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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 02, 1917

Page

2

Arrivals at Wyandra Steamer Arrives from Melbourne

June 1 arrival of Wyandra captained by W. C. Thomson from Melbourne via ports. Passengers listed include H Fricke Gleeson A Seoe Lyons C J Mc Caffrey and many others. Burmus Philp & Co. Ltd. agents.

Wyandra W. C. Thomson Melbourne Pewengers H. Fricke Gleeson A. Seoe Lyons C J. McCaffrey W. Schubert A. Morrison E. Corbett A. McLeod Ryan McManus R. Reid W. W. Friend PF. Smith B. Barton W. Seaman W. Pacan Grifiths Child W. Bernays G. Brown F. McCrystall If. Prive Wise Mighell Sgt. Alphen C. A. Jenkinson Burmus, Philp & Co. Ltd

Movements of Vessels and Schedules

Burns Philp and Co led Feranda arrives weekly from Townsville for Cooktown at 11 p.m. departs 11 a.m. for Townsville via ports. Wiyandra sails south Saturday. Vamira heads south Wednesday. Mourilyan arrives Tuesday with ante mail and Tom sails for Port Douglas Cooktown back by 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, then departs for Inda and Townsville at 11 p.m. Lass o Gowrie arrives Sundays 3 p.m. Cairns 5:30 p.m. Tuesday for Mourilyan Harbour. Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville and departs for Townsville. Misc notes list various ships and times amid June high waters.

Australian Steamships, Limited Mourilyan Port Douglas Cooktown Inda Lass O Gowrie Townsville Cairns Mourilyan Harbvr Cardwell Lucinda Clumper Dunkieland Innisfail T. and Innisfail Southern Steamers

Profitable pigs and mosquito prevention in Kingaroy notes

A Kingaroy correspondent reports on pig farming profitability with examples from the show where pigs sold for about £4 each. The piece also discusses Bkeets Bane a product claimed to combat mosquitoes, promising protection against malaria yellow fever and nuisance bites, praising its effectiveness and directives.

Kingaroy Kingsaroy Bkeets Bane Craig

Buying Agents for Sulphide Corporation at Cockle Creek NSW

Trading notice listing buying agents for the Sulphide Corporation Limited in Cockle Creek New South Wales. It seeks buyers of gold silver lead concentrates and ores for Wor shipment to Port Kembla with payments in full. Includes agent contact details and addresses for Mr A G G Oxley Wharf Street and Thomas at P O Box 29 Herberton.

Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek N.S.W Topany Port 3 Kembla Secoa Dale Enone Herberton Wr “Thomas P.O

Mining The Cairns Broker Reports Quoted Commodities

Mr A H Clarke sharebroker Cairns reports varied quotes for Corellia, Mt bert, Vulcan, Tyrconnell and other names with prices and terms, listing bonds and commodities amid a chaotic OCR style. The note references Commonwealth War Bonds and several stock-like entries, indicating a market brief or quotation sheet from the period.

A. H. Clarke Cairns Mt Bert Vulcan Ilmore Carrne Pictures Commonwealth War Bonds

Market Quotations From A M Calowik Brokers

June 1 values show Ronnie Dundee at 4 2 3, Brilliant Extended at 5 1 6, Brilliant Deeps at 0 3/ with Freehold at 0/6 5, Moxham Queen Cross 5/4, Papuan 0/1 6/0 5, Hampden and St. Andrew listings, Vicor at 8 0/1 to 8 5/0.

Owers Messrs A. M Queen Cross Hampden St. Andrew Psa Memo Phos Vicor

London metal quotes little changed in May trade

Sydney reports London metal quotations for May 31 showing copper at 129 pounds 15 shillings for three months unchanged and electrolytic copper at 140 shillings per unit unchanged. Lead remains soft and tin and silver quoted with no changes.

Sydney London

Cairns Choir to Perform for Departing Troops at 7 30

The Cairns Citizens Kana and Allied Choir are asked to gather at 7 30 to sing for departing troops. A nurse who was with a deceased Australian is cited in a sad communication. The report notes shock and moral concerns surrounding the event and mentions WWL and Reverend Newman’s society.

Cairns Kana

Three Essentials and Local Notices Highlight Cairns Trade and War News

An assortment of notices from Cairns includes urging good service at Clark's Model Store and a civic meeting for Ambulance donations. A prisoner of war update notes Sub-Lt. Dodd, linked to the Railway Department, held in Germany. Theatre news praises the Merry Madcaps show at Ma récha and Cane Knives adds to seasonal trades. Post offices observe King's Birthday holiday with early closures and limited mail service.

