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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 27, 1918

Page

2

Arrivals at Port List of Passengers on Mare

Shipping arrivals list names numerous passengers including captains agents and families aboard the Mare and other vessels. The roster names Westworth Moran Lowther May Forbes Molar Shermer and others with several children and additional travelers noted.

Mare Morrigan Minehas Meotane Westworth Moran Cel T Lowther May Forbes Molar Shermer Mac- Ty Weer Brewis Mose M Stoteen Ho Wiseman von Vesses Davids J. McFinlay Close Rowrter H. Tram Mores Lo Arne Skimmer Hal- Te Keekot Heath W. South Me Wel Cer Raconit Moes Ambrees Sporran J. Murphy Aaustrat Hups Lira Agenes

Movements of Vessels and Schedules

Ess Shilp and Co vessel Let Kurand4 arrives every Tuesday for Townsville and departs at 1 am for Cooktown via Lésindy Point. The vessel returns Wednesday evening. 7awers heads south on Saturday.

Kurand4 Townsville Cooktean Lésindy Poist Seturnay

Adcide Company Limited Dacinga Serres on Wednesday

An Adcide Company Limited notice indicates approval or action related to Dacinga serres scheduled for Wednesday. The brief item highlights a corporate or property matter involving the firm and a specified midweek date.

Australian Steamships services amid North Queensland port calls

The M.V. Maorihan arrives from Townsville to Port Douglas on Thursday and sails to Cooktown. It returns from Cooktown mid week and proceeds toward Townsville. Cowrie arrives from Townsville, departs Cairns for return voyage Tuesday. Inesfa:l sails from Townsville to Innisfail midweek, with Wednesday plans for Townsville depending on conditions.

Moarihan Townsville Cooktown Port Douglas Townswille Pam Sso Cowrie Townswile Cairns Inesfa Townseville

Moon Phases Calendar for March

The guide lists Moon phases for March with times: Last Quarter on the 6th, New Moon on the 13th at 1.2 am, First Quarter on the 13th at 11.30 am, Apogee on the 11th at 2 am, Perigee on the 13th at 8 am, Full Moon on the 28th at 1.33 am.

Cairns Stock Exchange Report Shows Diverse Quotas

Mr A H Clarke reports Cairns sharebroker quotations with details on various stocks and bonds including Bowrn River Coal Commonwealth War Bonds and Porne Film. The piece notes a Western Front offensive and ends with a nod to Dewar's whisky as a cue.

Hampton Cuthbert Tyroonm No New Mionic Moxham Oaks Ons Coserres Bod Thempeon Con Othermetals Bowrn River Bowen Creal and Coke Co Béa Bazl Tier Het Pond Biavale Cairns Stock Exchange A. H. Clarke

Charters Towers Market Stock Quotes Report

Share brokers A McCallum & Co Bow Street publish tal ent quotes for Charters Towers stocks. Prices listed include Brilliant Deeps Brilliant Block Bonnie Dundee and others with bids sells and trade terms. Insurance of Australia issue noted with price.

CH. Towers Messrs. A. McCallum & Co Sharebrokers Bow Street Bonnie Dundee Brilliant Extended Ed Filarke's Kelly's Welcome Kalamedan Mills’ United Minnie Moxham New Brilliant Freehold Ouren Cross Sd. Papsan Hampden St. Andrew Tryconnell Vulear Victory St. Mungo Gilmore Rowen Bers. A Insurance Co. of Australia

The Oaks Report on March Ore Milling and Work Delays

The manager J. J. Tully reports for March that the mill ran 330 hours to process 629 tons of ore yielding silver smelted gold at about 3dwt 1 bar per ton. Most ore was from No 2 open cut and surface ore carried low values. Heavy rains delayed the river pump and left the open cut too wet to work, delaying tonnage. When weather improves, work will resume in the No 2 cut south portion in good order.

