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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
2
Anumic Ray beloved wife of J C Ray aged 29 passed at Wereema Home Hill on 16th March. Deeply regrets are expressed by her husband and family in this obituary style notice.
Memoriams note the death of Richard Charles Moss at Fjccadilly Charters Towers on March 18, 193 The only son of Mrs A Moss of Cairne Ad Rese.
Passengers listed include Mre NS Hall, Raymond, R Wright, Chas Mathers, D Mol loy, SH Paget, Nettas, J Evans and five steerage aboard the Australian Steamships Luk with Townsville origin.
The Queensland Government steamer Douglas sails from Mourthyne to Melbourne with a long list of passengers including Mesdames McGaw and two children, Jawis Barnett Howard and six Misses L Vermer E Wirstsor Besse Groves and others, plus numerous mistyped names and titles. The notice records steerage travelers and aboard staff as of March 0 folio.
Shipping notices detail Burns, Philp and Co routes to Townsville, Port Douglas, Cooktown, Lucinda, and Townsville with departures on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Australian Steamships and other lines mark arrivals from Townsville and connections with southern services, including Cairns Mourilyan and Dunk Island routes.
The record lists moon phases for March with times in local terms. It mentions first quarter on March 1 at 054 am, full moon on March 6 at 5.58 am, last quarter on March 6 at 7.12 pm, new moon on March 24, and first quarter again on March 25 at 8 pm.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated tide notice with uncertain wording and stray characters. It mentions a Tuesday date and a time style that resemble historical maritime or newspaper texture but lacks clear facts or events.
A meeting of maize growers in Kempsey New South Wales led to the decision to form a Maize Growers Association. The aim is to cooperate with the Federal Government to export surplus maize to Great Britain. The article notes a record yield across Queensland New South Wales Victoria and mentions prices and import sources.
Abbott Street Cairns offers a beautiful millinery range and up-to-date Melbourne models plus Ready to Wear garments. Chic coats and carefully selected goods by Miss Smith attract shoppers seeking stylish new season items.
Mining prices and quotations from Cairns broker A H Clarke show Corella Hampden Cuthbert Mungo St Andrew Valean Tommy Burns Lede Hill Gilmore Hil End Amal Igwana Consols Kalamadan Morecha Tyrcomwell New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompsons Oaks and Bowen River Coal etc with varied bids and indications.
Bow Street broker A M'Callum & Co reports prices for various shares and bonds with mixed results. Beanie Damdeebt offers 82 and Brilliant Extended at different bid and offer levels, while New Brill Freehold and other issues show modest bids. Hampden and Dawes Challenge quotes appear, reflecting a volatile market landscape.
The Sydney metal market reports March 16 quotations with copper at f136/5 for spot and f135/15 for three months, tin steady around f0s/2/6 spot and f1/10 for three months, and electrolytic at f149. Fine gold at 383d per oz remains unchanged.
The silver market shows signs of a pause after months of rise as belligerents act as buyers. Reports indicate Britain and allies plan to curb speculation by limiting purchases to reduce competition and stabilize commercial demand.
The article notes fluctuations in value levels from 1916 to this year with high maximum swings in the first four months. It mentions Indian Treasury purchases of 43 million rupees funded from Shanghai and the cautious stance of Chinese wealth held in silver. It discusses monsoon risk and uncertain future of the silver market amid unknown China factors.
The Ruscha unit reports poor success in urging subscriptions to the new war loan and pivots to a sober appeal. It argues that a large portion of funds should be redirected from private business to support the war effort, with women urged to convert holdings for wartime use.
The Federal Taxation Office reiterates Section 15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act No 2 of 1996. It requires all acting residents of Australia who meet specified income thresholds and have no dependants for the 12 months ended 16 June 19 4 to file elementary returns by 31 March. Failure to comply may incur a 10 percent penalty. Forms of receipt and guidance are noted for Queensland and Commonwealth banks and companies.
The Post argues aldermen should fund municipal baths this year, hinging on strict rate collection. It cites a £6395 debit balance, estimated annual rates of about £11,934, and total expenditure forecasts including a night soil destructor and baths, aiming to finish in the current year.
