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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
2
The record lists moon phases and key orbital events with times and dates: new moon at 844 pm on September 5th, full moon around September 12th at 0 lt, perigee September 29th, last quarter around September 17th at 2 am. Observations reference apogee, perigee, and orbital timings.
A bull bolted into a picture framing shop on the corner of Kent and William Streets, crashing behind the counter and scattering four frames. The animal was driven away after a scuffle, as bystanders described a chaotic moment in Rockhampton. A separate note mentions a message in a bottle reportedly from the Burns Philp line Matunga, later washed ashore, tying to a distant voyage incident near Sydney.
Mr A H Clarke, a sharebroker, records a dated list from October 7, 1918. The entries include various items with prices in pounds and shillings such as Liver, Hill End, Inwana Console, and War Book 1927. The fragmented text presents a catalog-like summary of goods and values without a clear single transaction.
Charters Towers share market reports diverse listings with multiple firms traded. Prices show a mix of bore bids and rapid changes across miners and merchants like McCallum & Co, Clarke's, Andrew, Goldsborough Mort & Co, Burns Philp & Co, and Australian Drug Co.
Sydney reports the London metal quotations for October 15 with Tip standard spot prices listed at i395. The brief item notes the fluctuating metal market though full figures are truncated in the clipping.
Pte. A C Tills is reported wounded according to Mase Records. The Chief Compiler of the land Bureau of Statistics forwards a summary of dairying statistics for the year 1917 showing milk produced and cheese figures with multiple cryptic notes and figures.
The article portrays a tug of war on the global stage with Germany faltering as Bulgaria folds, while Allied unity and firm terms from Foch and allies push toward disarmament. It emphasizes a victorious loan and warns against complacency amid renewed resolve to crush Prussian militarism.
Mr Chen states extended resumption period to secure totals in Northern Territory development while addressing travel hardships on two main routes. Melbourne Electric Railway tests show higher voltage from Newmarket power station affecting lines. adjustments reduce voltage to acceptable levels. Railways engineers report the system performs admirably and trial runs on the line are planned within days, with electric trains likely after the new year.
Vaso remedy discussed with an eye toward skin treatment. Mention of individuals and a wartime context with Pre. G. Byrne wounded in France. Byrne admitted to hospital and progressing favorably during the period referenced.
Departing recruits Albert Stanley Bent Harold Reutenhein Herbert Etheridge Turner and Arnold Baker farewelled by Cairns Brass Hand. Government salaries rise with an annual allowance increase. total employment now 1000 pounds per year. Forestry Director Swain tours North Queensland visiting Atherton and other districts to inspect department work.
A chaotic Cairns page reports on Royal Commissioner J D Story leaving for Townsville via the western line, with ministers J Videlly and G S Beeby preparing Americas trips. It notes a railway fatality at Ingham, a child injury in Cairns, repatriation of Australian POWs, and local court actions plus merchant ads for Bowser petrol and a prohibition order in Cairns Court.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Swayne votes for the Minister for Works awaiting confirmation on whether the industrial registrar had notice of a ballot tied to the recent strike at the Thermo Electric Works in Mount Carbine. The question asks if such absence of official knowledge affects proceedings for breach of the Act.
Wellington reports Premier Massey and Sir Jon Ward back from Europe. Ward says inquiries into postwar aerial mail services for New Zealand are ongoing, with expectations of revival after hostilities end. Several crew members show mild illness, with 125 crew and seven passengers affected and one boatswain’s mate among the total.
At the Townsville Police Court on October 16, George Sims Edwards, president of the Waterside Workers' branch, faced an alleged assault case. Costs of £2 2s were awarded against the complainant.
In Brisbane the plan for a railway from Many Peaks to New Cannindah, a 53 mile line, was introduced again in the Assembly. This marks the third presentation of the project after two prior defeats in the Council.
In Southern Queensland workers in State Watchers' shops demanded a wage rise from 72/6 to £4 a week. The government refused the increase. It is unclear if the men will renew the request.
Townsville reports a sanitary strike affecting local butchers with expected resumption of activity tomorrow. Officials at the town health office announced the planned restart as conditions normalize after the disruption.
A Cairns notice lists a furniture auction at Abbott Street near St John’s Church by C Woodward at 2 30 pm. It also reports the ambulance brigade’s nine busy days with 28 transports, 10 accidents, 12 flights and 16 serious cases totalling 66, plus 153 miles travelled.
Soldiers will stop wearing the broad brimmed hat from August 1 and switch to a soft cloth cap with a red Ep to distinguish from British headgear. The broad hat was deemed cumbersome when steel helmets were required, so the cloth cap will be worn in its place.
Household drapery at wholesale prices described for Mayers Labour-calicoes and damasks. The notice claims unbeatable valves in Australia and invites pattern comparisons on items like napery serviettes and Turkish towels.
At Cairns Police Court on Wednesday William Proberta 98 faced charges of using obscene language while drunk. He was convicted and discharged on the drunk charge and fined one pound for the language offense, with a default of one week in prison.
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