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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 10, 1917

Page

2

Shipping record lists passengers and crew aboard Morialta

On September 9 the vessel Morialta under Capt Brissenden departed from the south with a long list of passengers and guardians including Mesdames Williams with children, Agnew and seven children, O Neill and infant, Lewis and infant, Miss Rees Parish Prichard Nurse Brown and numerous gentlemen. The roster also names A J Draper W Cannon D Collen J 5 Stoyles H Norman P H Beid J W Lote Sigel PW R Graham Mier Ceafiths Colley Reries R Bell Harrys Finlay G A Richardson R Arthur W Reid W Bradley and 21 steerage passengers aboard for Adelaide 3 8 Co Led.

Morialta Capt Brissenden South Mesdames Williams Agnew O'Neill Lewis Misses Rees Parish Prichard Brown Messrs A J. Draper W. Cannon D Collen Stoyles H. Norman P. H. Beid J. W. Lote Oo Sigel R Graham Re Mier Ceafiths Ne “Colley Reries R. Bell Harrys Finlay Som G. A. Richardson R. Arthur W. Reid W. Bradley Adelaide

VESSEL MOVEMENTS AND ASHORE PORT UPDATES

Shipping notices list Burns, Philp and Co and Kuranda arrivals from Townsville with 11 pm port calls and returns on Thursdays. Adelaide Company Morialta sails Sept 1 for the south. Morinda beached and ablaze previously, now reported. Tides show high water times and northern produce rates for Lucerne, hay, oat products, flour and butter prices at port markets.

Reorganisation of Cairns Show Stimulates Wartime Revival

After debate over wartime disruption the Cairns show was reorganised and held in late last year. Despite rain it drew numerous exhibits and interesting events, with expected boosts from Tableland entries and local residents. A hall show is planned this year to complement ground events and remains a key community focus.

Cairns Association Sydney Holme Save Does Court of Industrial Arbittation Ives

Cairns Notice On Meetings And Elections

A Cairns notice lists a Wednesday meeting at Hides Hotel and a Thursday session at 11 a.m. It mentions J G Hoare as secretary and organizer and a forthcoming public address by a presiding official. The piece also notes a local farm near Capa with wasted fruit and standard lemons.

School Committee Run Fair Draws Crowds At Noon

The article notes a community fair with stalls for tea, ice cream, soft drinks and flowers. It lists stall organizers, amounts raised, and participants including Misses Mayers and Mrs Atherton, with school committee involvement and public interest.

Cairns Atcamp N. Hogan G. Lees W. Massey M. Moore M. Young Mesdames Allen Medlock Williams and Fallon Day L. Latton G. Taylor J. Davies A. Draper R. Gelling F. Kilmartin

Unclear cargo handling sparks local waterside tensions

Townsville Illinois reports growing unease over recent attitudes at the waterside workers, reflecting inaction and unrest at the docks. Officials note persistent doubts about cargo handling practices as crew concerns rise amid shifting port operations.

Townsville Call From The Preachy Soa

Fragmented item from Townsville page notes a call or plea related to a local event. Readable text mentions a preacher or sermon type appeal and a named place, with minimal concrete details available. The fragment lacks dates, organizations, or clear outcomes.

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