Mies A. Dicker Cairns Dodd Railway Department Germany

Len Parker Promotes Buick Cars in Cairns

An advertising snippet announces Len Parker as Cairns car agent offering reliable Bulldog-mascot cars for hire. It promotes Buick as the preferred make, calling it the king of the road and inviting customers to ring the given number for service.

Central Len Parker Cairns

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Named by Committee

The committee of management with member concurrence names the local church St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Rev William McLaren will preach a special Sunday night sermon for those who have bore at the front. His subject is Powerful Athe: a large congregation is anti.

Presbyterian Church St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Wm. McLaren

South Johnstone Mill to Begin Crushing in June

Innisfail reports the South Johnstone Mill plans mid June crush with an estimated 9,000 tons. Dr. Gibson of Central Mills visits. Weather shows showers amid a local text on Guild collections for Cairns Red Cross, listing donors and varied sums.

Innisfail South Johnstone Gibson Central Mills Henry X Oma ‘ ‘Heme Sellman J. M. Searle J. Koch Capt. Foulis T. & Hall di W. Forbes Geo. Tanton Lisha J. Kipps O Henriques Ro McManus T Peas

Central Czar Board Comes South This Friday

Central Cane Mss Board arrives from the south on Friday and will hold its meetings next Thursday. Rainfall in Kamerwnga Garden measured two inches during May with six wet days at year start. Neal's Face Cream advertised as summer skin aid while Colline i Lake Street chemist promotes mail orders. Barron Falls visit of the Merry Madcaps noted. John Dan’s Babinda branch showcases boys and men jerseys, boots, shoes and apparel amid cool weather demand.

Central Czar Board Cavaliers of the Central Cane Mss Board Board Wall Kamerwnga Garden John Dan Babinda

Naval College entry syllabus amendment noted

Prospective candidates are informed that the entry syllabus for the Naval College has been amended. This year Algebra replaces the Arithmetica U1 Harder paper for French or Latin. Eligible boys born in Rome may compete. applications must reach the Naval Secretary in Melbourne no later than the due date. The Sub-District Naval Officer Cairns will provide full particulars.

Naval College Rom Naval Secretary Navy Office Melbourne Cairms

Sudden Death Of Mrs. J. E. Smith At Byabra

The Herbert River Express reports the sudden death of Mrs. J. E. Smith, who had been staying with her mother Mrs. J. Peebles at Byabra. She fell ill Wednesday night and died Thursday morning at 7:45. Survived by a widower and two young children, the funeral at Ingham Friday was led by Rev. Teate Gesper and attended by many mourners.

J. E. Smith Herbert River Express Bmahand Victoria Mill Ingham Teate Gesper

Riches of Empire and Imperial Production Leaders

The British Empire dominates global resources with vast zinc, tin, rubber, tungsten, manganese, mica, asbestos and nickel outputs. India, Malaya, Burma, Canada and others supply most world demand. The Empire Producers' Organisation aims to strengthen internal trade, ensuring planters and miners buy British machinery while overseas goods feed densely populated manufacturing areas.

Australia Malaya Burma India Canada British Empire Producers’ Organisation

Ambulance Brigade Seeks Volunteers For June Appeals

A Cairns Ambulance Brigade meeting invites ladies and gentlemen to attend tomorrow at 3 30 pm to organize details for the June appeals on the 15th and 26th. The souvenir will include events and accident timings, aiming to inform readers about peak hours and safety measures. The chairman appeals for a strong turnout and support from the public.

Cairns Tas Pes

Federal Elections Latest Figures Show Sinclair Behind Moreton

Brisbane June 1 reports list Queensland Senate and regional results with voters tallying. Angas contest recount at Adelaide confirms Merilynn beat caucus nominee O Flaherty, with five votes added to Flaherty and two to Glynn, adjusting totals in the Gawler tally.

Adelaide Angas Home Territories Merilynn O' Flaherth Um Vie Gawler 1 Flaherty Glyn Glynn Ogsa O'Flaherty

Referendum Figures Mention Soldiers Votes Expected Advice

Brisbane reports latest referendum totals show Aguinet abolition 170,903. Anticipated guidance on soldiers votes is expected to be received soon.

Brisbane Aguinet

Veterinary Ermhrocation arrives for equine health needs

The notice announces veterinary Ermhrocation for racehorses, with bottles priced 2/6 and post 3/5. It notes use for strains lameness rheumatism and other equine illnesses and names R Craig as chemist Cairns. It also details a harvest and cane cutting conference at Maclean with terms for cutting top and untrashed cane rates and payments to cutters gangers and growers, plus employment preferences and working day rules.

