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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
2
Shipping notices list vessels and port movements with dates and general cargo notes. The fragment mentions arrivals at various ports, ship names, captains, and related weather or freight details, indicating routine port activity and schedule snippets.
Shipping notices detail vessel movements to Towesville Serereed Mecoy and Taesisy with sailings of Lamited Steamers to Gaires on Wednesday Tomcerilic and Fierstar Melbourne trips. Vessels depart from Sydney and Melbourne with arrivals listed at Towssville and Port Douglas, Cooktown and Port Abea and Breebame, plus services to Townace Lass and Toes elle Sundays.
Fragmentary account describes a maritime accident with crew members, capsized gear, and a lifeboat aboard a vessel near Towersew. The text shifts to questions about Commonwealth Government butter purchases and export markets, mentioning Great Britain, State arrangements, and shipper concerns.
Federal proclamations issued today under the War Precautions Met bar the import and export of gold and jewellery of nine carat or higher without consent of the Minister for Communications.
Melbourne May 17 under the War Precautions Act a proclamation was issued today to prohibit or preserve any sale barter or movement of goods with foreign countries on the Mediterranean and Black Seas excluding France Russia and Baltic ports Italy Spain and Portugal, affecting trade with other nations.
The report outlines government discussions on permitting an expert overseas export of butter. Mr Tedor could not see a path to grant the permit amid butter shortages and seasonal demand. Acting Premier Benter requested a reply from the Acting Prime Minister and Commonwealth government.
Brisbane dispatch notes meat season in the metropolitan district stalled as Commonwealth authorities permit beef exports only from Queensland. Three steamers have left with heavy cargoes held in cold stores. Imperial Government safeguards affect the supply amid tense trade conditions. London reports sugar market unchanged.
A Mining market summary from London dated May 2 reports prices and sales for numerous mines and brokers. It lists Corellia Hampden Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew and others with bid and price notes, plus Bowes River Coal and related entities. The report records tonnage and value movements, including Pig from im quoted at 6 2/ per ton and an overall UK mining activity snapshot.
Brisbane May 11 a Mines Department return shows minerals other than coal and coal of precious stones valued at £9,?s?3s for the quarter ending March 31 up from £290,320 for the same 1985 quarter and £4?ss.rao for the December quarter. Copper prices lift values with silver, tin, lead, zinc and limestone all up. Cloncurry tops producers with copper driven value of £243,?40 and Mt Morgan follows at £1?7,963.
Seemmep May 13 reports Mr. Hughes arguing for protective tariffs to curb German dominance in Britain’s markets. He urges Empire Producers’ Association plans to guarantee purchases of sugar from Dominions, reducing reliance on German supplies and striking at German trade with Britain. The piece notes the potential political backlash and outlines the alliance of producers and consumers across the empire.
In Innis fail the Rev M Clanew officiated the May 3 1906 marriage of Mr T Dillon to Miss Elizabeth Davis both of Daraji at the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel.
In memory of Norah Martell who died May 13 with bereavement notes from husband and sons Andrew Janus Ken. Also memorial lines for Kevin’s mother. Includes a weather report from Cairns and a police opium raid update in Sadig Street. A War News wire from Major Darcy reports two soldiers killed in action No 152a J. T. Hill and No 1909 Acting Sergeant M. H. Chimes.
A tonic described as strengthening and stimulating combines an old wine essence with predigested beef to aid debility and poverty of blood. It is marketed as restorative during convalescence, boosting appetite and energy. Bottle posted 4/6 from Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns.
Mrs Flusty reports word from the executive that the Northern Temperance Convention will be held in Charters Towers in June. Promoters expect Mrs Leo Cowie to attend as a leading temperance and moral reform figure. Behneler appointed to State executive as organising secretary Brisbane.
Tropalax the great fever medicine is promoted for daily use and added to medicine cabinets. W A meen Chemist Cairns offers it at 2/6 per bottle. The Central Cane Prices Board arrived by the Arawatta and will begin sittings in Cairns on Monday. Board personnel include His Honour Judge O Sullivan as chair and representatives from cane growers, millowners, and other officials.
W. C. T. U. Belgian Mothers Fund urges Cairns district residents to donate clothing and footwear for destitute women and children. Collected parcels may be dropped at Mrs. Williams residence opposite Gaerch building Abbott Street, or picked up by Mr. Fluerty for delivery. Cash or in kind contributions accepted.
The Cairns School of Arts committee met Thursday evening with President Hartill-Law presiding. Members Peake Svendsen Burrows and Secretary Thomas attended. The Department replied the new moral classes request is under consideration. Accounts of 127/10/ were approved. Plans to involve Hon. W McCormack and seek Hon. H F Hardacre attendance were discussed for a later special meeting.
The Austral Pictures presents a film called The Hoverer Schoolmaster described as a rural Indiana 1831 tale with themes of social change and community life. A matinee for juveniles is planned this afternoon with admission as listed elsewhere and adult and child prices noted.
Arthur Leonard faced Cairns Police Court on remand charged with obtaining money by false pretences from James Matthew Lennon. Detective Meidon described arrest steps and a cheque tied to the offence. Defence lawyer H. Marsland asked for committal for Supreme Court at Townsville, which the magistrate granted.
A brief notice promotes Nyal's Baby Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for infants and young children. It claims quick relief and emphasizes safety for infants, with references to product branding and a trade name.
The text promotes Dr Kochs Fever Mixture as a remedy for malaria, noting that the strong man and worker are most exposed to mosquitoes. It claims demand is growing, and lists price in shillings and pence with Craigs Chemist as seller in Carns.
At the St John’s Church Marchoners meeting held on May 7 officers were elected including Church Wardens J A Bennett and T Gorton. Lay representatives to Synod include J H Butterworth F Gordon and A Hartill-Law with a fourth to be chosen. Parochial nominations went to T H Butterworth A B Gibson and R J Gorton. The annual report notes a new church at Kuranda and a small credit balance after restorations. the accounts show a deficit of £1 19s 11d and capital debt of £150 with cash in hand. Subscriptions since March stand at £25 with £10 connected in the room. an urgent appeal is made to reduce the debt and thanks given to the auditor and retiring officers.
On Wednesday evening Captain J Barnett and Mrs Adams led a Cairns Red Cross fundraiser aboard the Arawatta. Passengers donated items and a sale raised £14 while Healy and Emesbury provided music and songs. Captain Hartnett led the auction and a final chorus of For He a Jolly Good Fellow ended the gathering.
Photo play boss Wr. A. Tiredy presents The Row with Alice Brady in the lead. Holbrook Blinn stars with a tale of Regen a former bartender who becomes saloon owner and encounters romance and family opposition. Next week Cahy tre promises exotic danger and a double continent finale. Palace shows list 1/8 1/6 prices.
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