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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

2

MacDonnell and Hannam Solicitors and Notaries Public

Cairns based solicitors and notaries public A J P MacDonnell H V Hannam H KN MacDonnell are listed as solicitors and commissioners for affidavits for the High Court of Australia and supreme courts of the Commonwealth and New Zealand.

Macdonnell Hannam Cairns High Court of Australia Supreme Courts Commonwealth and New Zealand A. J. P. MacDonnell H. V. Hannam H. KN. MacDonnell

Shipping Arrivals From Lass of Gowrie to Trewagville

October arrivals include Lass of Gowrie sailing via Massengers from Mass F. Thornton and Keble Cahill with steerage aboard the Australian Steamships Limited.

Lass of

Vessel Movements and Schedules for Townsville and Cairns

Movements list vessels Koranda AUSN Howem Mackay Brisbane to Townsville Sundays and Thursdays. Adelaide Company steamers depart Cairns Wednesdays via Townsville then Brisbane Sydney Thursdays. Returns include Welwene Sydney Briskene and Adelaide routes, with dates hinting weekly cycles to Melbourne Adelaide and Port Douglas.

Shipping notices from Fearnley & Co and Burke Line

Fearnley and Co Taiyuan will sail for Pose Revg via ports on October 16 with arrivals from Hong Kong around October 25. Changsha will travel via ports approaching 25 October. Porpoise Burke Line sails for Griseane le Maryherrough and Maryborough via the ply Bese with a late schedule note.

Changsha Hong Kong Sf Porpoise Burke Line Griseane le Maryherrough Chediah Brobane Maryborough

Australian Steanshipa schedule across Australian ports

The transcript outlines a voyage pattern with ships leaving Townsville on Saturday, reaching Mackay Sunday morning, Port Alma Sanday Sicher, and Reshane on Tuesday morning. It notes departures from Brisbane to Sydney on Friday, with arrivals in Melbourne and return legs toward Townsville. Moorilyan and Gowrie service timings are given with weekly and midweek legs among coastal ports.

Australian Steanshipa, Limited Townsville Mackay Port Alma Sanday Reshane

Mining report from AL H Clarke on mining shares and prices

Sharebroker AL H Clarke of Rott Street lists day’s quotations across multiple mines and districts including Hampden Mt Cuthbert St Mungo St Andrew Vulcan Chillagoe Lode HW Cilmare Hill End Amal Izwina Consols Kulamadan Moverha Gold Mines Tarconmell Nes Minnie Moxham Oaks Reserve Chartason Oaks Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd. plus assorted metals and coal prices and remarks on assets and stock listings.

AL H. Clarke Rott Street Relia NL Po Tal Oaks Bof Chartason's Oaks Bowen Riven Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Co. Ltd Corns Pictures

Towers Share Market Update From October Trade

Fragmentary OCR lists items and prices for multiple shares including Bonnie Dundees and Mills United. Several abbreviations and garbled terms obscure full company names and figures, with partial quotes like Now Magee and Topper.

Ea. Mills’ United Henant Freehold Magee Mowham Urogs Badass Tfe Nieto St Amro Paid Sa Mungo Valean Noren Eal

Prospect of Iguana Consols Mine Spurred by Cuthbert

Mr F W Cuthbert managing director of Iguana Consols spoke enthusiastically in an interview about strong future prospects. He highlighted ore value and deep ground potential, arguing deep Uraydon deposits could be highly valuable and justify continued investment and development.

F W. Cuthbert Iguana Consols Throu, & Coites Snd Adeicen

Deep sinking shaft progress at Goremsne mine report

Experienced team to manage the deep sinking project at Goremsne. Plant includes a Babcock 29 hp boiler and Thompson rock drills, capable of 2000 feet, with completion in about a week. Water levels low but no trouble noted, shafts timbered and pending completion of Poppet Lees race. Financials show most shareholders paying regularly. Ore source No 2 open-cut with low grade top, 130 tons dumped. North drive advances to 25 feet, south Jewel to work with Shervington's stope. All machinery functioning, mine winch overhauled, electric pump due to operate soon.

