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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
2
Visitors are assured comfort at the Williams Lake Eacham Yungaburra hotel set 2283 feet above sea level with ideal climate. Daily rail service to Cairns and Kuranda. Lakes Eacham and Barrine lie within four miles. Provisions for vehicles or horses available, with roads winding through dense jungle and tropical foliage.
Shipping arrivals list passengers and agents for Kuranda via Cooktown Port Douglas Tyersville Mourilyan Harbor and Townsville. Notable names include Mesdames Owens Weare Weare Wolfe Ryan Felt Cla ringhold and Philp & Co agents with multiple first and second class passengers and families aboard Kuranda Halmer and others.
The Manager J J F Tully notes on cath labors and ore output for 1918. The mill crushed 940 tons yielding 143 ounces refined, from north end of No 2 open cut. Plans to extend 20 feet to connect with No 4 rise, with ore already exposed and water in the river running strong. Gold mining at Etherider declines due to efferent inder shortage and high wages hindering low-trade work at Queenslander Charleston.
J P Neary and General Draper Cairns note mining activity at Mt Jackson and Western Creek with sampling 100 ton test parcels at Forsayth and ore dumps at Ortona. Government action on Chillagoe smelters shelved, prompting disheartened mine owners awaiting richer ore for shipping. Sydney London metal quotations for June 26 listed tin prices. Brisbane reports Mines Ministers conference postponed until Mr Watt returns. Mr Jones delayed travel, may present views upon his return.
Khartoum June 24 The Kitchener Molybdenite Mine reports its new western shaft has cut the main lode at depth of about 250 ft with soft bottom and 20,000 tons proved tonnage, potential over 250,000 tons Mo valued at £500,000. managers and investors eye rapid development.
The Carns Citizens Brass Band will perform a select programme of music tonight at 8 o'clock under conductor A. Hansen. A horse sale follows tomorrow at 1 pm by C Harding, auctioning 70 draught horses for Arpa and Hicks of Clarke River, Charters Towers, plus a few waggons and hacks. Also advertised is Thorn Tooth Paste as a precaution against decay, with a Cairns chemist offering free tins in Lake Street.
The Post discusses criticism of Marecha Water Authority, labeling it a sham and a fence. It questions claimed annual firewood savings and urges accountability, asking why the board members refuse to face election or public poll and why no reply is given to the challenge to justify their loan and existence.
Boot and Shoe Sale announces a stocktaking sale at Mayers Ltd starting Friday with marked down footwear. In a separate report Lieut Winterford, formerly Land Commissioner, is killed in action after Boer War service, leaving a wife and two sons. The day marks ongoing sacrifices by families and the nation.
The Mareeba Red Cross holds its annual meeting at the Mareeba School of Arts at 4 pm today. Items mention repatriation and cyclone damage reports, with visits from Senator Crawford and Mr Damford M.H.LA. to Innisfail planned, and Salvation Army leaders expected in Wodonga.
Reports say Dahinda mill commenced crushing on 25th inst with smooth operation and no industrial troubles. Swine labor surplus exists but workers may move to other mills. No sign of missing man as Constable Couilfoyle wires Cairns Police from the west. search by police civilians and trackers continues for Thomas Graham from Wrotham Park station.
Rag Time Restas promises a light连fantastic performance with a 7 30 pm clash between Ragtime Ras tas and Johnstone in a window show at Pittard and Co Abbot Street. The issue notes local promos from Kel ly’s shopping centre and John Dan Tailor plus casual political and wartime economy references.
The Gresham Brisbane’s leading hotel announces new management by T. M. Ahem. The update includes a revamped kitchen, installation of a new automatic elevator, upgraded hot water system, and new bathrooms and lavatories to improve guest comfort.
Cairns hosts dual installation of E.W. Masters Elect Wer and O. H. Bennett in Lodge Cairns and Lodge Gelling 1168. Large attendance from Eng teh and Scottish Constitutions. officers elected include Siro Mann TI Master and W.M. Carter. Cairns Masonic Choir led by E Massey performed as banquet followed with customary toasts.
A Cairns Aquatic Club gathering was held Thursday night at the rooms to honor Gusthardt and Bragg on returning from active service. The Mayor presided as toasts were given and members praised the pair for their service. An Honor Board unveiling for 65 enlisted members is planned for a future public event.
Rumor circulated in Brisbane that the Mount Morgan Branch of the Queensland Railway Union faces a dispute with local members. Officials did not deny the chatter, but hope Deputy Commissioner in the Central District can avert trouble within a fortnight to prevent a declaration of action on the line.
The Anzac Pictures will be shown in Cairns by arrangement with Mr. G F Smith Mareeba for the Soldiers Rest Home benefit. It is hoped Cairns school children will perform the films Anzac and Heroes of the Dardanelles with teacher cooperation.
An advertisement proclaims paying you to visit two eye specialists for competent and thorough attention. It touts scientifically tested methods and satisfactory results, inviting readers to expect the best outcomes from their classes. H. F. Stacey is claimed as the only established eye specialist on Abbott Street Cairns, phone 116.
Shop advertises wide discount footwear from formal boots to casual shoes. Lists reductions on White fashion abletes Grey fownels Tweed boveers and Roys tweed ae with day specific prices. Notes Ladies and Children footwear, kid skins, and leather options, with store hours and location details.
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