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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1916

Page

2

Shipping names and medical men listed in obscure report

Fragmentary shipping note lists numerous names including Capt Mawtron and J Jeelkaon, with medical and political figures such as Senator Mallia and V Strantonm. The garbled text mentions reefer to patch, inflamed, and a doctor Vege, suggesting a damaged or partial summary of a maritime incident or crew listing.

Mawtron Mie Hote Trowe Vewreeeatie Peebert Medics Torley Bos Parsons W Poa Fy G. Grown Elak J Saith Hutellaon R. Ruski Tlapp Dr. Vege

Departures. October train routes to Port Dougtan

Passenger list shows Mowrllee and Catt Mine travelers aboard the Dow Coakrowl service to Port Dougtan. Capt. Descer and Gen aeeoert saletan travel with Aesteatian Steyernhagen Fat. Cheretes st. Lees & Geanerly provide town connections. Avestan Sdeatnehem noted.

Maedemott Tanton Fee Collins Descer Aeeoert Saletan Aarteatian Steyernhagen Cheretes St. Lees & Geanerly Foe Townes Peitic Avestan

Movements of Vessels and Port Calls Listed

Shipping notices show Burny Philp and Co limited Kurata vessels wintering routes to Townaville with weekly departures to Port Douglas and Conk Town and midweek returns. AUAN steamers sail Saturday to Townsville and Bowen Mackay Brabaver with Monday Sydney and Thursday Melbourne legs. Return trips begin Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday Brisbane with subsequent Thursday calls.

Kurata Port Douglas Conktown Beaves Melburne Sydney Bripbane

Adesile Company Leaves Caverns for Berehane Schedule

Adesile Company, Limled Stesmere depart Caverns on Wednesday toward Towserttle then reach Berehane on Sunday. They resume travel on Sunday and plan to travel southward on the following day, continuing their voyage toward Syd ney and Thereday.

Stesmere Berehane Sydney Antium

Fearnley and Co to sail from Hong Kong and Moree Kong ports

Fearnley and Co will arrive from Hong Kong via ports on or about October, and Goendiah on November 20, 1906. Burks Live will sail from Beviaee on March 9. The text lists lines and dates for ships Toor and A.0 Line with origins from Moree Kong and Hong Kong.

Cheneba Hong Kong Goendiah Burks Toor Moree Kong

Voyage Schedule for Steamships Between Townsville and Nearby Ports

The timetable outlines ships from Acelian Steamahipa Limited with departures from Townsville to Mackay Port Alma and Prison, then Desbane to Cudney Melbourne Sydney Brivhene Procane and Townsville return. It notes Moorilyan arrivals from Townsville Tuesdays and Geerie from Townville Sundays with a Tuesday return, plus various onward legs to Port Douglas Cooktown and back to Townsville.

Townaville Mackay Port Alma Prison Desbane Cudney Melbourne Sydney Brivhene Townsville Moorilyan Arives Port Douglas Cooktown Towmewille Geerie Towville

Commercial sensor remect on river teresemtin on AvSt river

Fragmented OCR text describes a decision process about dates on Avettaha and potential pricing. Limited readable details mention river, street, and a policy likely related to timing or costs. Names, places, and concrete actions are unclear due to damage, but the core note references an advance that dates should not exceed 15.

Nps

Sheep and Cattle Market Report Language Mixes Subpar Trade

A damaged OCR style market notes rough sheep and cattle activity. Mentions calvemen and lambs traded with mixed prices. signs of lower demand and cautious buyers. Also references entries like porkers and colne, with fragmented place names and numbers.

Morivet Sasier Dewas

Gold and Silver Deals and Regional Agents Listed

Graham and Matheson LTD orf buyers advertise offices in Charters Towers Melbourne Cairns Helvert on Ravenswood and Cockle Creek. Three agents for Sulphide Corporation Limited handle gold silver lead concentrates and copper ores for shipment to Electrolytic Company Port Kembla. Quotations and information via Mr Aavadget Wharf Street Cairns and Herberton representative Mr 7 eras Newtom.

The Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek SSW Hargercot Electrolytic Company Port Kembla Wharfstreet Cairns Herberton Eras Newtom

Wool Sales Report From Wool Merchants Feoaick and Co

Catalogues announce sales on Thursday October 10 with close on Friday near 23. Prices from Sydney quotations show greasy and scoured wools selling well while medium and molty grades are dull and crosex brood are weak with poor competition and unclear diagnosis.

