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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
2
Obituary notes Alfred Tevding son of Elza Troyle and father A long illness deeply regrets his passing. Funeral details announced with lines of respect from family and friends.
Cargo and passenger names listed for a vessel sailing from Methowrne with numerous passengers including Mesdames Hansen and Rand and families. Several individuals such as A. Johnson T. Melrose W. Fraser and J. Marrac appear among steerage passengers. Agency noted as Phap and Co Limited agents.
Burrs Philp and Co depart every Tuesday for Cooktown at 1 pm. The South departure and arrival reports note conditions. Saturnia Adelaide Company ships sail for the south on Sands Place steagships. Ships bound for India and Townsville pass via ports on Saturdays. Leaves Couns at 20 pm Tuesday for Mourlyen Harowr Card Pi and Dunk Is.
Mr W Macdonald head of Macdonald Hamilton and Co announced the P and O Company business will be taken over in Sydney Melbourne Fremantle and Perth from April 1. A Gordon Wesche and Lewis Plummer join Macdonald Hamilton as partners. Agency registration completed in most states. Port call debate for Brisbane ships to be settled postwar.
Mr A H Clarke of Cairns forwards mining quotations including Corella Humedes Sume Valea and other names with bids per ounce or ton. Comps include Rowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Co and Cairns Patures with various prices and conditions noted.
Bow Street brokers report mixed shares and bonds including Brilliant Extended and Brilliant Deeps with prices ranging from 5 pence to 6 pence. Listings include East Mexican Kalamadan Moxham Papuan and St Andrew with varied bids and possible yields, reflecting a volatile session at CH Towers.
The Sydney report lists London metal quotations for March 29 with Cowper and lead and tin prices mostly unchanged or down. Electrolytic and spelter hold steady, tin and silver show small declines, while three month futures move modestly lower.
Mr W H Corbould general manager of Mount Esthar Copper Mines arrives from Bowen regarding refining works near Bowen. He notes works near completion and plans to start in a week, with output of coke and ore movements to New South Wales and Ipswich. Discussion includes refinery readiness, shipments, and related logistics.
Corbould says coke delivery will allow Mount Elliott smelters to begin in May, costing about £60 000 annually in wages and stores. Queensland benefits as money stays in state while ore from company properties is moved by rail to the smelters. The Post will publish on Good Friday morning.
The Cairns Harbour Board works and executive committee meets next Wednesday afternoon to discuss recommissioning the dredge. Babinda Township Boot Store opens at Kirk's offering a large stock of boots and shoes with cash terms and insurance agent services. Otto Lindeman dies after being struck by a car, with postmortem citing rupture of small intestine and police inquiries planned. A farewell social for Rev. J M and Mrs. Mitchell is set for Monday at the Presbyterian Church with hoped for large attendance.
Len Parker of Cairns reports a Buick car successfully completed the first ever motor journey from Herberton to Irvinebank. The trip served as a test and, as soon as the car finished, a sale followed to the buyer’s satisfaction.
Ratepayer TM laments council traffic control and cites a fatal accident caused by a wandering bicycle. He notes frequent riders on asphalt near the State School, including youths, with cyclists bellering pedestrians and riding without lights on footpaths at night. He warns more fatalities may follow if conditions persist.
At Mr F C Montgomery residence in Charlotte street Cooktown the St Mary's Church choir entertained invited members and presented Miss Ivy Reynolds soon to be married with a silver sugar bowl and spoon. The Rev Father Hoyne praised her services for the church and community as singing and dancing filled the evening.
A social evening hosted by residents of Wyreema bid farewell to Private William. Veiled by songs recitations and dancing the gathering ended with best wishes for his safe return. The event concluded around daylight with expressions of regret at his departure and a final toast.
Townsville reports incidentals from Edmonton with social notes on quadrilles and a beach gear product. A court case notes John Arthur Rowan charged with stealing a case of ea from a jetty and remanded for Supreme Court in May. A veterinary embrocation ad promotes 2/6 bottles from R Craiz Chemist Cairns.
The Church of England bell rang out a fire alarm shortly after mid morning on Thursday, sending town residents rushing to locate a blaze. Within fifteen minutes nearly all had reached the Fire Brigade Station only to learn the alarm was false. The culprit was denounced loudly and police hunt for him begins.
A Cairns father receives Captain Patterson’s letter describing his son’s instant death in action and the heroism of his last rites. Also included are notes on abbreviated telegram addresses and a Cairns Patriotic Fund committee meeting discussing fund amalgamation and council replies.
In Innisfail on March 1, the Cane Price Board adjourned without accepting a growers petition while awaiting the fixed raw sugar price. Four growers testified on the Dickson award costs before the board. Authorities planned to consult the Treasurer as mill improvements continue at the South Johnstone mill replacing temporary machinery.
Home Secretary Mr Huxham said the Home Department will refer the proposed abolition to a referendum on the date of the Federal elections in May. The plan includes ten polls on the Senate election day. W Greenaway of Queens Street Drishane provides the address.
Air Freeholds reports Admiral Sir David Beatty has accepted the vice presidency of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society. Messrs A J Draper Lad announce an April 18th anchor at their mart offering several fine freehold properties in the estate of Site MW H Collinson.
Storest Babinda announces large grocery stock and cash terms while Hambledon Suppliers and Royal Insurance agent services are pitched. A major meeting of Hambledon mill tiers is set at Shanahan's hall Gordon Vale Mesimam today. Also advertised are property parcels near Freshwater railway station and a 24 acre block owned by A J Draper Limited. An elixir claims to aid digestion with a dubious health tone.
A large Edmonton crowd welcomed Sergeant Bennet, wounded in action, back from service. The event at Sivyer's Hall featured a dance and speech by local officials led by Whereat, McLaughlin, and Abood. Bennet received a pocket wallet and a diary-cow donation receipt from Miss Mann.
A concise guide from a table companion titled Newman's omen outlines practical steps for sprain treatment. It emphasizes rest, ice application, compression, and elevation to reduce swelling and pain, plus gradual return to activity with precautions.
A large crowd attended a Cairns recruiting meeting at the Cairns Monument on Friday night presided by the Mayor. Rev S. M. Mitel urged quick recruits for a 35-man Cairns platoon post ANZAC Day, praising Rev S. Mo Mitchell and stressing personal duty to enlist. Speakers highlighted Allied advances and the need to fill ranks from Australia, noting Canadians in engineers and addressing war responsibilities.
Chamberlain snack and liver promises to sharpen appetite strengthen digestion and enhance meal relish. Sold everywhere.
Advertises Dr Sheldon's New Discovery as a family remedy for coughs and colds. Claims it banishes symptoms and acts as a mother's helper and children's friend. Offered at 1 shilling 6 pence or 3 shillings, available for purchase.
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