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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1916

Page

2

March 7 Passenger List From Southern Ports Report

March 7 voyage record lists Montoro from southern ports with a long passenger roster including Mesdanes Hill Mane Parker nurse Taylor and many others. Also Mouriyan Capt Mine Mane from Townsville with multiple names and steward and crew.

Montoro Buns, Philp & Wao Agente Mouriyan Mine Mane Townsville Mesdanes Hill Mane and Child Parker On Miant J. Sloan Bud_ejamd Dewmey Pountny Mines Kaeneach Nurse Taylor Pile Phamiliten Henman Thowow Miers I Mckenna Riordan J. Carnet Hall Ao C Botts E. Marfet Rec E Truing R. Pulsford Beater Imrly Kee A. Stebo Uo Rian Davide Curbewis Porver Jones A. Stewart I Penny Poultney T. Tvicthard J. Sin

Australian Steamships Ltd Passages and Names Listed

Passage details list several passengers including Miss WcCarthy Messrs Walls Coran MB Salisvary Pope and ten in the second saloon aboard Australian Steamships Ltd for various routes via Port Douglas Townsville Singapore and Montore March 7 with names Laz of Howie and Turn Thuip & Co referenced.

Wourilyan Minehane Constoum Port Douglas Passogers Metdames

Movements of Vessels and Schedules

Kuranda arrives every Tuesday for Townsville and sails at midnight for Vert Douglass and Cook Town, returning Thursday. ASN steamers leave Carma Saturday for Townsville Sunday Bowen Mackay Tuesday Brisbane Thursday then Sydney Monday Melbourne Thursday. Return trips: Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday Brisbane Saturday arriving next Thursday. Wyreemoa departs south Thursday for Adelaide Company steamers Wed Pewee Thursday Bo emse Mackay Friday Sydney Thursday Melbourne Sunday. Melbourne return Tuesday Sydney Saturday Brisbane following Tuesday arriving Sunday. Rupara Wares relays for Mal bourne Australian Steamships steamers Townsville Saturday Mackay Sunday morning Mort Alma Sunday night Brisbane Tuesday morning. Erstune Wednesday Sydney Friday Melbourne following Monday return Me yourthe Wednesday Sydney Friday Brisbane following Menday depart Brisbane next day Townsville following Friday. Mourilyan arrives Tuesday from Towns We and leaves 8 am for Port Angelas and Cookpoun returning Wednesday and leaving 11 pm for Townsville. Lasso Gowrie arrives from Townsville Sundays, leaves for Port Douglas 7 am Mondays, returning Soren and skevimg 5.350 pm. Lor Townsville Fearney and Co Syd Taiyuan due from Hong Kong March 17. Changtha 4.0 am9 Hong Kong 0. aaath Maree 7 et 4

Adelaide Company, Limited Australian Steamships, Limited Townsville Mackay Mort Alma Brisbane Erstune Sydney Melbourne Mourilyan Port Angelas Cookpoun Gowrie Port Douglas Soren Skevimg Lor Ownsville

Mospero Arrives Southbound En Route to Singapore

Shipping notes report the Burns hilpa steamer Mospero arriving from the south on Tuesday morning and heading to Singapore via port. It carried tourists who departed for Barron Fails fry spectral train and later resumed their journey after a midday break. Changsha is slated to sail to Hong Kong and Manila on the 16th. further details are garbled.

Burns Hilpa Mospero Singapore Porta Barron Fails Fry Mostoroi Toiyuon Perta Sumer Sumer Dey F Tuth As Porter Bs Changsha Hong Benz Manila Farty F& Go Ageals

Import Restrictions on Dried Fruits Announced

Commercial from London reports a prohibition on the importation of dried and preserved fruits except currants and pineapple produce after March 8. The notice specifies March 7 as the date of report.

Londo

Butter and Wheat Market Movements From London Trade

The Butter Market reports prices from London at 178s to 183s per cwt with banished butter priced accordingly. The Wheat Market shows firm prices with wheat unchanged, reflecting steady trade conditions in London on March 7.

London

Brisbane Stock Market Report Narrow Demand for Sheep

Market notes show 6000 prime sheep and varied stock with dull demand on some lines. Gold prices steady, cattle firm with bulls and cows priced around £16 15s and £14 2s 6d respectively. Calves and yearlings show steady gains, weekly sale totals include 1150 sheep and lambs and 436 cattle.

Fawtis Ces

Mining Names and Prices List from Bowes River Area

A fragmentary record lists various mining and coal entities with associated prices or shares. Companies include Mareeba Gold Mines N.L and Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd with quoted values, while several iron and mineral listings such as Tyreconnell and Oaks appear with fractions and shillings.

