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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
2
The Landen metal quotations for April show copper standard spot at 11360/3 with unchanged three months forwards. Electrolytic copper and lead, zinc, tin, and silver saw mixed moves with several prices unchanged and a few minor declines or increases across spot and forward markets.
The Cairns Post letter urges Queensland electors to vote on Saturday to curb Premier Ryan and his government. It argues Tudor and Ryan are closely aligned, urging a no confidence vote against the government, citing mistrust and fiscal strain. The piece appeals to loyal voters to back anti Ryan candidates for change.
Shipping notice lists arrival of reranda captained by Raven from Townsville with passengers including Mesdames Chisholm Frankel Millett Kelly Cummings and others and 22 steerage passengers. Agency Burns Philp & Co Ltd. Also shows May dates and astronomical terms such as Perigee Moon Apogee and First Quarter with times.
The Kaiser experiences nightly visitations from ghostly figures, waking in fright after dreams of the devil. He has been advised to try whisky as a remedy, amid high water tensions and uncertain times.
Word reached Cairns of the death in Sydney on March 1 of Mr Geeselike Kiatte at a venerable age. His remains lie in Rookwood Cemetery. He was a prominent landowner and independent, active in the Cairns district during the 1880s and 1890s. Another old Cairns resident passes away.
The Glasgow district bottle makers, previously constrained by high wages and limited British output, will gain production speed and employment security. Peter McLuskey led a visit to America to study modern methods and, with factory support, arranged for new production machinery and American skilled workers. This follows efforts by the British Empire Producers’ Organisation to modernize and expand capacity.
A jumble of short items lists musical store offers face cream beach outings auditing notices knives and seed ads. Names include Jacob's Music Store Nevitt and Baden A. M. Wallet Notineta and Royal Insurance Yates' Seeds. A cable from Mrs Ozanne reports serious charges in a defence issue dated April ac.
A Ross Creek West End body discovery is described by our Townsville correspondent. A man’s adult companion was found with a ticket and possessions linked to Rockhampton, with no suspicions of violent crime noted.
Craig's Skeeto Bane touted as the mosquito enemy and malaria safeguard sold in bottles or by post. The Northern Herald shows groups of soldiers including Anzac reinforcements and a long series of North Queensland views featuring Cecil Syndicate Hedekingen Mt. Surprise and Mt. Morgan locations.
The Austral management announces a Saturday night screening of the Transatlantic serial Peg of the Kong starring Lucille Love as Teg and Hugo Louheque as Hugo. Tickets stay at current prices with seating ample at the Austral Cairns, urging advance bookings for crowded houses. A British steel production note follows, discussing postwar output and policy shifts for industry.
Detgety's victs 7 Dalgety and tolaee declared an interwn dividend of 4 percent per share. Arrived in and. Mr M. McMahon of Miriwinni reports via cable that his son Pte LT McMahon has arrived safely in England. Halle Erminte Rives romance The Valiants of Virginia will lead at the Palace Theatre tonight per the advertised programme change.
Due to increased pressure of business they have engaged the services of Mr WL F Roberts of Sydney as a competent tower of dome experts with many leading English firms.
Grey Loh, famed hardore performer, will stage a special arrangement with Carns Pictures Led at the local theatre. The event promises a strong vocal display and is urged for couch singing lovers to attend for the artist’s magnificent voice and skill. Also note a health ad for Ku Rand a Kore by chemist W. H. Green. Polling for the Senate and House will be at the Drill Shed Saturday from eight to three then midnight extended. officials say arrangements are progressing.
Townsville report says gasworks employees clashed over shift selection causing a stoppage. Directors led by Mr J Cum nist settled the dispute and workers resumed duties with the coal works unavailable until Friday.
The letter discusses cane price awards and proposed sugar price changes, noting refining costs and company shares amid wartime measures. It also includes a reader's tribute praising Lord Kitchener, citing German respect for his leadership and a German officer’s remark about his feared reputation.
The article argues postwar prosperity hinges on securing raw materials. It contrasts Germany's limited mineral wealth with Britain's global resources, citing India iron ore Canada nickel Australia wool and coal from South Wales. It notes Mr Hughes supports and patronizes the British Empire Producers' Organisation to coordinate material supply.
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