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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1919
Page
4
Elizabeth Dunne wife of L Cosack Dunne chemist Sydney and late of Perrie's Bight Crowdon N Q died November 21 at General Hospital Brisbane after a long illness. Beloved sister of Mrs Conk Tolga. The memory of her gentle unselfish nature remains.
Now 22 November sailing details for Avaceation Steamships lines list Tombala departing Saturday at p.m. for Melbourne, Mourilyan weekly Townsville via Cooktown schedule, Lass of Gowre at 16 pm, Momentie Innisfail route Thursdays 6 pm, and Mourl yan via Dak Island Cardwell Lucinda Tyensville. Wyandra southern sail Saturday November 20 from Adelaide 8.06. The Paringa to the south leaves November 26. Now 22 Wodornga from Melbourne route with passengers listed. Fone and clear weather to arrival. agents listed.
The Post lists multiple auction and sale notices including Mrs J Taylor and F Harris household furniture auctions at Cairns locations, a tractor ploughing trial by H J Bulcock, and a large sugar shipment by sugar boats. It notes public confidence building by Cairns Harbor Board, Cairns Town Council meetings, and a special fund appeal supported by patrons.
A long passenger departure list shows numerous travelers with families and companions bound for various destinations aboard Australian Steamships Ltd. Agents. Names include James Gi. Mogh, Joonaon, E Hilhar, J. G. Keith, G. Nixon, Massey, Marten, BH Condren, E. Hobson, F. M Carey, Loxton, Woodward, Jennings, Rowe, Christie, Lomas, McCullock, Luscombe, Misses Dunn, Evans, Falmer, Muller, Gardner, Ward, and many others, with numerous children noted. The list concludes with references to Australian Steamships Ltd as agents.
Movember tide bulletin notes a high water event at 9:94 am with related observations. Authorities urge monitoring tidal conditions and shoreline advisories.
The acholara have occupied the pew school bailing at Innisis since the first of the month. The new premises are more comfortable and spacious than the tertiary quarters previously used.
A Chillagoe Shire Council special meeting condemned a proposed State store at Chillagor. Chairmen Atherton and Councillors Maher Adams Knight argued the Labor Government move was unjust, autocratic, and harmful to local business, urging the Premier to stop further interference and protect town investment.
A Ladies Committee meeting at Charles Butler's residence will set ambulance benefit plans. Hospital Friday collection totaled about 1000 pounds and names of workers will be published later. A boy bitten by a snake at Wacker's Camp received first aid from Gardenvale Ambulance and medical consultation advised. The Cairns Mayor Gelling received a telegram from Mr Bird about arrivals and travel to Chillagoe. Jack Rardon, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Rardon of Peeramon, was thrown from a horse causing internal injuries. he was taken to Atherton Hospital and is improving.
Carl Williams, a noted amateur athlete and wing three quarter for Natives, departed Cooma on Saturday evening for Brisbane where he will reside. He trained with Murray and Marsland solicitors during articles and was a familiar figure at dances and social events, earning respect for his gentlemanly conduct. The piece also notes the Christmas Exodus with many passengers taking the Cooma south, including Townsville Howling Club members, amid a festive voyage and upcoming Rabindran excursion events around Babinda and Cairns.
Townsville and Cairns teams clashed in a hard fought Intercity Bowls meet. Hoare’s rink led the burst, Donaldson’s trio rallied Cairns, and final scores crowned Cairns 6 to spare as Townsville conceded after a keen day of bowling with strong rounds from Hague and Donaldson.
The bacon factory at Bihoorah is set to commence immediately following instructions from Mr A M Lane. The Bihoorah meatworks staff are arranging materials for the new buildings and work will start as soon as supplies arrive.
Among arrivals in Cairns by the Cotma on Friday was Liew D. W. Bonar MC, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bonar of Herberton, on active service for four years. Bonar earned the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry in France and now returns to Australia to enter civilian life with Ballarat girl Mrs Bonar as her soldier husband accompanied by his wife on the journey home.
Reports detail a political crisis in Darwin as delegates, including Mr Ewans and territorial officials, clash with the local government. A cruiser presence and warnings of potential strikes heighten tensions, with Nelson and allies facing resistance as workers and officials scrutinize authority and legal powers.
A brief readable fragment mentions relief of indigestion in the morning. Names and places are unclear but reference to a person named Noreen appears in a context suggesting health advice or a remedy.
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