Feoaick and Co. Salesimer Beisane Dney Wis

Hide and Skin Market Prices and Demand Report

The market shows moderate demand for bore and cow hair with lower values. Best horse tail sales reached 114d per unit, while white hides and jog hides command various rates. Sheep skins and quarter wool trend steady, with improved rates expected and overall positive market tone.

Fenwick

London General Markets report from London October 17

Miheat stagnates and buyers are inactive while several commodities show mixed prices. Wheat, sugar, cheeses, wool and cod Denmark trade references appear amid official notes on licenses for export to Sweden.

London Noor Wheat ‘Commission Liverpool Manchester Rumerthan Raiter New Zealand Teachord United Kingdom Sweden Denmark

London metal market quotes steady as copper and lead firm

London October 17 metal prices show a largely unchanged course with spot copper and lead steady. Three month copper listed at 18 15, silver at 7 20 16, and forward prices modestly shifted. Market notes reflect minimal movement across standard spot and forward contracts in a quiet trading session.

London Thea Tower

Mining share notices from A Ho Clarke broker report

A Ho Clarke reports various mining shares from Corella to Hill End Amal and Hareeha Gold Mines with listed prices and stock movements. Companies include Volcan Chillagoe Gilmore Oaks Oaks Reserve Theetppon's Oaks and Rowen Rivern Coal with assorted bids and notes on government and corporate actions.

Corella Br Hampden Mr. Cuthbert St. Mango Andrew Volcan Chillagoe S of Lode Hall Gilmore Hill End Amal Speita Es Olamadau Hareeha Gold Mines Greenach Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserve Theetppon's Rowen Riven Coal Gov Frowen Coal and Coke Co Cams Pictures Caires Gas Sgt

The Price of Unpreparedness and War Warnings

The article argues Britain failed as a world power due to imperial weaknesses and lack of manpower. A stronger early mobilization could have shortened the war, preventing Russian setbacks and Gallipoli losses. It urges national resolve, defense reform, and prioritizing battlefield duty over political talk to honor those on the front.

Britain Great Britain Gallipoli Anzac Germany Dardanelles Turkey Australia Fate Lord Roberts

Boots and footwear store opens in Bubinds Township

A new shop named Kirk's Dabimda has opened in Bubinds Township offering a large stock of ladies, gentlemen, and children's boots and shoes with guaranteed fit and style. Cash terms. Agent for the Queensland Insurance Company. Inspecting invited.

Bubinds Kirk’s Dabimda Queensland Insurance Company

Oddfellows' Quadrilles Wind-up Social Tonight

A wind-up social and dance will be held in the Oddfellows Hall tonight. Mr BR McManus advertises a private sale of the residence of Mr BP Kelly on Lake Street noted for its garden. Bowkett Society receipts totalled 33 8s 1d at the Cairns Bowkett Building Society event last Saturday. Directors L Draper and W J Whiteside will attend next Saturday.

Oddfellows Oddfellows’ Hall BR. T. McManus BP. Kelly Lake Street Surr Bowkett Society Cairns Starr Bowkett Buitiing Society Messrs L. Draper W. J. Whiteside

WH Green Ltd Chemist Promotes Branch Network

A Brisbane area advertisement touts WH Green Ltd chemists formerly T Y Kelly, boasting seven branches across Queensland and strong community satisfaction. It urges customers to place prescriptions with WH Green for guaranteed service.

Queensland WH. Green, Ltd T. Y. Kelly W. H. Green, Ltd

Not a Fair Deal at Cairns Town Council Meeting

At the Cairns Town Council meeting on Tuesday night officials were advised by military authorities that no training camp would be established at Cairns, and none north of Townsville. The mayor complained Cairns is not getting a fair deal amid local talk of opportunities and expertise highlighted by prominent figures, including a leading motor expert from Parker and Fitzsimmons in Lake Street.

Cairns Townsville Gelling den Garees Fitzsimmons Parker and Fitzsimmons Lake Street North

Public Estate Improvement Visit by Mr Harley in Ingham

Mr H H Harley of Public Estate by 25mg Works arrived in Ingham last week and inspected land proposed for opening in the parish of Lanner. He returned south on Thursday after a close inspection of the tilajo fue ence and other difficulties likely to be contended with in the construction of the Halifax-Locinda road.

