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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
2
The report outlines steamship departures and arrivals for Burns Philp lines. It lists Cairns departures for weekly Tees, Teew Neowes amide, and Cooke town routes, with connections to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, and Mackay. It mentions vessel movements to Melbourne, Sydney, and other ports, with days of travel and expected arrival dates, including returns to Cairns and intermediate stops.
Australian Seamships Limited timetable notes ships leaving Townsville on Saturday and arriving Mackay Sunday morning, Mort Alma Sunday night, and Brisbane Tuesday morning. Brisbane to Suinry Friday, Melbourne Monday. return trip Brisbane Wednesday, Suinry Friday, Melbourne following Monday. Mourilyan arrives Tuesday from Townsville, sails for Port Douglas and Cooktown, returns Wednesday, leaves at pm for Townsville. Lass O Gowrie from Townsville Sundays, leaves Port Douglas 7 am Mondays, returns Tuesday, 5.30 pm for Townsville. Innisfail departs Innisfail wharf March 13. Taiyuan from Hong Kong March 14. Changsha per line sails Hong Kong via ports March 16.
The iron barque An Tepe, decades old, has been renovated for cargo. Previously captured by Japan in the Russo Japanese War, she was sold to American buyers who sent lumber to New Zealand. She arrived nine months ago, was stripped for a hulk, and has now been refitted. Wyreema sails tonight for southern ports at eight. Innisfail departs for Innisfail wharf Wednesday next.
A terse London market report notes agar prices or trade movement dated March 1. The brief mentions a stew of goods and unclear terms, with no clear entities beyond a London market context.
The Queensland Master Bakers Association passed and forwarded to Senator Pearce resolutions protesting the Commonwealth Government actions on bread prices. The move targets the rising cost of bread and related staple goods, reflecting economic tensions in Brisbane.
The Herberton mine shows a small fair ore body in the stope with an estimated several tons in the hopper. Good ore continues to be broken at Ly-ee-moon and Blue Jacket while Kiely and Ross's operation maintains steady output. market listings follow with assorted shares and prices.
Market notes list several entries including Bonnie Duaies Beeps Brillant Brilliant Blocks and Mills United with varied prices and payments. Names like New Bril St. George Corellia Mr. Cuthbert Vulkan appear in an OCR style ledger of shares and settlements with scattered dates and fractions.
Splendid rains have soaked the field boosting stock, grass growth, and surface water. Kirby leased the Jubilee claim to Pat Abcarn and Billy Yates who own about 12 tons of ore payable lead. Joe Kirk opens a mine show about a mile north of Kirby’s.
Local listing shows an address associated with Paes, box number 3, and a contact described as Al Tevhon Giem. The fragment provides no clear event date or organization. details are limited to the post office style box and individual name.
Obituaries for Mrs. J Wheeler and Mrs. Mary Croning note funeral times from their homes to Cairns Cemetery led by H. M. Svendsen. A road blaze from Mungana to the Big Australia mine covers about 61 miles, with calls for decent roads and water storage. The manuscript includes wartime commentary on treaties and alliances.
The Post denounces Germany as a vile force in the world and condemns the assault on Belgium as the decisive act that shows the world’s moral decay. It argues that nations should act from self interest and conscience, warning that the attack harms universal rights and signals a broader catastrophe.
Mr. A. M. Waddell announces a new Barinda store offering large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms and acting as agent for Royal Insurance Company.
The Palmerville notice states that the information you requested has been provided. No further action is indicated.
A cryptic report recounts Judge Jamceon delivering an appeal at the monument with strong, forceful rhetoric. Mia Hesen displayed even greater intensity than on her prior visit, with mention of deep depression corks and a forthcoming extended record of the fine to be published on Moms.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a term tro polax tied to a local dispute. Readable facts include a case reference and place likely within a municipal or court notice. No clear dates or named individuals are legible, but the item implies a legal or police matter awaiting clarification.
The brigade has sent 600 bags from Iper sa Repara and 32 from Miss Remios, 41 from Mrs. Limburner of Figtree Creek, and 96 from Mrs. H. E. Mac dommell of Cairns. The youngsters deserve high praise for their effort.
GOSSYFIICK PARK SALE outlines the sale of park land as part of the J Campbell will. The column notes the order of duties and the acting executor A J Dreger Limited to complete the arrangement by Wednesday and Thursday.
Tender notices issued by the late Mr W H Collig invite bids for land and forfeited tracks and related supplies. Tenders close on Monday and must be delivered to the specified address as required by the notice.
The Cairns Theatre stacks a vivid Edison special with daring action as Ruth leads a mutinous crew to seize a freighter Barbuda for its silver cargo. A storm, a broken shaft, and a wireless outage threaten the plot while other program features appear on the bill.
At 2 30 p m next Wednesday Mr J G Hoame will offer the furniture of Mrs J Herb Lake Sizest at fortee goarding bouns.
An estate correspondent reports probate of the will of John McPaul of Harvey's Creek near Cairns granted to John Clarence McPaul of the same place farmer. Realty 1207, personally £1.
A domestic incident from Bongelow reports Mr and Mrs Hales discovering a large egg hidden in a log removed from the fowlhouse. The egg appeared ordinary on the outside but contained a tether egg inside shocking observers. authorities note the anomaly is unique and regrettable.
The secretary of the Girls' School Caires received on Friday a letter from Mr Story. The message refers to a new headmistress and mentions the school affairs and pending decisions.
The strong man is most exposed to malaria and fever, with Dr Kochs Fever Mixture touted as the only certain remedy. Demand grows daily as its value becomes better known. bottles priced at 4s 4d and 8s 6d plus postage. Proprietor Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
The Methodist Church held a Thursday farewell social for Rev and Mrs Denny. W E Stiltmen chaired as speakers praised the Dennys for unity and service. A Brisbane-based appointment for Rev H Garrett was reported and the Women’s Church Aid Society contributed to the program.
The Saturday night bill at the popular theatre promises a dramatic melodrama produced by the Work’s Cooperation. The story follows a real estate dealer, Cressler, and his daughter Laure Commie as love and deception unfold among two ex lovers. Conflicts rise on stage as betrayals and schemes threaten reputations and romance.
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