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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1916

Page

2

Movements of Vesele and AUSN Steamers

Vesele vessels ply weekly routes with Berm Philip Sa Lined Korars visiting Townsville every Tuesday and returning via Port Douglas Cook town on Thursday. AUSN steamers depart Caicos Saturdays and reach Townsville Bow en Mackay on Tuesday then Brisbane Thursday guiding south to Sydney Melbourne by Monday Thursday. Return trips show Melbourne Tuesday Sydney Thursday Brisbane Saturday with Wyanira due from the south Thursday.

Korars Tuesay Townsville Port Douglas Cook Town Caicos Bowen Brisbane Wyanira

Steamers cave Gaims and Midlands schedule changes

Steamers pass Gaims on Wednesday Townsside on Thursday Bowen and Macks to Friday reaching Sydney on Thursday and Melbourne on Sunday Live Melbourne for return trip on Tuesday Sydney Saturday and next Tuesday arrival here Sunday Moriatts head south on Westnestlar Steamers sea Lowneville on Sunday arrive at Mackay on Sunday

Townsside Sydney Melbourne Shane Moriatts Caves

Fearstey and Co Lead Chamashi 1A1.0 Line

Fearstey and Co lead Chamashi 1A.0 as Line 1 arrives from Hong Kong via ports on May 5. Taiysan A.9 Line sails for Hong Kong on April 17.

Chamashi Hong Kong Taiysan

Steamer Eastern Sails amid Morning Archelock Panic

The steamer Eastern departs for Jan with Mazila and Hong Kong aboard, as Archelock panic unsettles harbor, Tuesday morning.

Eastern Mazila Hong Kong Archelock

Large meeting protests Queensland stock embargo at border

A Saturday gathering of workers in Goondiwindi discussed the Queensland Government embargo on stock crossing the border. They resolved to protest the action and the border restrictions, arguing it harms imperial interests by hindering cattle movement into New South Wales and potential fattening outcomes.

Goondiwindi Marck Queensland Annarel Wales

The Meat Repty In Brisbane News

A brief report notes a new foal arriving at a local farm near Brisbane. The article mentions Mr Ryan and a Wednesday event as part of the scene surrounding the foal's birth.

Brisbane Ryan

Child’s White Canvas Derby Boots Clearance Notice

At Mayers' Ltd Foot Wear a clearance sale offers white canvas derby lace boots for children ages 7 to 12 with sewn soles. Also a notice reports the death of Wilfred Cattin Nixon aged 24 at Port Darwin on March 17, son of Mr. and Mrs W Nixon of Martynatree, Lsirms.

Tan Mayers’ Ltd Nixon Port Darwin Wilfred Cattin W. Nixon Martynatreee Lsirms

Cabinet to Clarify Terms Before Premier Heads to England

The Cabinet met to clear up business ahead of the Premier's departure next week for England. Officials avoided full terms, noting published prices were not fully accurate. March 10 marks the first arrivals of wood products in London market, with totals showing 209 000 units and 123 000 destined for the British market. Timmins reports strong demand for wool and related commodities, while merino wool prices fall about 5 percent from prior levels.

England Timmins Abou Bens

Unclear historical market notes from fragmented Brisbane wool sale

Fragmented OCR text describes wool sales, competition, and referenced names such as Calinam, Loeenon, Prairie, and Cornell. The legible material hints at bids, prices, and seller notes but is largely garbled with many misspellings and nonstandard phrases. No coherent event or outcome can be established.

Limer a Wallon Bock Shares Report In Sydney

A new issue of shares in the Leisues's Waltram Block was faced in Sydney. Shares are of a certain value with a set allocation fee noted, details unclear due to damaged text.

Cane Price Regulations Stir Cane Growers Dispute

The article critiques Clarks & Co for delaying payments to cane growers under the Cane Price Regulations Act, blaming the company for undermining growers and provoking protests. It notes delayed payments, partial settlements, and skepticism toward legislative pressure, while predicting further price disputes at the Central Cane Price Board.

The Lesson Learned The WCET Way German Education Debates

The Victorian Council of Public Instruction debated German schools and technology. A motion urged protection of colonial memory and depots for German troops, with Parliament urged to act. A member named Mr. J. E. Mean discussed local street issues. Controversy over electrocution and secret devices raised concerns about state control and safety.

