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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

2

Movement of Vessels and Schedules for Ports Towns

Shipping lines list vessel movements with departures and arrivals between Brisbane Sydney Melbourne and Townsville. Steamers depart on Wednesday and Saturday, reach Bristol or Melbourne by Sunday or Friday, with return trips toward Townsville and Port Deming, noting timings for Fremantle and Crewe routes and port calls across Australia.

Seemmers Medsy Port Alms Ged Brsbane Teesdaw Morsieg Lee Brstace Gerveng Sydney Melbourer Bereters Meibcerce Widgendey Acree Syiney Freetay Brisbane Townsville Moeriyas Port

Pearsiy ood Co announces sports event details

The fragment mentions Pearsiy ood Co and sports on May ex terms and dates, with references to organizations and locations. The readable portion hints at an event schedule or announcement related to sports activities arriving from an organization in La Gheneshe.

Stranded Vessel Off Cabetown Amid Damaged Strand

A cargo ship is stranded at the strand damestira area near Cabetown after a damage event. The vessel remains in position while crew assess the situation and discharge cargo as needed.

Cacetown

Unclear OCR Record of Arewasta Vessel Incident

Fragmentary report describes an Anes Serm Tomel vessel near Port Alem with Barlett in charge. Weathered seas and heavy rollers caused damage to the deck and gear. The soggy text mentions possible engine or pipe issues and a chronology of events as the ship approached port.

MacKay Arewasta Camis Bartlett Port Alem Mondhy

Moon Phases and Dates Mentioned in 1906 Entry

The fragment references lunar events with May dates, including an apogee on the 19th, a full moon around May 7, and a last quarter on May 11 1906. It mentions May observations and provides scattered times such as 7th May and 396 pm, though some text is garbled.

Infant dies in Kviecbamk misspelled location obituary note

The death notices recount the passing of a beloved child, aged 1 year and 1 month, son of Joma Reenga. The family requests prayers and sorrowful remembrance from relatives and friends.

Roonan Kviecbamk Wiliam Joma Reenga Kus Lowing

Thank you Irvinebank friends for support after bereavement

Mr and Mrs J EROONAN thank the Irvinebank community and all friends who offered aid and sympathy after the recent sad bereavement, and those who sent wreaths and telegraph messages.

Irvinebank Aed Semarvaths Seral Telogica

Regulation bans grass seed import to NSW via Queensland

A regulation under the Stock Act prohibits grass seed entering New South Wales from Queensland unless shipped directly to Sydney for fumigation. The measure aims to protect against cote nok.

Brisbane New South Wales Queensland Sydney

NSW pig export ban challenged by Queensland legal advice

The High Court derision over NSW pig export prohibition prompts Queensland to seek legal guidance on stock crossing the border into New South Wales. The issue likely advances to court, with market notes showing prices for sheep cows and other items.

High Court New South Wales Queensland

Market Report from Brisbane Sheep and Lamb Yard

May Me Fenwick and Co report a quiet market in Brisbane with sheep and lambs in yarding. Prices were weak for prime cattle, but fat cattle were easier with no sales recorded for top lots.

Brisbane Fenwick and Co

Football league scores from a cluttered page

Fragmented racing and betting notations list horses, odds, and placings. Names like Meg Towers and Dundee appear among terse figures and abbreviations for races, weights, and payouts, reflecting a busy bookmaker’s ledger.

Brisbane Ground Appeals Mine Award Decisions

Brisbane reports a dispute over miner wages and ground usage. The Minister for Mines contends over a paid hold using claims near Charters Town. A local committee occupied parts of the field and used Izod amenities without rests to the Commissioner. An appeal challenges Babinda Prices Board award as too high.

Brisbane Ae Gorby Charters Town Babinda Canc | Prices Board

Valuable Tonic Sale Amid Broad Public Notices

A blend of Craig's wine based tonic and predigested beef is advertised for debility and convalescence. The sale lists a machinery auction by Mr T W Winkworth and household furniture, with morning and afternoon sessions. The Austral Theatre benefit for wounded soldiers draws large crowds as Northern Herald reports local court and provincial matters.

Craig Robert Craig Chewsist Cairne C. Wortwarl T. W. Winkworth

Pike Bros samples in Cairns and Opium case in Townsville

Cairns hosts Pike Bros Tailor and Mercers with a large sample room at Imperial Hotel. In Townsville a Chinese man Lee pleads guilty to unlawful opium possession, fined 18 pounds 0s 6d plus costs.

