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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 22, 1917

Page

2

Shipping Movements of Vessels in Coastal Trade

Barmis Philp and Co vessel Sid Kuranda arrives Tuesday from Townsville and departs 11 pm. Cocktoan returns Thursday morning and leaves 1 am for Townsville via Brieban about the 24th inst. Morialta sails south on its run. Lass of Gowrie arrives from Townsville Wednesday 2 pm and departs Cairns 1 am. Thors well Locmunda Clemper Dunkie land Townsville Innisfail arrives Wednesday from Townsville and leaves Thursday for Townsville connecting with southern steamers.

Barmis, Philp and Co Sid Kuranda Townsville Brieban Lass of Gowrie Cairns Thorswell Locmunda Clemper Dunkieland Innisfail

Steamer Nerong Foundered Off North Head

The Nerong foundered near North Head after a cyclone hit Newcastle waters. The Yogilbar set out to search with no sign of crew. The Cannonbar recovered Nerong lifeboat at 2 am and reached Newcastle with eleven survivors and two fatalities.

Newcastle Nerong North Head Arest Yogilbar Newingette Sydney Cannonbar Nerore

Regules Lands After Port Kembla Sinking Off Farewell Spit

The collier Regules reported saved all crew after the Port Kembla sank near Farewell Spit following an internal explosion. One crew member slightly injured, vessel sank in half an hour with 15 miles to shore. Port Kembla had arrived Melbourne from Brisbane, loading large cargo including rabbits, frozen meat, tallow and hides, amid disruptions and desertions among crew.

Wellington Regules Nelson Capa Otteers Port Kembla Farewell Spit Fernal Melbourne Kerwhla Brisbane Williamstown Lael Teenberge

Gold Ore Buyers and Metallurgical Agents Listed

Assayers and ore buyers in Cairns announce Sulphide Corporation Limited offices in Charters Towers Melbourne Cairns Herberton Ravenswood and Port Kembla as gold and silver concentrates and ores buyers. Quotations available from the Melbourne or Herberton representatives. Sudden vessel sabotage reports describe guards and lighting for wharves and searches for suspects after an explosion. Captain and two officers stayed aboard then fled into the sea. Captain Jack rescued after about two hours. In Nelson James Pieterse a fireman on trial for seditious utterances. Cargo value cited for Medbourne Sydney and Adelaide.

Cairns Ee Metal Change Charters Towers Melbourne Cairma Herberton Ravenswood The Sulphide Corporation Limited Cockle Creek N.S.W Wolshigmeest Port Kembla Seaving Ces MRA G. OX Wharf Thomas Hewton P.O. Telephone Jack Nelson James Pieterse

Cairns Stock Exchange Stock Quotes Fragment

Fragments of stock quotes from Cairns Stock Exchange listing various brokers and items. Names include Clarke and others with bid and price details for mines and metals.

Cairns Stock Exchange

Mille United Briliant Freehold Racing Result

Mille United defeated Briliant Freehold in a muddy race as 8a entry list shows. Briliant Freehold challenged early but Mille United pulled ahead by midrace and maintained lead to the finish.

Mille United Briliant Freehold Ieseron

Cairns News Roundup: Local Trades, Courts, and Plant Arrival

A fragmentary Cairns page reports prices and shop notes, a technical college term starting next Monday, and local business mentions. It notes Private Alexander Connell convalescent, a cattle lift planned for the Daintree, and a bookmakers meeting with advertised forecasts.

Technical Parrs Technical College

Moon Phases for September

Moon phases for September listed with perigee and new and first quarter dates. Includes times for perigee occurrences and high tides on September 23 and other dates.

New Moor

Price of Copper Set by United States

New York September 2 The United States has decided to fix the price of copper. The report mentions market actions and orders regarding copper pricing and related market steps.

New York United States

Welcome Home Club Pushes Tobacco Aid for Frontline Soldiers

The Welcome Home Club meets in Cairns to support the Southern Cross Tobacco Fund aiding returned soldiers. Officers discuss expanding donations to New South Wales and Britain, ensuring tobacco supplies reach troops despite freight shortages. Members plan to boost membership and invite correspondence from families of returning men.

the Seas Club Southern Cross Madame Medha Queen Street Melgiven Southerm Cran Te Tobacco Fend New South Wales Victoria Southern Cross Tobacco Fund Eisger Ao Hun Mighell Mazin Queensland Townsville Brisbane Mesdames Craig McLaren P. Alles Cver Mazlin Cairns Stliman

Silent Tom Receives One Month Hard Labor

In Innisfail at Laonisisil Police Court the presiding official ordered a sentence of one month hard labor. The accused man, referred to as Silent Tom, faced the court as authorities emphasized protecting the public. The P.M. stated the need to safeguard the community before delivering the judgment.

