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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

2

Shipping Departures June 12 for NSW port

Shipping notices list departures on June 12 including passengers Mesdames Levar Dennie E Burns Levar Youne Vaughan Climo Coates Cully RCA Wrieht Dr J L Moore E B Daniel MH Williams H Bennett WT Jack T AH Dun ton A Rocco Benne and 14 steerage aboard Australian Steamship Led with notes of ports and passenger names.

Laes of Thewre Snatherm Porte Mesdames Levar Dennie Miss E. Burns Measre Levar Youne Vaughan Climo Coates Cully RCA Wrieht J. L. Moore E. B. Daniel MH. Williams H. Bennett WT. Jack T. AH. Dunton A. Rocco Benne

Movements of Vessels and Schedules From June Coastal Run

Shipping notices show Burns, Philp and Co Led. Kuranda calls Townsville Tuesdays and departs 11 pm for Cooktown. Woyreer2 heads north Saturdays, Rupara sails south Wednesdays, Mourilyan arrives 5 am Tuesday for southern mail and departs 7 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown. Lass of Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays 3 am, Innisfail arrives Thursdays and connects with southern steamers Full Moon at 1.7 pm. Phase of celestial bodies listed: Perigee 2 am June 6, Last Quarter June 12, New Moon 11.2 pm June 12, Apogee 1.1 am June 6.

Kuranda Townsville Cooktown Woyreer2 Mourilyan Southern Mail Port Douglas Lass of

The Tides

The tides schedule notes high water on Thursday June 14 at 3.55 am and 6.20 am.

Brisbane Sheep Market Report Shows Firmer Prices

Commercial Brisbane June 15 Fenwick and Co salesmen report 2550 sheep penned. Market opened firmer and closed 3d higher. Lambs up three pence. Totals: 457 sold on BF Rates crossbreds to go J ton wethers to 5 9d lambs to 32 9d AU Estate Cambooya wethers to 1 9d Miss Hanly Nobby lambs to 27 1/2d. Cattle yarded light. values from 10d.

Brisbane Fenwick and Co J. Ton Wethers Hub Smith Maida Cambooya Miss Hanly Nobby Commerea

Market Report From Brisbane Sheep and Cattle Sale

Lane Brisbanes market report notes sheep penned and yarded at last week’s rates with one best lot making gains. Cattle price data show lightweight bullocks selling around 40 to 42 shillings per head, with averages near 17/6 per unit and a sale to an owner noted amid fluctuating quotes.

Brisbane Lane Ider

The Wool Market. Fenwick & Co. Brisbane Salesmen

Fenwick and Co of Brisbane announces a wool auction under date the 6th Jame with an appraisement set for the 25th imst and closing on the 20th. The last appraisement of omens ear is noted and growers are urged to have their wool weighed in this appraisement due to tonnage shortages. It is unclear when the next clip will occur and a long interval may follow. Growers are asked to forward consignments offered for their consideration.

Fenwick & Co Brisbane

Wallabys and Skins Sent to Auction Amid Weak Hide Market

Fenwick & Co Brisbane reports a weak hide sale week with low demand despite some firm calf skins. Shipments included scrub wallabies 63/ average 40/8 and coast wallabies 2/7 to 98/6. Prices varied, with ticked skins lower and overall activity limited pending improved shipping arrangements.

Fenwick & Co Brisbane Ower Spees Poper Dowen

Quotations and prices from Clarke sharebroker report list

Mr A HL Clarke reports based quotations for Corella Mount Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew Vulcan and other mines. Prices include Consols and various bonds with figures such as 6d 2/6 5/1 2/6 and 7d. Bowen River Coal and Waens Coal are noted with bids and stock levels.

Corella Mt Cuthbert St. Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Bas Tommy Burns Lode Hill Gilmore

Towers Share Market TOWERS CH Market TOWERS June 13

Mesars A M'Callum Co share Bonnie-b 1/9 gs 2/2 Brillam Estended con b u/3 2 2/8 pu b 1/7 6 2/2 Bonnie North 8d Brillant Deeps pw s of Brilliant Block pu 5 Gd Clark's b 2/4 5 2/9 East Mexican con 6d Kalamadan con 6 1/6 ae s2/. ie Vwited b 4d s New Brilliant Hecho ba/aa iS Moxham b 1/6 s2 nm Cross 5d

CH. Towers Mesars A. M’callum & Co Bonnie Con Bonnie North Brillant Deeps Pw. S of Moxham

The Price of Tin and London Metal Quotations

The London metal markets show tin at quoted levels with standard tin at 7/6 for 3 months and 32/1 for silver. Lead and Spelter quotations are noted as unchanged, with tin price movement referenced but not explicitly stated.

London Jane

Queensland Budget Clash Over Living Cost Reforms

The editorial denounces the Ryan and Theodore administration for financial mismanagement and failure to curb living costs. It accuses them of debt, excessive public spending, and broken promises to reduce living expenses, warning of heavier taxation if policy continues. Local notices follow.

