Bereaved families thank Cairns hospital staff for care
Mr and Mrs E Winterbottom thank Dr Collings and the maternity nurses of Cairns District Hospital for unremitting care of infant Albert during illness. They also thank Cairns Cabmen and friends who sent sympathy messages during bereavement. In sad memory of Lenore Winterbottom killed in action at Bullecourt May 7 1917. Inserted by sisters Ivy and Sad Lomi and brothers-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hl. Davies
Malanda
Kerwin
St. Margaret's Hospital
E. Winterbottom
Dr. Collings
Cairns District Hospital
Albert
Cairns
Robert
Mareeba Hospital
Alice
Charlie Crossland
Sarah
White
Lenore
Bullecourt
France
Ting
Ivy
Ete
Lomi
Arrivals May 7 From Townsville and More
Arrivals list includes Pi mer from Townsville aboard Captain Raven and a party of ladies and gentlemen. Names mentioned include Eyre Collins three ae Conn Justin Fini more Emmanuel W Tfird Curlewis Collins Rev Father O Connor W T Collins Barbi Penkles J Abbott and G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi'mer
Townsville
Raven
Mesdames
Eyre
Collins
Tijustin
Finimore
Emmanuel
W. Tfird
Curlewis
Father O'Connor
W. Tcollins
Barbi Penkles
J. Abbott
Departures and Navy Actions Reported in Brief
Palmer sails to Cooktown and Port Captain James Antoni. White and infant travel with E P Eyres and several named passengers including Miss Ro Diers Nizen Collins P O Byrne and Nunns Philp Co L agents. Zeek Zeebrozee raid claimed by British marines sinking two German ships and capturing Foster's Crown Lager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Cooktown
James Antoni
E. P Eyres
Ro Diers
Nizen
Collins
P. O'Byrne
Nunns, Philp & Co
L Agents
Zeek Zeebrozee
Foster
Be Serer Ret The Bo Beiliant Deeps At May 7
May 7 entry records Be Serer ret the bo Beiliant Deeps aged 64, paid 2/6. Mentions Hampden, Mt Cuthbert, and Henry Jones & Co. Includes cryptic figures and trades, likely an old parish or shipping note with scattered names and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towers
Returned men deserve better care in Australia
The article recalls Private Devey, a North Queensland veteran now paralyzed and wheelchair bound, who faced scorn on Queen Street and in a restaurant. It argues that returned men bore heat and burden for their country and that Australia must provide essential protection and care. the piece stresses the vital role of wounded heroes in defending the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queen Street
Dewey
Cresteres
Australia
Devey
North Queensland
Gey
Australis
Klara Girls Empire League social and Fox's Hotel opening
A social event held at Klara on Saturday by the Girls Empire League with men in wear. Mr. A F Jackson opened Fox's Imperial Hotel, offering a sample fee for a few days and remedies for ring-worms. A listed price of 1/6 and 3/6, available at Green's chemists Cairns. An elderly man was injured in an accident near Kelara, taken to Alberton for first aid. Cairns Chamber of Commerce adjourned annual meeting set for Friday May 10 at 4 pm in Abbott Street secretary’s rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klara
Girls
Empire League
Peepes
Sydney
Sia
A. EF. Jackson
Fox
Green's Chemists
Abbott-street
Cairns
Samed Ohaean
Kelara
Cue Maerce
Alberten Eiaiginad
Directors Tally At Cairnling Bank Saturday Session
A Saturday afternoon meeting at Cairnling Bank recorded attendance by a director and deposits totaling 3 3/3. The directors in attendance on the coming Saturday afternoon include Mesera Abrahem and Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairnlings Bank
Nth
Mesera Abrahem and
Kelly
Cyclone Business Update After Cairns Ring Incident
Cyclone damage at Babinda affected stock while Cairns taleroom business of John Dee remained unscathed. Town clients expressed disappointment as local markets faced disruptions but spared most losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babinda
Cairns
Weather and notices from a Northern District page
Rain on the Tableland and unsettled weather affect the region. A regatta is planned for Babinda with local managers and shipping of goods. Patriotic Fund events are announced for Friday at Furniture Isle. Household furniture sale at Mrs. Gordon’s Sherican Street, 2:30 pm. Mining unrest noted with anticipated compulsory conferences. Boot and car inquiries at the Inquiry Office. Local notices include relief remedies and prices for prickly heat agents and cane or cow itch treatments priced at 1 shilling 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Isle
