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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 03, 1916

Page

2

Shipping. Arrivals. Passengers listed on the steamship

The list includes J. Micehice from Townsville and numerous passengers and crew headed by Storey and infant, with many names such as Wiss M Bell T. Beano T. Williams CA. Smith Syd Storey GC. dest and others. Trans Steamship Ltd. reported the voyage details and cargo notes.

Caste J. Micehice Fom Townsville Wastin Wiss D.P. Higgins EB. Gibson Seeman WX. Lorton Ae &. Jobsson L. Draper P. Ruthertons Holmes Laxrente Holman A. S. Wakefelt AL Kavasos JLT Ringstory J. Swan Gores Waller Entickwick Anfchid Mepis E. Bradr W. Lepeaix Wright Monk Contog T. Gioor J. Lavery J. Steveosom of. Bennett Philips J. Weics Morar Davies P_ McCole Job. Woodiense Howe Anus Trans Steamshign Ltd

Movements of Vessels Bus Pulp Co and AUSN Steamers

Shipping notices list fleet movements with arrivals and departures between Townsville Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Mackay Port Douglas Cooktown and Port Alman on varied days including Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays. Vessels like Branda stives and Wereema appear with return legs to Sydney and Melbourne and others sail to Townsville and Townsville destinations.

Spiney Thersair Brisbane Wereema Thursdar Steemess Townsvills Seturdix Acrive Mackay Port Alma Eristsee Lewe Toresvilre Port Douglas Cooktown Gtor Poe Townsville o'Gowrie Townswie Fondays

Feerley and Co Sails for Boog Rosy Ports

Feerley and Co. Lit Chanteba will sail for Boog Rosy ports on 24 March 1916. Taisms arrives from Hore Rozg via ports on May 5.

Can You Afford the Risk Chamberlains Cough Remedy

You are urged to keep Chamberlains Cote and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand for cramps colic or diarrhea in horses. Do not delay calling a doctor in severe cases. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.

Brisbane Market Report Shows Mixed Quality Sheep and Cattle Prices

Commercial Brisbase SF Pemeick Co Brisbane reports mixed yarding with 400 sheep and 500 lambs, prices largely steady with slight firmness. Extra prime short woolled lambs 22/9, crossbred lambs 23/3, merino wethers to 2/6, bullocks to 18/5, heavy vealers to 75/7, yearlings to 6/2. Overall 1149 sheep and lambs and 24 cattle and calves sold.

Tpemeick & Co Shermen Brisbane

Mining Metal Market Report From London

London markets show Coppen 2533 to £133 10s forwant 126 to fizi 16s. Electrolytic Ergy rises to fight Tia at £200 0s 10d forward Erg8/12 to £ ren/s. Lead 4s 15d to 34s 12d 6d Spelter 0t0 fp Silver price ascent noted.

London Coppen

Antimony Price Unchanged Reported by Mines Dept

London May 3 a callegram from the Mines Department states the price of antimony is unchanged. The message confirms current market levels and provides no new price details beyond stability.

London Mines Department

Hefferson Field Warden Reports Slow Ore Gains and Extensions

The warden's monthly report notes limited improvement at Vulcan with ore in the S Soft stope still rising and late values unchanged. Se Stope shows improving ore, while underhand stoping begins on a face of 2 soft. the 4p east drive extended 18 feet with patches of chlorite and tin. Tranby Bros mine Red Queen, pushed 20 feet further into parable ore, deepening shaft rt. Great Southern trackway nearly finished. Wowser mint extended 36 feet on a payable ore chute. Anzac route shows make on fair grade ore. Governor Norstan has limited work on No 2 open cut, ore low grade around 1 percent, but three men stoping below tunnel. Four inboters report pay sable at Tornado. Pompeii confines to back-of-roof stoping. Stella, Jane and Victoria under caretakers. work expected to resume. Darling and son report Extended mine activity and Arbouin mites extended.

Vulcan Tranby Bros Great Southern Wowser Mint Robinson Bros Anzac Boyd Bros Worne Norstan Sable Pompeii Stella Jane Victoria Darling and Son Stannary Hills Arbouin Sgf Sur

Tin and ore fortunes in Australian mines reported

The report details mining activity at various operations including Mungama to Cardross transport, ore adits at Arbouin and Lass o Gowrie, and tributers at Ivanhoe and Mary of Argyle. It notes tin yields, ore grades, crusher outputs, and a new Gurremba Griesen Tin Deposits syndicate forming to consolidate prospects and enable aerial haulage to a central mill.

Mount Spurgeon and Herberton Mines Report Slow Operations

The report notes scarce water delaying cleanups at Mount Spurgeon with Bennet and Eyres active on alluvial claims. At Mount Armit Alex Spence works Bennett’s claim. In Herberton’s belt Empress and Captain show strong earnings. ore is moved to Cockle Creek smelters. Wollfram gains spread across several mines with mixed production and dewatered shafts. The Victoria remains idle while Wir es and Silver Star see tentative ore recovery.

Mount Spurgeon Carbine Bennet Party Tieana Percy Eyres Mt. Spurgeon Alex Spence Mount Armit Bennett Mount Carbine Wolfram

Miro Waddell Opens General Store Inventory

Miro A. M. Waddell has just opened a new store featuring groceries, drapery, bedding, and shoes. Terms cash or credit and agents for Royal Insurance Company expected to handle policies for customers.

Miro A. M. Waddell Tor Royal Insurance Company

The Dublin Rebellion and Irish Resolve Amid World War II Echoes

Editorial compares the Dublin uprising to the Paris Commune, condemning rebels as criminal and foreign to Ireland. It praises John Redmond and Irish soldiers opposing German aims, arguing democracy falters in war and stressing loyalty to Britain while warning against conspirators aiding Germany.

