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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

2

Shipping notes mix jumble of names and places

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and terms such as Parings, Hall, Sydmey, Grills, At Trallior, Atmaning, Wott, Migs, Mbvars, Wright, Pesce, Maratea, and Venivey 18, interspersed with obscure locations and hints of a voyage or shipping context. Content is unclear, but indicates a maritime or transport-related record with many proper nouns.

Sail Parings SY Hall Maaier Roe Sydmey Marwnaers Auore Grills Olen Aed Trallior Ehid Atmaning Ake Errie

Unclear OCR list of names and places in local notice

Fragmented stray proper nouns and partial town names appear in an OCR fragment. No coherent event or clear subjects emerge beyond a jumble of personal names and possible organizations lacking context or dates.

Movements of Vessel Reported Along Trade Route

The dispatch details ships sailing from Trirgy to Townemtle and Senay Rowen with crews returning to Brisbane, Sydney, and Tokyo. It notes departures on Saturday and Tuesday and continued travel to Metoueve, Tiras Gatte, and Veriseene with anticipated arrivals in Sydney, Tokio, and related ports.

Adeinde Company trip schedule to Cairns and Brisbane

Fragmented text outlines a travel plan with departures and arrivals between Cairns, Sydney, Brisbane, and Sydney State, noting days of the week and dates such as Wednesday Thursday and Sunday. Mentions towns Townansié and Syde ace with unclear spellings and vague timetables.

Feamley Co Thachvien Arrival Notice

Feamley Co Thachvien from Tieng Kong ports will arrive at Burke Licey with suit for Ravbanerss Marrborouat on the day Aether Tuya TAO. Lave. Arrival details mention Mane Reng vit pots and Teorerate.

Australie Seen mahoun Limited schedule notes

Fragmented OCR lists a series of days and places such as Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday mornings with names like Mackay and Sanday. The text references July and locations including Syrney and Killawring, and mentions weeks and towns with scattered times. Unclear details remain amid garbled phrasing.

Gowrie

Moon Phases Noted in Local Almanac Entry

A fragmented note records specific moon phase observations and dates linked to local terms. The text lists four phases linked to ceremonial mentions by residents Kah rikaiken and Lam Saat, with unclear context about roles or events.

Graham and Matheson Melbourne Metal Exchange Notice

Graham and Matheson Melbourne Metal Exchange Mead Office Cairns Merterr an Ravenssuod announces buying agents for the Suighide Corporation Limited Code Creek NSW. Requests for quotations and information may be obtained from Mr G. C Waigrt, Cairns Wharf Street, P O Box 269, telephone بينما Herbertan representative Mr Thomas Newtas.

Suighide Corperation ‘Limited Code Creek Nsw Pog Kenthla Alf Waigrt Wharf Street Cairns P.O. Box Herbertan Thomas Newtas

Mining summary of shares and prices in Australian mines

Mining brokers report on several mines including Mareeba Gold Mines, Eyreounell, Minnie Moxham, Oaks Reservation, Thompany Paks, Phos a/b, Bowen Coat and Coke, Galena and related ventures. Details list partial shareholdings and prices, with complex abbreviations and damaged OCR.

A. H. Clarke Abbory Corelie Mareeba Eyreounell Minnie Moxham Orta Oaks Resere Bowen Coat

Contractors Advance Timber Work at Poppet Ligs Site

The formighe ending notes that contractors are progressing with bir py TES erecting Poppet Ligs and plan to complete in a fortnight. Quarries supply firewood, about 200 cwt contract sought, and around twenty super feet timber delivered from the sawmill for the fortnight. Engineer Mr Jas Stuart reports cooling tower work nearly finished with tar coats and brick work proceeding.

Gems Comenin Lad Puneet Blackbill Trauine Jas ‘Stuart Thuber

Reformed Soldiers Discharge and Pension Reference

A brief note regarding discharge status for former soldiers and a reference to pensions. Details are limited in the fragment, but indicates administrative actions on discharge and possible pension considerations for veterans.

War taxes and incomes strain Australia in tough wartime outlook

The Post from October 7 discusses wartime taxation and wealth taxes as the Commonwealth and states raise revenue to fund the war effort. It notes higher living costs, drought, transport difficulties, and the burden on incomes, with warnings of hardship for those with substantial wealth or incomes. It mentions possible tax measures and the broader economic strain across Australia and its dominions.

Ayalong Carram Financial Australia Amdeinks Joan Canada New Zealand Higgs Commonwealth Gmentiot Dilenlies Triers

Local Scribbles Report from Gilbert River Correspondent

A garbled October note from Gilbert River mentions Mr. Jj Willcox and Gar A. Schaffent in vague terms. The fragment hints at a sudden token event and a brief, unsettled update with few readable specifics.

