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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
2
A. J. P. MacDonnell HV Hannam and H O K N MacDonnell named as commissioners for affidavits to the High Court of Australia and the supreme courts of the Commonwealth and New Zealand.
Vessel Kuranda, commanded by Captain Ka tem, arrives with passengers including Mrs. Roerncht Sleeman Hart e Connell Minchin F Blakeney and two children Misses Wight Fitzgerald, Messrs TR Overland W F Leakell Koernecht R Muller KR FE McMehan Rev H Roglhee Horns AD Charge PO Ward B Want J Colledwe C Lester Ferguson T W Brow and others listed. Agents Philp & Co. Ltd.
Barna Philp and Co Limited Kuranda arrives here every Tuesday and departs at midnight for Port Donelay and Cook Town returning on Thursday leaving at 1 o'clock for Townsville. AUSN steamers depart firms on Saturday reach Townsville Sunday Bowen and Mackay Tuesday and Britishshire Thursday. Vessels continue south the following Saturday reaching Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday. On return trips steamers leave Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday and Brehane Saturday, arriving here the following Thursday. Arawatta due from the South on Thursday.
An OCR fragment outlines travel plans for carers from Wedles day Townsville to Brisbane and Sydney, with arrivals on Sunday and Thursday. It mentions leaving Sydney Saturday and reaching Brisbane Tuesday, then Sydney again, and notes repayments due from the north on Sunday.
The item lists ships Fearnley and Coo. Changsha and Gundmwh Burke Line bound for Brisbane via Maryborough with schedules. Another vessel Tatywan 4.0 Line is due to depart Hong Kong ports in late October or early November, with ages and exact dates partially stated.
Se Steenahinpa Limited crews depart Loownsville on Saturday and reach Mackay Sunday morning then Port Alma Sunday night and Arwhane Tuesday morning. Return via Melbourne Wednesday and Sydney Friday with Breebane departure next day. Mourilyan ships Townsville Tuesday. Lass o Gowrie starts Sundays from Townsville and returns Tuesday at 5pm.
Brisbane October 16 Fenwick and Co report sheep and cattle prices with crossbreds and wethers selling to 27/6 and 25, lambs strong demand, calves and prime beef prices noted. Names include J Pauli Citton RL Cooke Allora J Kessler Nobby Mmnerta and T Pauh Cli ton with salesmen reporting steady to improved conditions.
MacTaggart Rene reports on the Brisbane stock market dated October 2. Sheep pens showed brisk trade with prices around and 400 head on offer. Cattle including oxen and cows sold at various regional rates, Lawless Windera noted in the account, vealers fetched top figures under the given market conditions.
London reports that Premier Massey and Sir Jos Ward have reached an agreement likely to benefit New Zealand meat producers. They are working toward a settlement regarding cheese and have promising prospects of success.
The Department of Commerce advances decimal coinage in the United States and seeks backing abroad. Imperial Chambers of Commerce directs efforts to win Australia and Canada support for the proposal amid ongoing discussions on monetary reform.
Graham and Matheson Ltd operate as ore buyers with Melbourne and Cairns branches and agents across several towns. They list clients including Sulphide Corporation and Electralytic Company, with payments in gold and silver and quotable data via Cairns Wharf and Herbertom representatives.
The Friends of Mr and Mrs A B Ollson and Family are invited to attend the funeral of their late son and brother Bert. Services leave from the residence on Kenny Street Thursday morning at 2 o’clock for the Cairne Cemetery. Also invited to attend the funeral of their late brother.
Abbots street sharebroker A H Clarke lists Wednesday quotations for mines including Corella Hampden St Andrew bad notes Mareeba and Chilagoe. Prices shown with bids and sells for numerous mines such as Vulcan Irocoscell Oaks Reserve Thompson Oaks and Cairns Gas among others.
Mr Jack Monro reports two promising tin bearing sites near Pine Creek with two battery setups and several working claims. The Marramhoy field lies about 100 miles from Pine Creek along the planned railway line, promising good tin yields. wages are five shillings weekly, pepper costs two pence weekly, board at present is ten shillings weekly.
Amid fever outbreaks and a temporary hospital, a new tin field near Darwin attracts 25 working claims. Reports show 78 tons of stone yielding £2300 in tin concentrates, with a 29 percent assay in one shoot. Easy transit and low treatment costs boost the favorable outlook while Britons dominate. foreigners are discouraged.
