25 May 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions entities and locations but lacks coherent events or details to form a clear news item. The readable words suggest references to aliens, ports, and a company but no action or outcome is explicit.
Fragmented OCR describes vessel movements near Berea and Sowa with references to fees and rates. It mentions votes and polling days for a local election with mentions of Briton and Domine Steamers, and dates around Wednesday and Sunday. The text is garbled with many unreadable sections.
Fragmented OCR lists travel dates and ports for multiple vessels. It mentions Auralias Starches and Steamers with trips to Sydney and Port Deegine, Leese tasks around Wednesday and Friday, and arrivals from Heng Kong and Taare. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
A damaged notice from a mining company announces ore assaying services for copper and lead ores. It lists offices at Charen Towers and Carns MENT, referencing the Sulphide Corporation and the Copper Ore for shipment to Australia. The fragmentary text mentions the Aurteroms and lead and copper ore claims, with inquiries directed to PT Newton.
The report outlines price trends and demand for various goods over the past week. It notes exceptionally keen demand for certain items, with prices varying by quality and type. Shipper activity and market values are recorded, including comparative prices and weekly averages.
The report notes a large wheat shipment distribution plan to farmers and armies, with a focus on supplying Mere Pave and Sate regions. It highlights ongoing efforts to move grain through bridges and ports, confirming totals around 1579 units and a campaign to ensure timely delivery before elections.
Market opened with mixed offerings as sheep and lambs dominated yarding. Buyers purchased merino wethers and ewes while cattle and calves sales totaled 290 head.
Maw Teaenet Bros report on May 4 notes erratic market behavior for cattle and horses. Prices and sales details are partially garbled with fragments indicating dealer activity and average prices across items.
A shorebroker reports mining results for Wednesday including Corrtia Hampden Mt Cuthbert St. Andres and Vulcan lodes with various quotients and prices. Includes entries for Marecha Gold Mines Tyreconet Torremnall Oaks Thompson's Oaks Bowes River Coal Bowen Coal and related companies.
Market brief listing various shares and prices with names such as Bonnie Dunder Bonnie North Brillant Deeps and New Redlant Freehold, showing bid and paid figures and partial holdings. The fragmentary text notes several entities like Kalamadan Malle Unred and Volcan with quoted prices and payments.
The Australian Metal Exchange reports London metal quotas for May 23 with changes for copper three months and tin down. electrolytic copper unchanged. lead soft foreign spot and forward listed. spelter unchanged. silver standard price per ounce and related figures noted.
Government discussions focus on allowing mines in the Cloncurry district and a potential railway extension. The Bowen bodies seek an agreement with the Cement Company and a special report to define the terms and required ratifications by Parliament. The proposal includes converting a field for a potential mine and assessing costs and timelines.
Advertised medicine Trepeiex is marketed as a popular remedy now available to customers alongside standard cures. The notice urges buyers to mix it with their existing medicine cabinet and household remedies as directed by W. A Collies Chemie.
The note lists May 1916 lunar details with times for New Moon on May 1 at 355 pm, Apogee on May 7 at 547 ppm, First Quarter on May 16 at 6.47 pm, Perigee on May 16 at 6 pm, and Last Quarter on May 31 at 6 pm. Some text is garbled but core events include New Moon and major lunar positions.
Obituary entry for Robert Ker Bell husband of Jessie Wallace Bell aged 101 years, reported at his residence on Minnie Street Cairns.
A critic argues that film is a study in hypocrisy exposing deception but questions whether such cynicism matches real life. He contends most people are decent with self deception, not conscious hypocrites, and cites Browning and ancient wisdom to explain why unmasking others rarely reveals truth.
On Wednesday morning at Caras Police Court before Mr A B Gideon F M 2 neon was charged on suspicion with unsound mind. Constable Langhree testified to a night disturbance at Theele's farm Edmon ton. The patient gave odd replies about boots and eating, claiming God would not let him. He was described as very strange and wandering seven or eight miles away, and a certificate from Dr Murray was produced.
Mr Harvey G Drape invites tenders up to noon on Saturday June for the erection of the Post and Telegraph Office at Be bened for the Cairoa Shire Council.
An old advertisement claims the tonic cures sluggish liver causing depression and dumps, promising a new man free of headaches indigestion and stomach troubles. The copy touts benefits from a bottle of Kelly's Tonic Liver Pills.
The Ladies Church Helper group hosts an eight event Saturday afternoon at Cairns Wellnodint Church with a programme of competitions and prizes. An invitation extends to all and a portion of proceeds will go to charitable causes.
