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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

2

Shipping Movements At Townsville And Nearby Ports

Shipping notices show vessels from Adelaide Company and Australian Steamship Limited moving to Cooktown Townsville Lucinda and Port Douglas. Wodonga sails south on Saturday Pipass departs Wednesday Mourilvan arrives Tuesday with southern mail departures and Townsville connections. Gowrie from Townsville Sundays 3 pm. Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville with onward services Thursday to Townsville.

Cooktown Townsville Wodonga Adelaide Company, Limited Pipass Australian Steamshipa, Limited Mourilvan Southern Mail Port Doughs Lucinda Gowrie Visports Mondlyan Harour Candwell Lucinda Clumpet Deak Island Innisfail Southern

Shipping Notes From Papran Courier on Elaistenty

The Papran Courier reports misfortune on the Elaistenty cargo boat. Engine swaps and an accident damaged cylinders. two months later the ship is laid up again. A bottom-end bolt broke last week, sending the Ela to Sydney for repair.

Papran Courier Sydney Aedio Pares Pumber Ela Comitanan

Sale of Two Oldest Steamers in Brisbane Trade

The sale of two of the oldest steamers the Maryborough shipping trade was completed with concerns firms selling the steamer Queerslard 46 tons released by Seater Hopins and Co coal merchants of Brisbane and the Sylvan 196 tons by Traders Trokertron and Nelson of Sydney to a southern firm.

Maryborough Wee Beem Conlaern Messrs Seater, Hopins and Co

Moon Phases Chart Appears in Public Notice

Fragmentary OCR shows dates and moon phase terms including full moon and quarter moon. It mentions Jones and June, with unclear timing and locations. The readable items hint at a calendar-like listing of lunar phases rather than a full article.

Tides Report for Weekend Dates

Weekend tide notices show rising water times with high and low marks. Readers are advised to refer to the official weather bulletin for precise schedules and safety guidance.

Melbourne Metal Exchange Advertises Multiple Branches

The Melbourne Metal Exchange announces a Head Office in Charters Towers and branches in Melbourne Cairns Hereron Ravenswood Cockle Creek and K S W. It buys all ores including gold silver concentrates wolfram wolfram-bi and antimony. A sampling plant at Port and Laver offers up to date testing at reasonable charges and inquiries are directed to A Oxley and T Newton.

Melbourne Cairns Her' Erien Cod Ravenswood Corporation Limited Cockle Creek K.S.W Laver OXLEY What Street Ae Teleshone Thomas Newton

Trade shifts as US freight to Avetratia rises to 42 dollars

Intest private cable advices report freight from the United States to Avetratia is set at 42 dollars per dead weight ton, with the tariff applying to all sea purchases. Premier Ryan notes awaiting details on Russia's envoy mission to Australia as European Russian ports close due to war.

United States Avetratia Ryan Australia Russia Queensland Dritein Ort

Baling's Tuner Registration for Cairns Residents

Cairns residents needing Paling's Tuner should write to Mr J D Caterer at Strand Hotel to register for the next visit and obtain priority certificates. These certificates allow export of coal from the United Kingdom and must be processed through the Directorate of Munitions in Melbourne.

Baling Paling J. D. Caterer Strand Hotel Cairns London United Kingdom Directorate of Munitions Melbourne Lance

Galley Reach Rubber Estates Report for Year Ending December 190

The Galley Reach Ri Estates Ltd in Papua reports rubber receipts totaling 27.9 0 units with an average yield of 206th per tree annually. Cost stands at 1s 8d per lb with a high percentage of yield at Gret-caes. The average price obtained was 5d per lb. Cultivation covers about 860 acres, with total company area at 14a acres. Transactions amounted to £1,101 1s 8d. Manager is Mr James G Fowler, formerly editor of papers and son of the late Northern journalist James Fowler.

Papua Lee Galley Reach Ri Estates, Ltd Tombe James G. Fowler James Fowler

Pigs Offer Mixed Prospects in NSW Farms Report

The New South Wales agriculture department notes a small loss in pig sections of state farms last year and discusses price trends. Market uncertainty and rising costs create cautious optimism while industry observers seek practical insight on profitability under current conditions.

New South Wales Department of Agriculture Puzsling

Unclear text on government control of armament supplies

Fragmentary notes describe a minister stating a grant or action affecting supply controls. Mentions ministry of armaments and potential constraints on era projects. Reader should note the ambiguous and garbled nature of the source text.

