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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
2
Readable fragments show weekly Tuesday departures from Townsville at 7 am to Cooktown, verse 1 returns at an estimated time and travels via Lucinda Point. A Saturday outbound trip towards the south is noted, with company name and cryptic text suggesting a timetable or schedule notice.
The page notes broker activity at Bow Street with Regale Donia and Mesors A and McCallem, plus Sydney metal quotations for November listing lead and electrolytic zinc with spot and forward prices. It cites New Minnie Market and Victory Bowen Coal as referenced items in the trade roundup.
A telegram from the Port Douglas warden reports a promising Wolfram discovery inland from Port Douglas. Prospects lie in dense scrub along the main coastal range, with claims in leases and a 2/5 per unit rate noted. officials hope the find will broaden wolfram supply from Hodgkinson and Mount Carbine.
Melbourne reports a new copper producing body formed to control sales through a director board. The group aims to sell as much copper as possible to UK consumers with proceeds returned to producers after covering administration and realization costs. Early members include Ironstone Smelting Co and Elliott Block Co among others.
The article notes Mrs Ploeray and committee members plan to approach several property owners to secure land for a lease building. Madames Seillenan, Craig, and Miss Moody are tasked to visit the gentlemen involved, with promising articles for a rest room already promised.
The article urges victory first to avoid German exploitation and outlines postwar plans: motor tractors, food self sufficiency, standardized ships, new factories, housing, extended education, and nationwide production. It highlights government investment, rail links, Crown Lands, and a revived economy aimed at tripling wealth in ten years.
Kellys advertises extensive weekend values across shoes and clothing with prices such as ladies sandals 6/6, nurses shoes 8/11, kids school shoes 7/6, and men socks 1/13. The list promises genuine quality in items from leather lace shoes to white drill wear, highlighting broad discounts and sizes for all ages.
Satmatic Powder claims to neutralize stomach complaints by aiding digestion and relieving heartburn and flatulence. It promises to clear uric acid from blood and suggests morning use for best results. Available at Green's quality chemists in Cairn.
An auction of Mr P J Martins wellgain farm stock and improvements is set for noon tomorrow conducted by Harding and Wright. The dairy herd is noted as among the district’s best and potential buyers may inspect beforehand.
The Cairns Hospital Committee in Tate held a methodical session that dragged through delays as members wandered between topics. The chair faced challenges keeping order with subjects ranging from a poultry farm to cows for the institution and Rabinda hospital prospects. A draining issue and a vote of thanks closed the meeting.
A Cairns Stamen’s Court witness alleged a sick baby dined at a Wright’s Creek camp. Constable Laughren found the child ill, arranged hospital care, and urged immediate police notification for future cases. Police claim humane Aboriginals Act administration and fair monetary allowances.
Advertises today’s specials on trousers coats and jackets with active fabrics and strong workmanship. Features include tweed working trousers at 8/6, white drill trousers, patrol coats, grey riders, Ipswich flannels suits, ladies and gents shoes, and silk hose with discounted pricing.
Finney Isles and Co announce the visit of Miss Coen of Brie bane staff to Cairns at 4 on an early date. She will bring a broad array of seasonable fashion samples and outfits. Mr CH Evans will provide required information at the Shields-sorept location.
In the notice the advertiser Mr Macrae Mareeha offers cockerels from high class strains at half their value to clear stock. He states these birds average over a certain age and the sale aims to make room for more stock. Readers are invited to apply and view the birds.
Private G McKelvey writes to Mr and Mrs McKelvey describing his hospitalization in France. He mentions Roy joined him recently, fellow soldiers in the same battalion, and sends hellos to Mrs McKinley about Jack and Francis the fireman. He notes recovering and hopes to be discharged soon.
Cairns District Hospital Committee convened on Thursday with President Mr. E Henriques presiding. Members discussed lectures from Catros Technical College via a certified nurse, donation from Babinda A W L, finances, resignations, by law changes, and hospital Friday proceeds totaling 650.
The New Management has completed improvements at a historic venue, hosting seating for 150 people at New Bath Rowma and Lavaiorea under the Gresham Brisbanes leadership.
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