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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary text lists Melbourne Metal Exchange heads and general merchants with inquiries directed to Mr A. Wamght at Wharf Street and Mr Thomas Newton, Port representatives, suggesting official contact points for information.
Shipping entries show routes and passenger names including Mackie children and Kellys aboard vessels in October. The Agawette and Leura routes list crews and passengers under coastal trade with named individuals and ports of origin.
A cargo departure is noted for Howard Smith Torges bound for southern ports. The record mentions Loare and Capam Me trac in connection with the voyage.
Shipping notices outline weekly sailing patterns for Boras Pidip Co Limited and associated AUSN steamers. Routes specify departures on Tuesdays and Saturdays with arrivals at Townsville, Mackay, Port Tooxlas, Torensville, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne on corresponding days, with return trips or cross-town transfers noted.
Fearnley and Co. Chengeha will arrive from Hong Kong via ports in October. Gondiah will sail for Brisbane via Maryborough in October. Taiwean Line will arrive from Hong Kong Korea by late November.
Fragmented timetable lists multiple ports including Townsville Mackay Port Adelaide Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane with departures and arrivals spread across days. The garbled OCR mentions weekly cycles and return legs toward Port Douglas Cooktown Townsville and Brisbane with unclear dates and times.
Shipping notices indicate the vessel Arawalla will dock at Ata ports tonight with cargoes and stock movements advised by Bure Ply and Coa.
Incoherent notes describe moon phases for October with occasional full moon references and tides. Portions mention dates and times in a garbled form, suggesting a weather or celestial tracking page with weak details and stray numbers.
Edw Rosanko, mechanical engineer and gunsmith, advertises bicycles on Tee Road. The copy urges riders to avoid cheap models and promises the latest designs and world standard quality, inviting readers to call for winter prices.
A fragmentary mining share list shows brokers and holdings across multiple companies. Entries include Me A TL Clarke sharebroker notes and several mines such as Marecha Gold Mines NL and Tyrconnell with partial fractions of shares and prices, plus others like Newent Coal and Goke Co. Limited figures are incomplete.
The Strathendinck has been set apart to carry two cargo loads of copra from Sydney to London at the British Ministry of Manpower’s request. A by product aids munition manufacture, and the Commonwealth was asked to facilitate the removal of apparatus. Copra originated from Papua and Pacific Islands. only one shipment is planned.
London market notes report on tubber axe and other goods with prices for bard Mara crepe meat and copra. It records New Zealand and Australian meat sales, cotton futures and pearlahelt wine, with October to December delivery terms and ship dates.
Brisbane Wool Safes and related goods saw an auction on Tuesday with forty six thousand belles offered. Prices dropped for several lines including tools and cowe shreds, while many buyers purchased estates and individual items through the sale at Burne in Van's Final Clearance.
The Sydney metal market reports unchanged London quotations for copper electrolytic at 143 pounds 10 shillings, lead and spelter steady, silver at 32 pounds 5 shillings and 164 pence per ounce. Forward rates remain unchanged.
In the Warden's Court at Merberesn Warden A A Staines reports mining and homestead interests. Transactions include Mineral Lessen entries for Martin McRae Victor Palmer Werberton James Senville and Oliver Recer each with 5 acres. two road grants for Joan de Loub Kiboohra and Neal Charles Spranklin Mt Garnet 5 acres. Ellen Ler Piebald Creek 9 acres all awaiting ministerial approval. Exemptions involve Caprite Consolidated Tin Mines NL and ML, with partial exemptions for employing men and monthly recommendations for Oliver Reece ML.
In the reme Court at Townsville an election to the estate of Eliza Anne Perrin of Mareeba with will annexed was filed. Additional adminstration bids include John Aldelfoe an Acomba labourer Frederik Jonasson or Johnsen a Marse sailor Peter Nielaan of Hambledon sawyer Michel O Halloren a Miewoman farm overseer Calseppe Sorbelle of Taciom Ge over John Torner of Cates seecther lands Latia Cairnsrier
The Post notes a busy Saturday program at the beach near Mr O'Hara’s residence starting at 4 pm with swimming and life saving events. Local ads promote sales, services, and a Cairns motor-car expert, plus updates on Eric Marsland missing in France and sugar industry wages.
Following Senator Pearce's statement that fit single men without dependants were needed to stand by comrades, official figures for 19 days show 145 704 called, 120 778 examined, 64 714 accepted across states except Western Australia. Results imply a substantial surplus once final figures are announced.