Mie Dora Oberman returns to public attention with a warm reception as she appears at Gordonville and Cairns Theatre surrounded by local sponsors. The article notes her expected tour performance and the support from Peter Tiettines.
Dr Kochs Fever Mixture is advertised as a remedy for malaria with increasing demand as its value becomes better known. The proprietor is Robert Crig, Chemist, Cairns. Central Cane Prices Board met in Cairns Wednesday to award Hambledon mill matters with representatives from suppliers and growers, adjourning Saturday after in camera hearings.
A Bedden Death reports Hebert Kernell died in his sleep at his Minnie Street residence Cass due to heart failure. The Perth Scotland native arrived in 1885, worked in shopkeeping at Bogantuagan and Pines Hills, then Charters Towers for 25 years, later driving coach and labour in Cairns and Charters Towers districts. He left a wife, one daughter Mrs Paul men of McLeod Street Cairns, and two sons.
Pia production "A Gentleman from Mimiedppl" features Mir Seay and Mr Wine at United States Hotel Saratoga Springs with Wise and other actors in a Southern atmosphere. World Film presents plays including "Alte Gree" as part of a varied programme at venues in Saratoga Springs Henderson Kentucky and Richmond Virginia drawing a large audience.
Star Sergeant Compooder Mark, formerly of Craig's Pharmacy, reports from Knoggera about delays and discipline in a medical facility. He notes confusion over postings and a discharged trooper, describes conditions, and mentions a theater event linked to the command.
Pen Austral Theatre featured Gladys Carfeld as the headliner on Test night. The show included a long sideline act and song selections such as Dardanellcn March Song and How’s, highlighting Carfeld as the standout performer of the evening.
The Cairns Harbour Board executive met Wednesday afternoon with Chairman Hodel presiding. Members present included Poame Wiks Keefe Ronski and secretary Hall. They discussed pay accounts and delaying a report on cold storage at Cairo pending cost data from consulting engineer Machonee.
A discussion on bread price controls and the enforcement of a federal proclamation. State action may be needed to resolve anomalies in transport costs shown by feed price lines. The article suggests a possible order to regulate pricing.
The town holds a ordinary monthly meeting of the Cairns MatGour Board with notices of sales. A. J. Deeper Ltd. to auction four cottages on Sheridan Street near the Ambuiamss, next St Johns Church, at 3 30 pm. The Recruiting Committee plans a meeting with Mr Weide-Rall about Queenat and Red Cross gear. Senior Sergeant Kenny, injured in a fracas, shows concussion but hopes for a quick recovery.
The Most Reliable Soldier In the regiment of Louga Vares is Craig's special Cough Syrup containing White Pine and Tar. Introduced a decade ago, it proved successful and has been improved with new science to become the last word in pulmonary medicine. It claims to rout the worst cough and cure when faithfully used, with warnings against substitutions and imitations. Obtainable only from Robert Craig, Chemist, Cairns, in bottles 1s a post free.
At a Carns Harbour Board meeting Mr Pease reported a letter from Mrs Range of Second Beach alleging wandering aborigines caused sickness. The Secretary said the board lacks jurisdiction over Second Beach which lies with Carrs Shire Council. Discussion notes fever cases and a plan to alert health authorities.
The week's Northern Herald list shows diverse items from Cane Berte at Gordonvale and the Gordonvale Rifle Club procession on Norman Street to cadet drills in Norman Park Cairns and a photo of Private F Page Mareeba. It notes Flying Handicap winner G H Sue and Vic tusler’s Plate at Cairns, with references to Brisbane council events and Australian soldiers in Egypt and Meuse trenches.
The twentieth annual Mulgrave Central Mill shareholding meeting is planned at the Convent Concert Hall on Wolndetay, Tetinet, at 10.50 am. A grand concert with tableaux features will precede the event. A. M. Waddell has opened extensive stocks of groceries, drapery, boots and shoes, with terms announced for Royal Insurance Company.
The annual blanket distribution occurred Wednesday at the Coir Policy Station in the Blacks district. Detective Servne and Sergeant Weldon led the effort with other officers assisting. Recipients cheered and thanked “Yow King.”
On Tuesday a cart was struck by a locomotive near Aplin Street. the horse escaped serious injury though a wheel was damaged. Witnesses, including driver and fireman, saw no impediment on the line. The cart and horse belonged to Mr. Jones and were left near the railway line with wheels locked. the incident tore a post beside a cattle pit.
The Palace Theatre presents a three reel war drama titled Om the Trussian Frontier featuring scenes from the front and a Pine Forest battle. Friday brings The Man from India for a single night while Lie Me Brows debuts Saturday with deluxe seating and special prizes.
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