St Andrew Vuleas Gilmore Bad Lede Hill Hill End Amal Iguana Comesis Kalamades Mareeba Gold Mines N.L Tyreconnell Tyrecarall Mo New Minnie Mexicant Oaks Nll Oaks Reserse Thompson's Oaks Pew Bowes River Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd Cairns Pictures

Towers Crushings at Kalamadon Plant Report

March 7 report details East Mexican crushing 399 tong igene for quiron with 12 grams of smelted gold in concentrates and residues to come. Secretary of Kalamadon notes years of smelted gold and 41 of concentrates with cyanide treatment 1398 tél. Approximate value given as Faesp per 4.

CH. Towers Kalamadon

Oddball Racing Names and Fractions Appear in Local Ledger

A clipped ledger lists unusual horse names such as Bocaia Dunder and Brilliany Deepa with odd fractions beside each entry. Several horses show status notes like paid and various odd prices and fractions, including Bre Want Brick and Quem Central, while others carry designations such as a Crom and Victory with mixed pay directions.

Pais Bist Mile’ United Uribent Frrefold New Minnie Moutham A Crom Quem Central George Paid Victory St. Andrew Mungo Vein

Copper and Electrolytic Prices in London Market

In London March 7 copper quotes range from £100 15s to £101 per ward with £8 5s to £ ep 10s. Electrolytiz trades between £135 and £137 amid limited market activity.

Losdon Electro-lytiz

Cloncurry Mining Dispute Settled After Wage Settlement

Brisbane reports the Cloncurry mining dispute was settled with Al per hour above award rates paid to all employers. Crushing began on the 3rd on parcels of mallock left in hoppers before closing down. Upon completion, crushing will resume on ests of payment.

Brisbane Cloncurry Dows

Kidston Mining Clean Up Ties For Gulia Mines Victory

The Never Despair crew Sloan and Whelan cleaned up at Brown's Kidston adjoining Thompson's Gulia mines, securing a notable victory in the mining contest.

Sloan and Whelan Thompson Gulia Mines Brown Kidston

Mining reports and war commentary mix in remote Tasmania

The page notes several mining claims near Grass Widow and Oaks Company workings with mentions of reef strikes and shaft sinking at Christmas Hill, Green Head, and Wise's Hill. It also recounts a lengthy wartime criticism of German naval prowess centering on the Emden and Auspices of Tirpitz, concluding with a blunt rebuke of German conquests at sea.

M. McClernand Tewkesbury and Som Black Prince Green Head Christmas Hill Keyes Lister and Son Pall Serine Stein Belcsoms Lyndburt O'Reilly Casemore Oaks Coy Wise’s Hill Victoria Central Mountain King England Germany Emden Tasmania H.M.A S Sydney Cocos Island von Tirpitz Sturdee Beattie

Australian critique of reformers and labor groups prompts debate

An American Traité Commission report on Australia and New Zealand argues that industrial conditions are far from ideal, exposing idle critics and a rise of experimental legislation. It notes Labour groups politicizing opposition to unions while acknowledging validity in some findings and predicting tough times before improvement.

Australia A. A. Smowden Seke Copmeeiot Tow Zealand America Kamskatka

Opening of A M Waddell Store at Babinda

Local business Mr A M Waddell opens a new store at Babinda offering groceries drapery and assorted goods. Terms cash and carry advertised with selection including beets and peas among items listed for sale.

A. M. Waddell Reyal Laserpace

Furniture Auction Announced for Malcod and Upward Streets

J G Hoare will auction the whole furniture of Mrs J Former of Malcod and Upward Streets. The full list is advertised. The fragmentary text also contains stray commentary on dramatic works and a note about a performance by Mr Lincoln and a new production under the arc hammer.

J.G. Hoare Mra. J

Notable Furniture Auction at Hides Hotel Cairns Today

J GC Hoare and associates will auction furniture and effects of Mr B Bars and Mr C H Eysie at Hides Hotel Cairns in Room 6 from 1 pm to 5 pm today. Finney and Inks A Co. represent the estate in this sale.

C. H. Eysie Reprisentim, Finneey, Inks A Co Hides Hotel Cairns Noose Spm

Court hearing disrupted by spectators arrest case

During a hearing in the Caires Summons Court spectators disrupted proceedings. Acting Sergeant Mel requested order as the court addressed the disturbance and an arrest was contemplated for the offender responsible.

Caires Wes Mel

Barker Pleads Not Guilty in Cairns Court

William Barker appeared before Mr. A B Gibson P M in Cairns Summons Court on Tuesday charged with being unlawfully on licensed premises. The defendant was convicted and fined £2 and 3/6 costs, in default one month.

A. B. Gibson Cairns William Barker Neilsen Ryan

Starr Bowkett Building Society Receipts Totaled £45 4s

At the Cairns Starr Bowkett Building Society on Saturday last receipts totalled £45 4s. E I D Hawkins, Mears, and Lo Sken are the divetters to be present next Saturday.