After driving 4 ft a breast head was struck and bored into, showing rock. We continued along the head for 8 ft in a northerly direction. material carried little tin and has not yet proven payable. In the month, 534 tons of ore were crushed yielding 2 tons of concentrates worth £? 1s 1d. Metal market notes modest moves with tin, silver, and other metals quoted.
The latest war notes a cautiously active winter ahead with continued trench warfare on the western front and stubborn fighting in other theaters. Brusilov’s Russians press at Lemberg without breaking results, while Austrians regroup after setbacks and Italian Front actions persist in the Vanoi-Cismon region. The overall pace, prospects, and strategic gains remain uncertain as winter approaches.
A terse OCR fragment notes the family residence on Kenny Street and an unusual blank morning hour. The text provides no further details on events, occupants, or dates.
The Vulcan Mine manager Mr Jas Dawson reports on the recent drift and stope activity. The face extended four feet with country reck met. A contouring effort by two men aims to locate payable ore in the upper section.
A fragmented passage discusses a mosaic for summer and discontent with tights, midnight attire, and outings. The garbled text suggests a cultural or fashion observation without clear names, dates, or places. The available content hints at mood and style rather than a specific event or figure.
November 1 date fixed for the Cairns hospital appeal. Babinda Mill opens, Harbour Board dredge Trinity Bay laid up. Babinda boot store opens with a wide stock. Police seize opium during Chinese pressioes in Sedha Street. H Green chemist promotes medicines. Cloncurry manslaughter verdict. mercy due to provocation. Town Council appoints Green Island caretaker. Weather turns from heat to thunderstorm with rain. Tax exemptions on gifts to Queensland Repatriation Fund. Cairns Small Debts Court verdicts. Harbour Board executive brief meeting. Tanga taken by Teutons in World War I.
Cairns features the leading car expert Mr Fitzsimmons of Lake Morris Cairns in dun garments. Mr Geo Northey visits Cairns this weekend to present a slide show at the Methodist Church on Meats Sek, highlighting Earl Kitchener and battlefield photos from France. Proceeds go to the church entertainment fund.
Police raid on Chinese premises in Sachs Street leads to a bizarre discovery. An apparent Chinese assailant retrieved a cat from a jar, claiming it was a mountain cat and offering to taste the contents. Constables McDermon and W concealed their reaction as the jar was examined.
Fragment mentions Wednesday cancellations and notes locals at Herberton Terrace offering praise for patriotic spirit. Readable facts center on canceled plans and community commendation.
Managers in various retail departments announced a sale of surplus stock starting October 19. Wholesale items will not be carried. the sale will liquidate remaining articles including boots and shoes. Stock will be sold retail to clear excess inventory.
Fragmentary note praises a famed mixture sold by Koch's, urging visitors to Citrns to purchase two bottles. Mentions bottles sizes 2, 4, and Reven e Ghemsiat Caines. Text is garbled and contains unclear claims about cures and uniqueness.
A chaotic scene in Sydney's Town Hall basement saw stop work advocates seize space occupied by Red Cross workers. The basement workers had packed boxes of feed and related items as the occupation disrupted the area. The report notes the presence of a Remington LC and related firearms details.
Brisbane October 18 the appeal against the Dickson award was heard in the Full Court. Lawyers for the Australian Sugar Producers Association and the Australian Workers Union debated whether the award’s period and wage definitions applied as specified, with Justice Lukin presiding. The court adjourned to the next day.
A new shop under Mr A M Wadetell has opened, advertising itself as an agent for a Royal assurance company.
At Cooktown on Wednesday the Military Registrar announced the results of medical examinations. Reported examined fit 99, unfit 45, doubtful 3, temporarily unfit 6.
The Cairns Caledonians announce the annual Halloween social will be held at the Presbyterian Hall Cass on the 26th instant. A presentation will be made to Piper Captain who is shortly leaving on active service.
Reuters dispatch from Ameater dam reports German artillery fired so that shells exploded on impact during a late Allied air raid near Brussels. Belgians died and were injured, 35 houses were destroyed, with German blame placed on Allied aircraft.
Rothwell's Limited reminds ecustomers to prepare for the heavy wet season by ordering a Burberry Waterproof Coat. Limited stock, plus samples of hats boots neckwear and other accessories are available in the No 1 sample room at Hides' Hotel. J Kearney, representative.
London October 78 A go slow strike on the Great Western Railway ends as leaders concede the regime acts and express fatigue with the slow pace. The stoppage, seen as a protest against strict wartime measures, concludes with workers acknowledging the toll of the slowdown.
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