In Cairns a near disuselok monument named Spence Streets honors Dr Koch noted for his medical skill and Kochs Fever Mixture. The item mentions Chestner Alobentt Street and a related sale claim in Queensland. Oddfellows meeting reports oath, installation of officers, and a farewell social planned for Monday with bank contributions arranged for country members.
Notes on Cherry a high grade dairy cow imported by Jas English of Malanda dying earlier this year and its impact on the district’s dairying industry. Cherry later recovers after milk fever treatment and the piece reflects on Kingston’s death and expected compensation for the loss.
A Cairns court case Friday saw three Rabinda district growth-related matters heard with total fines recorded. The Cairns Branch PL EASA meets tonight to bid farewell to Mr Newcombe of the Times staff, who has volunteered for active service.
Friday morning the refuse of milk to Inspector Wright resulted in a fine and costs. McMulgrave mill continues sugar production with a good average. No further developments on mine resumption, with a general understanding that workers will return Monday.
The article notes ongoing changes and improvements at the premises occupied by Mr T P Kelly, chemist in Cairns, with new stock installations and promises of best drugs and toilet articles at prohibitive prices. It also mentions W B H Green, chemist, Cairns, for future drug needs.
Rivers of stray mosquitoes are combated by Skeetobanme as residents of Cairo and nearby districts enjoy calmer evenings. The notice advertises a price of 1 posted ny per date offering relief from pests. The Loyal Barron Lodge meeting minutes record attendance, officer changes, certificates issued, and dues payments.
On a Friday morning at the Cairns Summons Court before Mr T A Ferry PM Patrick William Hynes faced J G Hoare on an assault charge. Plea of guilty was anticipated. After a prior incident at a comscription meeting both men shook hands at Cairns Police Station and declined further action. A judge referenced a similar old hotel quarrel where a man knocked him down but the bench is urged to deal lightly. Hynes is fined five shillings and four pence costs with ten witnesses.
Cairns Chamber of Commerce met on Friday afternoon with President R T Mc Manus in the chair. Members present included H G Smithers A J Draper H Warner H E Wilson and secretary E S Mann. Topics covered included Dalgety metal agency issues Irvinebank Mining Company’s renewal of the Dalgety agreement, railway ticket arrangements between Callins and Balinda, and approval for a telephone line at Brittynch railway station. Accounts amounting to fangal were approved for payment.
In Brisbane on October 20 the governor signaled settlement of political tensions linked to Fidelly, with the executive council meeting described as ordinary. Mr Ryan stated the session was conducted in the ordinary way, while Fidelio’s correspondence and the usual associations were noted in press-ready minutes.
A.M. Waddell announces a new store at Babinds offering large stocks of groceries drapery roots and shoes with cash terms. An agent for Royal Insurance Company and a furniture sale is advertised with a full list to follow, including Mrs. F. M. Anderson on Sheridan Street.
The Victor sails from the wharf at 9 am for a popular trip to Green Island. Conditions for fishing around the reed are reported to be excellent.
The advert proclaims seven branches and full public satisfaction for H. Green, Ltd formerly T. P. Kelly. It urges placing prescriptions with W. H. Green, Ltd to assure satisfaction and reliability.
Senator Mullan and Mr W Mc Cormack addressed a large audience at the monument on Friday. The gathering showed little enthusiasm and, after the speeches, a vote of thanks was given and the crowd dispersed quietly. The event contrasted with the boisterous reception given to the conscription fete elsewhere.
A garbled archival snippet shows Chaplain-Colonel A C Plane delivering a provocative conscription address before a post office crowd. It mentions expelling Hughes and labor leaders from unions and includes an odd animal allegory of fleas and a dog before a mocked release and rebuke.
The speaker vented frustration after a hostile rear section disrupted a meeting where he received thanks for his efforts. He recalled striving to gain advancement for the men and lamented the lack of fair treatment from supporters who offered votes but nothing in return. He warned that if Australia cherishes such behavior, dark times lie ahead with divine aid sought.
Further argument in the Dickson award case was heard in the Full Court. Mr Fees contended the cane cutters clause undermined the Matters and Servants Act but Justice Lukin noted a special Employers Linking Act clause. Debates covered whether the Industrial Court could override protections and if the act limits awards for cooks and factory workers.
Melbourne reports Prime Minister announces policy to safeguard rural infantry of the country amid anti conscription arguments. Defence Act proclamation exposes steps to grant military leave of absence for workers in seasonal occupations, including cereals, fruit, sugar cane, sheep rearing, and sugar crushing, with camp officers to approve returns and issue rail warrants for reemployment where needed.
The Premier announced an effort to improve reporting integrity on a policy issue described as prejudiced. The October 20 note from Prisbane suggests government action to address media coverage and fairness in reporting.
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