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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous individuals from Townsville and surrounding areas. The snippet appears to name a wide range of persons including leaders, families, and several with titles, but most entries are garbled and lack clear actions or outcomes.
The weekly schedule shows Captain Keranda aboard the Oeoher ja-Keranda with departures from Townsville to Cooktown every Tuesday morning at 7 am and returns Wednesday evening. Woyreema heads south on Wednesday. Irisiaill leaves Townsville for southern ports with departures on Thursday. Johnstone River, Cardwell, Lecinda Champet, and Duk Ip land routes connect Townsville to southeastern ports. Tide details for October 3, 1917 list high and low water times. phases for October moon are provided.
Mr A HL Garke reports the quota name for the Canrag sheep station. The brief note lists the official designation and assigns the term quota to the local flock management, reflecting early administrative livestock quotas.
The report lists various prices and lots for sale or auction, including entries like Fast Mexican, Kalamadan, Univ head, New Minnie Mosham, and Freehold, with scattered percentages and figures such as 2/9 8 w2, 5/-, and 27/6, indicating bidable values and sales activity from an Oct Mot A period.
Fenwick and Co. salesmen report on the 26th. Sheep yarded 180 with dull demand. prime mutton sold to 6d per lb and lambs to 6s 0d. Cattle yarding 786 light declined and heavy slightly lower. yearlings to 11s and weaners to £3 16s. Calves penned. market very dear.
The piece critiques international socialism born in Germany and its impact on Russia and Italy, arguing discipline and democracy must fuse to defend liberty. It condemns mob rhetoric against discipline, warns of autocracy’s gains, and stresses war’s test of national will and endurance amid modern conflict.
The London metal quotations for October 3 show foreign and spot prices fluctuating. The report notes changes in totals and rings with various prices listed for copper and related metals, indicating market movement during that period.
A meeting to complete final arrangements for Hospital Friday will be held at the hospital at 9 pm. Also notes on medical remedies and local business notices appear among terse items about exhibitions and community events.
A Sydney era notice reports Constable Rowntree of Jordonvale as an unconscious humorist during court testimony. The piece jokes that while a man eats he keeps his head up, contrasting with Rowntree’s remark on counter lunch habits. Also mentions Symonds family death notices and hair product ad references.
A Cheon restaurant keeper testifying at Cairns Summons Court recalled stepping to his pantry for a moment. the brief episode drew laughs as Senior Sergeant King mentioned a miniature tying machine. The witness remained unfazed.
Mr Louis Hill of Cairns learns his nephew Harold Louis Hill has been killed in action in France. Son of Mr A Lows of Brisbane, Harold served three years and two months away from home, seeing Gallipoli, Frsday Island, Lytton, and later France from March 1916. He had only ten days leave in London and four in Paris. A brave young fighter, his loss is keenly felt.
Red Cross branches are asked to collect and forward men’s second hand clothing hoes boots and slippers for discharged soldiers now seeking work. In Gordonvale a restaurant keeper Phillips was fined 30 pounds and costs for selling liquor without a license after police found multiple bottles on the premises.
Dental surgeon G T Murray resumes practice at AM P Buildings after a back country visit. F P Cavanagh Babinda announces an important sale of 20 draught and saddle horses at his sale yards next Saturday afternoon. Hambledon mill suppliers meeting planned for Saturday next at Shanahan Hall Gordonvale. C Woodward to auction J T Maddivan household furniture and a freehold property next Friday at 2 30 pm. Gunner John Basie seriously ill per Base Records Office. Waddell Babinda offering old prices despite market rise. Royal Insurance and Water Seeds agency. Panes by Beale were awarded Grand Prize and three gold medals at London Exhibition. Abbott Street Cairns manager W Martsen. The Dog Nuisance returns with stray fighting mongrels on Abbott Street.
On Tuesday morning at the Cairns Summons Court Wong Choy and Moon Tiy were charged with being concerned with illicit liquor. Their cases were adjourned as Mr Abi Murray appeared for the defence.
Innisfail Police Court proceedings list bail forfeitures for drunkenness by Janes Ploy j and Martin Erickson, plus Archibald McAllister for a minor offense. Charles Conlan was fined for whecene language with Senior Sergeant King noting intoxication. A note on local Buick sales promotes the brand amid public discourse.
A Cairns Summons Court case heard Tuesday reinforces the Post's repeated claim that sly grog selling at Mooliba continues despite the existence of the State pub nearby.
Stock matters official G L Tanton returns from Raven shoe with findings. He clarifies a reported disease outbreak was a disorder and notes the district shows splendus in outlook. Hiring advice highlights pool cars and reliable drivers with Parker and the Bulldog Mascot Car service in Cairns.
In Queensland PM Mr T A Ferry orders a constable to quell construction noise near his court. A separate Innisfail report notes carpenter J Bensal, 25 cwt winch, injured when it slipped, injuring thigh knee and ankle before ambulance conveyed him to River View Hotel.
The page features a soldiers gallery with names including Loa, Pte Ru, and W. A. Pratt connected to Mrs. G. Pratt. It shows groups such as the nSb Cairns and Gordon Ladies. Additional portraits depict Samerai from a wireless mast, a London air raid souvenir, and scenes from Salisbury.
Melbourne October 30 coal lumpers agree to return to work under award terms for 1% months. About 200 stevedores operate on vessels with volunteer foremen aboard. Overseas vessel soon to discharge while water side workers linger awaiting compulsory convocation ordered for Thursday.
The Premier indicated that hostility in articles and protests may drive more appointments to the Legislative Council. He said some attacks aim to influence the Governor as Crown representative, and the government will follow circumstances to determine necessity and constitutional propriety.
A Red Cross event at Mrs. Gallets Tree Creek drew members from the Cucania branch for a lively evening. Prizes included a gentleman’s wallet by Mrs. W Stewart and a tray clock from Mrs. Lymburner as the raffle tallies tallied to about £21. Food, dancing, and patriotic songs filled the night with members Rose, Lymburner, and Kerr contributing refreshments and entertainment.
In the early hours of Wednesday heavy showers continued for a long period. A Beautiful Collection criticizes the fowlhouse built against the Court House praising its architecture while condemning nearby outhouses. The writer urges government action and photographic highlighting of the Works Department design.
E J Lander of Moolita faced a charge for selling one bottle of whisky without a license. The case notes high prices postwar, a police crackdown on sly grog, and the potential for serious penalties if further liquor is found. The defendant pleaded guilty and was found with no additional liquor on premises.
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