Victorian Council of Public Instructon Frede Momiot

Town Council Meeting Yields Sparse Details on Bills

Vague remarks during the town council session referenced proposed terms and deletions. Officials urged patience as residents voiced concerns and the group addressed several unspecified items.

Bathing Society Members Report Odd Meeting

Fragmentary OCR note shows a Bathing Society meeting with unclear names and dates. The readable parts mention Carmie Macetowyets and camels, suggesting a humorous or mistaken transcription. No clear event, outcome, or organization details emerge from the legible text.

Carmie Macetowyets Bathing Society

Stamp Paper Prepayment Appeal By Public And Business Arm

The department urges prepayment of postage due to save stamp paper amid possible supply cuts if the war prolongs. It asks the public to cooperate by paying at full value and using tape or similar methods to speed releases, noting current shortages are not critical but could worsen.

Cat Hemmeiven

Fragmentary OCR leads to unclear civic notice

The readable text shows scattered fragments about a local notice or erratic manuscript with partial names and stray phrases. Readable elements include mentions of a place, possible people, and a cryptic form or letter sequence, but no coherent event, date, or actionable fact.

Harney River Incident Reported by Clem Blot News

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a river event near Donk with a boat or traveler named Harney and a follow up involving Clem. Details are unclear but imply a drowning or near drowning and subsequent actions by local observers. Entities Gray Nim and Donk appear in the garbled text.

Rive Harney

Weather Notes and Acknowledgments for Shasta Mane

Fragmentary weather brief discusses warm conditions and fatigue among local residents. Mentions a memo of comfort and a request to obtain the original Shasta Mane teen Batert Craig, with reference to a chemist and a battle-pointed 1/3.5 amount.

Craig Shasta Comfortalie Batert Craig

Turmoil in Parliament Over Key Ministerial Petitions

A fragmented 19th century transcript shows debates around Mr. Asquith and Sir Rivard Gow with other members amid cabinet friction. The wording hints at a reformist session with reputations at stake and potential reshuffles affecting the government’s stability.

Mr. Asquith Rivard Gow

Unclear OCR fragment hints at 19th century race or event

Fragmentary text mentions an event or race, names unclear, with references to a Colca Mle and a Dewey figure, plus a Night nomad star. No clear outcome, date, or location discernible.

Asturbors Cow Safe After Creekside Rescue

A cow named Asturbors was pulled from a creek by local helpers and placed in a safe area. The incident prompted a swift response from residents who reported the event and ensured the animal’s welfare.

Unclear historical note with mixed names and places

Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Trethemey Trethewey and Barton with references to Port Moresby, Townsville, and Morinda tram, plus unspecified visits and local figures. text is damaged and difficult to interpret.

Marsina Sergt Barton Mabinda Gereas R Blackwell Andrews Darna Philp and Co Townsville

Ambiguous government wage proposal sparks labor debate

A shaky text suggests a government plan to grant extra pay for a holiday, with references to American workers, statutory rules, and potential wage changes. The fragment mentions departments, patriotic funds, and possible executive action, outlining concern over benefits and timing.

Abakdonment of Chefalet in Global Press Silence

The fragment notes political discontent over a high level abdication and calls for ministerial action. It references ministers and nations by vague terms, and notes public concern about peace terms and leadership in a cryptic, incomplete report.

Unclear OCR Fragment on Court Case and Debates

A damaged OCR clipping references a court case discussion and regulatory actions. Names and specifics are garbled, but it mentions the committee, damages, anticipated money amounts, and individuals such as Mr. Maree, with notes on procedures and timelines unclear from the text.

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E. J. Harris Victoria Movie Vesele Berm Philip, Sa Commercial London Marek Drews Mubrly Hartland Mayers Pootery Conmcs DEAT Bower America CE Calinam Loeenon Prairie Altera Tavwas Cornell AHL Charin Erebte Abts Sitet Lote ETON Wien Walaourse Mining Market Clarks & Co Buiter Clarks Red Harmer Central Camel Price Board Ale Eee the Post Fareday Barinda J. E Mean Tomer Lake and Gatton Germeny Toma Ivan Platen Rem Austral Pictures Cordonvale Police Court United States Staay Bowketr Bocietr Rocurs Applegate Ocms Et Aetters Asturbors Cory Creek Getty Avery Am Pfcial Abakdonment Chefalet Cologne Gamtie Mpoe Regeck Lampung Echo Ruasioe Ornce Sayare Bret Maree
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