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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
2
A damaged OCR shipping arrivals record lists numerous passenger names and shipboard figures in a crowded, jumbled sequence. The readable fragments mention individuals such as Franklin and Best e, with many others and fragmented notes across lines.
Vesell steamers schedule frequent movements between Townsville Poct Denglae and Cenk town. Karsnda arrives every Tuesday night with return on Thursday. AUSN steamer crews depart Tsienry Saturday toward Towwartle and Bowes and Bhctay Tuesday. The following Saturday service reaches Jersey Monday and Meiboerer Thursday. On return trips ships serve the same ports each year.
Steamers see Townsville on Saturday and arrive Mackay on Sunday. They depart Alma Seaday for Bristore Tuesday morning. Lewes Bishes arrives at Synmey on Friday then Melbourne next. See Srimey Pritey departs Beisheme next day reaching Towerville. Mourdyas arrive every Tuesday from Towesville and leave Port Douglas for Cape Torian. Last Gow ers reviews from Towesville on Sundays with forecast toward Summer week.
Graham Matheson Limited proclaims itself as buyers of auriferous and copper ores and metals. It lists offices in Clarers Towers and branches in Melbourne and other Australian locations and states readiness to enter agreements with ore suppliers for shipment to electrolytic refining.
In Townsville on September 12 the waterside workers' meeting decided to discontinue loading and unloading duties by Friday. The plan calls for members of the waterside workers union and carters to carry out strike action, with pay set by the waterside onion rate of wage.
A damaged stock report item mentions Valeam Is and Bowen River Coal with figures for shares and prices. References to Gilmore, Mal End Avmal, Hymais Comets, Mareeba Gald Mine, Thompson's Oaks, and Bowen Coal and Coke Co Ltd appear amid unclear figures and brokers notes. The fragmentary text suggests trading data and mining company listings without a coherent narrative.
Fragmentary shipping note records Cadina reaching Lucinds Point on Saturday for loading of cargo to Melbourne. Mentions McDonald Hamilton and Co. and Kaye as Queensland agents for the Commonwealth line of samashage.
Bris bane reports last week’s rates with sales of merino wethers to 34/m and prime heavy lambs to 2/0. Prime crossbred lambs reach 27/a, cattle yarded with bulls fat cows calves sold. market described as active though notes limited by garbled text.
An old fragment describes Chamberlain’s Cure as a remedy for cramps and coughs. It claims rapid relief and disappearance of symptoms after a single attack, with warnings about ongoing danger despite treatment.
The Londos Metal middle quotums for September list prices in Sydney. Metals and related items show varied values with notes on cots and market movements. The report details specific items and adjustments in the September quote sheet.
The fragment lists several individuals including Browne and Mr and Mrs W. A Mayray, P. Gece, and Marx Ferrick amid unclear lines. It appears to be a damaged notice referencing a recent event or reside notices with uncertain action or context.
The document describes ore extraction notes from a mine area, detailing lode drives from No 1, No 2, and No 4 with bevels, sample results, and anticipated yields. It notes shaft depths, face assessments, and tentative plans for electric pumping and steam-powered haulage, plus weather impact and battery expectations.
The text discusses a factional split within the Labour movement, urging loyalty to party machinery while considering the implications of postwar policy. It argues that resignation or continuation in support of the party could test consistency and reveal deeper divisions over war aims and future leadership.
An unclear OCR snippet notes Des Oe Be Riehl as an aide related to a creek project for three weeks with partial details. The readable text lacks full names, dates, places, and events to establish a complete item.
Fragmentary text shows inconsistent month names and figures like September entries, numbers such as 277, 144, 694, 78, 5.34 and references to months and days. No coherent event, entities, or clear news item is identifiable for a proper summary.
In the Calves Police Court on Tuesday morning before Mr. T. A. Ferry the case of Jobe Smith charged with Gronkeanese pleaded guilty and was fined with 9 hours in default. Two feeders admitted theft from the straight path were discharged with a caution. A weather forecast noted a windy period and continued mild conditions.
The readable text mentions paintings and fever remedies with references to Cairns residents and tin bottles. It also includes garbled names such as Robert Craig and snippets about a court, a shop visit, and a man seeking a beverage, all in unclear sequence.
Fragmented OCR text from a mining related notice mentions Glen Boughton and an alien inference. The readable content is unclear and lacks coherent facts or names to summarize a complete event or notice.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr John Mardoed, Townshie, and a standing committee. It references a store offering quality goods, cheap prices, quick service, wines and spirits, with unclear dates and names.
Fragmentary text suggests a court or legal notice with names like T A Ferry and a Summers Court reference. Details are incomplete, making exact event, date, or action unclear.
In a fragmented report the death of Private Bill is noted, with references to military units, locations, and personnel. The text mentions a Mrs J Carem and addresses, but the full incident details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The passage references battalion activity and a Turkish engagement, implying a warfront context.
A fragmented wartime page describes recruitment drives and civilian support amid shortages. It mentions districts, local officials, and soldiers expected to reinforce lines. The prose reflects strain, duty, and belief in victory despite fatigue and conscription concerns.
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