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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
2
A maritime notice lists several ships and captains arriving at the port. Entries include vessels such as gar 10 Bechives and Captain Wine haserem Cockers with associated trades and destinations. The dispatch also mentions Capt Meirss and F Mame Dram along with remarks on crews and handling at the quay.
Towesiile Boren Mhsip 2 O is celebrated with Captain Raves presiding. The event honors community leaders and features a ceremonial toast to local achievements.
Port terminals list arrivals and departures for Berns Philp Co Limited and related steamers. Vessels from Townsville Melbourne Brisbane depart on varied days with returns to Wel-or Sorerder and Sydney. Trade routes include Gowrie Gowrie to Townsville and Tremville, with weekly departures and passenger cargo movements noted.
Pearniey and Co leads Chamette on 4.0 lime with Sor Hem Sot imports scheduled for 2am March Teas. Tarymas arrives from Heeg Kong ports on May ath.
A fragmented report notes Saturday activities for clubs led by A. Smd and Cotas of Saterday. Observers report tentative outcomes and quick developments affecting the afternoon schedule.
Sydney May 2 Jones Beggs presiding as the Waterside Workers Federation seeks to compel vacated award penalties for breaches. The judge notes a breach occurred outside the award and discusses potential penalties under the industrial dispute framework.
The readable fragments do not provide clear persons, places, or events. No actionable details emerge to form a coherent news item or summary.
A jumble of horse names and betting prices follows CH. Towers May 1 show including Daemder 29/ and Beanie North 11, Brilliant Deeps 51, Benant Extended 19 1/4, and several others with fractions and shorthand on paid status and bets.
Market report from Brisbane notes rising wholesale prices for first-grade butter as shippers press for permits. Officials delay decisions while traders await the prime minister and cabinet actions on import and grading rules.
At Thoraday in Cairns Warden's Court Jim Lennon and partners owning Water Right No 1 Mount Peter Provisional Goldfield faced a show cause hearing on canceling their registration. The debate involves evidence rulings, hearsay objections, and prior case ties as the Warden considers whether to expunge or uphold the exemption and related decisions.
The text discusses attempts to grasp the feasibility and steady development of automatic optics for therapeutic works. It mentions speed, careful processing, enterprise oversight, and the need to preserve current fears and establish permanent operations under a company structure. It references costs, duties, and a court or legal framework.
Witnesses recount a dispute over Lennon water right and scrab work with Petersen as a farmer’s dray ride and lifts. Court hearing questions forfeiture for non use, while Cairns council faces criticism over wage increases and public body spending amid ongoing industrial wage debates.
At the residences of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. L. Otheon on Thursday night a fine display showcased Cairns Red Cross Society items manufactured by the Cairns branch. Mrs. Gibson resides there. Articles were arranged on a long table in Cairns town. The society aims to ease care and provide comforts for King and others.
Advertisements announce an auction sale led by Mr C Woodward with items from Mr T W Winkworth including a mortising machine and furniture. Social notices mention musical entertainment and attendees at a local chamber meeting, along with shop opening news and a question about admittance fees for a new court building. A letter from England shares a son’s Flying machine invention and service with King Edward’s Horse.
A late night program at Popular Avenue features Charley Chaplin in John Bull's Scrap Book and the Western action tale In Miszoura with adventurous scenes. Trail & Winstons offer boot and shoe repairs, advertising reduced prices and extended hours, promoting skilled workmen and reliable service at Abb Belt Street shop.
An advertisement touts Tropolax as a universal fever remedy for dengue malaria coastal fevers and similar ailments. It claims availability from W A Collins Chemist Cairns with prices listed as 2/6 and shillings free per bottle.
The notice acknowledges an incorrect address in an ad and provides the correct location at 149 Guten Street Brisbane opposite Chepman's. Mrs Heath, superintendent, is visiting Brisbane from Summer and invites both old and new patrons to return.
Turbulence rose at the Cairns Court Tour as two blue metal missiles were dumped outside the Clerk of Petty Sessions office on Thursday. The episode, linked to plans for a new strong room, drew a larger audience in the court area.
Local shop on Abbot Street lists wide range of sale items for men and women. Boots, shoes, shirts, trousers, and accessories discounted with many “today” price tags and placeholders like 11/8 and 6/11. Odd phrasing and garbled lines accompany a note about a trio of notorious bows and a film company.
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