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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

2

Fragmentary Legal Names in Court Document

A damaged OCR fragment lists names and affiliations tied to a court matter. The text mentions Afiderme fir We Bogh Coert of Ancrala and references the Supreme Courts along with several individuals including Ken Feokend, AD P MacDoenel, HV. Euscom, BE SM Marcfhornelt, but provides no clear action, date, or outcome.

Ancrala Supreme Courts Whole of Ten Arsih Ken Feokend P MacDoenel Euscom SM Marcfhornelt

Shipping Arrivals and Local Notices for Town File

May 17 lists several arrivals and consignments including Mey 17 5 tweens and Cm Be Sertere. Other entries mention Comte Cope Lame and Veet fay 17 5 S$ Were Com Met oon fees sets pet. Names such as Berme Per a Co fore Wey MOS Keeeede amt Re wm and Tere fe eu pers appear among brief shipping notes.

Remereley Steueeps Comte Cope Grimetac Kirkby Beison Cmts Hee Leece

Movements of vessels and ports in coastal trade

Shipping notices describe frequent departures and arrivals among Townsville Brisbane Sydney and Port Douglas. Vessels from iSsELEi Co Ltd and May dates list sailings to Mackay Port Alma Cooktown and Toenisle with weekly services to Sareday and Wednesobets.

Feereies Townsville Mackay Port Aed Bretace Sydney de Meariyes Cooktown Ares

Market Report From Sydney Reflects Wartime Trade Effects

A Sydney market report details wartime trade disruptions and prices across commodities. It notes merchant strikes and guild actions impacting imports, with fisheries and livestock prices showing varied demand and limited supply due to ongoing global conflict.

White Star Co Reports Profit Decline After Depreciation

The White Star Company reports profit for the period fell after accounting for depreciation and reserve funds. Profit was reduced by depreciation charges and other non-operating items, reflecting a significant downturn from previous levels.

London Mayry White Star Co

Market Report on Wool Prices and Trade Still Uncertain

The report notes wool prices expected to rise as supply tightens and quality improves. Buyers, sellers, and shippers face movement constraints due to market conditions, with attention to upcoming sales in mid month and early next week.

Feevict & Co Ersbem

Unclear State Message From London May Nine

Fragmentary London item notes an event or statement, but key names, places, and actions are illegible. The surviving text hints at official or formal discourse without clear subjects or outcomes.

Trade and Armaments in War era Reflections

The writer argues trade with national rivals is limited as policy while war economies shift. He cites 1915 diamond output and prewar figures, contrasts with 1913 and 1919 values, and warns that postwar policy must curb German power to prevent future armament competition. He stresses trade as minor yet pivotal, urging Allies to tighten controls and question complacent approaches.

Tith Crusoe

Free Trade Debate as Allied Policy Dilemma

The article argues postwar Allies may reject German boycott aims and face a paradox of free trade versus protectionist critique. It cites Hastiat and a dialogue about friendly traders proposing regulated exchange, showing how merciless protectionist flaws undermine free commerce and hint at broader strategic risks.

Hastist Robin Bes

Messy OCR Sports Trade Names and Stubs Listed

Fragmentary note lists names and shorthand results including Carella Hampden Cuthbert St Mange Andrew Vulcan Giese and a Minae Mines Mine entry. Mentions Wednesday report and various numeric codes, likely sport bout scores or bets, with no coherent event or outcome.

Carella Hampden Mit Cuthbert St Mange Se Andrew Vo Vulcan Aaa OE Bss Roe Giese Ead Amal Iguana Kelemen

Price of Licue Turns' LF Mer IT At gp meets

Fragmentary text appears from a historical page with garbled OCR. It references prices, meetings, chemical terms, and named entities but is largely indecipherable. No clear event, person, or organization can be reliably identified for a coherent summary.

Fragmented OCR List of Names and Prices

A garbled OCR excerpt lists names such as Benent Deeps Mills United New Prifiant Freehold and St. Andrew with scattered fractions and terms like paids and pads. It resembles a damaged registry or catalog fragment with inconsistent markings and unclear context.

Benent Deeps Paids Brilliant Moet Bia Brilliant Carls Katemadon Mills United New Prifiant

Deputation Precedent Splits City Council

A clash over Ald. Ward forming a deputation without council authority triggers a crisis as the council loses its solicitors and Ald. Pease, turning a comic episode into a somber setback for colleagues and public alike.

Ald. Ward Ald Pease Ald. Pease

Local Market Listings and City Council Notes

A brief fragment notes A M Waddell opening groceries drapery and footwear stock with cash terms and mentions a Royal Insurance agent. The text questions council activity and whether special meetings are delaying repairs at the fountain while mentioning a dry week.

A. M. Waddell Royal [Neurance Company

Irvinebank Red Cross Adds and Corrections to Donor List

The Irvinebank Red Cross Society secretary provides corrections to the published donor list. Names corrected include Mary McIntosh for Mary McTavish and corrections to several Mrs and Mr surnames. note additions and missing donors such as Nigel Weir.

