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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1916
Page
2
Townsville reports Zeppelin attack notes May awards to Cairns and Northern Mining Districts. Chief features include weekly wages and 6 hour shifts with time and a half overtime, plus a minimum day labor wage. Monthly mine reports show reduced staff, depth progress, and ore yields at Minnie mine amid ongoing operations.
A wartime discussion notes German air power with Zeppelin raids and improved anti air defenses. It argues Britain must accept air threats, boosts civilian resilience, and cites submarine activity, aviation progress, and the need for stronger coastal defense. It references public sentiment, government actions, and local civic notes on infrastructure and charity efforts.
At Cairns Municipal Chambers on Monday, Maver ane order welcomed Private Wallace back from Gallipoli. Councillor Dillon praised Wallace for his service and noted he was not wounded, mentioning the nearby Barron Shire meeting where Dr. Keeble urged attention to traffic on the Freshwater road. He cited a near collision involving a motor car and cyclists, urging police action against reckless driving.
The report lists multiple steamship routes and timings between Townsville Port Douglas Cooktown and Melbourne with vessels from Bowen Mackay Ersbase and others. Vessels depart on various days including Tuesday Saturday and Thursday with arrivals at Townsville Sydney Melbourne and Portland in midweek and weekends. Names include Penney and Co and Lal Chamesha 1.0. line. specific dates scattered.
Fragmentary note reflects optimism after conflict with a focus on morale and provision. Mentions caterers and the need to sustain crowds as relief efforts begin. Lacks specific names, places, or dates but suggests a community adjusting to peace and supply concerns.
The article discusses shifts in cargo and passenger traffic between Sweden, England, and European ports. It cites Aktscholarrt’s pricing, warrants increased freight activity, and predicts continued chartered routes amid postwar adjustments. It features remarks by Mr. W. HB. Rachers, president of the Chamber, on wartime disruption and future trade patterns.
The steamship Windy left Cowes at 1 pm for Pinkemts to coal and is expected to depart for Sydney tomorrow morning. Weather conditions influenced the voyage.
The clipping records mining share broker notes with multiple company names, stock abbreviations, and prices. It lists Hampden, Cuthbert, Tyrconnell, New Miami, Oaks Reserve, Thompson's Oaks, and Bowen Coal among others with bid or price values and brief identifiers.
Fragmentary page lists various property blocks, payments, and notes including May and Bonne Castle at 5 rai, Bonnie North, and entries like New Brillad Freehold and Victory St. Andrew. Mentions paid, b, and Mills United with scattered figures and codes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a contest or posting relating to a clerk position at a Freshwater meeting. Names and details are incomplete, but reference to a French attorney and a tone crvow appear amid misread terms.
A brief ad touts Nyal's Baby Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for children's coughs. Claims quick relief and safety for infants and children with endorsement from a chemist named Kelly.
Townsville reports show the Sugar Milla Commission opening with evidence from Lower Bardekin farmers. Hearings extend to tomorrow as the inquiry proceeds. Also, a Temperance Alliance meeting aims to hear Hon. W. M. Fowles during his North Queensland visit. The Chamber of Commerce holds its ordinary monthly meeting Friday at 4 pm in Abbots Street.
An travel notice urges carrying Tropolax the great fever medicine to combat dengue and malaria and similar fevers. It recommends keeping it in your medicine cabinet and mentions W. A. Collins, Chemist Cairns selling it at 2/6.
A Great Northern Carrying Co lorry collided with a railway engine at the Varnum Oil Co markings. One horse died and John Kelly the driver was badly hurt with several ribs broken and possible internal injuries. The piece also notes malaria risks among miners and advertises Dr Koeh’s Fever Misture priced at 4/ and 3/ postage.
A garbled recount of a City Council session shows Mayor and Aldermen in a tense exchange about the prior meeting. Reporters consider leaving with their blankets as the protracted meetings extend.
At Mareeba Water Authority meeting Dr. O Donnell said a deputation met the Acting Premier last week in Marecha and Mr Theodore promised to form a special water authority for Marecha. Cr Fenwick and Cr O Donnell debated whether it would relieve Barton Shire Council of financial responsibility with cautious optimism about the Premier keeping promises.
The Cairns Penny Savings Bank held a Saturday meeting with Mr MacKenzie and the secretary present. Deposits totaled 68 58 34 and withdrawals paid amounted to 6s. The next Saturday session on the 13th will have Messrs Friesd and Woodward as attendees.
The Paris Journal notes Haig plans a diversion only if Joffre consents. It reports Haig awaits the right moment to push the British and French army forward at Verdun as cooperation tightens between allies.
A fragment from Mareeba News describes a day with schools closed and businesses open while a narrator recalls a dream. The piece notes Mareeba as the place and mentions a father figure and a dean confirming the day’s focus on business.
The notice mentions an auction sale for the estate of Mr. C Woodward with machinery and building materials to be sold Friday morning at 11 o clock and household furniture at 2 30 pm. It also reports Victorian state cabinet decisions on Lutheran schools including English as the medium of instruction and four hours daily general curriculum, plus a prohibition on further German language school books. A council meeting refers to respirators for a municipal stone crusher due to dust and an inspector’s report.
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