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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1919
Page
4
In loving memory of our dear George Mesh who paid the price at the Somme River. Mournful hearts remember him with words from his family and siblings and in-laws listing Mr and Mrs J Mesh Wolfram and others.
In loving memory of our dear brother No 3144 Matthew Moody who died of wounds in action in France on September 1 1918 aged 28. Inserted by his sorrowing mother and family.
A loving remembrance for Private Thomas Matthew Moody who died of wounds on September 1 191d in France. It honors his sacrifice and notes his resting place in France. Also expresses memory for Charles Hussey died 1916 and the family’s enduring grief and love across generations.
In loving memory of Charles Hussey who died September 1 at age 77. His wife and son-in-law express grief and eternal remembrance, noting the deepest sorrow behind smiles and the hope of reunion at heaven’s gate.
Barns Philp and Co Ltd Arawatta departs south this Saturday September 6. Adelaide 5 5 Co Paringa leaves south Wednesday September ard. Mogrilyan arrives Tuesday mornings from Townsville and sails to Cooktown. Lass of Gowrie sails Thursday nights to Townsville via Lucinda. Mourilyan Harbor Cardwell Lucinda Townsville. Innisfail cargo only sails Thursdays 6 pm to Innisfail Mourilyan Dunk Island Cardwell Lucinda Townsville.
The Adelaide boat Morialta arrived in Brisbane from Sydney on Friday and will head north to Cairns. Government steamer John Douglas departed for Cape Flattery to deal with a floating mine. Lass o Gowrie and another vessel left for Townsville to resume weekly runs between Townsville and Cairns. SS St Albans departed early Sunday for the south, while Bingera and Cook are scheduled to meet later in the day.
The note records apogee and new moon timings in September with times around 3 pm on September 1 and 2.34 pm on September 24. It also mentions a late September 0.27 am on September 17 and a high tide or net measure of 1.53 nm and 23 pu.
Local items note a Cairns finance meeting at noon and Cairns Cricket Association annual meeting at Hides Hotel at 8 tonight. Carters set minimum cartage charges. Paringa sails to Sydney via Townsville tomorrow. Various ads cover remedies, fashion footwear, and farm property sale by A J Draper Ltd. Tropical disease report cited from Australian Institute of Tropical Medicine.
A deputation from the Atherton sub branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League met Comptroller J Rose at Atherton to discuss procedures for the Fotea and Atherton blocks. Immediate occupancy planned with one year for current tenants, deposits capped, stock loans offered, and a temporary director appointed to oversee purchases. Sustainment payments, furniture grants, and allocation limits for selectors were outlined, with stock depot moves at the Kairt State Farm and future league meetings planned.
Mareeba reports the influenza wave under control with the isolation hospital closed. No deaths among treated cases. Mona Mona Mission notes only one death among inmates, an elderly native. Kidston ambulant efforts report 68 total cases with 2 in bed. outbreak not serious and patients improving.
Weekend totals show Cairns 2 cases and Babinda 1. One sent to isolation hospital and nine discharged, 25 remaining. Overall reported cases gis with one sent to isolation. Deaths 16 and discharged 323. At abost hospital for weekend no admissions. five discharged leaving 19. Total admitted 41 with 6 deaths and 16 discharged.
Word reaches Cairns that Driver B Mooney arrived Friday after years away in active service. Miss Kearney plans to present a pupils concert at Mareeba School, while local workers report cutters at the mill will resume crushing soon. Mareeba residents anticipate an upcoming treat as associations organize travel by train for events.
Feldmester of Gasr shot near Ro and Rockhamp. An unknown assailant masked attacked Mr Kellew headmaster Grammar School as he drove, wounding him in the hip bone. He was driven to Mifferest Hospital in a very critical condition. The assailants fled into the timber and disappeared.
The report details a fatal shooting at a residence with police investigating a motive tied to a possible burglary and the use of a weapon. Separately, Melbourne labor tensions are discussed as waterside workers seek direction from officials amid stalled arbitration and political debate.
A wrecked steamer Konigen was found heavily aflame near a harbor. Local brigades swiftly moved to control the blaze as smoke filled the hold and plans were discussed to maneuver the vessel using fire floats to aid the effort.
Senator Milley led a round table conference with seven shipowners and a participant named Sean Sonum. Seated by members Fede, Council, and regional staff for the review, Clarkson chaired the wally session.
Fragmentary report states the steamer Ivor Fons wrecked on a voyage near Brisbane. The crew are safe, with unclear details about casualties or causes. The text references Woodrow Wilson in a jumbled way and mentions a possible rescue or inquiry.
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