Ministry of Manitions Wade Sane Australan

Mining brief from Cairns Stock Exchange listings

Cairns sharebookers Mr A H Clarke reports Friday prices across gold and coal stocks. Listings include Mt Cuthbert St Mongo Vulcan and many others with bid ask notes and yields for Mareeba N L Oaks Thompson’s Oaks Bowen River Coal and other mineral ventures.

Coretlas Hampden Mt. Cuthbert St. Mongo St. Andrew An. Vulcan Tommy Burns Lode Hill Hill End Amnal Tguana Consols Tenana Kailamadau Pws Mareeba Gold Mines N.L Pain Desea Macha Greenmell Bot Minnie Moxham Oaks Thompson's Oaks Bowen River Bowen Coal and Coke Co

Towers Shark Market Chatter From June Quarry Report

Jopiers Jesers A M Cattumae Co brokers Pew Street quote varied mine prices for several ores. H. Axelsen reports Vulcan mine progress with ore body drilling and rock cleaning. Monthly output reached tons with concentrates valued at 38 pounds 37 shillings 7 pence.

CH. Towers A. M.cattumae Co Ehyrebrokers Pew Street Criliant Deepa Clark's Kalamadan Mills United New Williamt Preehold Bt Mosham Oueen Cracs Alg Hampden St. Anteew Poids St. Mann Vulcan Victory

Accident at Broken Hill claims miner death

June 22 at Ac Junction North Mine Broken Hill a miner named John Edwards was killed and three other miners Leith Marjorn and Rockwell injured while working on a lift rope snapped causing severe injuries to others.

Broken Hill Ac Junction North Tolas John Edwards Leith Marjorn Rockwell

Babinda Townships Boot Emporium Opens In Town

Local notices promote new boot and tailor shops in Cairns Babinda with fittings and insured cash terms. Governor Sir Hamilton Gould Adams heads land affairs returning from Pracredey Island. weather advice favors warm layers and tailored suits. Motors and repair services expand with Mr Len Parker hiring Mr Thomas to head a Cairns shop, promising to aid motorists with local trip guides and the new mail train service to Cairns.

Sir Hamilton Gould Adams Land Praredey Island Brisbane John Dan Mercer Cairns Babinda Len Parker Thomas Jones Hambledos Mill Yales Gach & Tavershiefi Parker Famae

Auction Sale At Waceell Farm Mart Today At Eleven

Auction notice for Mr. J G Waceell offering four brood mares harness ponies and gear at his mart today at 11 am. Also mentions veterinary embrocation for horses with prices and distributor details. Includes an unrelated notice about German socialism and a Masonic centenary service invite at Cairns Masonic Hall tomorrow night.

Auctior Mr. J. CG Wace Gattic Masonic Service Cairns Masonic Hall Brethres Destring Tiets Woodward A. He Clarke

Swanson and Coy at Hides Motel sample rooms

Swanson and Coy of Townsville display a large assortment of ladies and children's clothing at Hides Motel sample rooms. Open every afternoon from 2 pm and Friday night. Represented by F. Horsfield. Mr. Shipman journeys Cairns to Sydney and to tour the East with Port Dufault. He promises a first class company if inducement offers arise.

Swanson & Coy Townsville Pam Villa Pan F. Horsfield Shipman Throweh Cairns Frederick Shipman Sydney Orient Port Dufault Cairns

Special Henna Shampoo Powders Offer

Ad touts artistic shave and soft hair from Special Henna Shampoo Powders. Mentions a six packet box priced at 2 shillings 6 pence with postage paid, ordered from Collins Chemist on Lake Street.

Collins Lake Street

Fassing of a Veteran

Rockhampton mourns Captain Cornelius Norris a veteran resident born in Sydney on D820 and arriving with his parents from the United Siames He early moved to Mehart apprenticed in shipbuilding and later followed the lighter ing trade in Ballarat and Queensland He joined Captain O Dwyer in Brisbane and built a renowned shipyard at North Rockhampton Norris ran repairs salving vessels stranded at the river port and contributed to Southern port trade

Rockhampton Cornelius Norris Sydney United Siames Mehart O'Dwyer Brisbane Norris Wany Voort North Roex

Siate Hotel motto suggestion sparks wage debate

A letter argues that using a hotel bar motto could finance a proposed pub, noting Mr Huxham's claim of 500 yearly rent but warning the cost would fall on local workers. The author claims it would fund a "sly grog shop" monopoly, shifting wages to upkeep of the pub.

