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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
2
A reference to Cairn and judges in a Commonwealth wide legal matter involving Australia New Zealand and the ALP figures H V Maneam and A ES Maciirench with mentions of MacDonnell and the Supreme Courts. The fragmentary text notes courts in Australia and New Zealand and a broad jurisdiction.
Shipping notices list arrivals in October including Papenin Raven from Fonville and Kerile ugr, with passengers Dillion Mewes Quins Cornwall Chatterton and Nelson, plus crew Pureil tom Kingtt Coutells Thomas Re Gertoe Clarke Payne. Local agents and livinggerate firms noted.
Kranele arrives every Tet day from Towteviie and leaves when full. Douglas and Cook two depart on Thereday at 11 oclock for Towere The ALS steamers depart Corm or Saturday to Townsville Shodex Bowen Mackay and Beiebane on. Secrers contend south the following Saturday toward Sydney Merday and Welhoune on Thursday. On return Lop steamers Melbourne Saturday Sydney Thursday Drehner Saturday arriving following Thursday Woyreweta leaves earth Saturday.
Fragmented OCR notes show an Adelaide based company planning travel to Townsville on Thursday and Sydney on Thursday with detours to Bershaee and Sentley. Mentions include Sydsi Saturday and Merrintiinty with unclear dates and destinations.
Fearney & Co and Kunth announce shipments to Brteheme and related areas with lines departing Hone Koog for new reports. A second line will sail for Neg heme da parte om agth Neve winher on November 016 Chumgaha AO.
The text outlines ship movements between Australian ports including Townsville Mackay Port Arthur and Sydney. It notes departures on Sundays Wednesdays Fridays and Tuesdays with times such as 7 am and 7 pm and mentions arrivals at Melbourne and Gowrie from Towne and Suolaye.
Shipping notes describe six weeks of shipments taken by the Merilyn to Townsville and Cooktown. The schedule outlines arrival times for Teeweville and other points during the week and notes timing for the tox.
Commercial notes from Chicago report wheat prices at peak levels with December to May futures at 7/2 per bushel. Analysts warn prices may fall or rise if embargoes or price controls are imposed, as markets consider bear trends and potential regulatory action.
Market opened with gains and moved higher in early trading before easing. The closing level matched the prior session as prices held near the day’s best, with modest turnover and mostly steady trading across listed securities.
A London market report notes a quiet trading day with prices firming on several lines. Canadian and New Zealand consignments show steady demand while American hunters and Bretford staples touch firmer bids amid near-normal activity.
Fragmented report shows wethers and ewes sold with varying prices. Mentions multiple breeders and sellers such as Taylor Estates and Dalby with notes on price ranges and yard activity. Details are garbled but indicate livestock market trading and regional names like Cecil, Mowner, and Easton.
A dated mining report from Me A HL Olathe lists several bullion and ore lots with prices and statuses. Entries reference Corella, Haempdon, Cuthbert, Mango, St Anthony, Vulcan, Chillagow, Lode Hill, Gilmore, Kalamadan, Tyrconnell, Oaks Reserve, Thompson's Oaks, Bowen Kiven Coal, and Eanan Puteres with bid figures and assorted classifications.
Sydney reports London metal quotes for October show tin prices slipping and silver dropping by a small percentage. Lead stays unchanged while copper and other metals show little movement. Spot and forward prices are listed with notes on standard rates.
An October report from Brisbane cites ore price quotas and forward shipment figures for antimony. The Mines Department notes roxety Falcons cable from Agents General and the regulars list an é70 price and £35 forward shipment though terms are unclear.
Mr Ernie Thomp, owner, reports from the Extenuate mine about crushing yields. A 14 ton bulk treated produced tin concentrates valued and a cash return of £133 from a parcel at Perseverance Mill Silver Valley. Angus Ar oot oversees processing and notes the loss of concentrates in a glowing account.
At Abbott and Spence in Cairne a monument stands funded by residents to honor Dr. Koch linked Fever Mixture sold by Robert Christ on Abbett Street. The tonic, advertised as superior, drives demand with a postal price and claims it outpaces rival fever cures amid a clearance sale at Burns Philp & Co.
A Defence Act provision grants military leave of absence to men engaged in seasonal work such as cereal and fruit growing and sugar cane, including sheep shearing and cane crushing. Camp commanders must grant bona fide applicants permission to return to their occupations, with a free return railway warrant to travel to current employment locations. Colonels T. H. Dodds and the Military Secretary announce the order at Victoria Barracks Melbourne.
A Cairns dealership led by Mr Parker of Parker and Fitzsimmons on Lake Street announces securing the Buick agency as a fortunate business stroke. The ad urges prospective buyers to consult Mr Parker for details on the esteemed automobile.