Devin Geormrtows Jj Willcox Gilbert A. Schaffent

Turbulent Market Notes With Odd City Mentioned Names

Fragmentary market brief references Oxvader 16 Donnie Dundee and Ly ho Hane Beep Pi as a Bellugee Muchgaia appear alongside scattered figures. Mentions of New Urilliant Freehold and St. Andrew hint at property or securities context, but readable details are limited.

CH Towers Oxvader Donnie Dundee Bellugee Muchgaia Ie Carka Maxtern New Urilliant Freehold

The National Leader Review of Returned Soldiers News

A fragment from The National Leader outlines copies of a publication from Biris Lane Toronto for Returned Soldiers and Pariane National League. It notes a weekly issue with wartime news and lists 77 men examined on Monday, with 34 unfit 10 doubtful 2 temporarily unfit, and totals to date: 385 examined 325 unfit 125 doubtful 13 temporarily unfit.

Mationsl Biris Rewurned Soldiers Parriane National League

September imports at Cairns totalled 330

The report notes imports at Cairns during September reached 330 units. It cites figures from -yort and Reporte, listing September as the month of measurement and indicating overall import activity for the period.

Cairns

Fragmented Local Court Schedule and Public Notices

A garbled OCR snippet lists the Cxemp ton Courts assignments for the Police Magistrate at Hlerberton Mareeba with dates in October and November. It also references nuisance issues and mosquito concerns, Jubilee Singers performances, and a Palace Theatre announcement about a world mouse combination tour with two nights remaining. The text is incomplete and loosely connected.

Hlerberton - Mareeba Aerterion Chillagor Wolfram Stharsd Tim Tretorn

Stanway Milla Votes and Farewell at Masonic Hall

The D O B Society hosted an evening at the Masonic Hall to bid farewell to Meera R Griffiths and W McDonald. Speeches by J K Campbell D Johnson and J Taylor, with songs by Mr Graphel Miser and others, followed by a euchre party and socializing as members prepare for travel.

D.O.B. Society Masonic Meera R. Griffiths W. McDonald Tieus Memrs J. K. Campbell D. Johnson J. Taylor Lowie Inxs Mies M. Sirkbnige Messrahe Gentha Te Campa Kelly J. Spell Weiede Mr. O'Donoshoe Graphel Miser Wriede Reedy J. M. Brown Hayog & Euchre J K. Campbell Som Herberton Steaars W. Water J. Long. Comsdaln

Allied Subjects in Australia War Call Up Question

Senator Lynch asked the Defence Minister if any decision has been made on Allied soldiers still in Australia. Senator Pearce replied that he already provided the 48.10 representation and that further representations are being made in the matter.

Lynch Vor Defence Australia Pearce Informarom Ely

Senator Pearce Responds on Asiatic Labour Import Assurance

Senator Pearce states that during the war no Asiatic or denatured labour will be imported to Australia. The question arose from rumour of circulation claiming organised labour importation under the call-up. The minister promises to provide secure assurance on all imports during the conflict.

Bursentt Australia Defence Pearce

Malay Death Sparks Inquiry Over Shipments at Csirma Wharves

A Malay man died suddenly prompting an investigation into ship tonnage at Csirma wharves. The September shipments totaled 2662 tons 8 cwt, compared with 703 tons the same month a year earlier, signaling a substantial increase in activity.

Maken Bi Csirma

Calas Improvements and Low Prices At Chemist Cairn

A note announces improvements at Calas and invites the public to rely on receiving the best drugs and toilet articles at unprohibitive prices from HL Green, Chemist in Cairn.

Caine

Appointment of A Marvils Lay as Chairman

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a decision appointing A Marvils Lay to chair a body. Text includes altered phrasing about opportunities, time, and public spin, with garbled lines suggesting internal discussions or slogans.

Australia Faces Recruiting Urgency Amid War Debates

Fragmented wartime letters urge men to enlist to defend Australia and its women from alleged German and Allied forces. The draft discussion includes exemptions, pay, and the stance of Labour and Socialist leaders on conscription. References national figures Emile Vandervelde and Emile Royer as part of the debate on democracy, defence, and militarism.

Belgium France Australia Suretheart Backes Billy S Labour Party Mot Hie Continental S Dagres Framer Jaoresey Emile Vandervelde Somalia Scheidermann M. Emile Royer Sociatiet Rlimment

Imniefall Report From October 16 Brief Item

An imperfect OCR fragment notes an event on October 16 connected to a South location and an official or agency action. The readable portion mentions a job or task and a possible executive or officer involved in the matter. Further specifics are not clear in the text.

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