Mr. Theodore Ryan Labor Party Theodore Treasury Labor Simost Commonwealth Statistician G. H. Knibbs Queensland Victoria Commonwealth

Cairns Court Updates and Civic Notices

Police Court session at Cairns heard a clean charge sheet for breaches. Cairns Shire Council to hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at the usual hour. Chamber of Commerce meet tomorrow at 4 pm. Local butter supplier promotes fresh stock and prompt delivery. Ambulance painting tenders announced with multiple bidders. Madcaps theatre show tonight at Cairns Theatre promises a lively program. Mr CH Evans to visit Cairns with ambulance appeal cards. Ambulance fund drive continues, calls for generous support. Equipment displays and farm implements demo scheduled for Me. Clarke’s Highleigh Farm with Daweon implement for plant cone work. Demonstration runs 1 to 3 pm for interested farmers.

Clarke Highleigh Farm EF. Daweon Goredonvale Cade ‘Arming Shoal

Repatriation debate dominates Australian Federal Speech

The Federal Cabinet considers the repatriation of ex-soldiers under a proposed Amend Pub'. Service Act. Prime Minister Hughes signals a short Bill to Parliament to remove restrictions and speed up veterans' benefits while Parliament meets to discuss the policy and leadership. In Parliament, Hughes is praised. leadership of the Australian National Party is settled with Tudor re-elected as Speaker.

Melbol Federal Agaen Uromeses Parhorwret Vna Pate Spe Hughes Thas Afl Navy Ehiptudhiing Tbl Hughes Cook Pearce Keowe Australian National Party Agee Mellen Webster Krughes Evelle House of Representatives W.levine Rogard Beadter C. McDonald Tudor Catts Watkins Page Mowers of Representatives Senate

Veterinary Embrocation Arrives for Horse Ailments

To horse owners our embrocation used in English racing stables is now available. Priced at 2/6 unposted 3/2, from R. Craig, Cairns chemist. Asphalt works on The Esplanade footpath from Strand Hotel to Aplin Street proceed with a recent start. Residents expect a decent footpath, especially in wet seasons, and hope the pavement stays intact for a month.

R. Craig Cairns

Salmatic Powder touted as remedy for indigestion

An ad claims Salmatic Powder aids digestion by stimulating digestive fluids and relieving heartburn and dyspepsia with an occasional morning dose. It says the powder clears blood of acid and promotes rheumatic relief, available at Green's the quality chemists in Cairns.

Gough Ant Green's Cairns

Innisfail Railway Leader Visits for Line Completion

Mr C E loddrel, president of the Innisfail Railway League, visits Pat Mone Seeee. Locals praise the Post’s stance on the question and plan a meeting on return to urge the Government to complete the line to Daradgee on the North Johnstone river by Christmas. The heavy work is nearly finished and the best season of the year favors completion.

Innns-Innisfail C. E. Loddrel Innisfail Railway League Pat Mone Seeee Annisfail Daradgee North Johnstone

Warm Jerseys and Clothing At John Dan Babinda Branch

A large stock of boys and men's jerseys suitable for cool weather is exhibited by John Dan, tailor and mercer, at his Babinda branch. Jerseys are offered at moderate prices, alongside a fine variety of pots and shoes and ladies’ and gents wearing apparel on view.

John Dan Babinda

Calts and Fillies Arrive from Lyndhurst Station

A Western train delivered five or six fine draught colts and fillies from Mr. J. H. Barnes Lyndhurst Station on Wednesday night. Judges deem this one of the finest mobs ever in the market with several noted as artillery zone sewers. consignor Mr. E. C. Earl reports a rough truck passage but the stock landed well.

J. H. Barnes Lyndhurst E. C. Earl

Skeeto Bane Mosquito Guard Adverts Cairns

Craig presents Skeeto Bane as the universal mosquito enemy and best safeguard against malaria yellow fever and other insect borne diseases. Sold in 1/ bottles or post free 1/3. Advertises a vice regal emist Craig Cairns as distributor.

Craig A Craig Vice-Regal Emist Cairns

Hero Harold Williams Dies After Selfless Act

A letter from Walter Williams records Harold Williams died after comforting wounded soldiers. A Towers soldier witnessed him fall, noting Williams asked care for others first. The bereaved Mr and Mrs Williams receive public sympathy as the Northern Herald marks the hero’s sacrifice amid a gallery of wartime images and local notices.

Hodel Walter Williams The War Council the Towers Harold Williams Lewis Towers Harold

Caille motor boat engine on exhibit at Perc y Wilkinson’s Cairns

Worthy of motor boat enthusiasts, the brass and aluminum Caille engine with a novel draw cord start attracts buyers at Mr Percy Wilkinson’s opposite Cairns Water?ce. The ambulance appeal for the Cairns Brigade explains it aids the sick and injured and benefits war relief, with house-to-house collection starting today and cards delivered to nonparticipants.

Percy Wilkinson Ber Cairne Wetarce Cairns Euieton

Death of Mrs Alligan Stuns South Townsville Community

A wire report from Towner Le Corres Ment notes the death of Mrs Alligan, wife of a former sergeant, at her residence in South Townsville. The deceased and her spouse were longtime residents of Catina.

le Corres Ment Wedocelay Mra Alligan Sergt Townsville Teomlay Catrna

Commandeered Wrreema to Arc Hive This Afternoon

Reported rumor says Wrreema and Wr en have been commandeered for war purposes. They will continue in coastal service as usual this afternoon.

Wrreetma Wren

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