An occasional correspondent notes low mood in Miflaa Miltaa blaming conscription and local shortages. He says 12 occupiers volunteered for active service and another in training, with several already producers, while others will join their ranks. The piece condemns idle loafers and urges full industrial strength, citing railway works closed and an eight mile project completed in five years as a government achievement.
First Quarter on October 6 at 6 p.m. Peiigee. Full Moon on October 11 at 5 p.m. Last Quarter on October 27. New Moon on October 27 at 4 p.m. The list records lunar phases with times and dates for the month.
The fragment notes a publication date in October with no readable story content. This record preserves the OCR fragment as a historical newspaper card teaser.
The piece argues Australia depends on the British Empire for security and trade, condemning isolationist talk and white Australia rhetoric. It cites the British navy as the guardian against invasion, notes fears of Asian labor, and praises Britain’s role in keeping peace and protecting Australia during war.
Babinda Township Boot Jtora opens at Kirk's Babinda offering ladies, gent's and children's boots and shoes with fit and style guaranteed. Inspection invited. Cash terms. Agent for the Queensland Insurance Company.
Senator Givens cannot attend tomorrow night’s Cairns meeting due to urgent recall to Melbourne. He told Mr Hoare on Wednesday to urge supporters to back the Yes vote on Saturday. The gathering will be confined to local speakers.
The fragment references mosquitoes and a Cairns district notice or flyer mentioning a real bane affecting them. It cites Robert Craig of Abbott St Cairns and discusses preventing mosquito activity and related remedies or vents in a brief, nontechnical tone.
The Babinda farewell will honor Mesars L McMahon A Waddell jam and DC Armstrong who are leaving for active service. The event will be held at the Babinda Theatre tonight.
The WH Green Ltd chemist firm, formerly T P Kelly, promotes its seven branches in Queensland and claims a strong reputation for discretion and patient satisfaction. The message urges customers to future prescriptions with WH Green Ltd, assuring satisfaction.
This issue features a double Show Number for Cairns and Inghon with parade views, judging scenes, social notes, and show finish details. It includes photo snippets of Miss Edmunds and Miss Beret Barnes, Gerton Bros., and Shamrock. plus a tribute photo of late Major W O Neill Gordonvale. War pictures cover an Italian liner sunk by a submarine and other general pages remain informative.
A correspondent writes from Cairns that he has rejoined after a month in hospital, thanks to German shelling. He mentions Frank Moorhouse wounded recently and sent to England, notes persistent rain and longing for Cobbery, asks after the Rifle Club, and says he eagerly reads the Herald for scores.
A noisy crowd gathers for a conscription meeting but Burns, Philp & Co. promotes a Cash Final Clearance Sale with unbelievably low prices. The notice urges early attendance to scoop bargains as stock is cleared quickly.
The Cairns W C T U monthly meeting held in the vestry of the Methodist Church heard of bereavement in member Mrs. Munro with the loss of her brother Adam Geddes Patterson. A unanimous resolution praised the Gospel of the Galilean and opposed Nietzsche on conscription.
A large Cairns gathering bid farewell to Mr. T. P. Kelly on a Wednesday night dinner as he prepares to depart for Sydney. Speakers praised his service to the Show Association and Jockey Club, a gold watch presented, and well wishes voiced for his prosperity and return.
The funeral of A G Panter sen occurred in Innisfail the morning of October. J O'Brien was injured in the railway yard last night with head cuts and a close miss. J Page M H L A addressed an on air meeting against conscription.
At Gerdenvale on Tuesday a meeting of mill hands and cane-cutters decided not to resume work until after referendum day. Hambledon reports cutters returning to work and reorganising into gangs to begin crashing at 9 am tomorrow, with mill hands also returning.
The Cairns premises once occupied by Mr. T. P. Kelly are undergoing many changes and improvements in recent days. New stock is being installed and the public may expect better service, with door water calls and a special clearance sale announced.
The Pas toralists' Federal Council of Anstralia opened its 2nd convention at the Chamber of Commerce Sydney. Delegates from Victoria South Australia and New South Wales examined finances arbitration arrangements taxation reform and policy on wool and war profits. Officers were elected president and vice president with secretaries and a finance committee appointed. The meeting adjourned sine die.
H C Colledge departed Yougarburra aboard the Mourilyan bound for Rockhampton to take charge of the Warren Site Farm at Warren, Me. Friends presented him with an inscribed fountain pen and offered best wishes on Monday.
Deputy Commissioner Mr Pagan arranged a motor service trial to cut costs. A Napier motor vehicle under modification will run on rails to carry 10 passengers and tow a trailer with goods assist.
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