Shipping Brief Passengers From Townsville Steamer March
March 27 report lists Moilarlyan captained by Mayecane sailing from Townsville via ports. Passengers include Mesdames Leod Woodhouse Cleary Gorge Symes Muses Heathcote Seon Nuwers Thompson Jack Weaver Cleary Ernest Derey Trend Ko Saleem Heyer Lynch Ingram Banning Dowrer Weison Dunning Murphy Crain Paterson Gouge Hanske Stewart and others in second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moarilyan
Mayecane
Townsville
Mesdames Mleod
Woodhouse
Cleary
Gorge
Symes Muses
LL. Heathcote
Seon Nuwers
LL Thompson
Jacksom
Weaver
Ernest
Messrs
I. Derey
W Trend Ko Saleem
Heyer
Lynch
Ingram
Banning
Dowrer
Weison
J. Dunning
Murphy
Crain
Paterson
Gouge
Hanske
Stewart
Wepart cures voyage letters and local names list
March 27 mournigan Captain Minehane for Cooktown. Mesdames anchbore Rex and 3 children Misses Mellog Evans Messrs Guthrie Brickwood D J Davie H E Wilson S P McCreddie H Jarrett Shilatei A Osborne J Kearney and 3 more noted in accord levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mournigan
Minehane
Cooktown
Mesdames Anchbore
Rex
Chedren
Mellog Evans
Messrs Guthrie, Brickwood
D. J. Davie
H. E. Wilson
S. P. McCreddie
H. Jarrett
Shilatei
A. Osborne
J. Kearney
Movements of Vessels From Burns Philp and Co
Burns, Philp and Co vessels schedule shows Karscda arriving weekly from Townsville each Tuesday evening and departing 1 pm for Cooktown, returning Thursday at 1 am for Townsville. Wodonga sails south Saturday, Rupora departs south Wednesday, Mowrilyan arrives Tuesday for Port Douglas and Cooktown with 1:15 pm arrival and 1:00 pm departure, Lass of Gowrie runs Sundays from Townsville to Mourilyan and ports, Lucinda Crumper and Dank Island call at Mourilyan and Townsville, Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville and sails Thursday to Townsville.
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Karscda
Townsville
Cooktown
Wodonga
Mowrilyan
Southern Mail
Port Douglas
Lass
Gowrie
Mourilyan
Cardwell
Lucinda Crumper
Dank Island
Innisfail
Wednessar
Soothers
Melbourne cargo allocations prompt naval and military prioritization
A Melbourne dispatch reports a general shortage of merchant shipments as diversions to naval and military needs reduced sailing space. The Commonwealth plans allotments believed to be available in the next few weeks while other cargoes face limited opportunities.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Aan Iy
Vessels Withdrawn From Coastal Service Amid Interference Claim
A confusing note states vessels have been withdrawn from the coastal service and more withdrawals are pending, with officials describing the situation as sensitive and involving interference by a board or authority. The report cites unspecified reasons and ongoing steps.
London bakers set bread price at 1 for 4lb loaf
Commercial dispatch from London reports bakers fixing a bread price of 1 for a 4lb loaf. The new rate takes effect on Monday.
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London
London Wool Sales: Government Wool Prices Soar
London reports strong bidding at yesterday's government wool sale with merino and top grades fetching extreme prices amid vigorous competition for various lots.
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London
Queensland offers pineapples to London for army canteens
The Queensland Agricultural Department reports London acceptance of 700 cases of tinned pineapples at six shillings sixpence per case. Fruits must be attractively labelled and guaranteed by the Government inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland Agricultural Department
Chas Ors
London
7Th Army Canteen Committee
Queensland
Market Reels as Hides Wool Tallow Fetch High Rates
The market reports extreme rates for hides and skins with scarce offerings and strong demand. Calfskins and yearlings reach record prices while wool segments show varied returns from full to quarter grades. tallow pricing tops at £45 for prime and £44.10 for picked quality.
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Agsz
Market Report on Sale of Cattle Sheep and Lambs
Yardings include 210 cattle with prime beef selling to 45 shillings per hundredweight. Bullocks sold to 18 pounds 17 shillings 6d. Bred lambs noted at 33 shillings and 6 pence. Calves four penned with overall sale of sheep and lambs and cattle.
