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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
2
October 2 sailing lists passengers including Mr and Mrs ane and three children Mrs J Knell and others. Passengers include Mr J. Iawn Messrs G A Richard C Knell Danny Whitson Gowans W and Mrs A Morris and Mrs Sean. Australian Steamships Ltd acts as agents.
Shipping notices list Bens, Philp and Co Lot Kuranda sailing weekly to Cooktown and Townsville with return via Winds Point. Wodonga departs south Oct 1, Adelaide Rupara Oct 9, Cooma from the south Oct 6 and leaves for Melbourne. Lass o Gowrie sails Thursdays to Mourilyan Cardwell Lucinda and Townsville. Inniafail cargoes Thursdays 6 pm to Innisfail Mouril S yan Dunk Island Cardwell Lucinda Townsville. New Moon and other lunar data noted with high water times and dates. Sabalors misprint noted. quotation suggests caution in interpretation.
The London metal quotations for October 1 were all unchanged as reported from Sydney on October 2.
The Seventh War Loan calls Australians to fund the Commonwealth’s wartime needs with five percent interest. The author urges broad participation, noting small investors face minimal taxation and a reliable return. Aimed at maximizing funds quickly, the campaign touts patriotic duty and the loan’s potential to shorten the conflict.
MacTaggart Bros report shows sheep numbers at 4500 with poor buyer attendance and dull competition. Values declined since last week. prime mutton and skins valued, about 1300 withdrawn. Cattle yarded 355, market opened near last week’s rates and closed firm with best beef from 48 to 1 per 1000 lb, with some quoted higher.
Brisbane reports mixed livestock trading with cattle brisk and lambs selling firm. A cold storage plant proposal before the Cairns Harbor Board is noted as under consideration.
Messy dispatch reports Second Lieutenant T Maddock MM of Irvinebank killed in France after a career from Gallipoli to France and a Military Medal. Sergeant Willie Lehane of the 11th Machine Gun Battalion died of wounds on 18 Soper. Mrs Lamont, their half sister, lives in Edmonton. Mareeba mourns two brave Australians.
A collage of brief notices covers signwriting by Alf Franks I will sign anything and a postponed visit by herbalist Mr J C Abbott to Malanda and Yungaburra. Cairns Bowkett Building Society receipts total 28 17 9. Reports from Cairns Band bereavement and tailor visits in Mareeba and Barron Valley. Also a note on a London letter about a shop strike and a civic event for the Returned Sailors Rest Home in Cairns.
The Ma Reeba Red Cross Society met in the D O B room on Friday afternoon September 27 with president Mrs Lawrence and several officers present. Receipts from headquarters district and Red Cross kitchens were noted along with donations and the Soldiers Wool Fund. Members were thanked for contributions and stockings and caps were prepared for soldiers families and front line use.
In federal parliamentary proceedings Mr Watt notes Allied victories and Bulgarian surrender as signals of liberty and civilization. The discussion covers sugar shortages, parliamentary measures for the drink bill, and the Arbitration Court’s enforceability. Mr Tudor and Mr West clash over enforcing awards and censoring Hansard in war cases.
Brisbane October 2 The Council sat after 9 o clock to finish the committee stage of the State Enterprises Bill Important amendments were adopted including removing the ministerial control provision The oath clause only was reached when progress was reported and the House rose
The Treasurer announced plans to seek leave to introduce a bill to consolidate laws governing harbor control and management. The measure would abolish Harbor and place harbor oversight under a Government appointed Commission. The Water and Sewerage Bill was considered in committee.
In today's WWI commission sittings Sergeant Musling admitted purchasing a suit via Louis Stein after a remark by Goldstein about wholesale prices. Justice Street questioned collusion allegations with Arthur Abigail. witnesses denied direct cooperation, while rumors of detectives losing funds and not receiving payments circulated amid the inquiry.
Advice on treating indigestion attributes stomach pain to acid and fermentation. Recommends antacids Bisurated Manges as powder or tablet forms to neutralize acid, halt fermentation, and allow comfortable meals with minimal discomfort.
James O'Sullivan, 42, pleaded guilty to two charges of indecent exposure at Cairns. He was fined and, in default, two weeks in the cells. The report also references unrelated ads and local price notes.
Pensions and revenue figures for September are reported by state and Australia wide. War pensions total 1 420 004 with a high annual liability. New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania show varied pension sums and invalid pensions in force. Maternity allowances issued from June 29 to September 28 total 12 127. Old age pensions numbered 168 42 thousand plus deaths and cancellations. Customs revenue for September reaches 1 906 181 with an increase over last September. postal revenue for September 300 603, and three month totals show rises over the prior year.
Banking hours noted on Wednesday show Life subscriptions toward the Seventh War Loan. Total lodged with banks and institutions reaches £52,000. Promises yet to be fulfilled may raise the sum or leave it £8,000 short of the £60,000 Cairns and Cairns Shire target.
A war loan event is set for Cairns Pictures on Saturday night. Organizers hope to match or surpass the previous drive’s total and push the overall quota closer to the target. A notable feature will be the sale of £10 bonds.
Queensland total subscriptions to the War Loan in the Brisbane Commonwealth Bank office exceed two million dollars as of tonight with further food deposits noted for the drive.
The Cairns Presbyterian Choir and Ladies Guild, joined by leading musicians, presented an engaging mixed program on Wednesday evening. Highlights included Hail Smiling Morn sung by the choir, solo Scout Boys by Master Norris, and the drama Patty the Parlor Maid by the Girls Guild. The second act of The Surprise Party impressed, with Jessie Taylor and others in leading roles, and the finale featured Joan of Arc and the National Anthem performed by all.
A busy crew set up a marquee and pedestrian lanes for a district school children’s picnic at Freshwater with Scoutmaster Nutt Mr Whitedide and Mr 2 Deane, plus naval helpers. Trains depart Cairns at 1 am returning at Gyo. The Cairns Ambulance Brigade’s Mr Hogan injured his ankle yesterday while aiding the event. Palace Pictures hosted a picnic fund benet show Tuesday night featuring six child actors in What is Christmas and Cairns State Set Boys sang with Winnie Massey at the piano.
Probate of the will of the late Thomas Dillon of Cairns a cordial manufacturer was granted to Thomas George Dillon of Cairns under relevant terms. The proceedings occurred in Townsville on October 2 with details noting the estate and succession.
Townsville council seized control of the sanitary system last night but drivers refused to work, triggering a standstill. Officials blame obstruction by a few incumbents and delays in new applications, leaving sanitation services in limbo.
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