A. Partridge Pike Bros., Tailor and Mercers Brisbane Cairns Imperial Hotel Sthimer Gairas Semmens Court A. B. Gibson P.M Lee Kenny A. J. P. MacDonnell Mesors

Market Report on Hides and Tallow Prices

The market shows declines in hide prices with rough hides dropping and light Wide exhibiting weakness while heavy hides hold. We offered 2995 hides and reported 0 per cent of butcher hides accepted. Prime tallow trades at £42 10s and £41 0s, with competition easing among centers.

Mining claims and operators listed by Clarke on Abbott Street

Mr A HB Clarke reports a series of mineral and coal interests with codes and percentages for Corellia Mungo Valean Gimare Amal and others. Names include Tyrconecil Syd Magherrge Fatended New Minnie Moxhem Oaks WL and Bow River Coal. Details show fractions, locations, and associated firms like Bowen Coal and Coke Co and Caius Pictures.

HB Clarke Chevebreter Abbott Street Ad Corellia Se Mungo St Andrew Valean Lode FM Gimare Iguana Consol Ketemedem Mareelis Gold Mines Tyrconecil Tyrecmedil No Magherrge Minnie Moxhem Oaks Thompeon Onis Bow River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Ca Caius Pictures

East Mexican Rebus Event Noted at May Meeting

Report notes a May gathering of East Mexican group discussing an 18 Rebus puzzle event. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate organized activity and local participation.

CH. Towers

Holman Resignation Follows Australasian Parliamentary Clash

The Sydney debate centers on the government’s refusal to abolish the Legislative Council and the ensuing political fallout. Holman and his ministers, faced by a conference dominated by industrialist extremists, resigned but reportedly maneuvered to stay in power, raising questions about party versus state leadership and the use of direct action in public service.

Townsville Theodore Ayr Paviys Crowder Bhairoen Thuringowa Hone Ald Anthony Ogden North Queensland Alderman Melrose Laat Dan Ryan Vherelore Wheodore Ice Howe Oeden Medicipal Chamber of Commerce Queensland W. E Blackwell Chamber Ingham Saltwater Creek J. N. Parkes Parkes Mr. Theodore Dunwich Water Board Ste M Yoctl Gen Smith Michel Waele Rel Magee Labeer Sydney Hotman Legislative Council Holman J. C. Watson Lttle Holmanites Postal Department New South Wales Dome Actin

Train Service Alterations Announced In Local Scene

Several important alterations in the local train service are advertised in this scene. Jems and Be hile plan to start befets Chis while the expected start date remains unclear.

Nyal's Baby Cough Syrup Promoted by Chemist Kelly

Advertisement-style notice claims Nyal's Baby Cough Syrup is a reliable remedy for children's coughs. It is described as safe for infants and suitable for home use, endorsed by a chemist named Kelly.

Nyal Kelly

Innisfail Award Challenge by Millers Cited

The Innisfail award is said to have been declared at twice last year’s rate, with millers appealing the decision. The fragment notes private information and a dispute over the increase, indicating regulatory or valuation contention.

Innisieill Innisfail | Staten

Kochs Fever Mixture and Malaria Claims

Koch's Fever Mixture is touted as a remedy for malaria affecting the strong workers like Mittan Tt. Reports mention Mr Fosterby visiting Cooktown and returning by Kuranda, with others joining in Cairns and Innisfil. The commission at Rahinda heard testimonies from multiple individuals including Gailey, Stemends, Fastwood, Gordon, Andrews, McMahon, Field and Pomter.

Dr. Koch Wr. Fosterby Cooktown Wir Salisbury Cairns Wr. Short Innisfil Rahinda J.C. Gailey W. UW. Stemends J. G. Fastwood Gordon J. Andrews Jm, McMahon H. Field J. H. Pomter

Strike settled after Maryborough railway workshop dispute

Maryborough workers protested a penny per hour extra for engine stripping and overhauling work. After deputations to the Minister for Railways and a delay in pay, the chief mechanical engineer authorised the higher allowance. Work to resume tomorrow morning.

Maryborough Ipswich

Waddell Opens Large Stocks in Grocerica and Drapery

Babinds store owner Mr. A. M. Waddell announces new large stocks in Grocerica and Drapery with Boots and Shoes and related goods. Termacosh dealer and agent for Royal Insurance Company listed.

A. M. Waddell Grocerica Termacosh Royal Insurance Company

Local Shire Council to review new creation plan

The Herberton paper notes council would bearing a proposal to townspeople as costs circulate about the town. Industrial Court sittings in Townsville are delayed until tomorrow with evidence aligning to that seen in northern courts.

Herberton Townsville

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