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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

2

MacDonnell and Hamly Solicitors File Public Notices

Text outlines law firm names MacDonnell and Hamlys in Cairns and Townsville and references affidavits for High Court and Supreme Courts Australia and New Zealand. Includes contact line with telephone number and affiliations as commissioners for affidavits.

Macdon Macndonnelleen & Haml Cairns Townsville High Court of Australia Supreme Courts Gee MacDonnesl Cc Hamlys

Williams Lake Eacham Hotel Praises Local Attractions

The report highlights the Williams Lake Eacham Hotel offering comfort to travelers with daily transport to Lake Eacham, listed at four miles away. It notes the high altitude climate and the nearby scrub scenery as key draws for visitors.

Williams Lake Eacham Yunetra Neal Catrorant Barandas Eacham

Dedicatn of Holy Cross Church and Holy Eucharist Services

Rabinda notes May 29 dedication of Holy Cross Church at 8 pm and May 25 Sunday Holy Eucharist at 7 30 am. St John’s Cairns has May 27 Holy Eucharist at 7 am with Evensong at 7 20 pm. Gord Whitsun day offers Holy Eucharist at 8 am and Evensong at 8 pm at Saint Anekar’s Alomoba.

Rabinda Holy Cross Church St. John's Cairns Gord Whitsunday

Arrivals names listed from Cow Town and Port Douglas

A list of arrivals includes Captain Raven aboard from Cow Town and Port Douglas along with Mrs J Adamson Miss Byrnes Messrs Shameon F R Marlin J B Stewar RK Mickwood C Wood worm G A Lew A Remton and three in the tedge Burns Philp and Co Ltd noted in the column of arrivals.

Korandia Raven Cow Town Port Douglas J. Adamson Miss Byrnes Messrs Shameon F. R. Marlin J. B. Stewar RK. Mickwood C. Woodworm G A. Lew A. Remton Burns. Philp & Co

Departures May Townsville bound via port

May departures include Kuracha sailing to Townsville via port. Horm Philp and Co led by agents arrange onward movements with Jonestail to South Australia aboard a Steamship line.

Kuracha Townsville Horm, Philp & Co Cg Jonestail South Austalan Steamship

Shipping Notes From Cairns to Sydney Salvage Update

The Koranda reached Cairns from Cooktown with smooth weather reported by Capt Raven. The Innestail sailed Cairns for the south with cargo. The steamer Cochelar, refloated after beaching near Ellinger River, shows minor damage but no severe risk to masts or hull. Salvage work overseen by Sydney Marine Underwriters official. Taurhar aided floating operations. The Coolehar to be surveyed at Mort’s slip.

Cairns Cooktown Raven Innestail North Coast &N. Co Sussex Street Cochelar Ellinger River Sydney Sydney Marine Un>ortters’ and Salvage Association Taurhar Tenson Trial Bay Sydney Marine Motor Mp Mort

Movements of Vessels and Schedules

Burs, Philp and Co lead vessels with Kuranda arriving weekly from Townsville on Tuesday evenings and departing at 11 pm for Cooktown, returning Thursday morning and leaving at 11 am for Towarde ports. Wodenga sails south Saturday Limited, Ropar departs for the south on Wednesday. Mourilyan arrives 5 am Tuesday with southern mail and leaves 7 am for Port Douglas and Cooktown, back 9:15 pm Wednesday then to Lucinda and Townsville at 1 pm. Lasso Gowrie from Fawnpritte va via Santash 5 e D. Nes- Sere for Sounigen Bavon. Card well, Dunk t nd a-Foll May 7th. Perigee 6 am May 6. New Moon 10:47 am May. May 28th inst. Quarter 6:00 am May 7. The Tides May 1917 Friday high water 9 pm.

Burs, Philp and Co. Led Kuranda Townsville Cooktown Wodenga Australian Steamships, Limited Mourilyan Southern Mail Port Douglas Lucinda Lasso Gowrie Fawnpritte Va Santash Sounigen “Bavon

Burns, Philp & Co holds 35th annual meeting at Royal Exchange

The Burns, Philp & Co 35th annual meeting was held at the Royal Exchange with Colonel Burns MLC chairing. The report and balance sheet were adopted noting a satisfactory year despite war strains and increased workload, amid company expansion and northern New Guinea ventures.

Burns, Philp & Co, Ltd Royal Exchange Sydney

Graham and Matheson leads Melbourne metal buyers group

Melbourne metal exchange report shows Graham and Matheson as buyers for Ide Corporation Limited. Office in Charters Towers with branches in Melbourne Cairns Herberton and Ravenswood. They buy gold silver concentrates and diverse ores including copper for Port Kembla shipment. Company plans 10 percent staff bonus paid in Commonwealth war bonds.