Fenwick and Co. Appraisement Dates and Bales
Fenwick and Co. announce catalogues for forthcoming appraisements. The March sale closes March 6 with 40,000 bales offered. The May appraisement is fixed at 50,000 bales and will close once catalogues are full. the next appraisement is set for May 7 and clips should be forwarded promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick and Co
Brisbane
Mining report highlights broker quotes and commodity tallies
The mining column lists broker A H Clarke as a source and shows quotas for Corellia Hampden Mango and Lode Hill with varied prices and conditions. Specifics are incomplete but indicate trading activity and vendor bids amid late season quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Clarke
Cee
Corellia
al. Hampden
T. Mango
S Se
Tommy Burns
Lode Hill
Consola
Towers Share Market Update
Market notes from March 37 report Mesera A. M'Callum & Co. trading shares with mixed bids and asks. Officials indicate minor activity in Sow Sone and related securities with limited liquidity and fluctuating prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Mesera_ A. M'Callum & Co
Seen Sow Sone
Sharea Tod
Representative sought for key district in Brisbane area
A society advertises an opening for a Representative in a strong district. Applications may be sent to the Branch Office in Brisbane or to the District Office. Cairne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Melbourne
Charters Towers
Herberton
Ravenswood Bayin
Nsw
Bayergof
Port Guat
Brisbane
Cairne
AMP Soctets
Union Advised For Sugar Growers Unity In Queensland
The Post discusses a letter from G H Pritchard secretary of the Australian Sugar Producers Association urging harmony between the ASA and United Cane Growers Association. It notes past discord in Brisbane and Melbourne bids for amalgamation to present a united front to government. The piece praises the ASA as financially strong and representative of Queensland sugar, while criticizing reliance on the UCA’s organization and urging sacrifices for unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Pritchard
Australian Sugar Producers’ Association
Queensland
United Cane Growers Association
Premer
ASTA
Ami
ASA
U.C.A
Pritchard
Commonwealth
Melbourne
United Voice
Brisbane
As.p.a
Australia
Ttwo
Da hinds Cane Growers meet and local notices brief
Quarterly meeting of the Da hinds Cane Growers Association set for 2 pm next Sunday. Red Cross Equipment Guild to meet at the Guild workshop on Twestday afternoon the 3rd April at 4 o'clock. Admitted to Hospital Mrs G Cockrem Banma Farm Gordonvale learns her brother Mirate W G Millett was admitted to a Norfolk War Hospital on the 2th February suffering from pneumonia. Babinda boot store opens at Kirk's Babinda selling boots shoes with guaranteed fit and style. Master B Woods injured his leg in a pony accident near Edge Hill and is taken to hospital. Went Peany Savings Bank deposits total é21 with no withdrawals. directors for next meeting are Messrs Friend and Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Equipment Guild
G. Cockrem
Banma Farm
Gordonvale
Hase
Mirate W. G. Millett
Norfolk War Hospital
Reany Bak
Peany Savings Bank
Tossil
Messrs. Friend and Holmes
Dyspepsia Relief and Headache Cure Ad
An advert notes Ku randa Kure relieves headaches and instant relief for dyspepsia. It claims to stimulate digestive fluids and aid digestion. Endorsed by W. H Green, Chemist, Cairns, offering 1/6 bottle quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Green
Cairns
Becbettos to Irvinebank Car Journey Test Success
A motor car voyage from Becbettos to Irvinebank was completed as a test drive. The trip, the first of its kind by any car, proved successful and the buyer agreed to proceed with the sale if the journey proved feasible. Len Parker, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becbettos
Irvinebank
Oas
Mick
Len Parker
Telegraph delay sparks tax anger in Cairn
A reader complains about telegraph service delays from Brisbane to Cairn, noting a wire lodged for two days and delivered just before noon on Tuesday. The writer questions tax payments and brands the telegraph service a standing disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suill
Somehody
Jme
Brisbane
Cairn
Cairns Shire Council letter prompts correction of phrase
The Cairns Shire Council chairman’s letter to the Minister for Lands suggested practical farmers would share world wide knowledge for settling soldiers on the land. The Acting Clerk asks that the phrase be changed to wide knowledge. The piece criticizes the council’s debate accuracy and presses for editorial precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Mr. Stovel
Tyre
Cairns Shire
Publicity Committee Letter Praises War Loan Drive Aid
The YV.MLCA Publicity Committee chairman writes to the Post and Herald praising their support in publicizing a 21 pound war loan drive. He notes generous publicity helped reach the 428 000 mark with more country districts to come and that a small payment secured strong coverage amid scarce space and paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yv.mlca
Post
Clermont
Anniversary of Mr Start at the Strand
An elderly event marks the 9th week anniversary of Mr Start at the Strand. A number of intimate friends gathered for a very jolly afternoon and extended many congratulations to the guest of honor.
