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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
2
Mrs Terschell and family invite tributes letters and telegrams of condolence following a death. They request expressions of sympathy be sent to the family at the listed address and through official channels.
A 21m appointment marks Burns Philp and Co as agents in a second class capacity. Details indicate a formal designation involving agency duties and responsibilities under existing maritime or commercial provisions. The notice names the firm and outlines the scope of authority.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention people named Santest Ropara Lasso Gowrie and a company traveling south. Ambiguous dates like Wednesday and Sousrday appear with scattered spellings and place names including Towns and Hoeh Water.
Minogue testified that Campbell spent nothing on the mine and relied on Adair and Barratt to hold the ground. He pressed for temporary relief, noting high tin prices and a three month period to assess feasibility while machinery delays loom. The warden certified a breach of labor conditions after evidence from Smeilie and Co. and other local parties.
Eekjese Sock Berke reports strong sales growth as a leading market player. The company fends off competitors with rising demand and expanded distribution, signaling positive momentum for the quarter.
A fragmentary report lists multiple chess results including players from Chillagoe St Mungo St Andrew and Connell with partial scores. The text is heavily garbled but indicates ongoing results or standings in a local event with several matches and venues referenced.
Farmers in Cereagio on the Cierny face losses as government curbs Chinese workers with certificates. Past limits caused labor shortages and weed growth. This season is among the best in the district, yet inability to secure labor for weeding threatens many growers with heavy losses.
A deputation to the British Prime Minister involving both employers and workmen signals hope for lasting cooperation in shipbuilding and vital industries. The piece argues legislation cannot secure peace and stresses inner reform, moral maturity, and a shared humane spirit as the path to prosperity.
An Australian column reports on a memorial for Miss Mackay in Brisbane, with Cairns friendship noted, along with a dental notice from Bennet & Ett on Abbott Street Cairns announcing Christmas New Year holidays from December 15 1917 to January.
Secretary A E Abel announces that members will receive ballot papers today to vote for the position of secretary at Townsville. He also notes that the dues for the quarter ending December are due now and payable to him.
A baker named PT Lonergan in charge of a failing to provide a driver with a time book was fined co and 3/6 coats of Court in the Cairns Sammons Court on teeeter Soest. He was also ordered to pay sessional costs. Mr Stars and spears prosecuted. Mr B Steele defended.
An advertisement touts a product that keeps hair soft with a fresh feel and urges immediate order for a box. It mentions a price of 6 pence and credits Reece Collins of Lake Street.
A letter from the editor complains to correspondents about taking excessive space. The writer notes that yesterday and today large columns were dedicated to one contributor, with many song letters as well. The editor urges others to have a chance and criticizes dedicating space to one side.
Defence Department reports Philip Elmbiret Potts of Petersham, Sydney, has been mentioned in despatches by Sir Douglas Haig and promoted to captain. He enlisted as a private in November and served in Gallipoli and France.
A public meeting on the Referendum will be held at the Monument tomorrow night. Senators Crawford and Toll will address the gathering. Boots have advanced in price but Babinda retailer Waddel offers best values at old prices. Surety Royal Insurance and Yates mentioned.
Wah Hing, a Chinese national, faced ten breaches of the Customs Act at Cairns Summons Court. He was fined ten pounds, plus 4/1 costs and 212 pounds in professional costs on each charge, with defense led by Mr H Ho Marslands for the Customs Department and Mr Book N for the defendant.
J Dan Babinda offers car glasses E P ware umbrellas handbags and toys for children. The Cairns Amateur Theatrical Society plans to stage Blow for Blow in December with local artists and special effects by Mr A Hansen. Proceeds go to the Cairns Hed 4s Equipment Guild.
The Prime Minister says aliens would be treated the same as citizens under the proposed compulsory service. Sons of aliens barred from voting would also be enrolled under the plan.
The final Cairns appearance of soprano Dora Oberman drew strong applause after her rendition of Love's Garden of Roses. Encores included Love's Own Kiss and Tosti's Good Aye, signaling a successful season and broad acclaim in Cairns and surrounding towns.
A grand social and dance will be held in Trim's Hall Edmonton on Saturday next to aid St Monica's Convent Building Fund. A first class musical programme will accompany the dances with performances by Tess Moore, Miss Keating, Little Miss Mandson, Mr and Mrs Francis, and Mr Whereat including duets, viol solo, jig, and recitation.
Finney Isles & Co Ltd announces Miss Cohen from Brisbane staff will register measures for future reference even if not required now. Dressmaking and tailoring orders may be placed for Christmas delivery. A large stock of millinery ladies outfits and blouses is offered for immediate sale. Northern representative Mr C H Evans will attend daily.
Mr Henry T Morris writes urging authorities to curb dangerous motor car headlamps as drivers blind the public at night. He cites a Tuesday near the Queen's Hotel where women, children, and horses fled from blinding lights, and notes his own near miss while cycling.
The passage notes Fortes Salles and Lord Nelson era guiding the Society's work for seamen. It describes wartime aid across Britain, shelter, food, clothing for thousands, and support for auxiliary fleet ships and transports amid torpedo threats.
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