H. H. Harley

Skeetbane Marketed For Mosquito Control In Cairns

An advertisement urges readers to buy Skeetbane from bt Craig Chemist in Cairns as a reliable home mosquito remedy. It promises safer evenings and outings free from fever, claiming a bottle costs 1 shilling with post included and urges carrying a bottle while fishing or traveling.

Craig Cairns Skeet Bane

Just Arrived Self-Heating Ladd Iron Advise

The latest self heating Ladd Iron boasts new improvements for portable use with benzine fuel producing a hot flame. A gas-generating tube feeds through a small channel to the burner, flame heat is adjustable via a back valve. Described as convenient for outdoor ironing, promoting health and comfort. Priced at £1 10s, post paid, from Boland's.

Boland

War pictures mark Northen Herald this week on front

This issue features a gallery of western front generals including Birdwood Wilson Lake and Scott, plus notable photos such as the first Deutschland submarine image from Baltimore. Also shown are a British North Sea patrol, a rained French church, Sir Pertah Singh with his son and the Rajah of Rutlam, loyal Indians in the Empire, a Zeppelin, an Austrian eyrie in the Dolomites, a fallen soldier near the French front, and Verdun scenes.

Northen Herald Western Front Birdwood Wilson Lake Scott Deutschland Baltimore North Sea Pertah Singh Rutlam India

Death of Pre Brown in Egypt Kills Esteemed Australian

Mrs. Fred G Brown of Toogoola Wah Brisbane Valley lime learned her eldest son Pre Fred J Brown was killed in action in Egypt on September 17. He enlisted in April 1915 from Atherton and served 15 months with the Australian forces. He took part in Romani and Katia fighting and with the Anzac mounted division since its formation. His father, known in northern mining circles, is currently in London.

Fred Brown Fred G. Brown Toogoolawah Brisbane The Romani Katia Egypt Anzac Mounted Division Pre Brown London

Pianola Co. Rep Invites At Strand Cairns Dining Room

Mr Authes special representative of Pianola Co Ltd stays at Berend Hotel Strand Cairns invites guests to hearings of new panel instruments and aeolian vocation, with recitals noon to 1 pm in the Strands dining room for an afternoon listening session.

Berend Authes The Pianola Co. Ltd Strand Cairms Rati Euin I Anthea

Day of Reckoning and Burns, Philp sale plan

A Day of Reckoning notes Australia policy decision on October 24. Burns, Philp and Co. will end stock-taking on Thursday October 16. Retail departments expect many surplus lines won’t move to wholesale, leading to a large bargain sale. Boots and shoes, haberdashery to be sacrificed with remaining items sold cheaply. A rush to see if bargain sale starts at Bures, ip and Co. on Friday Geroberath.

Australia Burns, Philp and Co

Conscription Meeting After Cairns Visit Noted

A conscription campaign update reports a meeting planned at the monument for tomorrow evening. The Cairns area notes indicate Mr. Adamson MLA will not visit Cairns for the campaign while Senator Givens is to address a meeting on the 27th inst. A boarding house in Kuranda is offered for sale at £160 with terms.

Messrs A. J. Draper, Ltd Austin Adamson Cairns Givens

Cairns Chemist Draws Public to Improvements and Diphtheria Debate

The Cairns premises of Mr T P Kelly chemist were updated with new stocks and enhancements. At Cairns Town Council, Alderman Ward criticized council payment for hospital patients admitted with suspected diphtheria but later found not to have it. Mayor expressed confidence doctors would shield the council from such charges.

T. P. Kelly Cairns Wig Steen Smet

Kochs Opportune Mixture Seen In Demand And Sales

The advertisement touts Kochs mixture as enduring and popular with rising demand. It urges buyers in Cairns to seize the opportunity to purchase a bottle, noting prices in bottles and postage and listing Robt Crag as proprietor and chemist in Cairns.

