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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reads as a passenger list or crew names from a vessel likely departing Cooktown with captains Kai eraam and Rea among others. The text includes numerous garbled names and affiliations, and ends with a partial voyage roster for Limited Moccho-Mtangrave.
A jumble of names and roles lists passengers and crew including Mrs Schmid and Mr McGrath for Townsville route via port with Mesdames and infants aboard the Australian Steamship Limited for the second season.
Barns Philp and Co limited Kuranda vessels arrive Tuesdays for Townsville and depart at midnight for Port Downs and Cook town returning Thursdays at 11 for Townsville. AUSN steamers depart Cairns Saturdays reaching Townsville Sundays Bowen Mackay Tuesdays and Brisbane Thursdays. Return voyage moves to Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday. Wodonga sails Saturday night to Adel side Company. Cairns Wednesday Townsville Thursday Dowen Mackay Friday Sydney Thursday Melbourne Sunday. Melbourne return Tuesday, Sydney Saturday, Amerament Storeships Limited. Steamers sail Townsville Saturdays to Mackay Sunday morning Fort Alma Sunday night Brisbane Tuesday. Brisbane Wednesday to Sydney Friday and Melbourne following Monday with return via Me Sourne and Wed. Morrilyan arrives Tuesdays from Townsville leaves 8 am for Port Dowglas and Cooktown returning Wednesday and Townsville. Lass o Gowrie arrives from Townsville Saturdays and sails for Port Downs Monday 7 am returning.
A fragmented report notes frost effects on Taiwan and Hong Kong on March 17. Mentions Chenente and Tome Keng in unclear context with lines indicating possible business or travel disruption.
A damaged vessel report details the Tabitham steamer and a bogged collision near New Catedumia. Fire plates along the stern showed heat impact, with no major loss of life. investigators note a winter component affecting Sydney bound routes.
Fragmentary OCR passage references IU and EEE Saree previews, shipping companies, and regummormons themes. Mentions Bea Tah Treamary and East sed aememey matty, but lacks coherent facts or identifiable events, people, or places to summarize.
The readable fragments describe ships from a northern voyage and a reference to Germany. The text mentions high sea context and a demand related to Allees, but details are unclear.
A fragmentary mining stock report from Cairns lists various mining companies and prices with scattered figures. The text mentions Hampden, St Mango, Kalamaden, Hill End Amal, and Bowen Coal and Coke Company with several price entries and classifications, but many items are incomplete or corrupt.
Fragmentary text lists names such as Renee Deion and Beamer Mark with scattered numbers and codes. No coherent event or context is discernible aside from partial dates and percentages.
A fragmented notice describes a steeplechase event involving a mare and a horse named Metal Manger. The fragment references land and a marching timeline but lacks a clear location or date.
A garbled passage discusses land judges and the value of commodities, mentioning truth of actions over words and the idea of small price adjustments amid tampering and ribbing. It reflects rhetoric about fair pricing and misdeeds without clear names or events.
The Central Council leads a Farmers Union protest over a lead tax with opposition to its burden on primary producers. The discussion also covers a looming referendum on abolishing the Legislative Council and the political stance of Labour as a foundation for cross-border unity.
The readable fragment discusses rates and individual meters and asks for water/measure details. It mentions an offer or request directed to a person named Me Leake and includes personal closings. No clear event or outcome is evident.
Mr A M Whdlell leads a test listing for grocer activities and apartment tasks. The item mentions tonic liver frits and tangy wine flavored products, with unclear references to hk kikty and chomion.
Fragmentary text indicates a male individual related to Mr ML Wass vel's property and servant items. It mentions a tenancy or lease matter and a request to contact the new state test, with references to a room and moon time. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions the Went Australian Government funding, costs, and medical warnings. It references malaria and tropical fevers, expenses around £146,498 to £168, possibly budgeting notes, and a vague advisory tone. No clear events or dates are stated.
Fragmentary note records a box call at Kellia with missing details about towing and results. The text is incomplete, offering no clear date, location beyond Kellia, or outcomes for the incident.
The District Court sat on Thursday with Francis Henry Reed pleading not guilty to stealing £10 184 from Samuel Peden. Jury had failed to reach a verdict previously. verdict here was guilty with strong recommendation to mercy due to Reed’s good character. Judge Jameson criticized granting mercy, pending the Code. Prison term anticipated up to ten years.
A community notice invites children under 12 to attend a family evening at the Palace Theatre with stunts and a candy giveaway. Parents are urged to supervise while showing a signed consent form and bringing a sugar bag for a tree decoration activity.
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