Melbourne Metal Exchange Charters Towers Melbourne Cairns Herberton Ravenswood Ide Corporation Limited Cockle Nls Blecwotrte Company Port Kembla OXLEY Wharf Street Thomas P.O

Unclear Draft Reflects Hidden Contract Motive

Fragmentary text hints at a British contract linked to a figure named Adour and parties involving action in the following months. No clear events, dates, or identities established due to incomplete OCR.

Australian British Wheat Exchange Proposal Considered

The Australian Wheat Board proposes an exchange plan with British authorities. It suggests that dispatching Australian wheat to American ports be matched by sending an equivalent American wheat cargo to Great Britain from Atlantic ports. The aim is to save time and enable quicker shipments.

Australian Wheat Board Great Britain Atlantic United Senne

Fragmented quotes on shares and bonds from Mr Clarke report

Mr Clarke reports quotas for Corella Hampden St Mungo St Andrew Sid Burns Lode Hil Amen Kalamadan Mareeba Tyrconnell New Minnie Ma Reserve Oake and commonweather bonds. The cryptic notes include dates, prices, and bond names with scattered abbreviations and missing data.

Corella Hampden Mr. Cuthbert St Mungo St. Andrew Rm Ord Sid Burns Owe Mareeba Goldines Paids Tyrconnnell North Tyrconnell Se Dee Nll Minnie Ma Bron

Unclear sports note with mixed old names and events

Fragmentary entry lists players and scores across several teams including Moxham Hampden St Andrew St Mungo and Valean Veer with odd phrases about Gotilla in the war and Dewees whiskey. Mentions Merry opens at Cairns Pictures next Wednesday.

Moxham Cross Prense Hampden St. Andrew St. Mungo Valean Cairns Pictures

Wheat deal and price terms raised at millers conference

The Prime Minister indicated imperial authorities are prepared to take 3.5 million bushels of wheat under contract terms for flour production. At a millers conference the Prime Minister urged increase in supply, and after inquiry officials noted progress toward extending contracts.

London metal quotations May 23 price movements noted

The May 23 London metal quotations show slight gains in tin and three months contracts in some metals. Spot prices for zinc and copper are listed with minor changes, while silver remains unchanged and standard gold quotes hold steady.

Sydney London

Tudors and Tudwrites in Australia Vote Fallout

The piece argues that Tudorites and Labour supporters miscast the Anzac vote and voters were informed, citing electoral results in Capricornia, Brisbane, Downs, Oxley, Kennedy, and Maranoa to show soldiers understood candidates and chose with clear knowledge. It condemns calls for another referendum as undemocratic and stresses the need to accept the reform.

Australia Jet Upos Queensland Ryan Canard Labor Nhotever Ryan Tudor Arseles Bamford Capricornia Mr. Higgs Tudor Duncan Brisbane Mane Finlayson Downs Oxley Sharpe Bayley Kennedy and Maranoa

Marine Excursion Details Missing

Fragmentary text describes a marine excursion with names Victor i ren King, 19tford, Barron, and a cheap rate offer. Unclear connections or dates hinder full reconstruction of event.

Victor Iren King 19Tford Barron An See Coam

Vaso Society Assen The Cairns Dramatic Soci

The fragment describes a group named Vaso Society Assen and Cairns dramatic society events with references to Wednesday and Friday activities and a movement called Antic Chat. Clear details are missing to confirm dates or outcomes.

Vaso Gociety Cairns Dramatic Soci Frida Steiaht Cairns Ross Equipment

Cairns Classified Items Mixed From Local Trade and Notices

Auction sale set for tomorrow with J G Hoare selling two horses and personal effects. Victoria House opens new neckwear and coat fronts at Lake Street Cairns. Patriotic Fund meeting next Friday at 2 9m. Volunteers urged to attend for escort duty tomorrow. Green’s Bros. Led rep A W Biles visiting Cairns at Imperial Hotel with a fine range of goods. Dains Amateur Dramatic Society to stage Charities Aunt at Palace Theatre for Cairns Aquatic Club appeal. Veterinary Embrozation for horses arrives, advertised by R Craig, Chemist Cairns, price 2 6 posting 3 3.

The Dains Amateur Dramatic Society Esden ‘James W. S. Tenley C Tartie Palace Theatre Cairns Aquatic Club Red Cross Equipment Guild

Park Accident Letters Correct a Reader’s Claim

W J Harris writes that a resident’s paragraph misstates events. The incident involved a lamp filling to aid a parade with departing recruits as a horse turned and struck with both feet. A Cairns Post wood frame is offered as an inexpensive farewell gift for a friend. Captain J C T Glossop arrives in Sydney to assume naval command after Commodore Henderson.

W. J. Harris Queensland Cairns Post

Collins Chemist Ad Promotes Wide Drug Stock in Cass City

A Lake Street Chemist in Cass advertises large stocks of drugs chemicals toilet powders and creams of finest quality. The ad promises personal attention and return mail replies for orders mailed to Collins.

Collins Lake Street Cass

Recruiting Rally at Monument This Friday

A recruiting rally is set for tonight at the Monument with principal speaker Mr John Adamson noted for strong state wide recruiting effort. The Town Band will be in attendance.

