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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 10, 1917

Page

2

Shipping Arrivals List From Melbourne Route

Shipping notices show arrivals including Captain AW Newbery and crew from Melbourne. Names listed include Powell Orpwand Mailer Simmonds Colledge Villers Leomard Laprath Earle Ramson Batson Malemore Bier Hogan Gibbs Kelly Fergu son Todd Masters Dares Mel vanes Rochards and infant Macdonald Withers Barrett Pares Laprask Hogan Cosgeone and 2 children Franks one child Misses Barnett Werric Matteoschat and 9 in steerage Bore Plolp and Co Led.

Ariwals AW. Newbery Irow Melbourne Messrs Powell Orpwand Mailer Simmonds Colledge Villers Leomard Laprath Earle Ramson Batson Malemore Bier Hogan Gibbs Kelly Ferguson Todd Masters Dares Melvanes Rochards Macdonald Withers Barrett Pares Laprask Hogan Cosgeone Franks Misses Barnett Werric Matteoschat Plolp and Co

Burns Philp Vessel Movements Between Townsville Kuranda

Burns, Philp and Co Ltd Kuranda arrives every Tuesday afternoon from Townsville and leaves at 1 pm for Cooktown. The vessel returns on Thursday morning and departs at Otamu for Townsville via Arysta, turning south on Saturday.

Kuranda Townsville Cookiun Otamu Arystta

Adelaide Company Limited Wy Payment Due From South

A brief notice states Adelaide Company Limited Wy has payment due from the south. The fragment indicates an accounting or debt action with absence of full details. Entities include Adelaide Company Limited Wy and a southern party or region. Further specifics are unclear in the readable text.

Shipping Schedules and Arrivals Mentioned in Trade Notices

Coastal shipping updates list arrivals and departures for Fort Dennis Townsville Mourilyan Cairns and Innisfail with vessels from Gowrie Townsville and Townsville ports. Fearnley and Co. Led notes leasing opportunities and a health advisory for cargo connections with southern steamers.

Mostines Fort Dennis Towrsville Lass of Townsville

Moon Phases for March Seem Incomplete in Text

The fragment lists moon phases with unclear dates and times for March. It mentions New Moon and Quarter phases but contains garbled terms and stray times, making precise interpretation difficult.

Qeorer Moe Sr Ant Roth Pergres Orst New Moon Ay I Goth

Cairns Sharebroker Quotes on Local Mines and Stocks

Mr A H L Clarke of Cairns reports quotations for mining shares and metals. Listings include Corella, Hampden, Mt Cuthbert, St Mungo, St Andrew, Vulcan, Tommy Burns, Lode Hill, Gilmore, Hill End, Amalay Euana Consuls, Kalamadan, Marecha Gold Mines NL, Tyrconnell, New Minnie Moxham, Oaks NL and Oaks Reserve, plus Thompson's Oaks and related coal and metals markets. Prices and conditions vary with each entry.

Corella Hampden Mt. Cuthbert St. Mungo St. Andrew Es Vulcan Tommy Burns Lode Hill We & ER Gilmore Hill Amalayeuana Consuls Kalamadan Marecha Gold Mines N.L Tyrconnell New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson's

Mining report chronicles few lodes and shaft progress

The monthly notes describe shafts sunk and lodes found at several mines. Southern Cross Extended notes a 4 foot wide lode. Tinton Mines reports limited work due to floods and ore processed yielding 56 ounces from 150 tons. Oaks shows rising stone and shifting pumping gear. Mountain King mentions breaking ore near central boundary and mill activity. Victoria Extended cites full time battery, Nil Desperandum crushing, and mixed ore returns.

Leoward Tinton Mines Chillagoe Limited Canbe ‘Mall Thompson's Oaks Mountain King C. Archbold Riley D. Brown Mountain King No 2 Victoria Yeats Bros Kidston Syndicate Mill

Post War Era Page Item Highlights and Notices

A collage of notices and brief items from The Post dated March 16 1917. Includes dental and optical notices for Dr Angell and Mr C G Murray in Sydney, a horse sale by A J Draper Ltd at Newmarket, a social event at Williams Hall in Wungaburra with Red Cross participation, and a report on the State Government Insurance Office expanding to accident insurance under the 1916 Insurance Act with planned rate reviews.

Mesars, A. J. Draper, Ltd Newmarket Iajo Am Insurance Comenissiomer Armour’es Spd Seace

London and Calcutta Markets See Firm Wool Slump in Goods

Bradford wool market remains firm while buyers lose ground as Calcutta jute and Australian futures shift. Prohibition on raw jute import and canceled government orders for Hessian bags trigger price weakness across related goods. Melbourne cables report millions in March April orders cancelled, depressing Hessian sacks and related shipping goods.

Calcutta Tme United Imedia Melbourne

Towers Share Market Report Highlights Odd Annotations

Brokers at Bow Street list miscellaneous entries from Rennie Dundee and others including references to Brilliant and New Minnie Moxham. Notable items mention New Brilliant Freehold and Queen Cross bids with various fractions, indicating share or property notes in a concise market snapshot.

CH. Towers O Messrs A. M'Callum & Share Co Bow Street Rennie Dundee Brilliant Oe Po Reilant Block Clark's Shee United Minnie Moxham Brilliant Freehold Bowen

Metal market notes from Sydney March report

The Australian change reports London metal quotations for March 7. Copper standard at f230 per ta, three months at d157. Lead soft foreign spot £30, forward £26/ra. Tin standard spot d262/7/6 with three months soon 17/6. Liner standard gt 3-16 per oz fine silver.