R. Craig Cairns Clarence Maclean AWU

War era volunteers in South Africa use Zulus Basutes and Pondos

Report describes auxiliaries in wartime service including Zulus Basutes and Pondos from Northern Transvaal who volunteered for harsh winter duties in France. A visitor recalls a courteous officer and three notable volunteers nephew of Cetewayo son of Pinizulu and Dwallana.

Southinesa Eee Corps Transvaal Cetewayo Pinizulu Dwallana South Africa France

ADELAID FRE Biggest for Many Years at Seaport Fire

A severe fire devastated a seaport area damaging several waterfront shops and a department store. Fire brigades battled flames as a large portion of the block suffered water damage and daylight revealed extensive destruction. Several vehicles and a meteorological firm element were destroyed. the loss extent remains to be fully estimated. Local authorities investigated the cause while aid and assessments proceed.

Wooten Cartiers Pweihieemien Dean Meteor Terres Med Aleg

Returned Soldiers Melbourne Debate on Returned Services Policy

A committee of delegates represents the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League. They discuss the legality of special treatment for returned soldiers, seek highest legal opinion from the Queensland appellate court, and consider a federal pension preference as recognition of service. Sergt Nicholas urges federal legislation to create a preferential pension, citing the McCawley case as precedent.

Melbourne Criperta Lea Nicholas QQ Corman Queensland Qhoeneland Slic Sergt. Nicholas Fedral Juste McCawley Mt. Morgan

Melbourne case allows amendment of defence in slander suit

Justice Hodges in the Practice Court today allowed an amendment to the defence in the William Morris Hunties versus Senator David Watson slander action. The defendant contests publication of the words claimed but says if published they were bonafide and on a single occasion without malice, with the matter tied to proceedings in Parliament.

Melbourne Jaret Hodges Practice Court William Morris Hunties David Watson Activn Ie Huavhes J. J. Holmes Jon

Federal ministry shifts from day labour policy in Melbourne

The Federal Ministry plans to modify day labour practice, reduce unionist preferences, and assess upcoming works for potential contracting. Minister Watt has eased earlier unionist protections and may replace parts of the day labour policy with targeted contracts while using new checks to monitor wage returns and efficiency.

Melbourne Free Fisher Watt

Safeguards the Children Cold Remedy Notice

Bland period advertisement urging guardians to protect children from colds with Dr Sheldon s New Discovery claiming to ease symptoms. It touts a bright healthy complexion and lists a price of 1/6, noting availability through unspecified retailers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. F. Stacey Abbott Street Mining, Land & Insurance Agent City Mutual Life Assurance Society Church Services Mabinda Freshwater Ward G. Ward Cod Jane Tert George Violet Ward Adelaide Company, Limited Vamira Commercial Owen Whittick Winsor & Newton's Phone Nere Robert Craig Cairne Spence Sirest E. J. Harris Mrs. Hughes Miss Smith Victoria House Lake ST. Cairns Green's W. H. Green, Ltd Ayr Cairns Bowen Matheson Ssaxees Des Dcrar Melbourne Metal Head Office Charters Towers Herberton Ravenswood Cairns Stock Exchange Ussiice Reas Pianola Co Cherch Paxon Music Pub. Co New York the Post Wewman Clark's Model Store Patriotic Social The Aloomba Patriotic Associe Erena Sapna Bhai Rer Ht Isbinds Marécha Royal Imewaace Co Yates’ Seeds Mone Order Commonwealth Savings Bank Victoria Hotel S. F. Edge Astral Red Cross Hogan Anderson Austral Watsonville Neal Hambledon Oucensland W. A. Collins Colline i Lake Stevet Barron Falls Merry Madcaps” Co Fridoe Jaisurict Abi Eas Cr of Calc Company Hoadley Federal Elections Sinclair Moreton Senate T. W. Crawford H. S. Foll Owe Wee Phtlas F Mollan Wee House OF Representatives W. EF. Finlayson Darling Downs F. Groom Wilson Sseewi Mumford McKenna Jensem Lyss Lee G. HL Mackay Oxley i Bayley Gee O. J Sharpe Wish Corser Martyn Kenne C Welenald Sizer S. F. Duncan Higwe James Page H. Yeates VaTtag R. JC. Batter Hl. Sinclair Nese -Itat Contaleneral Dewar Senator Watson DAY Labour
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