J. J. Tully No. 2 A. H Llarke Cairna Alenuus Iarkevile Percyville Gilberton Ryan's Hotel Thompsons Oaks Uks M. Co

St Andrews Copper Mines See Feb Fortnight Ore Output

J Alexander reports for the fortnight ending 14 March from St Andrews Copper Mines. The No 2 north west level stope continues on a good ore pocket with a short leg, a wall of slate and tin in the bottom. May indicate consistent ore bearing formation and solid walls across levels.

J. Alexander wrBz N.W Coeteat

St. Mongo Copper Mines Fortnight Report Notes Ore Developments

Mine manager T Webb reports for the fortnight ending March 5 in St Mongo Copper Mines. No 6 North Level rising and stopping on inside ore shoot with 5 feet of warmth to hanging wall. No 3 South Level stopes show rich sulphides through silicious lode and water remains heavy. Raw ore despatched 4 tons bagged for transit. weather showery hindering camel teams.

No. 2 North W T. Webb Tgr Winre Winze

Ore test to gauge Biggenden iron at Ipswich works

Brisbane reports about 50 tons of iron ore from Biggenden to be tested next week in Ipswich railway workshops. Government geologist Saint Smith has inspected iron ore and minerals for steel making, especially manganese, to assess the ore’s value for proposed iron works.

Brisbane Ipswich Saint Smith

Arsenical Ore From Jibben Bar Near Stanthorpe

The Minister for Mines received four blocks of arsenical ore from Jibben bar near Stanthorpe where the State arsenic factory is planned. The granite ore is said to contain 30 percent arsenic and a small amount of silver. Years ago two shafts were sunk on the area now government reserved by a prospector hoping for payable silver.

Jibbenbar Stanthorpe

Fenwick and Co Sales Report March 2 1914 Sheep and Cattle

Fenwick and Co report on March 2 1914 noting dull opening but firming sales as bids improved. Prime sheep sold at 9d per lb plus skin value. crossbred wethers 36s 3d. crossbred ewes 37s 6d. merino wethers 28d. Lambs scarce with prime lambs to 31s 9d, good lambs 26s 6d. Cattle yarded 475. market easier for cattle, prime light beef 45s, prime heavy 42-44s per 100 lbs. calves forward. Total stock sold: sheep and lambs, 142 cattle and calves.

Fenwick and Co Brisbane

Fenwick and Co Sales Report on March Hides and Tallow

Fenwick and Co report March 21 sales of hides totaling 4448 with 2775 hides catalogued including two lines of meatworks. Best quality hides sold well though lower grades were passed in. substance hides faced competition but did not reach large prices. They sold 2169 skins and prime tallow held at 43 with extra quality. No sales of produce next week due to Easter holidays.

Fenwick and Co Tirisbane

Unclear Grocery Slogan Promotes Products and Whisky

Fragments urge selecting POAT jams and tomato sauce from a grocer. A half time cinema break suggests enjoying Macleay Dell whisky at a favorite house.

Cairns Post Schedules Good Friday Issue

Publisher's notice states Cairns Post will publish on Good Friday as usual but will not publish on Saturday the 30th. This alerts readers to schedule changes and weekend publication gaps.

Cairns Post

Cairns News Summary Mixed Weather and Relief Appeals

Cairns reports six points of rain in 24 hours ending 9 am Tuesday. Advertisements urge remedies for skin issues and digestive health. Cyclone relief funds gather small contributions from numerous donors, with updates on Red Cross activities and local meetings.

Cairns Northern Herald West Hughenden Ioe Butler Post Nolans Ltd Mellick Duildin Rankin Street Dr. Maloney Fanny Durack Susie Arc Entary

Cyclone Damage Report From Local Area

The cyclone disrupted property and services as J O Rourke and family survived severe gusts. Debris and fallen timber blocked roads while telegraph and power lines were damaged. repairs began with the nearby stockwork and mines affected. Damaged cables and a ruined riverbank area closed riverside routes, and mail deliveries were interrupted awaiting clearance.

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