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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1916

Page

2

Shipping Movements of Vessels and Schedules

Freight and passenger movements noted for Burts, Pilly, and Co. Liniset with departures from Townsville to Douglas, Cook, and Melburne. Vessels sail on Saturdays and Sundays with arrivals at Mackaron and Sydney via Port Do vins. Townsville to Port Dovilns and Cooke runs listed with midweek returns and upcoming gauge of ships.

Sosmabes Steenshins Townsville Areire Mackaron Pere Aira Byaars Toeeday Lave Bellace Scritizg Sidcey Priay MefSierme Jesse Uelbourne Weestar Sydney Britbase Tre Fefrig Tonaidle Thigerile Ace Port Do Vins and Cooke Teraine Ani Rt Px Lats o'Gowrie Towns Lle Seavings Teesday

Chinese ship Daiders to be met en route to Roe Songeis

A fragmented note suggests that four steamers and a Chinese ship named Daiders are en route to Roe Songeis with inducement offers. It mentions calls at Cains and Tineeday Toland and Mseila, with advice about earnings.

Sr of Chine Shipoanders Cains Roe Mseila

Bradford Wool Marker WONTON Sets Prices At Market

The fragment describes a market scene with various prices and items listed. Mentions a theater and seat pricing terms as part of the commercial context. The text appears garbled but centers on valuation and sale steps with a focus on market activity and product pricing.

Moon Phases and Dates Stub Note

Fragmentary OCR lists moon phases and dates with amounts and names. It mentions May events and figures like Gorter and Say WB, but lacks coherent narrative or clear actions. The readable items suggest a schedule or almanac style note with lunar references and monetary amounts.

Ew Moon Pam Feit Moon Par Asmith Periges Pam Gorter Sehr Say

Terse notice of boarding house with upkeep and hospitality

A fragment describing a home for boarders and visitors with a focus on comfort and attentive service from a host named Caulton Bees, noting beverages and prompt attention.

Cairns Stock Exchange Mining Listings Report

Cairns stock exchange shows varied share quotations for entities such as Mir Al Hi Gaels, Ang/6, and Bowen River Coal. The jumble lists prices like 97/6 Hampden and 3% Se Antrew, with notes on consolidations and reserve statements, indicating a volatile mining sector snapshot.

fBitcare Igwarea Consol Ae Maresba Gold Mines Tyregonel Teremotu Bo Trreaanett Petunder Minnie Mortan Oaks Reserve Impos Aks Cam Fe Bowen River Bowen Coal and Cate Co, Ltd Aly Cairns Fistores

Metal Market Report From Sydnen May

The May metal market shows copper and lead prices stable with minor declines. Tin and silver slip as forward rates fall. zinc and mandard remain steady while European markets indicate unchanged shelter prices and varied tonnages.

Sydnen Soli Foreign Spor Forwart

Mineral Production and Price Shifts Report

A mineral production report notes changes in output and prices across metals. It highlights rises in some commodities while others fall, with figures indicating quarterly shifts in gold and silver prices and related production quantities.

Melbourne Metal Exchange Seeks Ore from Charters Towers

Melbourne Metal Exchange and affiliates advertise as buyers for sulphide copper ore lead and zinc concentrates. They request formal quotations via their representative Mr T Newton at Samuel Allen and Sam Lad, Port Kembla and Port Kembla refining houses for refining copper and silver contents.

Melbourne Metal Exchange Charters Towers Melbourne Ravens Charters Aventis Li Port Kembla

Damaged OCR Item Lists Copper and Silver Totals

Fragmentary ledger style notes list copper and silver quantities by location and item. Mentions include F3AH valve, 3470 tons Scopper, 10,128 08x, 7907 boes of vmtone, and various metals with prices and destinations such as Elst R63, Linkith C455, and Esth. Includes many place names and commodity codes.