Dublin Paris Sinn Fein France Fiercier Bismarck Germany Casement Potsdam Britain Ireland British Empire

Cairns Theatre Announces War Week Program and Notable Guests

Acting Premier Theodore and Minister Fidelly visit Cairns with secretary Carter as deputies meet them. A schedule includes Irvinebank Hockerton and Marcella tours, plus Astor Pictures presenting a single performance of a 3009 foot feature. Event features include Mrs Hehianiver and an interview with The Great Waldo Lecturer.

Cairns Theodore Chie Mr. O'Hagen Justice J. Fidelly Carter Tei Irvinebank Hockerton Marcella Fikelly Tle Wrreema USA Mr. McCormack Taimier Tosight-the-Astros Pictures Ceema Hehianiver Waldo” Lecter Impetmeter Orme Valdo Orme Galleon Reeders

Meatworks Begin Season Under New Ownership

The Biboobre meatworks started the season's operations on Tuesday under new ownership. The present rate of killing is sixty head per day. Everything is proceeding smoothly.

Biboohra Biboobre Meatworks

Starr Bowlett Building Society Meeting at Catens

At the Catens Starr Bowlett Building Society held a Saturday meeting with receipts totalling £10 5s 1d. Directors L Draper and R H Belly will attend next Saturday when No 43 appropriation is to be resold.

Starr-Bowlett Society the Catens Starr-Bowlett Building Society Messrs. L. Draper R.H. Belly

Comforters and Leathers Limited Stock Notice

The State Sugar Commission advertises a limited supply of Leathers and comforts with urgent procurement advised as future stocks are uncertain. The notice lists officials and secretaries, plus travel plans for hearings in Cairns Atherton Babinda to hear evidence on increasing crushing capacity in the Ta hinds and South Nusselt areas.

Colting Lake Street Cairns State Sugar Commission Olean W. J. J. Short H. T. Bantorhy M. B Babinda Tahinds

Craig's Beef Iron and Wine tonic offers restorative aid

A 19th century tonic combines rare old wine with predigested beef and iron. It is promoted to treat debility from blood impoverishment and to aid convalescence by promoting digestion, boosting appetite, and energizing the system. Robert Craig Chemist Cairns notes the bottle price and posting date.

Craig Robert Craig Chemint Cairns

Northern Herald War Number Highlights Frontline Scenes

The Herald presents a powerful war number with updates from belligerent centers. It includes reports on Australian troops in the Camel Corps, wounded comrades, and varied combat portraits. Also noted are items from Queensland’s Darling Downs and Tasmanian fishing, urging early orders due to demand.

Tte Camel Corps Central Meensland Darling Downs Tako Leake Tasmania

Kameronga Rainfall Report for April and Year-to-Date

In Kam orungi the Government Gaiden records April rainfall at 7.48 points and total since January 1st at 51.89. The long term April average is 12.08 points and the four month total average to April 30th is 69.03.

Kameronga Government Gaiden Kam‘orungi

Penny Savings Bank Directors Meet At Cairns

At the Cairns weekly Penny Savings Bank directors W. T. Kelly and the Secretary attended. Deposits amounted to £10 16s 5d and withdrawals paid totaled £4 19s. Directors meet again on Saturday afternoon the 6th with Messrs McKengie and Woodward.

Cairns Penny Savings Bank Messrs. W. T. Kelly Attend Afe Mesara McKengie and Woodward

Kochs Fever Mixture Proclaimed Remedy by Public Demand

It proclaims Dr Kochs Fever Mixture as the sole certain remedy for Malaria affecting strong workers most exposed to fever mosquitoes. The value grows daily with prodigious demand, sold in bottles at 4 shillings and 3 pence, postage extra. Proprietor Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.

Robert Craig Lenaurue Golden Linkett Dr. Koch Cairns

Cairns Town Council Holds Monthly Meeting

The Cairns Town Council met Tuesday night with all Aldermen present except Alderman Ryan. Formal correspondence, Hodels report and Drapers refutations dominated discussion. Auditor report pending. A Wilkinson named Town Clerk with Sandaver as assistant. further report to follow.

Cairns Alderman Ryan Hodel Draper A. Wilkinson Sandaver

Chamberlain's Tablets Ease Constipation in Women

Healthy women with sedentary habits suffer from constipation, but proper diet and outdoor exercise help. When needed a laxative is Chamberlain's Tablets, praised as easy to take and agreeable in effect. They relieve constipation and strengthen digestion, improving appetite. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.

Ave Maria at Palace Theatre Tonight Feature

The Palace Theatre presents a cine operatic program of To lebe Ou Aree Sit te Severna and Gounod's Ave Maria with piano accompaniment by D. J. Joentein. The program also includes The Butterfly with Barbara Tennant and a short feature The Master. Box plan available.

Palace Theatre Gonod Matias Jira Gounod D. J. Joentein England Barbara Tennant Henry Wetthall Webster Price A Paul

Sugar Journal reports on world sugar conditions and policy

The Sugar Journal reviews global sugar production in Europe and Americas with official reforms and cane pricing actions. It highlights reports from government analysts and the Central Sugar Prices Board, plus letters from Petrograd and New York. The issue includes a feature on fighting refining degradation and a photo section.

The Sugar Journal A W.U Neporta Prins Gearlige Europe Petrograd New York Laa Eamond Jarvis Femingne Joes Nerther Bupar - Journal” Forma

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