Goremsne Babcock Thompson and Co Castlemaine Race Cuthbert Brisbane Herope de Shervington

Thompson's Oaks Shaft Reports Progress at 129 Feet

Mr Geo Boyns, manager, reports on October 1916 progress at Thompson's Oaks. The endertic shaft has been sunk a further 10 feet to reach 129 feet from the main shaft. Mineral faces at the current bottom suggest the lode is near. Underlie sinking on a steeper grade may intersect old workings soon amid labor shortages.

Geo. Boyns Gth Stop

Mining note on ore shipment and shaft ore estimate

The writer reports that the main shaft is tidy and if the good ore extends beyond the shaft end they will remove a crushing from that point. They estimate about seven tons of ore at Grass with a value of around ounces per ton.

Aspasia Mine Near Duram Shows Solid Galena Ore

The Mundie Miner reports a silver lead project about three miles west of Dur ham. Chillagoe Co held an option but metal prices and operations delayed work. Since early last month the owner began sinking to two feet, uncovering a solid galena body averaging nine feet with ore raised totaling six tons sent to southern smelters.

Durham Chillagoe Co Bate Boc jThereon Baretta Saal

Warden's September Report on Chillagee District Mines

The Warden details September outputs across multiple mines. Gold evel lengthened to 18 feet, north level reef 3 feet wide, south level payable ore, south rise up to 31 feet. Two tons treated yielded 170 oz 13 dwts. Mining at Greenwell ceased around September 15, with high top costs and labour shortages hindering profitability. Tommy Burns tunnel advanced 26 feet, rock showing tin. battery limited to small parcels for the public. No. 1 shale drive extended 53 feet with tin-bearing stone. No. 3 shaft shows mossy ore near south end. Murphy shaft stoping continues on molybdenite and other shoots. 30 tons milling ore at Larkin and Wade. Kitchener camp houses 60–76 men awaiting sanitation and water decisions before wet season. Stock of ore at several sites noted. overall activity hampered by cost and labour constraints.

Evel Greenwell Tommy Burns Company Limited Saperecom Larkin and Wade Eis Grass Awai Kitchener

Mining campaign details and ore sales figures from Woodville

A dated report describes mining progress at Woodville with ore extraction figures and values. It notes tonnage of molybdenite and copper bearing ore, shaft deepening, local prices per tonne, and recent sales performance. The report records mill returns and metal valuations including tin tungsten wolfram and silver, with quantities and prices for various metals.

Woodville Jackson Eeee Ee Wolfram It Toms Tsewt Agrs

Shire Council Debates Unworkable Award Review

The council discusses an unusable award and motions to have it reviewed by a higher tribunal. Councilor Hodel moves regret at State Conference efforts to introduce legislation and the motion is carried. Cr Craig and Dr Hudson participate as ratepayers voice concerns over costs and proposed changes.

Shire Council Hodel Ae Council Coneranee Img Hudson

First at Osher BD at Newmee Teeter

Osher BD at Newmee Teeter features a first place finish in a local event with unclear details and minimal context. The readable text mentions Osher BD and Newmee Teeter but lacks dates names or concrete results.

Osher Newmee

Dickson award provokes disquiet over sugar industry future

The Dickson award sparks widespread anxiety as sugar mills face closure amid retrospective industrial awards. Fires linked to unrest emerge, farmers struggle with back pay and rising costs, and critics warn the policy risks greater disaster for Australia’s industry.

Australia

A Lesson From Ireland in Wartime Support

A British-Indian style commentary notes Mr. Redmond’s demand that Irish front line troops receive support from Irishmen, warning Australians against dissolving the identity of Irish regiments. The piece argues for preserving the principle of Irish unity in military service and the importance of Irish billets.

Redmond Australis

The Same Thing in the End

An editorial argues that despite Germany's possible exhaustion the Allies seek a true military victory. If Germany surrenders with or without conditions, continued Allied pressure will ensure total overthrow. The piece asserts breaking German faith in their military machine is essential for lasting peace.

Germany

Retailer Waddell Opens Large Groceries Drapery Boots Stock

Mr A Mi Waddell has opened large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes with cash terms. He is an agent for the Royal Insurance Company and offers broad goods and services to customers in the area.

