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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
2
Sacred memory notice for Harriet Matilda who died March 3 1915 aged 28. Poignant verses express grief and remembrance from her mother sister and brothers in law and others who left to mourn.
Shipping board notes several vessels including Kuranda Adelaide Company Repara and Lucinda Clumper with schedules from Townsville and Ports. Discussions reference approval steps by the Commonwealth Shipping Board under Senator Roe, aiming to align Australian and Allied transport needs and potential fort Dar opportunities.
Local Cairns notices announce J. G. Hoare auctions a four room cottage on Draper Street at 11 am next Saturday and a timber sale at 11 am today. Meetings of the Patristic Fund and Hambledon Suppliers address quorum issues and representation for the Cane Growers Association. Reports include missing person K. M. Penny’s brother A. J. Penny and the death of J. Barnicle’s eldest brother Joseph. Weather and mosquito control tips accompany regional rainfall data and upcoming delegate discussions for the AIFA Conference.
Reports of Mareeba breeder J. We Macrae returning to his farm with three black Pington pullets that laid 207, 097, and 250 eggs in varying days, a Bendigo recruiting meeting addressed by Tudor Hampson King O Malley and P. led to thanks for Tudor. A Brisbane Mail note on abolishing gratuities and a Cairns jewellers opening an optical room are also mentioned.
Mrs Himghes and Miss Smith present Melbourne hats, models, and fashionable ready-to-wear at Cairns Melbourne House Abbott Street. A chic range includes sports coats with carefully selected goods showcased by Miss Smith.
At the London School of Economics Mr. E Hitchcock outlined Empire wool material plans. He warned of a postwar wool shortage and high prices as textile supplies tighten. Mr. Massey noted the imperial New Zealand framework to retain wool for postwar use and price stability.
Cairns stock exchange notes show shares and prices for Volcan, Tommy Burns, Gilmore, Kalamodan, New Minnie Moxtham, Bowen River Coal, Coal and Coke Co. Ltd, and Cairke Pictures with small bids and cuts in a brief market update.
The manager reports for the four meters ending February 917 that the tunnel extended to a total length of 460 feet. About 8 feet thick green chioritic jade matter carrying garrets and traces of tin and wolfram was passed through. No driving has been done on this ore with the plan to tunnel before additional work.
Fragmentary betting notes from CH and surrounding entries list several horse names and odds such as Mesrs A M'Callum and Clark's, with various prices like 2/2 5 2/9 and 1/8. Other scratched lines mention Mills' United, New Minute Mexham, Brilliant Freehold, Queen Cross, Papuan, and Victory with mixed fractions and money values.
The Sydney market notes London metal quotations for February 28 including copper and spelter with forward prices listed in sterling. The fragmentary OCR shows spot and forward figures but the text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
The Cairns Cane Growers Association held its annual meeting with strong attendance. The committee proposed a 12 member executive with four elected from suppliers at their mill meetings and the secretary not being a member. Delegates to the ASPLAS Conference were approved. The old executive to govern until a new one is elected. Gratitude was expressed to President T. W Crawford and Secretary A H Prichard for their service. An extended report will follow.
March report notes a tropical disturbance approaching the coast between Townsville and Wide Bay. Vessels are advised to watch barometer readings as gales and heavy rain affect the coast from Kepel Bay to Wide Bay with notable registrations at Bustard Head Woody and Barnett Head.
Revenue for the month compared with 1919 149. Eight months to February show 4315473 against 474. Chief figure F783 474 vs 47528. Expenditure for the period 442,659. eight months 4Sa daop ass.
The note recalls a department offer of premises closing on Wednesday. On that day Mr. Foley received a directive from the Minister. Immediately Mr. Ross is to return to duty and travel to Townsville to arrange shops.
A brief notice states customers can secure stamps quickly with reliable service at southern outlets, highlighting rapid availability, broad access to pads, daters, and other accessories.
A report from the Lands Department details survey activity for settlement in 1910. Selections, rental figures, and improvements are listed, with areas around Diamantina Lakes and between Charters Towers and Clermont undergoing surveying for grazing and closer development. The letter from Lance-Corporal W. Steadman reflects wartime sentiments and the impact on separated families.
The Cairns Pest Destruction Fund discussion focused on fund allocation and control. Members debated levies and how the money should be spent, with a move to fund only rat destruction and related tasks, and an amendment passing to direct the executive. An extended report is promised.
The Senate in Melbourne on March 2 announced the omission of parliamentary file information from the notice paper. The president declared the resignation of Senator Ready of Tasmania.
The debate centers on allegations by Senator Watson that bribery influenced party alignment. Prime Minister denies inducement while urging conscience and loyalty. Senators Givens and Ready’s succession are also discussed as calls for a Royal Commission inquiry into charges of bribery and corruption.
Rain plagued February with few dry days as local teamsters stayed wet. Government takes over the Molloy railway and cuts fares by fifty percent with three trams weekly. Farmers urged to boost production to sustain the service.
A fragmented description references oral interest to tea and a series of images by Messrs. E. J. den dors Sauce of Delight Newman showing residents at a cold mine. The garbled text mentions New Minnie Moxham and a theatrical or exhibition context with names and places unclear.
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