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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary text references unclear actions and names. It mentions a post and a bottle, with possible names like Chery Bale Botte and generic references to care and coughing. The readable content is highly garbled and lacks a cohesive event.
Shipping notices list arrivals and passengers including Mourhon Capt Mie fare em Towels vo porta Peeters Westurme and Beckanan among others. The roster mentions J Taie Meera W Cluster, Peete Festhcententrongh, Steve Mighty, Dr OH and C Kamp with various other names.
Dispatch notes ships and routes with departures from Beces Philp Ca and Limbel, listing sailings toward Townsville Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and Paris with rough dates from March to Thursday and Sunday, detailing stopovers at Melbourne Sydney Brisbane and Port Douglas and other ports along the way.
A garbled itinerary mentions Seares departing Townsville for an event on Set enby with plans to visit Port Alma Seaday and Port Douglas, and to reach Brisbane and Townsville again by upcoming midweek and following Tuesday. The text lists multiple unclear names and places, suggesting a roundabout travel sequence between coastal ports and inland towns.
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The notice states a voyage from Teysen AO Lane to Port Pere scheduled for Thursday with passengers paying an early application fee. Discrepancies in wording suggest a port and sailing details need confirmation.
The Sulphide Corporation of Cockle Creek announces buyers for auriferous argentiferous lead and copper ores. They request quotes via Cairns representative T Newton, care of Messrs Sameec Allen and Sons, Ltd, for shipment to Electrolytic Refine and Smelting Co. of Australia Ltd, Port Kembla.
The Fenwick Ard sale notes a mixed market with openers steady to lower. Lambs and yearlings sold with prices around 2/6 for certain lots, crossbred lambs and calves showing gains, while heavier calves and sheep moved at varied values amid strong quality notes.
Shorebroker A H F Clarke of Arbor Street lists the day’s mine quoters with prices and bids. The roster includes Corelig Hampden, Mamgo, Andrew, Vas, Tyrcomme Nos and multiple notes on Oaks reserves, Tyreconsell, and New Minor Moxbam with varying bids and pence.
Readable fragments show names such as Bonnie North and Cerise, with scattered items like freeholds, payments, and dates. Mentions of Mills Amended, New Brilliant Freehold, and Queen Crees appear alongside various places and numbers. The text resembles a public notice column listing financial transactions and property notes without complete context.
The document lists electro copper, lead, spelter, tea, and silver prices with spot and forward figures. Copper shows 150 units with forward 128 ma 58 down. lead at 128 forwards. spelter around 65 forward. tea and silver quoted with standard or spot terms and per ounce equivalents.
The Secretary Arthur H Clarke states all hands at the mine and battery returned to work on Monday the 20th at Court awarded wage rates. The Croydon firm Igeans Con sols Ltd reports concrete shaft sealing and water tight work, has sunk 5 more feet to 25 feet, while Jan Stuart and the engine room crew overhaul the Cornish boiler and prepare a Babcock boiler for removal.
Fragmentary text describes police and hospital notes with references to Chinaman Ah Ha and a Leprosy case. Mentions Cairns, Mr A Ga son, and segregated Ah Ha at a repository station. Court house needs and regiment references appear, along with garbled lines.
A wartime column surveys fronts from Verdem to the eastern theater, noting heavy French and German losses in the Verdem clash and shifting Austro German gains in Italy. It highlights a strong Russian offensive, uncertain Balkan moves, Greek political tension, and Britain's aim to end German tyranny as casualties mount and manpower strains grow.
Incomplete text shows garbled phrases about emotions and penalties. No clear person, place, or event identified.
A public meeting in support of the Red Cross Society will be held at the monument next Friday at 8 pm. Supporters are urged to attend and hear about the society’s work and community relief efforts.
Finney Isles and Co and Mr C H Evans open sample rooms at Hides' Heed with foresters and society events noted. The Cairns Start Bowkett Building Society receipts totalled fg7/g/f on Saturday last and directors A Taylor and A Atkionom will attend next Saturday.
The Cairns Technical College held a certificate presentation on Thursday evening at the Oddfellows Hall despite uncertain weather. A large student audience attended as President A. Hactili-Lae presented certificates and spoke briefly. A trophy of edibles prepared by scholars under Mrs Hartill-Law was featured along with a lengthy program of dances.
The Herald features weekly illustrations from the local picture rim tty creek events and J C Kings Birth day meeting in Wondercla Cairns District with May 27 at Babinda station. General war images include Anzacs in France Belgian cemetery Italy cavalry Serrail Salonika Verdun and the Red Cross Ship of the Desert.
Premise outlines a drama about a wealthy man who becomes brutal after a drug and his frail wife’s death. The piece leads to a shock that awakens him and his rediscovered love. Also announced is Chaplin burlesque of Carmen and a favorable Sunday Times note on the show.
The Cairns Girls School prize distribution will be led by the Mayor on Friday afternoon. An auction of furniture and contents by Mr J G Hoare is slated for today at 2 30 pm at Abbott Street opposite the Church of England. At Cairns Police Court a man named William Gilbert pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined five pounds or six hours in default.
An ad touts Kelly's Tonic Liver Pills promising renewed vigor and relief from sluggish liver symptoms. A man identified as Blecy Brady, while working with a bridge gang at Deeral on Tuesday, had a lever slip causing a broken leg but prevented two others from being injured. he was taken to town for treatment.
Tuesday morning at Sammons Court M O Driscoll faced breach of the Liquor Act. Defendant did not appear but a letter stated he pleaded guilty to unlawfully being on the Queen's Hotel licensed premises Gordonvale during prohibited hours. A fine of £1 and 3/6 costs was imposed.
At the fortnightly meeting of the Red Crom Equipment Guild on Monday the Executive elected T. R. Bardie founder as President P. Peser appointed secretary T. W. Searle remains treasurer The guild praised Fardic for founding the movement and aiding clerical work while expressing hope for his recovery and noting Eardley’s contributions in the Empire's cause in Lothany.
An obscure Ceires Town meeting discusses eligibility for name placement on the municipal roll and whether declarations should be required before Acts are altered. Alderman Ryta motions to continue with legal counsel as debate over rights and penalties continues, amid cinema program notes and upcoming features.
A note from Cairns records say the final sewing meeting of the Cairns Red Cross Society occurs tonight instead of the usual Thursday. Cairns Town Council discussions include arrears matters and transfer of responsibilities to council leaders for assessment.
A man named G P Neylor was found dead at Hambleton on Tuesday. The post mortem by Dr Clarke cited natural causes. Neylor was 56, with a note about a Madame Howard and J 4 Marconi appearing in the text amid garbled lines. A public notice reference follows the post.
The article extols Dr Kochs Fever Mixture as the certain remedy for malaria, noting the strong man and worker are most exposed. It states growing demand and lists prices for bottles at 4d, 1s 3d, with postage extra. Proprietor Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
Correspondent reports strong reception for Mrs Harrison Lee Cowie as she tours public meetings. Mrs Fluerty and Miss Schucier led district presiding efforts, visiting seven suburbs with successful meetings. A Northern Conference visit by Mrs Lee Cowie is planned for late July, expected to attract broad community interest.
The Australian Mutual Provident Society notes that the bonus distribution for 1034 is seen as a contribution to the heavy war burden. Members will be glad to feel they have helped dependents of heroic dead through this substantial sum.
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