Innisfail Laonisisil P.M Cassiel

Innisfail Trial Delivers Guilty Verdict in Theft Case

The jury found the defendant guilty on a grievous bodily harm charge and a subsequent theft from a bag case after testimony from Essie Hera and other witnesses. Jurors and a short retirement preceded the verdict with remanded sentencing.

Cir- Fritay Belore O Birs Jentie A. J. P. MacDonnell Messrs. MacDonnell Dennell Ham Prico Mergor Feason

Innisfail Court Hears Theft and Assault Testimony

The Crown presents a theft and assault case with witness Esie Hera detailing the alleged plunder and suspect Ram Singis. Corroborative statements come from Tommy Hera and May Grayson. The defense names Charles Soleay as counsel as proceedings centre on identifications and alleged bribery offers.

Essie Hera MacDonnell Ram Sing Rea Innisfail Tommy Hera Hattan Beenleigh Boggo Road Mr. McDonnell Bogge Road Mr. MacDonnell Rogers Townsville Eracn Screes Inman Pe Eee Natere Charles Soleay

Melbourne Mob Damage Across Principal Streets

Melbourne reports reveal extensive damage by a mob that attacked shops along main streets on Wednesday night. Police estimate losses at five thousand pounds with stones and smashed windows reported. Federal Parliament House was the intended target but police and iron barriers halted the assault. Several suspects faced City Court charges arising from the disturbances.

Melbourne Egon Yarra Bank Federal Parliament House

Quebec Bridge Central Span Set In Place After Great Feat

The central span of the new Quebec bridge near Montreal was positioned after a flawless operation. The milestone followed initial success in a lengthy project marked by past disasters in 1907 and 1919, and the work proceeded on schedule with pontoons guiding the placement.

Montreal Quebec

Birmethated Boda Promoted For Digestive Relief

Fragmentary ad style copy touts Birmethated Boda as enemy of indigestion and promoter of natural digestion. Claims morning use relieves heartburn and mentions uric acid and whisky endorsements in a scattered persuasive pitch.

Gahes Green Cairns

Also Mentioned on This Page

Smiscdonnell Macdonnell Supreme Courts Commonwealth New Zealand P MacDeordl BA EU A. ER. N. MacDonald H. Brownlee ORONA I Consultus Coroma Underwood Nevitt & Boden L J. Bopen Lic Howard Smith Aml Maret Rastuesen Heshanil Morialta Steamer Founders Hughes Owen Whittick Winsor & Newton Robert Craig the Post Spence Strest Carma Juveneles E. J. Harris Victoria House Lake &T Greene W. H. Green, Ltd Herberton- Atherton D. L. Jacob Jacob Sele Pianola CO Pianola Aeolian Vocalion Graham & Matheson Don Medbourne Saa Msa Adelaide Mr. Cares A. HL Clarke Aharebroker Cishbert Chillagoe St. Mungo St Andrew Ord Valean Gilmore Tommy Buraa Kalamadam Peat Morris Gold Mines N.L. Paids New Minnie Oaks Thompson Metals Bowen River Coal Bowen Coal & Es Cies Vo ‘Ar Bonds Clarkes Bowkrtt Society Eget Meats Abbott-street School of Arts Marecha M. O'Connell Sheridan Street Caires Alexander Connell Visitogockeys Thursday Island Wong Chun Kwong Seng and Co Millis Milles Breac Mr. Fraser Millas Clu Lishe’s Department Stove Valee, Shielés Street Cairen Welcome Home Club Cairs the Circuit Court A Harris Albert Veivers George Arthur Wilkinson Albert Dennis Dean Carl August Jonsson Michael McAloon Canson John Barra Edward Isbister Animes Maitland Fe Oe Thomas Jones Mr. Ross Crown May Jackson Essie Her Hayles Christensen Holt Chinatown Witnness Mra.era Ross Mourilyan Mill Innis Innnisfail Jackson Steacme Hehe Dee Mr. Ryan Justice Higgins Cuerasi Serpee Bingera Lackay Duff
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