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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
2
shipping arrivals list crews and vessels from Townsville and Australian ports. names appear garbled with multiple ship names, captains, and destinations. passengers or consignments are referenced in unclear terms, and several entries seem corrupted or incomplete.
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous personal names places and undefined roles. It mentions departures and individuals such as Thomsen Caney Graham Meewes and others with scattered affiliations and unclear actions. The fragmentary text lacks coherent events or identifiable news value.
Shipping notices show Kaerenda sails weekly to Townsville with departures and returns via Port Douglas Cooktown and Brisbane. AUSN steamers depart Cambridge for Townsville then proceed to Sydney Melbourne and return. many routes include Seaside, Port Alma, and Melbourne.
An old advertisement touts No. Cherry Balsam as a reliable cough remedy. The copy promises relief from coughing and claims the product will loosen and cure irritation with the cherry flavored formula.
Graham Matheson Limited ore buyers and assayers advertise with multiple branches including Melbourne, Ravenswood, Charters Towers, Cairns and Cockle Creek. They seek copper and lead ore samples for shipment and invite applications to Cairns representing the company and its Australian operations.
Mechanical engineer and gunsmith Manzo has moved to new premises on Agim Street and now offers a full supply of cycle materials. Limited stock of dry cells sparking plugs carbon brushes locks lamps oil carbide cycle stands luggage carriers and more. Tires tubes rubber hose and fresh stock of cycle gear available at Bosaneo's.
Fragmentary shipping notes describe a vessel at Cairn port on a Saturday morning. The crew reportedly completed a brief voyage, returning via port, with no significant cargo discharged or mail handling at this port.
Mr A OB Clarke sharebroker reports Saturday prices for a range of shares and commodities. Listings include Carella Hampden Cuthbert St Mungo Tyrconnell Tyrconnell Extended New Minnie Moxham Oaks and Thompson's Oaks with varied bids and asks.
Mr C A Jenkinson managing director of New Shes Wortham CE cer reports from Barthote on Saturday. Bevel opened from the Tie and yielded gold. Many miners have left time to resist labour award. Only seven men available for the work and the future of the mine looks uncertain. Crashing is ongoing but water is scarce. The cradle has been landed and will be installed at the site.
Fragmentary London notes show trading terms with vague figures and broken names. Entries mention cheese, offerings and prices but lack full details or identifiable entities to confirm events.
Government statistician reviews a return on production in Brisbane as of June 18. The report details the level of production and its implications for economic activity.
Briliant Deeps finishes 7 6 with payment, Enhart Block shows 1 5 paid, Clarks and Doe Pa Mewear report 6 3/11 pads. Papuan wins 5 1/8, Victory leads 5/6, St Mumgo 2/6. Bowen Coal shows 0/2 in market activity.
The Australian Metal Exchange notes London prices for copper, spelter, tin, and lead with spot and forward quotations. Copper and electrolytic copper show declines. zinc, tin, and other metals display mixed movements in spot and three month contracts.
A report notes a belief in amber beads worn around a baby’s neck to guard against sore throat and cough. An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds priced at 1/6 and 3/. Available at T P Kelly Cairns and Jack and Newell.
A list of named lunar events with times in the Jemeoth and related locales. Entries include New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon and Last Quarter with listed times from 5.37 am to 7.42 am and a final B43 p.m. marker.
A 1916 column denounces German leadership for failing to defeat Russia and mismanaging campaigns in Poland and the Baltic. It mocks Von Moltke and calls the German effort bungling, while predicting a forthcoming Allied and Russian advantage as the war drags on.
A historic advertisement extols Craig's special Cough Syrup with White Pine and Tar as the latest advancement in pulmonary remedies. It claims decades of success and lists Robert Cray as the chemist distributor in Cairns with price 2 shillings and postage.
Pinney istes and Co advertise at Hides Hotel Sample Rooms offering a full range of new goods inviting inspection. A. J. Draper leads a section at their mart time Rellenden Ker sy Spurs on the Liver. Kelly's Tonic Liver Pills advertised with claims to relieve dullness headaches and indigestion. A general council committee meeting at Gidilows Hall tonight to meet Senator Givem.
The article promotes Dr Kochs Fever Mixture as a remedy for malaria carried by mosquitoes. It claims the medicine meets growing demand and is sold in bottles at 4 shillings and 6 pence or 3 shillings, with postage extra. Proprietor is Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairnm.
In Babinda, a man was fined £25 in Cotras Summons Court for illegal liquor sales. P M Gibeon urged deterrence and praised authorities taking action to curb illicit liquor trades. The judge noted not just grog but expensive warm liquor circulates, with most customers likely from Rabieda, blaming poor liquor quality for the district’s crime.
The Cairns Theatre crowd enjoyed the five act drama The Cowardly Way about a woman who ends her troubles by death after quarrels with her husband over finances. Screenings include Waterfalls of South Africa and Triangle dramas with exclusive rights announced for Cairns Pictures.
The article reports Fowles of Wyamire leading a series of meetings in Tenseville and nearby Cynatal towns to back the liquor referendum. It notes strong public support in Cairn district and broad voter enthusiasm for the six o clock movement, cited by critics and supporters alike. The piece mentions coverage by a journalist and a NSW response.
Fragmentary text mentions cairns and diya items, but lacks clear events, dates, or names. The readable parts hint at a list or ceremonial objects without a coherent narrative.
A public notice notes a conference at Mosman on Saturday with no progress toward a meeting. Mr A M Weddell has opened large stocks of Grocerica Drapery Boon and Show. A public meeting is planned at Gordonvale Ambulance to consider a Cairns Hospital benefit on Wednesday afternoon. Tropolax fever medicine is advertised as available from W A Collins Cairns.
Saturday at the Austral Pictures offers the 1gth episode of Trey of Hearts with thrilling scenes. Remember Belgium shows the Belgian suffering in the German invasion, paired with other dramas and comedies. Miss Gladys Garfield gives a farewell concert with The Sheltering Palm and The Long Lone Trail backed by the Cairns Male Quartette Party for a grand entertainment night.
The Gordonvale AW mill directors met Saturday with Mulgrave branch workers to discuss conditions. Demands included retroactive Industrial Court rulings and wet sugar contracts. The company agreed to observe the court but not retroactively unless the court directed, and a meeting was set for further discussion with the workers.
The Palace Theatre packed Saturday as a record crowd enjoyed a Metro program. Patrons filled seats, critics praised the performers and producers, and management anticipated another sold out night with repeat shows and steady prices.
A reprint from Lone Hand warns that German clerks are secretly employed in British firms under a Defense League plan. It alleges a coordinated program to train German youths in English business, subsidize their stay, and report on trade trends, with aim to dominate Britain’s markets within a decade.
The court announces a winter recess with offices closing at 1 p.m daily. Justice Shand is in Wrisbeacon with full court business, and his return date remains indefinite.
A deputation of school teachers pressed Minister for Kderation Mr Hardacrs in Townsille seeking a southern allowance to raise salaries. The minister pledged to study the issue on his return to Bristeme. Mrs Levy returned to Tola from a southern trip and Lt. Daan received a warm homecoming from Peeremon residents.
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