Tyrconnell, New Mianie, Moxhall and Oaks with prices ranging from 2/6 to 5/7 and other figures.
Fragmentary catalog entry notes prices and ads including Mills United and Freehold listings. Names such as Ed Brillidine and Moxham appear alongside cryptic monetary notations. Details are unreadable.
Fragmented notice outlines sale options for National Hotel and leases under Machinery Waterside Workers' Union auspices. Mentions Cairns to Babinda passenger services with 1.5 am departures and fares Cairns to Babinda 46. Describes mine tunnel, tramline connection, ore delivery and a four foot stone measurement.
A disjointed report outlines a fund management argument. Officials debate centralized control and potential retroactive changes to satisfy subscribers. Critics warn of risks, while supporters urge testing a general appeal to restore public confidence and plan viability.
Local discussions hint at a favorable contract with a Cairns coal mine that could raise the town’s value and honor a preference for genuine local entities. Mr Mulligan’s team and board are close to finalizing terms, with one or two details left to fix for mutual satisfaction.
A garbled report notes a Red Cross Guild Benefit event featuring Tropolax marketed as dengue and fever remedy. The piece praises Miss Hare and Noble and Moorhouse for performances and mentions Dr Koch Fever Mixture as a remedy, with chemist Robert Craig highlighted.
A correspondent describes a very pleasant evening at the Seboot dé Arts in Mt Garnet where Mr Garnet and guests including Me McMsnis and Glee Lyon Maley attended. Music by Lacy and Waddell complemented a farewell gesture for Baoggers and Wilddeat.
Amid rising trade frictions, nations voice concerns over Fuccypers exports. Analysts warn of tariff impacts on industries and consumer prices as negotiations continue between key economies.
Melbourne race meeting featured the Maiden Plate and hurdle events in cool weather before a large crowd. Sylvan Lass won the 2 mile hurdle by three lengths with Nympie second, Calabash third. In the Maiden Plate 6 furlongs the first division went to Hop Hig at 11 to 4, by one length, while the second division was taken by Trencho over Santa Sabina by a neck with nineteen starters. Brown Owl led a tight finish in another event, as Rosewood Lad and Stara trailed.
The Sandgate Jockey Club held a July meeting in fine weather with large crowds. Races include the Fourth Division Handicap and multiple six furlong events with Wouellie, Flying Leaf, and other contenders, detailing times, weights, and dividends. In Brisbane, Ida Fittedeala lost in a late boxing title bid as Fitz gerald defeated Ryan in a 12th round stoppage at the Stadium.
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