Sydney Marcio Menl London

And Oaks Gold Fields in Heavy Rains Across District

The district reports heavy rainfall since the start of the year with mining activity disrupted. Quemtaones mine at Fornayth closed early in the month, Copperfield River rose high, and damage to a government dam at Kidston was repaired. Goldfield operations include underhand stopping east of the wine and west of the wine with several tons of ore raised, while Lomond and Cumberland Mill notes show limited progress due to weather.

Quemtaones Fornayth Kidston Det O. Lomond J. Wilkie Cumberland W. Larson Pyramid Copper W. G. Cumming

Cairns News Roundup of Local Promotions and Events

Local notices include Mr A M Waddell opening goods on Upper Sheridan Street with Royal Insurance agency, a furniture auction by Mr C Wi for Mrs L C Smith, and a social dance at the Addictions Lodge in Edmonton. Cairns Chamber adjourns meeting. Anzac Day planning discussed. Photographs of North Queensland soldiers featured. public invited to War Come Committee meeting. A motor ads promote Buick and Len Parker car hire. Electoral roll fines listed at Cairns Summons Court. Mareeba reports state visit to open State Battery. Trocas shell legislation discussed with Treasury letter to Chamber. School petition for better accommodation and staffing. Film updates feature Gloria’s Romance at Cairns Pictures.

Babinda notices and Cairns shop ads mix in regional column

Local notices announce J G Heare’s four room cottage setup on Draper Street with arrears to be collected by law. Babinda Best Store announces new stock at Kirk’s with cash terms. Queensland Insurance and Cairns wireless project updates. Veterinary embrocation promoted for horses. Cairns Police Court fines for exposing female crabs for sale.

J. G. Heare Draper Street Upyard Street Babinda Township Kirk's Babinda Queensland Insurance Company Cairns T. A. Ferry Captain Middleton Inspector of Fisheries Gildas S. Phillips Bath

Townsville Gambling Case Leads to Fine

Friday report from Townsville notes William Tudor charged with running a common gambling house in his licensed billiard room on Flinders Street was fined £30 with 3/6 costs. Wally Vincent, Tudor’s assistant and billiard marker, was discharged. Funeral arrangements for the late Mr. Harry Harris are set for 4 pm tomorrow from Kenny Street to St. John's Church and Cairns cemetery. Waterside Workers' Federation and Trades and Labour Council members urged to attend.

H. Harris Harris Kenny Street St. John's Church Cairns Cemetery Mec- Leod Street Federation Trades and Poor Cairns Cirevens Brass Mand Townsville William Tudor Flinders Street Wally Vincent H. Harrie Harry Harris Cairns Waterside Workers’ Federation Trades and Labour Council

Ports and Theports at Cee for February Trade Rise

February port statistics show arrivals totaling 251 tons up 7 tons from last year. A significant uptick in trade is noted as the port maintains an upward trend. Also, a YMCA children's ball raised 52 pounds 0s 0d with thanks extended to Mrs. B. Craig, committees, parents, and students for support and ticket sales.

Cee Te.ca Y.m.ca B. Craig St. Monica’s

Monument meeting reports on military band volunteers

Sergeant Major Williams spoke at the Monument on Friday noting a man’s work in mobilization. He said ten members have volunteered for active duty and the group continues to attract support despite limited attendance.

Aloe Recrommy Williams Cais

Address by His Honour Evokes Large Rally at Monument

A very large crowd gathered at the monument last night to hear His Honour Judge-es admonish the nation on the war effort. He spoke forcefully on the need for more men as reinforcements and received hearty applause. An extended report will follow. The motion to thank His Honour was moved by Booker and seconded by the Mayor.

S& Booker Mayer

Eng land and Jasan rationing cross consignments

The article notes orders from headquarters directing England and Jasanson to ship cross goods including foods such as biscuits cheese preserved seeds and grain. It mentions limiting rations to meet work needs and weeks of severe shortages. Donations for foods will be organized from Italy Ponte first, amid letters from Red Crom.

England Jasan Snt Queensland Win Ae Ace Ifaly Ponte Finst

Sugar Industry Policy Aims for Grower Benefit

Melbourne reports government plan to fix raw sugar price for war period, for Queensland growers’ wage costs, with refined sugar sold retail. Government to take sugar, forego profits, and import to cover shortfalls while Queensland disputes settled under state law. NSW growers to join agreement if selling raw sugar to government.

Growers Seek Fair Cane Pricing amid Brisbane Talks

Brisbane March reports Premier says delegations from United Cane Growers Association will meet Mr Hughes in Melbourne with government covering expenses. A plan cited 22/7 per ton raw sugar price and CSR influence feared. Growers press for fair returns, Congress to pass on Dickson award dispute, with Queensland Price Board seen aiding.

Brisbane United Cane Growers’ Associationy Melbourne Hughes Hean Io Ryan Colonial Sugar Refining Co C.5.r. Co Australian Sugar Producers’ Association CSR. Co Millers United Cane Growers’ Association ASPA Queensland Came Prices Board CSR Co Dax Mr. Ryan Dickson Soane W.greenaway Queen Street Hrishane

Noal's Face Cream Promises Summer Glow at Green's

At the beach the Noal's Face Cream is advertised as a summer must have. The copy touts its sun protection and whitening effects and encourages purchase at Green's, positioning it as a true delight for sunny days.

Noal

Causes of stomach trouble explained in brief notice

Brief olive pamphlet-like notice outlines common stomach trouble causes and offers simple guidance. Reads as a promotional health tip from a general audience publication.

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