Claneutry Mount Monge Elst Aod Itm Chitlagae Crasdon Ilver Pw Foe Ingham Perry Walmer Tavanafeniost Flockhampton Stanhope Tim

Tyrconmell Eprannee Report From Northeroascan

A cryptic report dated 2208 ay from Northeroascan notes Ras Expect to strike footwall rot at a future hourly date. The fragmentary text references Tyrconmell Eprannee and Thyroanaget with unclear details.

Thyroanaget

Mining venture report from 1916 mill operations update

The document dated May 1916 details weekly mining activity, costs, royalties, and profits. It notes a 300 foot tunnel progress with 13 feet advance and a 90 foot face, ore extraction, pumping efficiency, and machinery inspections. It records crusher, boiler, and water works readiness and inspector’s visit.

Toby Howe Gmn Hall Gmt Einer Natal

Craie's Special Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

A 19th century advertisement touts Craies Cough Syrup with White Pine and Tay claiming to ease troublesome coughs. The text warns against imitation and notes the product is sold by Robers Craig, Cairns Chemist, at 1/6 per bottle.

Craie Robers-Craig Cairns ix Batiles

Memorial for Charles McKenne who died May 23 1914

In Memoriam note from his wife and sister in law the Captain, thanking the people of Woltram for condolences and tokens of sympathy. The message from Josine and Marjory expresses gratitude for support received during the bereavement.

Chas. Mekenne Ean A. Chaptain Tyy Colshary

The Pease Episode Resignation From Town Council

The article reports Alderman Pease resigning after conflict with the council and minister, noting a disputed meeting and claims of an unofficial mandate. It questions who is truthful, cites letters and statements, and asks the Mayor for clarification amid party tensions.

Pease Tapal Atvice Resiznell Alto Dease Roy Ward Brown Bease Muvsser Caucas Camplain Owe Geal Maraeales Mr. Pease

Malaria Fever Matches Rising Public Alarm

A damaged fragment notes widespread malaria exposure among workers. It mentions fever attacks, court or medical concerns, and a chemist named Robert Craig in Cairn, with dates implied as 4/ and 3/ passages, signaling growing public health threat.

Corti Robert Craig

Hypocrites theater review sparks debate on morality and society

A controversial critique of the play Hypocrites discusses moral standards and social expectations across modern society. The piece questions audience reactions and hints at broader cultural tensions in Australia and beyond.

Fm Hay Trutt Tanet Nova Tonga i Australia Wooluilion Whitick’s

Bal Kure Society Plans Saturday Event

The Bal Kure group announces an imminent gathering with Stars-Bownert-Society involvement at an unidentified venue. Attendance near Savday is noted, with no clear location or proper details given. The event is slated for 9 pm with unclear activities and participants.

Unclear archival notice on Kelly’s Tonic and awards

Fragmentary text discusses Kelly’s Tonic Laver and a ransom of ailments while mentioning an awards ceremony and the Corporation of the Treasurer opposing a Babinda agreement. The piece is incoherent with many garbled terms and names.

Police Court Adjourns Albert Paarve Breach Case

Monday morning at the Cufrms Police Court the case of Albert Paarve charged with a breach of traffic regulations at the wharf was called. Detective Aasing Serg eat Meldon prosecuted and Mr. Hy HL Marsland appeared for the defence. The hearing was adjourned with further hearing set for Friday.

Cufrms Albert Paarve Une Aasing Sergeat Meldon Hy HL Marsland Murray and Priday

Obersan Tour Presents Diverse Performers This Thursday

Obersan's tour announces Misa Cheermane Sordonvats and Tishinda to perform on Thursday and Friday at the Cxlrny venue. The event highlights Calme successes and aims to showcase cuyamnont Knyvlesge. A Mabini-area crowd expects slow turnout but plans to attend, with tickets listed for the 28th.