An is claimed to protect both children and adults from insect attacks and malaria transmitting fever. The remedy is described as a best safeguard against disease spread, with a chemist recommended for purchase and use.
Mr W P Wilson a police magistrate from Ingham faced a rough journey home after a river flood delayed crossing to Lucinda. He reached Halifax via tricycle with two passengers and was helped by Mr Carr to Oakleigh before a final ride home, arriving about 9 30.
A collage of notices and ads: council meeting date in Cairns Shire, arrivals and inspections by A W Biles for Pika Bros of Brisbane, Royal Insurance agent visit, medical tonics and dyspepsia relief, car hire and Huck brand vehicles, piano dealer Palng’s 65 years, and Townsville accident report of Arthur Ball injured in bicycle collision. Ball remains unconscious and not expected to recover.
Townsville reports a successful St Patrick's Day program with morning pedestrian events won by J Hickey in 73 yards and Connell in 100 yards. Afternoon trotting featured Empress winning the pony event and Roadster taking the traffic event.
The Returned Seakers Association will hold a recruiting meeting tied to a Anzac Day commemorative troop formation. Speakers include Messrs N Mighell F R Mazlin and Sergeant Major W Williams with Inspector Barnes of Cairns Town Council chairing. Barnes, a returned soldier, will soon depart for England to assist ammunition production.
At Cairns Semmons Court Mrs. T P Smith sues husband for desertion. Plaintiff’s lawyer produced a medical certificate showing Mrs Smith cannot attend due to ill health and asked for a two week adjournment. Defendant’s counsel requested costs. Counsel proposed settlement and adjournment was granted.
Gordonvale correspondent notes cane crops thriving and abundant supplies, with sunshine and cattle good. He laments high transport costs, quiet industry, and poor road conditions, causing labor scarcity and travel difficulty for residents and workers.
The world read novel by E Phil lips Oppenheim Mr Grex of Monte Carlo will be pictured at the Palace Tonight from the Famous big Lasky studios See page eight this image The Cairns Branch of the Returned Soldiers Association requests the Post to convey thanks to the Band and to Naval and Military forces for attending the funeral of the late W R Green Sunday last For Hoess Owners Our Veterinary Embrocation now arrives and will be found invaluable for strains lameness rheumatism and other ills posted 3 3 R Craig Cairns Haspars OQ MLS Jack Hynes of Cairns awarded the Silver Star Second Class for services with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force The same soldier previously received the Military Medal British
Thomas Bryce announces a new business opening on Thursday March 22 at the premises formerly occupied by B. McCarthy in Gordonvale. The store will stock a large selection of English French Italian and Australian goods with the motto Civility and Bedrock prices. Delivery available within reasonable distance.
A large Monday night gathering approved forming a National Party. J G Hoare chaired and read a wire from Bamford stating he would attend in early April. An eight member committee was appointed with power to aid and subscriptions set at 2/1d per year. Members may pay at Hoare's office.
General Birdwood, in command of Australian and New Zealand troops in France, sends a grateful letter to the Australian National General Secretary of the V.M.C.A. praising the volunteers and their front line support. He notes regulars at advanced posts receive hot drinks and cocoa from V.M.C.A. workers, helping the exhausted troops.
The Minister for Railways Mr Coyne with aides and Senior Sergeant Kenny toured Cairns districts visiting Mt Molloy Tarzali Ravenshoe Mareeba Mt Mulligan Chillagoe and Muckanana before heading to Cooktown Townsville. He spoke on deputations and said northern inquiries would save work and boost Cairns railway service. He praised Cairns port potential and soil wealth while urging continued development through government action.
Deputations pressed Minister for Railways Mr H Coyne on Monday night for an overhead footbridge at Mulgrave Road crossing near Mooliba. The Cairns Chamber of Commerce and local residents cited increasing population and frequent train shunting that blocks the crossing, urging action and a possible extension to Innisfail. The minister pledged to consider the request and noted railway delays in bridging materials while stating the line to Innisfail is a priority and the department will act promptly if the cost is reasonable.
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