Koch's Visitera Te Cairns Robt Crag C Airns

Wolfram Red Cross picnic denied for Privates Owens and Cloake

Mrs Dunbar writes to counter claims that the Wolfram Red Cross society offered a send off to Privates Owens and W Cloake. She says the society never tendered such a send off and that the Tuesday night picnic was arranged by local ladies to farewell the men going to the front. Refreshments were provided by Wolfram ladies and a silver coin collection was raised for a military bed at Kangaroo Point Hospital.

Wolfram Red Cross Mra Fo Dunbar Owens W. Cloake Red Cross Wolfram Kangaroo Point

Diphtheria Outbreak Discussion At Cairns Town Council

At Tuesday night’s Cairns Town Council meeting the Mayor said doctors indicated most suspected diphtheria cases were not diphtheria. Alderman Dra per urged reporting of all suspected cases while Brown pressed for earlier information. The council debated precautions as officials suggested the scare may be over and emphasized verified reporting.

Cairns A. J. Draper Brown Elling

Cairns Court Orders Maintenance in Child Support Case

In Cairns Summong Court a maintenance order was issued against William Kelly after a paternity claim. The 19 year old mother, who had a child by Kelly, testified to past relations and confinement expenses. The defendant was ordered to pay confinement costs plus 7s 6d weekly for the child and court costs.

Cairns TA. Ferry Mangaret Hill William Kelly Hamlyn Harris Messrs MacDonnell and Hannam E. B. Steele Steele Einasleigh Kelly Ferry

Peculiar Custody Case In Cairns Sumpons Court

Elizabeth Tretheway sues R J Healy for leaving her child with inadequate care. A boy witness and defense claim custody disputes and jurisdiction issues. The magistrate considers habeas corpus as the remedy and withdraws proceedings, noting Healy moved around and cannot provide proper care.

T. A. Ferry P.M Cairns Sumpons Court Elizabeth Tretheway R. J. Healy Hamlyn Harris BB Steele Harolyn Gurre Tad Arten Suy Court Ferry Harris Steeler Winn Einer Wother New Guinea Sren i Wolfram Perry Steche Carl

Health prosecution over adulterated sardines in Cairns

In Cairns on Tuesday morning at the Summons Court before Mr T A Ferry, Joln Boland faced charges of selling adulterated sardines. Boland pleaded guilty. Inspector Wright noted eight dozen tins were blown and unfit for human consumption. The magistrate fined Boland one pound with costs after a dispute over evidence and conduct at the shop.

Cairns Coir TA Ferry Tnegedtor Wroeht Health Department Joln Boland Roland Darth Wright Tears Tver Amelgat Ferry Inspector Wright Howartd Mr. Ferry Boland Mr. Holand

Wardell Opens Large Groceries and Drapery Stock at Babinda

Mr A M Wardell has just opened up large stocks of groceries drapery boots and shoes in Babinda and is an agent for Royal Insurance Company with terms cash.

Babinda A. M. Wardell Royal Insurance Company

Halloween Social Set for Presbyterian Hall

Cairns Caledocians announce the annual Halloween social to be held in the Presbyterian Hall. The event is noted with date and venue details readable in the fragment, inviting members to attend the community gathering.

Cairns Caledocians Presbyterian Hall Centar VME

Turberry Waterproof Coat Featured At Rothwell's Limited

Reminder to customers to prepare for the coming wet season by ordering a Tur berry Waterproof Coat at once. Stock is limited and samples of data are available. visit the sample room at Hides' Hotel, where J A. Kearney, representative, remains until Saturday noon.

Rothwell's Limited Onc J A. Kearney

Public Curator Office Shows Increasing Will Preparations

The Public Curator's office reports rising business with about twenty wills prepared daily. The State guarantees proper management and accepts responsibility for losses due to officer neglect. An efficient staff led by Sasserse SDI strives to cope with growing demand.

Sasserse' Sdi Saxh

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Macb Ulll & Hannam, LicTross and Notaries PURLC Canna Adesile Company, Limled Acelian Steamahipa, Limited Owen Whittick Abbott Street Q. N Bank Skeetobane Chenist Gander Texas Spence Stret Cairne Arthur & Lilley Howard Smith Building E. J. Harris E J. Harris Victoria House Dalcottedees Metal Fachsome Charters Towers Helverton Ravenswood London General Markets Cairns Stock Exchange A. Ho Clarke Alvhott Strett the Post Timorrow Mossman A. Draper Lie Auckland Alderman Ward Draper
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