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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
2
Shipping columns show vessels leaving ports on various days with indeterminate routes. Entries mention Mackay, Brisbeme, Townsete, and Port arrivals and departures in late spring and summer with unclear timings and destinations amid inconsistent spelling.
Fragmentary text lists vague May dates and times for an event series. Names, places, and specifics are unreadable, leaving only scattered references such as May 4 and May 7 with times 159 and 526.
Solicitors G2awam and Matheson Limited issue a notice from Meray Matslard stating they are buyers of auriferous and copper ores and invite quotes for copper ore shipments to Electrotyne Refinies and Smelting Company of Australia Limited with representative Mr T Newton coordinating via Mestes Sammel Alles and Some Ltd.
In a volatile market the Insuremes Clommnies adjust teen tech and coastal rates. Rates move as Cape region acts on per cent changes with various caps and adjustments affecting policy costs.
Fragmentary text describes costs and revenues in different years, field operations and freight, with figures such as 4025099 and 5076088 and mentions of workers, duties, and repairs. The damaged content limits clear claims or events.
Partial OCR shows horse names and weights for a racing card with entries such as Brilliant Deepa, Brilliant Block, Mats United, New Briliant Prechedd, Sew Menme Merriam, Queen Cros, St Mungo, Valcom, and various weights and abbreviations, but many words are garbled.
In loving remembrance by William Murray and family. May 28, safe in the arms of Jesus. Parents W and J Stewart and brother James express devotion and grief. The clipping reflects a solemn notice of a burial or memorial with religious sentiment.
Mr A H Clarke reports the fee schedule on Saturday detailing Corellia Hampden Cullybert and Mungo entries with prices units and terms. Notes mention Vulcan Lede Hi Gilmore Feloradan Marecha Gold Mines Oaks NL Oaks Reserve and Rowen River Coal among other metals and coal brokers and providers.
The Australian Metal Exchange notes May 2 prices for copper and silver with various spot, forward, and three month levels. Copper spot shows a rise or fall depending on grade, soft foreign spot, and forward quotes. Silver holds steady at 54 3-16d per oz.
Fragmentary text notes early copper use as an alloy for bronze and regional mining sites in New Jersey and Vermont. Mentions early 18th century exploitation, 171 dates, and 19th century copper deposits. Includes unrelated ad fragment about a medical remedy and remedies for children.
The piece notes Empire Day displays of the Union Jack on public buildings mark a shift from earlier British reluctance. It argues war forged Imperial unity, contrasts Britain's stance with Australia and New Zealand frontiersmen, and criticizes Little Englandism and Puritan pretensions. It laments hypocritical leaders and conscientious objectors, urging recognition of imperial realities.
The next meeting of the Babinds Red Crome Society will be held next Wednesday at Mire Kirke's. Town Council. An ordinary meeting of the Cairns Toren Council will be held at 7 3 tem. tomorrow. Mr A M Waddell has opened large stocks of Grocerica Drapery Boon and Shoes cash terms for Royal Insurance Company.
Our Townsville correspondent wires that the Sugar Mills Commission heard evidence on a proposed mill at Haughton River. The inquiry will reconvene in the district on Monday to hear further testimony and poster notices.
Te is the strong man, the worker, who most frequently gets malaria owing to exposure to fever carrying mos quitoes. The only certain remedy is De Kochs Fever Mixture, whose value is daily better known and is growing prodigiously. Postage 4d, 9d, or 5d extra for order. Cairns.
The Cairns Bowling Club held a Saturday afternoon function to mark the formal opening of the season. President Mr A J Draper announced the season start and Mrs Shraper delivered the first official speech amid a good attendance of members and friends.
Senior Bergt Kenny, who was injured in a scuffle with sailors last week, shows pleasing recovery and has begun light exercise. Stable Jacob Neilsen, whose face was badly marred by a couple of males on Wednesday night, remains under doctor care.
An old advertisement touts Craig's special Cough Syrup containing white lime and tar as the last ward in pulmonary medicine. It claims a ten to twelve year introduction with repeated cures for coughs and warnings against substitutes.
The Central Can Prices Board met in Cairns to discuss awards for 1915 and 1916 and whether Aloomba growers should bear part of the mill charge. Mr. MacDonnell explained the proposed allocation, emphasizing the mill should initially cover 2/2, with 4¢ deducted from growers’ profits. The board delayed verdict, adjourned sine die, and said decisions would come at the earliest date.
The piece notes Victoria Cross decorations for a number of heroes in a wartime press struggle. It mentions the highest award and references a long three-act film portrayal by W. A. Brady for the Gerid's Film Corporation. It also highlightsVivien Martin in a title role linked to the production.
Two sailors Reginald Darcy and Charles Haars were charged with assaulting Constable Nelisen after a Wharf Street incident on May 24. Detailing eyewitness accounts, the hearing at Caius Police Court drew hundreds as Neilsen sustained facial injuries including blackened eyes and swollen cheeks.
An advertising blurb touts Kelly's Tonic Liver Pills as a remedy for sluggish liver symptoms described as wumpy dullness and depression. It claims relief from headaches indigestion and stomach troubles with a one bottle offer.
Cairns Pictures presents Miss Oberman in a strong program with "Splendour of the Star" and "Bubble Lone." The article notes her faultless delivery and enthusiastic reception, while the film program includes "The Victory of Virtue" and other dramas.
An irregular fragment notes the Mourilyan will depart port at seven tomorrow morning for Port Douglas and Cooktown, with a plan to proceed via Newbies. The text is incomplete but indicates an early sailing detail.
Advertisement notes a new remedy for coughs and colds praised as safe and sure. It lists price and availability at T. P. Kelly in Cairns and at Jark and Newell.
An unnamed subject displays strong expression and technique in handling gullies and provides few writes as needed. The description highlights the figure and performance, noting the audience’s reaction and the observer’s approval of the craft.
An advertisement touts Tropolax as a popular fever cure for travel and home medicine cabinets. It mentions a cast of generic names and prices, urging inclusion in households for fevers and related illnesses.
State Inspector Mr GL Tanton returned Saturday night from a nine visit to the Walsh River district. He informed a representative that cattle were well nourished and recovering from the drought. Some graze plots show cattle in need of more feed to span the dry season. fires have started in some placer camps.
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