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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows scrambled phrases and misread names creating a damaged entry with no clear event or identifiable subjects. The readable remnants resemble a garbled notice or notice-like fragment without coherent details or dates.
Fragmented maritime item lists captains ships and ports with many unreadable words. Distinct names appear such as Captain Tharry Mleshin and Wing, along with references to ports and lines that are only partially legible.
The text outlines shipping movements for the fleet with departures for Townsville Cairns and Melbourne. It notes midweek sailings to Sydney and Melbourne with return legs toward Brisbane and Cairns, listing several named vessels and days of operation.
The timetable lists Australis Stem Steamers routes with departures and arrivals across Townaville Mackay Fort Alma Briciun Brisbane Sydney Tivwnsville and other ports. It notes outbound sails from Townaville to Brisbane and return calls to Sydney and Townsville with days of week and approximate times and fares around 5.50.
Pearcy and Co. Lad Charysta arrives from Hong Kong via ports on April 3. Torres sails for Hong Kong on April cath.
Fragmented OCR note describes shipping details for Adelaide Company and Albergs with ports and berths. Mentions 2500 envelopes muted for Deri with position sivamuhip to Berth Cnet Siremabin and references to Werkerden Com and Lia Aratean. Includes scattered place names and incomplete cargo references.
An ext arregent text reports potential calls by Oceanic Company boats at Buisa4me. Premier Span outlines programs to secure rights while Drishane and Mr Ryan discuss implications with authorities. Washington balks at funding, prompting possible Oceanic government costs and future talks in San Francisco.
Commercial notes from Messbane dated March 27 summarize grading and pricing at the Department of Agriculture sales including butter tonnage and prime cotton prices. Cattle, calves, sheep, and lamb markets show varied prices with lower value on finished stock amid strong competition and large consignments.
Townsville report notes Exeter won 65 to unknown score in a Tyrovas meet. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but mention of a Supreme Comet and a 3000 capacity figure appears.
Fragmentary report discusses British concerns over wheat and metal markets. It notes a new endeavour to mill wheat and questions about pricing, supply, and discrepancies between Australian and Pine trades. The piece mentions the Frithth Corrument and aims to address demand for Australia.
A government move to acquire property near Ipevic h for state coal mines has fallen through. Premier reports suggest the government intends to take over ME Muley holdings, with details sparse.
Fragmentary OCR text from THE POST dated Wednesday March with scattered phrases about Cabo Binks and Gerdowrate. Content is unreadable, but hints at a columnish style and local chatter.
A disrupted Slate Socky Bemis meeting at the Caine Whestri td-mener descends into confusion with a speaker announcing an arrest scheme. A man described as connected to a crime was transported to Chilingee hospital. The article also mentions a death tied to a local incident and references a city correspondent and Bowker Society events. Tropotax promotion appears amid scattered items. Minor naval action and torpedo boat contact are noted without decisive action.
Washington reports the State Department resists hurried action over the Sussex incident and vows to seek German disavowal and reparations if proved. The press calls for swift action, but officials expect President Wilson to refrain from broad retaliation beyond protest. London coverage notes Chamber of Commerce and tax protest activity in postwar context.
A dubious patent medicine review cites Cesig s new Beef Iron and Wine claiming to aid debility and blood impoverishment while stimulating digestion and appetite. The notice notes exaggerated claims and lists ingredients and dosages. Also mentions a London dateline about Prince Balow s recall and Kaiser headquarters resignation rumors.
Fragmentary text reports a March expedition from Schleswig involved British and German forces. Mentions a German seaplane and bombardments near Hoyer and Toe dere, with estimates of German cruisers and destroyers and a destroyer engagement. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Reports from London Amsterdam and other cities recount heavy strikes and casualties as marines and workers endure violence. Civilians suffer fatalities and injuries while dockside and factory sites face disruption and evacuation. Laborers protest wage demands amid wartime hardship.
Fragmented report details cattle sales and purchases at a market near Seaburst Station. Names such as Samm Stewart William Daley and Sam Banning appear with various lots bought and resold at different prices.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Belliant Extended and payments to bag and AG, with garbled names suggesting connected parties or components. No clear event, date, or outcome is identifiable from the readable text.
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