John Adamson

Kellys Week End Specials Feature Bargains on Footwear and Wear

Advertises discounted footwear and clothing items with limited stock and sale prices. Lists Ladies carpet slippers, velvet house slippers, black cotton hose, and men s Derbys, boots, and khaki trousers with reduced to day prices. Also notes range of shirts singlets flannels and pajamas with bold sale emphasis.

Kelly's

Rabinda's Township Be Emporium Opens for Correspondents

A dispatch notes Rabinda's Township Be Emporium has opened its first shipment of men's mercery including hats shirts and more with cash terms and inspection invites. The Cairns summons court fined several individuals for traffic breaches with amounts listed. Shipping notices and advertisements feature Craig's Skeeto Bar pest control products sold in Cairns with prices and delivery terms.

The Jaen Act and Police Traffic Control

A reader complains about police inability to manage traffic and a mule, recalling an incident in a public laneway near the Court and Shireettee. The note cites horse kicks in the park and urges replacing a problematic police presence with a horse.

Jaen

Subscribing to Red Cross and Patriotic Funds

A scattered list shows local subscribers from Kasstree and surrounding areas donating amounts to the Red Cross Society and the Patriotic Fund, with funds earmarked for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. A meeting on the thirteenth planned a Red Cross Day and a fundraising dance to support wave of organization efforts.

Patriotic Se Red Cross and Patriote Fund Kasstree Romeo Nat Shipton

Sudden Death of Maryborough Station Master Wm Herry Boyd

Wm Herry Boyd, a respected Maryborough station master, died suddenly at about 60 on his annual leave. He was found dead by his son in Kennox Street after returning from Kundaberg. his wife is in Sydney. The family is left with sorrow and few details.

Wm. Herry Boyd Ciied Maryborough Wide Bay News Kundaberg Kennox Street Boyd Sydney

Cane Crushing Looms as Isis District Prepares

Mills near Isis to begin crushing in mid June with three plants processing an estimated 250000 tons of cane. Work seekers from the district arrive daily as harvest promises a record year under favorable weather. Forecasters expect full operation for about seven months at Goodwood Kardinia and neighboring mills.

Dickson Isis Childers Mull Rutral Doolbi Fairymead Sugar Co Goodwood Pee

Winter Specials at Newman's Plus Discounted Footwear

Readable lines advertise winter ready clothing and shoes with sturdy prices and limited stock. The notice touts a Woollen sweater coat and vast choice on Friday specials including eye or trousers, school boots, Derby shoes, kid leather straps, and mens shoes with marked down prices.

Ipawich @asuels

Sugar Industry Arbitration Court Hearing In Brisbane

President Justice McCawley hears appeals from the Australian Sugar Producers Association and United Cane Growers’ Nemicians. Arguments focus on the Dickson Award and a living wage, with debate over farm and rural costs, wartime price effects, and how to balance fair pay with industry viability.

Wrisbant Cours Wliy Justice McCawley Ateitalas Suar Producers Association United Cave Trowers Nemicians Jen. Dickson Martyn Dickson Tote Jase Macks Johan Judy Dickson Princhard Dickwern Nmseund Alan Mritehard

Train Services Under Review Amid Potential Cuts

Brisbane May 1 The Commissioner for Railways told a deputation at Longreach that further reductions to train services are likely. He warned that if the present award rates were granted it would mean 750,000 pounds extra expense per year.

Brisbane Longreach Railwaad

Industrial unrest grows amid arbitration conflicts in Sydney

The speech by Mr Willsmseon at a meeting of the Master Builders Association in Sydney voices rising industrial unrest. He notes the need to unravel two systems of arbitration federal and state as industrial laws become tangled and calls for a forthcoming move from the court system.

Willsmseon Sydney Nat i Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Services Shipping Notes Limited Ropar Commercial Burns, Philp & Co Owen Whittick Winsor & Newton Phone Robert Craig Governor General of Spence Surest E. J. Harris Victoria House Lake ST. Cairns Hich Green W. H. Green, Ltd Pt Te Innisfail Ayringham Graham & Matheson Stea Gilberts J. T. Iain Johnstone S.J. Correthnar Autria Ameria Tioms A. HL Clarke Gotilla the Post Cranch Gordon Spence Street Ambulance J.G Hoare F. J. Harris Green's We Bros A. W. Biles Brisbanerie of Gentlemen's Outfitters Imperial Hotel Biles Mr. Adamaon Gordonvale Mareeba Atherton R. Craig J. C. T. Glossop, CB HLMAS Emden Faymaster Kingsford-Smith Brennand Graham Commodore Henderson A Collins Kelly Levy Newman Samco Rabinda’s Emporium Cairns Summons Court T. A. Ferry P.M Bo Stewart Aritta Alfred Franks George Shang Victor Marsh Yocoats Craig Ec Tess Mattias Gu Seem Pritchard A.W Grove
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