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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
2
Mechanical engineer and gunsmith promotes Bosanko's Bicycles on Aplin Street. The copy claims Bosanko's bikes are built like a watch for easy manning and represent the world's standard of quality with prices available on call or writing.
In memory of Agnes Sheppard who died in March. Her family, including Jane and others, recall the enduring love that time cannot alter. Her loving daughter and son recall grief and tribute. Earl A. Gane, Ed Picorters sign the remembrance.
The note expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown to the family during the funeral of Giuseppe Ofewert. It thanks those who attended and offered support in a respectful, heartfelt message from Oliver and family.
Shipping list dated February 27 lists passengers and crew aboard the Raventrom bound to Townsville via Vasconcer and Cooktown ports. Included are numerous names with titles Master Watson Burns Mhilp and Co Led agents, inspector Robsoe, Captain J Mindane, and several ladies and children, indicating a mixed passenger and crew manifest aboard Australian Steamships services.
February departures list voyage details for Australian Steamships with Captains J Minehane and J. Tastor. Passengers include Mrs McLeod Miss A Willams Nurse Davis and several others in first and second class. Names and destinations reflect mixed passenger traffic to Townsville and Lucinda.
Movements of vessels extend to Cooktown with the rest of the fleet expected Thursday. The coast guard returns on Thursday and departs at 1 am for Tiwi ports. Another vessel leaves for the south on Saturday.
Adelaide Company Limited Rapara departs south for Australian Steamships Limited routes with Mourilvan arriving Tuesday. schedule shows 7 am departures for Port Douglas and Cooktown and 6:15 pm return. Latinda and Townsville run from Latinda at 4 pm on Wednesdays. Gowrie bound from Townsville to Sunday ports, 3 pm. Lecinda Clamper and Townsville Innisfail services run midweek from Townsville with Thursday departures.
An advertisement claims Ku rama vate provides instant relief for headaches and digestive discomfort. It touts rapid effect from a bottle sold by W. H. Green, Chemist, Cairns, and frames the remedy as addressing dyspepsia and related symptoms.
Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith present a beautiful range of millinery at Melbourne House Abbott Street Cairns. The selection features smart models and chic sports hats. Goods carefully selected by Miss Smith.
February market reports show 400 sheep penned with prices generally 2 to 23 higher for lambs and crossbreds. Names such as Ernest Bros Clifton crossbreds and Malakoff wethers appear with prices like 33/6 and 27/9. Yarded stock and a market opening tally about £1 lower are noted amid varied consignments and small calf sales.
Large quantities of butter and cheese are ready for overseas export under favorable conditions. Weekly butter consignments reach about 1.0 boxes, while cheese above local needs could total around 900 crates weighing 1500 pounds each. Week ended February 17 saw salted 778 cases, unsalted 311% cases, pats 26, tims 38, total 1294 cases.
Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke lists Tuesday quotations for miners and firms. Items include Cuthbert and Mongo stock readings with bid and sale figures, New Zealand lines and reserve notes, plus Thompson’s unions and local Cairns images reflecting values around pounds and shillings.
Clark's has declared a dividend of The Repence payable 27th March. Transfer books close 10th March. Notes list various shares including Brilliant Deeps Brilliant Block Kalamadan New Minnie Morgham New Brilliant Freehold Queen Cross Papuan Hampden St Andrew St Mungo Vulcan Victory Bowen Coal and others with prices and dates.
Two German officers Lt Aptos Cmentek and Janthan hid under waste paper stacked near a store shed. They used a hollow elderwood twig to get air, answered roll call, and after guards wheeled the paper away, freed themselves, stole clothing later found missing, and fled near Old Windsor.
The Minister for Agriculture faced a deputation of North Coast dairymen asking to reopen the commission on the Monro Hull tick remedy. With the final report tabled, he said the matter is closed for now but may consider recommending a fresh commission or government action in the future.
In Cairns Circuit Court sessions, farmers from Giordonvale and Aloomba faced two days away from home to serve on juries receiving 10s per day. The piece criticizes juror pay as unfair, notes calls for higher fees and cites the wider clash between farmer labor and state penalties, with poor conditions and delays highlighted.
At the district court on Wednesday morning the cases of A Gall H Crane and Edward Hill charged with stealing were adjourned to the April sittings of the Supreme Court. Also noted are notes on gold theft from Cairns and business notices from Peapes Co Ltd and other local entities.
Cairns area notices include the Cairns Cane Growers Association annual meeting at the Mulgrave mill, a Cairns Hospital Supplies tender closing, Babinda sports for ambulance funds, and various government and civic updates across Cairns district with planned visits, openings, and meetings in early March.
Private Hugh Turner describes his voyage to France with rough travel by train and long walks through mud to billets. He notes training, bayonet drills, air battles, and a German downing by their unit. He mentions Cairns boys in hospital and miserable weather with rain or snow.
The second regular meeting of the society debated the planned baths visit and training for champion swimmers. A deputation from educational medical and sporting bodies was to meet the mayor to push the proposal. A. J. Betts reported on visits to Brisbane Townsville Rockhampton urging support for lifesaving education and citizen involvement.
In Cairns February mornings registered 609 points of rain with 22 wet days. Year to date rainfall stands at 11 inches 60/1 points, a modest decline from prior years. Also note two British Bulldog mascots featured on cars for public hire as Cairns promotes car rentals.
The Wild River Times reports Mr. J. Kehoe will leave his post as stationmaster at Herberton after 11 months of service. He plans to depart for new fields on March 12, with the community acknowledging his dedication and the loss his departure will bring.
Mrs. Craig organized a crowded children's ball at the Hibernian hall to aid MAC A. Young dancers led by Juwlenlies and Koster's orchestra performed a lengthy program with costumes and the well known Dainty Pair of Shoes number drawing applause. Refreshments and late adult dancing followed, earning praise for the event.
The article explains how aeroplanes lifted by air support found that 7 to 8 men could hold a fortified post against a single attacker when well supplied. British control of the air enabled scouting planes to locate German batteries and direct heavy shelling. Flying at high altitudes, observers tracked targets and guided artillery, creating a devastating fire plan that reshaped battlefield tactics.
A World War I era appeal emphasizes air superiority. aerial raids and reconnaissance cut Allied casualties, destroy enemy transport, and hasten victory. It urges Australians to subscribe to the Australian Air Battle Fund, funded through Union Bank of Sydney, to finance new battleplanes and repatriate returning soldiers as imperial needs grow.
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