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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 22, 1918

Page

2

Shipping notice lists passengers and agents for November voyages

November 20 and 21 shipping entries name captains crews agents and passengers bound for Townsville and Gowrie via Mesdames Fire and two children. List includes J. Harvey Burke Walsh E. Farrell J. Kirk B. Preitera Misses Fraser Rowan Mellwraith McGregor and others. Also notes steerage passengers and various names across multiple lines.

Lass Gowrie Hindane Townsville I Mesdames J. A. Harvey Burke Walsh E. Farrell J. Kirk B. Preitera M. Fraser Rowan E. Mellwraith E. McGregor J. Wright Messrs J. Parr H. W. Hewin A. Lucser E. W. Hodgen Chin Om Woo Martin D. Fanning Preitera V Hawkins P. Sig 8Izzi J. J Gakiey Sie Styts Names W. J Kay W. Fielding D. Ane Srosuahaps Lad

Moon Phases and Tidal Details for November

Almanac style note lists moon phases and key tidal events in November. Mentions No Moon on the 1st, Apogee on the 7th evening, and high water around 2 pm on November 2 with Friday tides, providing times for fishermen and sailors.

Unclear Transcript Hints At Political Questioning

Fragmentary lines show a question involving a person named J. M. Honter and a reference to a Prime or Binnie. Mentions cyclones and a decision reportedly offered or set for a recent event. Details are too garbled to confirm names, places, or outcomes.

J. M. Honter

London metal Quotations for November 20

Sydney reports London metal prices for November 20 with standard nickel at 172 5 and three months at 225 5. Copper electrolytic spot is listed with unclear figures due to OCR errors.

Sydney London

Weighing Germany’s conduct after defeat

The piece denounces German leaders and soldiers as vile, warns against sympathy or forgiveness, and argues that harsh retribution and continued suspicion are warranted. It portrays pacifists as deluded and recalls the Kaiser's loyal forces and Bolshevik fears, urging firmness and no mercy.

Cairns Motor Boat Opening at Barron Next Sunday

Local notes report the annual Cairns Motor Boat Club opening at the Barron River next Sunday. Public meetings set for 8 o'clock tomorrow at the PTA and Donvale School of Arts. Also mentions local events, shop notices, and a Cairns Police Court case involving a returned soldier.

Mower Best Club Cairns Barron Spontine Ptaes and Donvale School of Arts

Community Auction Plans and Bargain Feasts In Cairns

A notice outlines an on premise sale by Mr C Woodward at Ber Sheridan street featuring household goods and effects. The event mixes farm produce like pigs and ducks with shoes, bread and vegetables as it seeks to boost support from local ladies and the Eacham electorate community.

Nitta Sachs Street Sheridan Street Draper Street Aivertocent C. Woodward Pantieig Ber Sheridan-street Auc Biomeca Mesda Draper Craig Ryan Medlahoa Cairns Eacham

Cairns District Carnival and Hospital Fair Notice

Visiting dignitaries consult in Cairns district and Malanda. A hospital fundraiser and dance run by Freshwater Hall hosts stalls, balloons, and prizes. Public sale of Mr Gibb’s household furniture at Hunda street with an Estey organ, inspections morning of sale. Cairns Citizens Band to perform Abbott street tonight before the carnival.

Meauneeta Llr J. Abtitia Cairns Malanda Strand Hotel Tovadayner Fresiwater Cairna District Hospital Ry Freshwater Hall C. Woodward

Death of Captain G R Manson On Board Train Journey

Captain G R Manson a prominent figure in Australian coastal shipping died suddenly while traveling by train from Melbourne to Williamstown. He commanded the Wallarah a collier of J and A Brown which arrived from Newcastle last Saturday. He was 68 years old and leaves a widow and family in Leshstadt Sydney.

G. R. Manson Melboormne Williamstown Manson Messrs. J. and A. Brown Wallarah Newcastle Amily Leschhardt Sydney

Fishermen mourn death after shark attack near Arling ton Reef

Capt Thiyokichi Masuda led a shell fishing crew when a shark struck at Arling ton Reef on Thursday. Crewman Kameichi Makeno died minutes after returning to the boat and the body was sent to Cairns morgue. Police later heard the grog selling matter at Gardenvale. hearing adjourned to the next day with PMint’s Sunday scene visit planned.

Felton Thiyokichi Masuda Arlington Reef Kameichi Makeno Shell Cairns Gardenyvale A. Ferry Cairns Mons Dumar Whan George Ie Fay Henry Foley Pmint

Armistice Celebration Plans Stir City Meetings

A meeting called by the Mayor at 3 o clock tomorrow will discuss details of an armistice celebration. An urgent Saturday night meeting was requested to arrange events. Mr was elected secretary with Alf Morris as assistant secretary and treasurer as committees organize a New Year’s Night carnival program.

Alf Morris

Local Shop Offers Men and Boys Wool and Linen Trousers

An old advertisement lists prices on men’s worsted trousers and navy flannels, including grey and blue options, plus boys’ white cotton trousers and ladies lace batten items. The sale dates and exact prices are partially legible, with several items priced around 9/6 and 4/6.

Cairns Viamont Usdies

Cairns Armistice Plans For November Celebrations

Cairns mayor Alderman A J Draper and Returned Soldiers league president Mr Barnes discussed armistice arrangements for November 29. A public meeting on Saturday will map plans including a soldiers pageant through Cairns streets featuring returned servicemen in uniform, Red Cross, nurses, scouts, and war organizations.

Cairns A. J. Draper Returned Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Imperial League Mr. Barnes Barnes Sug Xcaliutts Red Cross Equx World Welcome Home War Council Patriotic Fund War Tee ALF Commonwealth Boy Scouts Naval Red Cross Avi.f Anzges

Brisbane Firemen Strike Standoff Remains Unchanged

In Brisbane on November 21 no new developments emerged as metropolitan firemen contemplate a strike. Secretaries of both sides have not received any official notification regarding the dispute.

Brisbane

Innlefsil-Deraji Railway Link Explored

Surveyor E.ieneenen reports tagging the railway line from Innistell to Daraii to connect the coastal line into Innisfail as a temporary expedient.

Innlefsil-Deraji E.ieneenen Innistell Te Daraii Innisfail

Malta lace and crafty gifts draw Xmas shoppers

Melbourne shoppers see Maltese lace on display with mats, bonnets, and handkerchiefs offered at affordable prices. In other news the shore company meeting elected a director and settled finance matters as party organisers survey Tableland centres for support.

Melbourne Woll-Street Miss Tenance Pat Im Eatherbarn Te Comsidehs Taprenea Ctr Vna Ay Ap Rr Aukconaien Meet Ae

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