Faterud Wielores Misa Cheermane Sordonvats Tishinda Oternich Mace Calme

Astral Nightly Films Draw Loud Praise in Review

A noisy crowd applauds the current fine program at the Astral Nightly cinema. The tenth episode of the serial Tr Hearts and three new features, including Hig Last Serenade in two parts, captivate admirers with charm and pathos. Billie Wiebe presents Vendetta on a Florentine setting, while Miss Jules Gerald edits and tailors the lineup for a lively show.

Astral Eall Seiash Grescourt Scatché Royaley Billie Wiebe Jules Gerldthe

Court proceedings engulfed in confusion and interruptions

A lively court session in a northern jurisdiction featured disjointed questioning and interruptions as counsel and witnesses clashed over procedure. The exchange centered on cross examination and apparent misunderstandings in the testimony amid a stormy atmosphere.

Unclear OCR fragment on rainfall and local auction

Fragmentary text references rainfall totals and a meeting of a War Council. Mentions a Hydebaratan or Hyberatan event at Bo'rbeke and an auction next Friday at Watershurstwre. Names J. Le Hoare and E. Gregory appear, with St John's Churstes referenced.

Bowery Ineai Wisihon War Council Isthia Pam J. le Hoare E. Gregory Watershurustwre St John’s Churstes

Stor at Babinds Me

Unclear text describes a local store sale or stock of Grovellen, Drapery, Boots and Shoes and mentions an Argentine Regal Inqurmnce Company. Mentions a trip by the Montityun towns for a holiday at Wort Damglina and Doptus Ws. Indicates frost and weather impact with references to Gallipots and 92 Win toruon tenons.

Stor Waridett Grovellen Argentine Regal P'S Chie Montityun Wort Damglna

Tropalax Fever Medicine Advertisement

Poster reads Tropalax the great fever medicine available from W. A Collins Chominty-Caimh at 2/6 and 5 per bowler. Claims relief for coastal and aduel fevers with instructions to keep under control.

W. A Collins

Mixed up fragment hints at Australia late event

Fragmentary text references Gladys GarSeid and Mes Gran Gerais with scattered lines about Wednesday night, Australia, prison wording, and readers urged to attend or respond. The garbled OCR yields no clear date, place, or event details.

Australia Amellak

Message From ShO.B. Society to Iremnebank Resident

Sergeant P Canley of Iremnebank receives a letter from the ShO.B. Society at Ire Vilvbanks noting a community gesture and wishing the recipient well. The message thanks him for his service and recalls a return after a long absence, with warm regards and a memento.

Canley DCA Iremnebank Sho.b. Society Vilvbanks Treinehenie DOD Snall Brisbane Cowley Istham

Kings of the Foret stage description and critique

The fragment describes a theatrical piece titled Kings of the Forest with ornate prose about forest imagery and dramatic devices. It mentions artistic characterization and a scene structure emphasizing varied visual effects and humor within an illustrated suite.

Strike in Brisbane Halts City Industry

Brisbane May 25 report says a strike affecting local industry is under way. An official from an affiliated union states employers are moving to secure a compulsory laborer, while negotiations continue and no immediate resolution is seen.

Nest Brisbane Devetdipmene Duiley Tepy A.W.U Spain

Local mishap near Ferherton cited in parish report

The fragmentary notes describe a disturbance near Ferherton with 50 families affected and possible accidental injuries. Church leaders and local authorities, including Anglican minister Mr Herd, coordinate response as a motorist incident and public safety concerns are discussed.

Ferherton Liremsingy Cove Atussis Herlerton Niriia Pho Herd Harborton Rosie Iwontila Tahzon Cnittsy Medinekeor Maemo Mra. S Mra. S. Rvlelt Girt Mor Grunidnon Roy Parker Peturnl Om Mandus Sasrnsy

Soldiers Post Bag Letter From the Front Remains Fragmentary

A wartime letter from a soldier describes daily camp life and news from the front with memories of departures, friends, and distant kin. The writer references travel routes, messages, and plans to reunite, ending with hopes for a future greeting. The piece reflects a persistent longing and tone of quiet endurance.

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