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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented shipping entry mentions Kuranda, Capt Raven, a car via Port Douglas, Mosdames Weldon Gib son Wasr Atherton Miss Srend Mears Eliott Tills Caterer Healey Wright Burns Philp and other names. The text resembles a crew or cargo register with multiple persons and firms.
The departure notices list multiple passengers aboard Australian Steam Shins Ltd vessels Kuranda and Kuranda via Townsville Lucinda Point. Names include Mr Petersen, Stewart, Brady, Misses Joseph, Ro Was, and many others with 2 steerage passengers. Burn, Philp and Co. agents.
Bons, Philp and Co ship Sid Kursada arrives every Tuesday from Townsville and departs for Cooktown each afternoon. returns Thursday morning to Townsville. Woborgs sails to Townsville and Brishans around 24th from Adelaide. Moemaha leaves for the south by air. Lass o Gowrie arrives from Townsville to Cairns on Wednesday morning. The Lucinda Chumper and Dusk Ie land visit Townsville. Innisfail arrives from Townsville on Wednesday and departs Thursday for Townsville.
Shipping notes from Townsville say the Cleveland Bay drove ashore near Northumberland and is expected to be refloated soon. Details are sparse as weather and tides affect salvage progress.
September moon phases listed with times and dates. Includes full moon at 10.20 pm on 1st, new moon 8.27 pm, first quarter 7.41 pm, last quarter at 5 pm, apogee 7 am and pesigee times across the month. Also notes Sept 21 as a Friday with evening event at 9 pm.
An international bread penne competition in Brisbane showcases marsupial skins as a curious entry. Officials note unusual materials used in practical displays while observers discuss unlikely outcomes and potential safety concerns amid a brisk September schedule.
Brisbanes Fenwicks report shows demand for marsupial skins steady at late rates with prices from 8/ to 22/6 for pelts. Sales included 18300 skins at varied values and 3200 possum and bear skins since the last tally, reflecting mixed prices and steady activity.
Cairns sharebroker A H Clarke reports mining quotations for Thursday including Mt Cimbbert Chillagoe St Mungo Andrew Mareeta Gold Mines New Minnie Moxham Oaks Oaks Reserves Gowen River Coal Bowen Coal and Coke Commonwealth Bonds with bid and sale prices across metals and coal segments.
The record lists individual exemptions and adjournments before Warden A A Staineson. Kilpatrick received six months CL rol14. J McCutcheon and R G iH Palmer 14 days CL. R O Hull one month Togo9. J Wood bridge six months CL. M Casey six iS ment with further adjournment. Market order noted.
Al M'Cattem & Co report id quotations for Thoroughbred shares and coal prices. Names include Bonnie Dundee, Brilliant Extended, Brilliant Brock, East Meueam, Kalamadan, Mills Amiged, New Brilliant Freehold, Moxham, Le Manco, Vulcan, Victory, and Bowen Coal. Tin quotes in Sydney stand at 43/6 per ounce.
A fragmentary 1917 column argues the Labor Party in Australia contains two opposed wings. It notes a shift with new labor members, the old regime’s remnants, cabinet changes, and press hostility. It warns the public to judge by deeds not platform promises.
The dredge Trinty is anticipated to travel from Brisbane to Cairns tomorrow or Sunday. Justice announced he would not grant Bed Pooch. Local road near the goods shed at the old tram station has fallen into poor condition. Council urged to address issues opposite railway at Babinda and Abbott Street Cairns. Shipbuilding plans include state support to ready slips for vessel construction once industrial trouble ends. Victoria claims no special favor amid proposals. King Salter of Cxxatoo dock reports a possible ship at Devonport.
In Grishame Supreme Court Justice Chubb pondered a curious case about the degree between an associate and a fellow of a prestigious Australian accounting institute. A man sought a Doctor of Divinity and addressed the wrong institution, replying with a truncated D-& that provoked laughter in the court.
The August selections totaled 7 covering 136 450 acres, the smallest in six years. The run of new selections compares with 268 that year, while the prior six year low was 2011 in 1914 and the next highest was 1303 in 1992.
Pro gressive proprietors Mesers Trail and Winstone run a refined shop on central street Cairns. The interior features Mos webber mats at inner doors and well lighted ventilated premises. The appearance exudes luxury as the business opens to customers today.
The Independent notes possible Liberal candidates for Cook in the upcoming state election. Rumors say at least four may contest, including two prominent figures. It recalls Mr Ryan winning the seat from Mr Douglas by about 200 votes amid prior Labor popularity, and says a fair minded Liberal candidate could regain the seat as Labor support wanes.
The Australian Sugar Journal discusses the Regulation of Sugar Cane Prices Act and the government amendments now adopted by the Legislative Assembly. It notes the sugar industry's disturbed state amid strikes and unrest, plus focus on insect pest control, world beet production, and cane variety displays at the Brisbane Show and Bundaberg station.
The Cairns District Hospital committee met Thursday night with President E Henriques presiding. Receipts for the month were 141 pounds 18 shillings 8 pence, with various expenditures and 62 patients remaining. Sister O Callaghan resigned for military duties. Suter Feldt to fill vacancy. Dr Kerwin declined aesthetic services below a set rate. thanks extended to Mr A L Omer and Mr Me for hospital environment efforts. Walter and Eliza Hall Trust sent a donation. Mr P Allan reported on matters.
Captain H A Haydon of the ALF praises the Over-Seas Club Southern Cross for supplying tobacco and cigarettes to Australian troops in France. He notes funds from members provide the sustenance, with each donation aiding costs and shipments across the front.
Amid holiday events at the Girls' School the community debates unfulfilled promises to build the Millaa Millaa railway line. A Works Commission programme and postal service expenses feed criticism of government inaction and council protests over mail carriage bills following the railway strike.
Kelly's advert lists clothing and footwear price cuts including women's and men's items. Boots, shoes, hats, ties, and braces reduced with sizes and prices, all under R. H. Kelly's at Abbot Street The House for Men's Wear.
A large audience attended Mrs Craig's Pop Concert in Oddfellows Hall on Wednesday. The program featured Cairns Orchestra and vocalists, with multiple solo numbers and a piano duet. Past encores signaled strong reception and plans include staging the opera Esther in late October.
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