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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented text from a local page lists names and entities such as Geers, Townshiiie, Steumisp Lod, Jum B-ieen Cam, Ravn, Sor Cooltews Peres Pie & Co. with dates and references to agents and costs. The readable items show a series of notices, names, and possible bids or actions without clear context or complete details.
Barm Philp 2 Co L picks up and departs Tees Gay for Townsville and Port Dengiss and Cookfomn revue on Thursday at two o clock. ACSN steamers leave Canvas Saturday reach Townsville on Seniey. Boose Mackey on Tuesday and Doane the following. Vessels follow Saturday departures with Sydecy on Monday and Meibourer on Thursday. Others depart Welk erse Saturday then Sydecy Thursday and Brisbane Saturday arriving next day. Wyre due from the south Thursday. Compey Laie Seaemers leave Caires Wednesday Townsville Thursday reaching Brisbane Friday then here Sunday. Morals from the countyPamiy and Co Lat e Chasgeis will price ee on Tepes AC Lie will for Beag Eeeg ee pore ot The Series ordered Tome to Popes ood Eee cage the voyage.
Fragmentary notes mention New Moon First Quarter and Lad Quarter with terms like Perigee and Jeregoth. No clear event or persons identified. text lacks coherent context or dates.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a crash at a Carrington location with unclear names and numbers. No identifiable persons, teams, or organizations are readable to form a complete summary.
London market brief with price quotes for wheat and livestock. Names and firms appear in fragmented form, including figures like 2/74 for robber, 24 for Panmanen, and 20/8 for bonds, plus mixed commodity terms and trader references.
Spot prices for lead and spelt remain unchanged with reads 29 10s and 28 10s respectively. Spelter holds at 465 for ward with 55 unchanged in the town market. Sliver standard shows a half penny rise per ounce in the spot grid.
A fragmented historical OCR snippet hints at names and places like Rome and United but contains garbled terms. It appears to be a stray note or calendar fragment with unclear dates or events and no coherent story or action to report.
A Cairns Harbour Board executive committee meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon with Mr ECG Earl chairing and other members present. The discussion touched on Australian natives association issues and future plans for local development and community aims.
Hundreds of Australians in Cairns with wealth and influence could revive the A N A branch and help it continue its useful propagation. As war reshapes world trade and policy, a live national association is essential. secession or apathy weakens the entire network. Local events include Red Cross support meeting, State school ball, and prize presentations by the Mayor as part of civic activities.
Rain fell yesterday pushing the total since the break in weather to about three inches. The Warrego River rose firmly and the drought in the district appears broken.
A chaotic report describes Hevtinsten writing and a trophy presentation at the Calres Technical Cal age event. The piece mentions a theater meet, site work, and a proposal linked to the Bebieds, with uncertain outcomes and possible storage implications.
The article discusses malaria risk among workers and the idea that the strongest, most exposed individuals suffer most. It mentions a supposed daily remedy from a growing solution sold in bottles, though details are unclear due to poor OCR.
The Queensland Red Cross Society calls for donations on Red Cross Day July 28 urging branches statewide to collect funds. Special Red Cross buttons and government permits will be provided, and all communities are urged to support the appeal.
Finney Isles and Co announces the sample rooms at Hides Hotel remain open until Saturday. A Perniture Sale is scheduled with Jaorrew at 2.20 pm. Mr J G Hoare to section Mr Gilmer and White Abbott Street near the Church of England.
An advertisement touts Kelly’s Tonic Liver Pills promising relief from headaches and indigestion. The Harbour Board cites the Trinity Bay dredge and reviews German builder names. Town Council questions incinerator plans amid sanitary concerns and possible new disposal methods.
On Wednesday at the Four Mile Hindoo named Lallabee killed himself. He was found with a large neck wound and knife in his possession. A post mortem was held by Dr Clarte. The deceased left £160 in money orders. The report notes a film program and audience interest in a showing that night.
The Public Curator offers free executor and trustee services with a staff of lawyers. When minors are involved, the Curator has special powers to manage and apply infant shares for their best benefit. Fees are fixed by law to cover expenses, ensuring no profit. The office already handles a large volume of varied matters.
Final alteration ends the Cairns to Mooliba train service with a provisional closure. The schedule hints the line may shut the day before the planned stop, impacting local transport and the branch centre operations.
Mrs Grant of Gordomale has learned of the death in Egypt from illness of her son Private D J Grant of the 4th Battalion De-Seawed aged about 25 he enlisted from Camooweal.
The Town Council intends to despatch several fruit trees to Green Island for planting by the caretaker. A Benefit Programme at the Amstral Theatre on Wednesday features a large audience and a collection of pictures, with the Cairns Quartette among the acts. Tropolax fever medicine is advertised for travel and home use, available from W. A. Collins, Chemist, Cairns, at 2 shillings and 5 pence per bottle.
On Wednesday morning at the Cairns Small Debts Court before Mr. A B Gilson P M verdicts for Plaintiffs in undefended matters. Cummins and Campbell v H Cocup cash paid on account of defendant 12 10 costs 5 6. Cummins and Campbell v F Kury goods sold and delivered 23 12 8 costs 0.
On returning to Brisbane Mr Hardacre stated Cairns approval of school committees. He recalled settling a long standing dispute between teachers and the committee, noting head teachers were influenced by the committees though briefly advisory. He affirmed committees are a useful part of the department.
A boxing melodrama follows Fred Brown a clothier’s helper who fights to support his invalid sister. Promoter James Blair arranges a £1000 bout against Kad Miller while Dave Williams villainously steals from Brown’s locker. Detective work uncovers the truth before the main fight ends with Brown winning a celebrated victory.
Brisbane June 27 Acting Chief Secretary said latest reports from Mr Ryan indicate he is unlikely to reach Queensland from England as early as thought. Questioned on the delay’s impact on the anticipated date for Parliament reassembling, Mr Hon.
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