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Start
Goldes Casket Art Union extends closing and fund event
The Goldes Casket Art Union closing date is extended to May 11 with the drawing set for June. A Northern Districts Patriotic Fund public meeting is planned for 4 oclock Saturday afternoon, with a special session in connection. A horse emulsion for joints and rheumatic ailments arrives in Cairns priced at 2/6 or 3/3 posted. Ten of fifteen applicants were accepted for Australian Imperial Forces in Cairns and Mareeba districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldes Casket Art Union
Connecion
Cairns
Australian Imperial Forces
D. M. Reida
Mareeba
L. A. Jenkinson
P. DeVernet
F. Daw
Millan Millan
R. N. Boorman
Atherton
G. E. Bale
Bheeto Banc Promotes Mosquito Protection
An ad-like notice touts Bheeto Banc as a mosquito repellent from Craig, Vice-Regal Chemist, Cairns. It claims protection for infants and adults against malaria yellow fever and other mosquito borne diseases, sold in 1/ bottles or post free 1/p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Craig Pe Gy Trere Og
Craig
Cairma
Juvenile thieves face state care after Cairns court
Two 14 year old boys appeared before Mr. T. A. Ferry P.M. in Cairns Children's Court charged with stealing cigarettes and chewing gum valued at 4 shillings from a restaurant. After a severe lecture the magistrate ordered restitution by their parents and warned that further offenses would lead to state custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Ferry
Cairns
Ferry
Northern Herald Presents Views of Australia and War Scenes
The issue showcases Dr McFarlane's Observatory at Irvinebank as Australia's largest amateur home telescope, plus capitalographs. It includes Lt McNamee and Pte Tills Cairns, J Craig Cairns, camel shots, shipbuilding at Newport News, a trench gun at Fort Totten, scenes of natives laying a pipe in Egypt, Our Boys at home in a German dugout, plus Upper Johnstone River Innisfail visitors Charters races and Tweed Heads Coolangatta panoramas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Herald
Dr. McFarlane
Irvinebank
Australia
Dm T McNamee
A. C. Tills
Cairns
Pre. J. Craig
Newport News
Fort Totten
New York
Johnstone River
Innisfail
Charters Races
Tweed Heads
Coolangatta
Sudden Death of Constable Walsh in Brisbane Hospital
Constable Walsh of Winton, reputed to be in fine physical condition, died under an ether anesthesia at Present Private Hospital, Ann Street, Brisbane. Doctors Aitken and Brunitch attempted revival. postmortem by Government medical officer Dr Roe declared death from congestive brain and heart failure. Relatives trace ancestry to County Clare, Ireland.
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Walsh
Winton
Queensland
Brisbane
Mail
West
Ann Street
City
Dra Aitken
Brunnich
Dr. Roe
Iepo
Australia
Illdown
County Clare
Ireland
Cairns Police Charge Man With Theft Before Ferry Case
A Cairns police report states William Harris was charged with stealing £2 2s from Mrs. neuen of Inmefail. Senior Sergeant Kenny noted the defendant admitted the act while under influence. Restitution was discussed and payment of the stolen money was considered under section nine of the applicable statute.
