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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1917
Page
2
The motor-launch Pirate will be auctioned at noon at Rooney's Wharf by J. G. Hoare with inspections possible any time. A broader range is shown by Rothwell's Northern representative J. A. Kearney in No 3 Sample Room, Hides Hotel, with more cheap lines advertised for farmers.
Reports describe Italians on the Isonzo front under heavy fire as they assault Gorizia heights amid mountainous terrain. British prisoners aid fortifications while German forces retreat from the Roumanian bank of the Danube after Russian air raids.
The Senate passed the Roosevelt amendment amid bitter attacks by Senator Stone who questioned military ability and authority. Officials expect the President to sign the Army Bill on Saturday and set a date for registering ten million military eligibles as Paris reports fierce front line fighting with heavy casualties near Ypres and Riencourt.
News letters note no prospect of peace as German papers debate Von Hollweg. The Frankfurter Zeitung says he had Reichstag support while concealing peace views. Public sentiment doubts an end to the war in 1917 or 1918.
The Wyreema sailed from Townsville on the 14th with a large passenger list including Mesdames Lorcy Ret and many children, plus numerous passengers such as Drewe Shick Joosom Fleming Ye D, Cunningham Tendall and others. Captain Orel’s report notes fine weather and the vessel remaining at Cairo at 4 pm on the same day.
Shipping notices show Burs, Philp and Co led vessels with weekly schedules from Townsville and Cooktown, along with Moralta Lass Gowrie Innisfail and other ships. Moon phases dated May 7 to May 28 1917 are listed, followed by tide times for May 19 20. A commercial note urges hospital collectors and a Dewar’s reference appears at the end.
Assayers, Ore Buyers and Metallurgical Chemists Cairns announce Melbourne Metal Exchange network with head office in Melbourne and branches in Charters Towers
Mr A H Clarke reports quota figures for numerous mining ventures and coal works including Corella Hampden Slengo Andrew Tyrconnell New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Thompson's Oaks and Bowen River Coal with several fractional shillings values and payments noted for Mareeba Gold Mines Tyrconnell North Rammmadas and Rowse Joss and Coke Co among others. The report lists shares paid bad debts and various bld or con statuses with a focus on mining interests and metals.
The Bow Street broker A M Callum and Co report numerous share quotations including Bonne Dundee Brilliant Extended and Brilliant Deeps with prices noted in pence and shillings. Also listed are East Mexican Kalamadan Mills United Brilliant Freehold Moxham Queen Cross and St Andrew with varying bid and offer details alongside a sensational line about the Sultans harem in the tale Daughter of the Geda.
Country residents needing Pating's Tuner should not wait for the arrival. Write to Mr. J D Caterer at Strand Hotel, Cairns, who will register the tuning for the next visit in the city.
The London metal quotations show mixed values for lead tin and silver in early trade. Prices are given in pounds and shillings with various monthly and spot figures, reflecting a fluctuating market in early May.
For the fortnight ending mid May, 176 tons of ore were crushed for a return of 183 of smelted gold. The new boiler is now bricked in and general work proceeds satisfactorily.
The article records harsh remarks about southern European natives by Settled Babinda and notes their supposed diet and work habits. It discusses union stance on color and nationality, wages policy, and the push for a living wage with a unit measure of individual community value. It mentions A W U admittance rules and a NSW MLC critique of arbitration.
Mr J G Martin of Matunda imported a Clydesdale stallion Mac's Pride from Sydney. Rising eight, by Major McDonald a top Victoria sire, dam Doll a prize mare. Described as a bay with strong action and even temper. First import of this class to Malanda district, valued for heavy draft stock.
Residents roared at a spectacle in Cairns as a constable drove a mule hitched to an old dray. Critics demanded better harness and a modern, intelligent turnout, hoping donkey tricks end soon. The incident drew sharp taunts from onlookers and left the public recalling the scene.
The United States embassy in Mexico reports Argentina has renewed its stance on exporting wheat. Carranza’s latest remarks suggest opponents of revolution seek a return to private life, with Mexico wary of entanglement in the world conflict. Chinese officials urge governors to declare war as a show of resolve, though not for immediate hostilities.
Washington reports that the U S government notified the Russian Government the American mission in Russia seeks only to aid the Russian people. Mr Macnamara stated in Commons that the navy already has armed seaplanes capable of low altitude flight to meet incoming food ships and convoy them to port.
Mr Bonar Law said the Imperial Conference would publish a law Ble Book detailing decisions on naturalisation and other topics. A German communique reported German forces held a six hundred metre front east of Luneville, taking 175 prisoners and repelling counter attacks.
May 18 dispatch from Rome reports the Italian army pressing a broad Julian front, breaking Austrian lines despite stubborn resistance. Noted writer Rudyard Kipling adds commentary on the unfolding fighting.
Italian forces push forward after a prolonged 56 hour bombardment between Tol and Septet, with trench mortars and heavy shells bombardment shaping the valley fighting. No further details on outcomes or units are provided in the fragmented text.
A Danish correspondent reports widespread belief in Denmark that Germany is far from defeated and will not surrender quickly. The piece notes uncertainty about German resolve and hints at continued strain as Denmark judges the broader war balance.
Petrograd dispatch says Russians who refused to fraternise continue to avoid meetings with asphyxiating effect while Germans urge unity. The report claims continued agitation and tensions as a result of mixed loyalties and wartime pressures.
British report claims Australian forces repelled German counter assaults at Bullecourt with heavy losses to the enemy. The line from Michigny to Drocourt and Queant is under pressure as the Germans seek a new position near Lens and Onpy, risking a shift in the war’s front. Prisoners allege German use of British captives under shell fire.
Melbourne May 18 Mc Oxenham secretary to the Prostaeastern General's Departiions reports a London authority acknowledges the loss of parcel mail from Australia. The Adelaide to Melbourne mail steamer on March 9 vanished after a vessel was sunk by the enemy. the cable suggested only a portion of the letter mail survived.
In Zurich on May 18 the Emperor of Austria reaches headquarters and issues a rescript thanking the people especially the women for sacrifices. He urges continued heroic endurance until harvest improves the position and better days follow.
A German communique states ground was ceded in Rocux after strong English counter attacks and that English assaults north of the Scarpe and southwest of Reincourt were repulsed. In May German forces took 2700 French prisoners, advanced near Vauxaillon and Laffana, and captured an outpost west of Froidmont Bray while also taking 240 prisoners near those positions. The report also notes repulsed French attacks north and northwest of Monastir.
A May 14 communique reports failed enemy attempts to retake ground won at Laffaux mill region. The fighting was most active at corenie points with French gains at Rowere farm and our lines holding.
In San Francisco Lieutenant Frank Wolf a German spy admits a large scale plot to set up a submarine and Zeppelin base on the Mexican coast to raid the United States.
In OME May 18 report, Italian troops gain ground on the third day of the battle. Many prisoners are taken as Austrians deploy new and better defenses, and reinforcements arrive from the Russian front.
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