Cairns Starr-Bowkett Building Society A. Mears E. I. D. Hawkins Lo Sken

Liver Tonic Pils Stir up the Lazy Liver

A brief mention of Kelly's tonic liver pils in a cryptic line credits Keily as a chemist and notes a 12 bot reference amid a ruminative paragraph about liver health and habit.

Kelly Keily

New Cairns Grocery Opening At Busy Corner

Mr C Keble, a known Cairns figure, opens a new shop at the corner of Bheriden and Apia Majui offering all lines. In Norman Park Cairns Summons Court three youths charged with disturbance, fined 5 pounds and 3 shillings 6 pence costs each, defaults 24 hours.

C. Keble Cairms Bheriden Apia Cairns Norman Park P.M

Probate Granted For Anders Gustav Sea Eren Will

Registrar of the Supreme Court granted probate on Monday for the will of Anders Gustav Sea eren of Endeavour River near Cosktown. Johanna Kristina Seagren and Justan Albin Siaaren are named as executors, with estate valued at £454 and real property involved.

Ville Cormaipondest Anders Gustav Seaeren Endeavour River Cosktown Supreme Court Johanna Kristina Seagren Justan Albin Siaaren Eos

Effective Weapon Seen In Record

fragmentary text mentions an effective weapon with unclear context and missing details making precise attribution difficult. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed in the readable portion.

Fragmentary World War II Memoir Excerpt

An unclear wartime snippet describes a prisoner, hunger, and fear among Germans. The narrator recalls deception, being captured, and people seeking shelter in cellars as bombardment or threat looms. The fragment hints at deprivation and danger amid conflict.

Tolen Prisgner

Benefit Program by Med Cross Equipment Guild

A community benefit event presented by the Med Cross Equipment Guild honors Rev. H Deeny for his service to the town. The program features a walk and musical items, with proceeds aiding guild work and local home service efforts.

Berieg Soevesir Med Cross Equipment Guild H. Deeny Bes

Sew. Work Reminder At Mrs Gibson Residence

Reminder issued for sewing society work at Mrs Gibson residence on Thursday evenings. All who can assist are urged to donate a few hours weekly to support the relief effort and aid in finishing the stitched items.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted For Persistent Coughs

An old advertisement warns against lingering coughs and urges readers to visit a chemist for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to protect throat and lungs and avoid pneumonia. It emphasizes ease of purchase and health risk of neglect.

Chanterlain

Cairns Recruiting Officials Plan Meetings and Events

The Recruiting Committee executive meets this afternoon at the Hon Secretary's office. In Babinda tomorrow night a special function will feature Messrs Hartill-Law and A J V Claes representing the Cairns Recruiting Committee. Judge Jameson returns to Cairns Friday for an open air Monument meeting to address local recruiting audiences.

Babinda Messrs Hartill-Law A. J. V. Claes Cairns Jameson Monument Cairra

Fever Mixture touted as remedy against malaria in workers

Botna Fever Mixture claims to cure malaria due to mosquito exposure in workers. The ad promotes Dr Kochs Fever Mixture available in bottles priced 4 shillings and 3 shillings with postage extra. Proprietor Hubert Crall, Chemist, Carns.

Mose Tr. Koch Hubert Cral

Northern Herald Pictorials Highlight Local News

The week features a local pictorial section with a selection of photographs and pictures. Readers are invited to view the images in the newspaper’s weekend edition.

Palace Theatre Benefit for Cairns Band Tonight

A benefit at the Palace Theatre supports the Cairns band and its members. The program features band performances with solos duets and quartets plus a crowd pleasing film program headlined by a Rider Haggard inspired drama The Re-imarsation of Kerme. A full change of film and a band parade from the wharf to the venue precede the show.

Palace Theatre Cairns Jon Fim Rider Haggerd Triumph Ty Thy Cine Boms Impree Thin Fm Palace Cafe Pyket Umnal

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Fearney and Co Syd Taiyuan Hong Kithg Changtha Homg Kong Aaath Maree Shipping Notes Commercial Supreme Courts The Commonwealth New Zealand A J. FP. MacDonnell H. V. Hannam H. K. N. MacDonnell Charlie Keible Sheridan Aplin Street PEASE E. J. Harris Victoria House Lake Street Rouse Richard Gregory Rouse Lise Jesus Para Ayai Ital Market GM Co. AL Kidston Mining Abbott Street Q. M. Bank Craig Robert Craig Jo Grest Bettie Linaurum Robt the Post Omance Sylvia Lesdrs Ross Er. Linsoln Vitagraph Company S Copters Thin Heshi Howe Preeds Ronan Fim Liver Logic Northern Herald
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