Irvinebank Red Cros Irvinebank Red Cross Society F. Robinson R Robinson Mise M. Reid Mary McTavish Mary McIntosh Mesdames Law- Tunine Murrane Bessis McAlister Doreen McAlister Mavis Rogers Myra Murrate Atuke

The H po is announced for next Sotur

A fragmented tale unfolds with an adverturess at the Gireling place. Protea enters, is tapped by an infernal teuthine, and frees herself with cottage resolve. Police surround the casthe as a chase ensues, ending with a motor boat escape and a sea bottom victory.

Imead Farun Protea

Beading Fire Brigade Meets at Betedey Hospital

Fragmentary notice records a meeting of a local fire brigade at Betedey Hospital at 8 o clock in the evening. Details are incomplete but indicate a community event connected to the fire service.

Fire Brigade Beard Betedey Cod

Mrs Barton to leave Herberton for Mackay

News item notes Mrs J Barton of Herberton will sever ties with the town to join her husband in Mackay where he has for months been serving as recruiting officer. Friends hope the couple will return to the district soon.

Mackay

Warning to horse-owners on remains and lockjaw risk

Mr. G. Tamen, Saat Tene warns horse-owners about lockjaw risk to remains or translates to district. Any borees with girth-gaile collar or open wounds may catch it. An ointment from chemists, supplied by Mr. Tanton, can treat it at small cost.

G. Tamen Saat Tene

Soldier entertained by friends of returning invalid

A small party on the 12th entertained Pre G Wallace, a returned invalid soldier, hosted by Mr and Mrs Bell and Mr and Mrs Golder. Mr Bob Sweishe provided music with concertina and song, with dancing and refreshments. The gathering ended at 2 am to Auld Lang Syne and God Save the King.

Bell Golder Pre G. Wallace Bob Sweishe

Northern Herald this week shows war news and industry themes

The weekly issue highlights the war’s progress in Gallipoli Verdun and Salonika, the sugar industry, and other topics. Illustrations include figures like Lord Kitchener and Oddfellows Conference Cairns and scenes of hospital ships, gas masks, and a Tasmanian apple orchard.

Northern Herald Oddfellows’ Conference Cairns Lord Kitchener Gallipoli Verdun Peer

Austral sediences and fortification plays on hilltop bills

A theatre listing notes increasingly strong reviews for the current Austral season. A headline references a "Gold Seal" star and "A Cigarette, That's all." The program includes "Fortification Plane" and "From Trench to Trench" as secret service themed pieces, with war price concessions noted for the comedies. Tonight’s repeat performance is expected to attract audiences.

Routo Secret Service Trench Austral

Pestors wy eindall and officers elected in council

The text notes Geo reelected president and Mr. A. 4. Joheten approved as treasurer. J. Borie and others named in officer roles. several members appointed to various duties. Names include W. Kelly G. A. Me Ket J. J. Peake and E. G. Bol among others.

Eindall F. Daath Wasetencaux Ooms Wetrlenes W. Kelly G. A. Me J. J. Peake J. Z. Seimmas T. Woodward F. Welsh J.ermet E. G. Bolas Spaboen Geo Weer Mously Joheten J. Borie J. Ben Viepreengis Besviges Zotumten Prien Fom Een

Liver Tonic Ad Claims Health Boost and Relief

An ad promotes Kellys Tonic Liver Piss claiming renewed vigor and freedom from headaches indigestion and stomach trouble. Mentions a minister for justice and upcoming changes to the Supreme Court officers with transfers and titles office reforms anticipated.

Kelly Supreme Court Comerford Brisbane

Koch's Fever Mixture Signalized for Malaria Remedy

The article notes Koch's Fever Mixture as a remedy for fever and malaria, highlighting strong workers as primary victims. It states growing demand and cites bottles sold daily with a price and postage details, naming Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns, as proprietor.

Koch Robert Craig Cairns

Fall meeting of sympathizers at Presbyterian Hall

An invitation to a fall meeting for sympathizers tonight at the Presbyterian Hall. Speakers listed include Flore, Ror 4, Garrett, Capt. Drury and others. Hotel gathering at six o clock suggested. questions addressed by speakers or the chairman. Rev. H. M. Mitchell expects good attendance.

Re. Flore Garrett Capt. Drury Cheimg M. Mitchell

Poor Old Nags at Cairne Prices Board Meeting

In Cairne on Wetneswar Mr. Witehell testified for the .8.R. Coy noting a Tonisfail farmer with two daughters ages 38 or 23 who did little work. Old friends influenced his stance as they discussed parting with the cattle to obtain milly through Chm Attechter.

Cairne Wetneswar Witehell R. Coy Tonisfail Milly Attechter

Gaby Dealys Star at Palace Theatre

Report of Gaby Dealys leading a new musical stage presentation at the Palace Theatre with dancing, beauty and charm. Deslys appears with Harry Piles and a noted troupe, drawing crowds and promising a lavish production with special pricing and international appeal.

Gaby Palas Harry Tito Fae Para Harry Piles Deslys America Gelly Sydney Theada South

Two Knockouts End Brisbane Boxing Night

In Brisbane on May 17 a stadium bout left Jim Lawson unable to continue after a pair of knockouts. A. Motel scored a decisive KOs setting up a dramatic finish to the card.

Brisbane Jim Lawson A. Motel

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