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Cairns
T. A. Ferry
P.M
William Harris
Cairns News Briefs and Local Notices
A Cairns correspondent reports a strike at Simmons and Sons to protest a band member's dismissal. Babinds store owner A M Waddell unveils large stocks of groceries, drapery, boots and shoes with cash terms. A Port Douglas visitor attends Dr. Elliott’s appendicitis case, and Pike Bros Ltd sends W Biles back to Cairns with samples.
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Townsville
Simmons and Sons
Carters
Babinds
A. M. Waddell
Em Terms
Royal Insurance Company
Returning organiser takes Cairns post as recruiting aide
W D Hughes replaces the late Organiser Green in Cairns and begins recruiting duties. Hughes enlisted in Cairns in December, served with the eth Battalion at Gallipoli for weeks, wounded, returned home, discharged, and now urges men to join Anzac squads. He notes Anzac Day and calls for lads to join the camp leaving April 28, 1917.
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W. D. Hughes
Cairns
Green
Hughes
Australia
Eth
Gallipoli
Ovedcally Walrt
Anzac Squad
Coons Os
Police Transfers Shuffle Cairns Station Chiefs
Senior Sergeant Kenny from Callins police station moves to Warwick to replace Sub-inspector McNeill who is promoted to Brisbane district. Senior Sergeant Quilter shifts from New Farm to Carne. Carne residents regret Kenny departure after a year of strong enforcement and impartial service aiding social reform and legal knowledge. Kenny plans to leave Cairns at end of next week.
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Kenny
Callins
Warwick
McNeill
Brisbane
Quilter
New Farm
Carne
Promoon
Cairns
Trench Comforts Report From Regent Park Parcels
The King and Queen inspected parcels sent to Anzacs by Australian friends at Regent Park. The defence despatch notes soldiers received chocolate cheese fruit cakes cigarettes and even roast meats from the Australian Comforts Fund, with perishable items avoided. It also reports liberal pay advances for troops and free comforts for war zones from Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
France
Astralia
Australian Comforts Fund
Brisbane General Hospital Committee Resigns
Brisbane March 27 The government’s continued refusal to help the Brisbane General Hospital Committee led the group to tender resignations with effect from March 31 after a decisive afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Brisbane General Hospital
Victim of Omnibus Collision Dies in Townsville
Townsville reports the death of Mrs. Dickerson, a collision victim from Saturday night between a motor omnibus and a mail cart.
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Townsville
Dickerson
Motor launch Magnet wrecked off Magnetic Island
The motor launch Magnet owned by Al. Leon ran aground on a reef at Florence Bay Magnetic Island and became a total wreck. It was insured for 400 with the 10.4 Company. Repairs and reassessment followed.
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Florence Bay
Magnetic Island
Sansey
al. Leon
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MNCL
McDonnell & Hamlyn-Haerris
H Cosst
Supreme Courts
New Zealame
A P. MacDoneell
K.n.nell
C. Mamlyn
H. F. Stacey
Thanes
L. Rh Evans
Nurse Smith
Messra Sues Travers
Johnston
Lem
Mec
Corbett
N. Gordon
Bertie Errol Joyce
Caires Hospital
Belek
Wwedneston
Cairns Lemerery
Martyn Street
Mra S&s Joyce
Ste
Mra
Burns, Philp and Co
Adelaide Company, Limited
Rupora
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
ONOTO
SWAN
Conklin
Waterman
Othr Mountain
Cains
Spence Street
Cair
Abijah Murray
Paling
J. D. Canever
Strand Hotel
Aes
FE. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake &T
Green’s
Abbott ST. Cairns
Shop
Geo
Smith Abbott
Commercial
London Wool Sales
Pineapples
Shima
Newnkan
Weel Report
Cairns Stock Exchange
Towers Share Market
Pas
Australian Mutual Rrovident Society
Publishers Notice
the Post
Bebieds Cane Growers
The
Dahinds Cane Growers’ Association
Nyal
Green's
Babindsa Township
Kirk's
Babinda
Wueensland Summance Company
B. Woods
Edge Hill
Northern Districts Patriotic Fund
R. Craig
Aod Money
Clark's Model Store
Mianic Street
Caipes Pictures
Tay Hook
Port de
Clarke
Elliott
Tonuht
Pike Bros. Ltd
W. Biles
Fim
Torsday
Ge Tee
Newman
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