Sehinds Siste Hotel E Hi. Gestwin Sebinnenn Bathinda Huxham So Dow Luxham

Land case shows attendance not required at Wednesday court

A Lands Court hearing in Maryborough revealed the Crown Lands Ranger’s valuation was accepted by the current lessee, reducing the need for the selector to attend. A late letter mix up cleared the local Lands Office of blame, with long time local citizen noted for public service and education advocacy.

I Court Crown Lands Townsville Sathey Kidston

Cairns Event Notes and Bazaar Items At Local Venues

A Cairns notice lists the Girls School Bazaar at Cairns Girls School grounds with Red Cross support this afternoon. Also advertised is a Triangle Woveu Taimadee play Fifty Fifty at Cairns Poctore on Saturday night and a prize drawing for Silver Wyandottes by Mrs A Broadley to benefit the Railway Men's Raum ment Guild.

Cairns Girls Red Cross Cairns A. Broadley Marevha Railway Men's Raumment Guild Railway Guild Pilkityejon

Malaria and industry woes dominate Rossville notes

The Rossville Patriot Association reports efforts against diseases like malaria and mosquito-borne illness. A fundraising event supported the Wounded Soldiers Fund. Local mill workers face cuts as production shifts and industry doubts loom amid rising raw sugar prices and cane price board decisions.

Land Selections in May Show Signficant Acreage

In May 63 land selections were made in the state covering 220 168 acres with total rental 21384. The prior May had 12 selections and 1900 acres, mostly perpetual leases. For the first five months of the year 384 selections totaled 127 400 acres with rental dg This compares with 1901 figures of 1 823 995 acres and higher rental.

D&g Goo Ae

Arrival of Dr Hingyworth in Onees land for pest inquiries

Arrival reports Dr Illingworth, entomology professor from Hawaii College of Agriculture, appointed for three years to study sugar cane beetle pests in Onees land. He trained at Cornell under Prof Comstock and has publications on fruit flies. He cites Hawaii pest work against Japanese beetle and others, noting parasites from the Philippines and Vermos.

Hawaii Particute Slingworth Philippines Queensland Wingworth Honlala F. Muir Jingis Gordonvale

Mogul tractor demonstration draws sugar district interest

At White Rock on Friday the International Harvester Mogul plough tractor was shown by Burns, Philp & Co agents. The American engine impressed local growers with power and efficiency, including a 97 yard by 50 foot strip ploughed in 64 hours, amid broad interest from farmers and officials such as Governor H. Goold-Adams observing part of the session.

Wo Caneman White Rock International Harvester Burns, Philp & Co Wilhanayard Waterview Ayr Black Bros Qorensland Dewes Clowe J. Baltock Epence Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Macdonnell, Macdonnell & Hamlyn-Harris High Court of Australia Supreme Courts New Zea Q Certari H. F. Stacey Abbott Street J. H. Brownlee Wining City Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd Herberton Mulligan Barrie Howe E. A M. Matligan Haltie Shipping Notes Saterday Jane Ose Newiess Owen Whittick Winsor & Newton Boxer Robert Craig the Governor General of Spence Etreet Abnjah MurrAy H. H. Marsland Mebourne Rouse Hughes Miss Smith E. J. Harris Victoria House Lake Caliens Green's W. H. Green, Ltd Chemists PROM America Creham & Matheson, Assayvers Melbourne Metal Exchange Charters Towers Commercial Traje Rusia Galley Reach Rubber Estates Crucile Steel Cairns Stock Exchange A. H. Clarke Towers Shark H. Axzelsen the Post Cate Australasia R. Craig Liverpool England Mar Ponent Adelaide-street Preme dMumnie Street Finney Isles & Co., Ltd Hides C. H. Evans Northern Cannes Craig’s Skeeto Hane Crow Rossville Patrioti Rossville Pat Jolie Associacion T Haiheld Parsons Mitchell Shayahe Cane Prices Board Newman Caims Robt RO Mall Ny Nir F. Bennett Abi Murray Carns Town Heleny Alj Hy Draper Kelly J Maeden Norre A. J. Remnett Misara Mary & Jean M. Floland Hredscnis Wheeliss Kecey Reed Bertw Reed Gordanvale Cross Shaw Neal Wey Kenny Greg Srr Murphy NG Tintin Ander Bat Blackwell G. Ley Browne Thomason Hives O'Neil Gordon O'Neil Pottepesl
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