A. J. Draper
Will Smellon
A. M. Gordon
Sherican Street
Notman Park
uaTow
Court fines in Race Ripraathee prosecutions
Prosecutions at Race Ripraathee court involved defendants including Cine Folie Court on Ferry and others with fines imposed for opium related offenses. Ah Jack described as an elderly man. Speek Son and Chin also noted in proceedings. The report records multiple defendants and fines under local law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cine Folie
Ferry
P.M
Ah Jack
Chin
Speek
MacDonnell Ap
K. H. Moreland
Local WWI Returnee from Cairns Earns Discharge
Private J Macdy enlisted in Cairns in 1915 and served abroad in France before returning home with trench feet. His mother met him in Tesseribe and accompanied him back to Cairns. Separate notes mention a microscope demonstration that captivated scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairea
J Macdy
Aramac
Cairne
Fock
Mie
Tesseribe
Cairns
Sugar market talks stall as CS.R. Co sought as sole buyer
The representative said no offer would be made for this season's crop until Queensland government assurances are given. He indicated the only certain market is through the CS.R. Co as manufacturers and refiners. Those consenting to the agreement are guaranteed a minimum price of 18 per ton for raw sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As.p.a
Queensland
Cs.r. Co
Hidden depths of a woman’s Sakae and whisky lore
Fragmentary notes describe a woman named Sakae and references to Mackay Del Whisky. The text hints at hidden depths and wisdom, but lacks coherent events or clear facts to establish a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Reed
Mackay del Whisky
Lavender Dey July Readers Seek Help for England Aid
A damaged excerpt notes Lavender Dey and the La 'a Committee of the Soldiers' of England Help So meetings. Sir G F Weatherlake and Hon work to organize a country meeting this week. Reps report centers sending aid and optimism for a successful appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la ‘A
Soldiers’ of England
Somettings
G. F. Weatherlake
Rates, balances, and costs of 1917 local levies
The report lists 1917 rates levied and collected, arrears from 1916, and loan rates with a balance outstanding of £2866 6s 1d. It details health and lighting, sanitary, and waste services costs, including wages, materials, depreciation, and inspector salaries. Projections show total levy around £329 with arrears £579 and loan capacity for 1918 about £1008, plus credit balances and proposed increases to scavenging and hospital charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Ioan
Lyons
Joans
Lanace
Cowneil
Rome
Receiee Cherteen Peer
Cairns
Not On The Roll Of A Temporary Nature
A fragmented note indicates a temporary status may affect enrollment or inclusion. The phrase suggests uncertainty about a person’s placement or recognition, with emphasis on not being counted among current rolls due to provisional or temporary conditions.
Cockatoo Reward Offered After Escaping Owner
A missing pet cockatoo named Corky vanished after an incident quelling a boiler of talk. Alderman Wilke advertises for the bird with a substantial reward, noting the owner will pay for Corky’s safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corky
Wilke
Also Mentioned on This Page
aMdawris
High Court of Australia
Supreme Courts
Cnd
New Land
J. P. MacDonnell
AvSle
F.G. A. Cocke
Hemingway & Hobertson
Australian Correspondence Schools, Ltd
Melbourne
Csanoretione
Sian
Underwood and Corona Typewriters
Nevitt & Boden
OM T. Lempriere & CO
F. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake-Street
Catrws
P.O
A. E. Abel
Customs, Shipping, Commission
Mercantile
Howard Smith Chambers
Jilliams
ueTry Yungasurra
Kuranda
Backam
Barrine
Owen Whittick
Craig
Spence Street
Catrua
Feecrey
Alm
Gaudren's Woollen Gelfers & Suits
Sciencesom
Eic
Pastage Pf
W. H. Green, Ltd
Court House Hotel
Jacob's Music Store
Cerna Pictures
Abbott Street
aPaan
Hampden
Mt Cuthbert
Oe & Bae Ie
Henry Jones & Co
Caires
Me. A. & Gharte
Sherebroker
Cains Repre
Ros Berrian
New Oaks
Misia GM
Ens Eees
the Post
Brownler
Acre Street
Herrfrton
John Abbott
Wee - Babinda Apport
South Jabesone
Mr. Harris
Gin Gin
Mr. Cran
Patriotic Fund
Patriotic Fard
Waeeda
Tas
Welvam
Mager Inc
Ceek
Oan
Tures
Gordonvale
Raymond Dee
Mossman
Cairns Town
Beedalle
The
Coe
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