13 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
1
Shipping notes report arrivals of vessels including Marwle cat Peters Medea Kunamt and Clapton with mixed cargo. Local authorities in Ade Inde SH confirm schedules and port activities, highlighting multiple ships expected to dock this month.
Fragmented text lists numerous personal names, places, and firms with unclear context. It reads like an unreadable directory or OCR fragment, mentioning individuals such as Beemer and Erwin, and entities like Boras Tmlp & Co in a sparse locality description.
Vessel movements show Kuranda and AUSS. stromen routing from Cairns to Townsville then Sydney and Melbourne with returns. Sailings target Townsville Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide routes with midweek departures and Thursday arrivals.
The timetable lists Ameri Steamship and other vessels leaving Townsville for Mackay Port Alma and Britton arriving at various ports and Melbourne Sydney Brisbane schedules. It notes return legs Melbourne to Sydney to Brisbane and Townsville, weekly Morgan and Lass o Gowrie services, and ships from Hong Kong to ports in March with several named destinations and dates.
Fragmented OCR shows entries for Cairss Stock Exchange with items labeled Tyrecomectt Tyrenese Eatemind Minnie Muakare and Ottermen's, plus references to coal m04 and Bowes Casi. Text is garbled with multiple nonstandard names and unclear figures, but indicates mining stock listings and brokers' notes amid period-typical shorthand.
The Federal Hotel at Spence is now under the care of TT Carr proprietor. The Railway Department Cairns approves the update. The hotel has been thoroughly renovated with emphasis on serving quality liquors and a first-class table.
The record lists lunar events for March with times for First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter and perigee and apogee dates. Notable entries include First Quarter March 12 433 am Perigee March 1 6 qz am and Apogee March 5 32g 2m.
The text expresses a vague worry about recruiting and the world’s attention. It notes increasing clarity about needs and a call for better solutions, though specifics are unclear.
The text discusses conscription in Britain, citing public protests and the idea of a pro and rational system of conscripting under the prime minister. It mentions eligibility, volunteers, and opposition, urging study of the conscription model amid political tension and national defense concerns.
Fragmentary weather note references 24 hour period with mentions of showers, a fall or change in conditions, and unclear terms like semia and 49 points. The unreadable text intermingles names and poetic snippets with stray references to a caretaker or chemist.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a water rate issue and ongoing negotiations with references to De, Sech's Fever Mirtem and Walsh but details are unclear. Mentions voting timelines and local postal matters with scattered names and places.
The Premier, Mr. Yan, states government is saturating provisions of the Imperial Perpeme Act to ensure supply, while a remnant stock remains for public needs. Officials seek to avert shortages by directing measures and controls across sectors.
A fragmented passage asserts a government stance on state inoculation policies and protests two-step actions against democratic principles. It claims such measures offend residents and urges government reconsideration of these proposals.
Saturday's gathering for Steve Dobbin marked his departure after years as the Post's bookbinder. He thanked colleagues for a happy tenure and expressed hope to return if employment allows while noting that staff health was then toasted.
Fragmentary notice outlines large sacks of groceries drapery boots shoes and curtains offered for sale by agents of a furniture company. Mentions addresses in Maine and New Hampshire and several named persons and residences.
An OCR readout lists items from the Strand Hotel CTA Howse sale including canvas, stretcher frames, mounting boards, dancing crinkle paper, drawing pencils, and blocks. It cites suppliers such as Medicom and brands like Brandeners and Millhells with prices and parcel details.
An Edinom special Gill af Fon edmiventure is cited, with a summons issued to an unnamed party. The freighter Barta is slated to sail on the following day toward a specified route to reach its destination.
An amidship program at Tae Aneel Theatre presents The Lost Leader and Page's Aut Alarm with Rusro Walumy and William Cemeed. The critic notes exciting gripping scenes and a love story amid a period of confusion and bustle in the show.
Two friends of ME Fy, Clove and Cairns managers, faced actions at the Court Monte Hotel on a Saturday evening. The brief notes indicate a disturbance or complaint arising from their meetup. Further details unavailable in readable text.
A community theater event on a Saturday evening attracted Ut patrons with a ctional drama and a light program. Projections and producer notes provided context while ushers guided crowds. The program featured familiar cinema sketches and a brief love comedy to finish the night.
A fragmented report mentions farewell actions and protests around a union during a contentious event. The passage references tensions between participants and mentors, implying a refusal to depart and a display of opposition. The text also hints at a ceremony or festivity labeled Sock Fest and a broader community reaction.
The article records a varied weather update with little rain and improvements in the fields. It notes many batteries and farm activity, with Penda Jops arriving and Mr. P. McCloy’s action engine performing well. It details a Red Cross Society gathering at Wil ’Saane Hall, Yungaburra, including social proceeds, fundraising notes, and planned Easter dances.
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