A. Mi. Waddell Royal Insurance Company

Cairns Harbour Board and Town Council Meet Today

A Cairns Harbour Board Works and Executive Committee meeting is set for 3 pm this afternoon. Cairns Town Council calls a special meeting tonight at the usual hour to amend Tate. Babinda Canegrowers meet today to discuss cane cutters ceasing work over retrospective pay.

Harbour Board Cairns Harbour Board Cairns Town Cairns Tate Ose Am

Starr Bowkett Society Receipts Reported at Cairns Build ing

At the Cairns Starr Bowkett Building Society last Saturday receipts totalled 233 158 7d. Directors A Atkins son and A Taylor are to attend next Saturday. Lost in the scrub a youth named Cars age remains missing. inspector and Herberton trackers search the area. Babinda boot store opens at Kirk's with a wide stock and cash terms. Gordonvale admin results show examined 54 fit 36 doubtful 26 and totals for Cairns district.

Starr Bowkett Society Cairns Starr Bowkett Building Society Mesors A. Atkinson A. Taylor Aan Cars of Herberton Gordonvale

Three Loyshets Visit District For Referendum Campaign

Cairns readers are advised that Senator Givens, Mr. Bamford, M.H.R., and Mr. John Adamson MILA have all pledged to visit the district in support of the referendum campaign, as noted in another column with pleasure and interest.

Loyshets Cairns Givens Bamford M.H.R John Adamson Mila

Effects of Call-Ups on Local Telegraph Staff

The calling up of men has appreciably affected the local telegraphic staff. Without reinforcements, all pews, imokeching press ae sages, is likely to be chromically de layed. Our readers like ourselves will have to bear this in mind.

Cough Remedy Ad Promises Fast Relief

An old style advertisement touts a cough remedy named Balsam Loving relief from the first dose. The copy emphasizes wheezy and hard coughs and claims stronger effect than usual products. Contains archaic wording and unclear branding.

Gheay

The Strike at the Mulgrave Mill and Fire at Munro’s Cane

Picketing by strikers at the Mulgrave mill continues as farmers prepare to haul away 1700 to 1800 tons in hand. A Monday fire damaged about 14 acres of Munro’s cane.

Mulgrave Munro

For of Again Motorists Back Carbon Reform Benefits

City readers weigh the debate on New Century Carbon Reform with opinions split on policy. Advocates cite fuel efficiency and lower emissions while opponents fear costs and enforcement challenges for motorists and businesses.

Traffic advisory note garbled in transit

A fragmented OCR snippet references traffic adherence and motorist confidence but contains incomplete phrases and unclear context. The readable pieces hint at road travel guidance and public caution, though no concrete actions, dates, or places are present.

Cairns Campaign for Conscription Presses On

National service push by Cairns Conscription Committee aims for a large Yes vote. A Parramatta meeting led by Mr. Sealey and Mr. Hoare urged women to weigh outcomes, while speakers argued conscription is required as voluntary service failed. Eggs were hurled at times, but plans for further meetings across Cairns region were announced with notable names and dates.

Cairns Parramatta Sealey Hoare Germany Australia Mr. J. Morris Hedham Heyond Archie Biver Booker Fluerty Mair Rockhampton Abbott Street S. Mitchell W. Williams Tramway Hotel Hambledon Messra J. G. Hoare P. Allen A. S. Booker Ckers Medlock Ighell Hartili- Law Drake Redlynch Messrs SS Booker Sx Ilodelt Mote Mesers Bamford, Adamson Senator Givens

Senator Givens on Industrial Conscription Debate

The passage questions arguments for conscription in industry, arguing they lack logic and threaten racial welfare. It suggests excuses to justify bans on certain service and questions the rights and equality of people, referencing Australian leaders and societal implications.

Givens Australia

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Sydney Briskene Adelaide Company Limited Steamera Towers Share Market CH. Towers Bonnie Dundees Tod Brilliant Clarks Owen Whittick N. Banke Craig Skeetobane Murray & Marl Sid Arthur S&s. Lilley Howard Smith Tre Oaks Thompson's Oaks, Mo Liability Aspasia Chillagee District TIN Messrs Stillman and Holmes Ronan Ron Shire Morsine Buoen Salt Shay Sies Cr. Keeble the Post Ireland Fides Game Babinda Township Kirk’s Babinda Terma Queensland Insurance Company National Service Federal “Haneard Melbourne Ottober O
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