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Fragmentary note describes a see press event with speakers and speakers 4 feb beng and beetres, mentioning Jame and Spee tieeers in unclear context.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary note describes a see press event with speakers and speakers 4 feb beng and beetres, mentioning Jame and Spee tieeers in unclear context.
Fragmented text notes bare details of vessels and departures from a port. Mentions ships, captains, and scheduled sailings with references to days and towns, but the legible portions show incomplete names and events. The article seems to outline arrivals and departures around a specific market or harbor.
Graham and Matheson Limited describe themselves as ore buyers and assayers. They note involvement with Charters Towers and Cockle Creek and state they handle copper ore for shipment to the Electro-Resell or similar company, seeking representation through Mr T. Meetom via Samer Alien and Sons.
A fragmentary note reports a Ca. group called Le Teryens, 49 friends from Miami, scheduled to arrive in Kong by train on Saturday for a gathering at A Jely. Minutes vague but hints at a social event with multiple attendees.
Creased document notes imposition of checks on cargo entries. Mentions tags, cork of C100, tapes and soils for Michewerre and Swdney. Indicates events on Saturday afternoon the 7S. Mentions Peacsley opt Co and led apewts.
Fragmented text lists percentages and terms. The readable portion references costs and rates with unclear context. No identifiable people, organizations, or dates are present to anchor a fuller summary.
The fragment mentions Thea Brown and Sona LOTS on June 14 with references to conditions, profit figures, and a sum of £15,000 diverted to a center. It is unclear and partially garbled but indicates a financial settlement or distribution related to a certain party.
A dated OCR style list from a sharebroker on AbSor street includes names and figures such as Hampdes Muth and Mt Cuthbert entries, several 14/5 and 26 s ye numbers, and references to firms like Seere Cool and Coke Co and Cairns Pictures. The legible portions mention Oske Pecerve and Trreveneil baf with scattered prices and quantities, reflecting a fragmented market note.
A brief old health ad extols Cherry Balsam as a cough cure. It claims the product loosens phlegm and eases coughing without needing a doctor, promoting immediate relief.
The text lists horse names and measurements such as Beivliant Deeps and Brillant Block with multiple entries and figures like 5 1/3 pads and 90/3 St. Memeo. It appears to be a catalog of horse breeding or racing lines with various weights and attributes.
James Stoney notes June 14 prices across metals and exchange rates. Copper and electrolytic copper show strong spot and forward values, with various bids and forward quotes listed. Silver and other metals move on exchange activity, noting a general price drift and market balance.
The report discusses tin prospecting and ore beds, mentioning J Forrester and Geer Thempeon's share and shifts in ore extraction. It notes copper as a secondary focus, mentions Leewanes crushing and a planned ambulance benefit by J Kesling, and references Craig's Cough Syrup with White Pine and Tar as a familiar remedy.
A Cairons letter argues teachers should accept lower pay during the war to fund overtime for troopship outfitting. It warns that rewarding unskilled workers would erode respect for education and fuel demagoguery, suggesting skilled laborers face shrinking wages to subsidize unskilled gains.
A fragmentary tale centers on Koch's Fever Mixture as a supposed remedy against malaria. Sep tiem and Caroline clash over a $30,000 stake tied to a three month limit while others scheme over a college setting and pickles.
A fragment notes a Clamm charge at the Camm Police Court on Thursday morning. It mentions A M Waddell opening large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms. C H Evans will attend at Hides Hotel Sample Rooms for a week starting Saturday the 17th.
A report from Ingham shows Mr. A J P MacDonnell defending growers at Macknade and Victoria mills before the Central Prices Board. He will then travel to Ayr to argue for Kalamia and Pioneer mills, while health welfare and Ladies' College services are noted as helpful.
Cairns District Hospital held its monthly meeting with E Henriques as president and a range of members present. The surgeon’s report showed admissions 6 males 25 females, discharges 72 males 23 females, deaths 2 males 3 females, outdoor patients 46, operations 15, accounts é380/10, credit balance fob/a/9, contractor started erection of nurses quarters, Works Committee made repairs, few minor matters discussed.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce adjourned monthly meeting is set for 4 o clock this afternoon. The notice mentions Tropolax fever medicine available from W A Colling Cairns with prices 2/6 and 5/ per bottle and references public health concerns including dengue and malaria in the region.
Advertisements urge employers in many towns to file prescribed forms listing all workers age ten and over held in the musical measurement calling, with penalties stated for noncompliance. Forms available from the Industrial Registrar in Brisbane or local factory inspectors in Ipswich Too Wooomba Warwick Maryborough Rusdaberg Rothhampton Moun Margen Gledstees Lengreach Mackay Townsville Charters Towers Innisfail Cairns.
Trad and Winstone's in Abbott Street advertises Friday price cuts on Tweed trousers heavy tweed trousers Tunis white tennis shirts pyjamas and ladies shoes among other items. Special offers include khaki trousers and Derby boots with marked price drops and evening opening.
Arguments were heard before Acting Judge Dick in Brisbane regarding the submission to the Industrial Court by AW U L dealing with sugar industry employees statewide. State Treasurer's side argued wages increases should not exceed 5 percent due to industry losses across Central Mills and several mills. Union and USPLA representatives warned against harming a vital industry, noting growers’ costs and producer hardship while stressing the need to sustain sugar production and avoid national calamity.
An old advertisement touts Kelly’s Tonic Liver Wills claiming to revive the liver and banish dumpy feelings and headaches. It promises release from indigestion stomach troubles and depression with a 1/ bottle offer.
An open air gathering of the Citizens' Six O Clock League will be held this evening at the Monument on Abbott Street. Alderman P. Pease will chair the meeting. The Hon. E. W. H. Fowles President of the Citizens' Branch Brisbane will be the speaker with other local committee members assisting.
Kelly's Abbott Street advertises extensive weekend bargains across men’s and ladies footwear and clothing. Savings include navy and grey undershirts 2/11, white singlets 1/4, fleecy singlets 2/11, tennis shirts 2/6, tweed trousers 5/3, boot styles from 12/6 to 15/-, and ladies’ calf button shoes 13/6.
The Palace Theatre will repeat the programme with A Lesson for Men a domestic photoplay showing a husband discovering his wife after removing a mask The Poor Relation stars Thomas Jefferson in a lavish three act drama Metro premiere The Heart of a Painted Woman features Olga Petrova Keatty and a thrilling murder scene Box office opens at Calo with prices 1/6 1/8 and 6d.
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