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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1916
Page
4
In April the Supreme Court session opened in chambers with an application by the defendant’s counsel. The matter concerns possession of property and a related arrest, with proceedings continuing to determine the entitlement or denial of requested relief.
The Palace Theatre screens a new Edith Cavell tribute film praised as an outstanding WWI example of sacrifice. It contrasts German brutality with Cavell’s selfless courage, detailing her execution and the nurse’s restraint. The program runs at 1/6 and 1/ for half price days.
The article reports Ali Mudge winning the Service Barrel final with two bursts and tied cash with 2 gp points, Collins placing, and notes a trophy donated by Mr. L Shanahan to be contested next Sunday after a committee meeting. It also covers a Sydney Domain baths swimming carnival where Fanny Durack won the Ladies State 440 yard title amid cheers.
In West Melbourne a bout between Red Watson and Nicol Simpean ended without a winner after rounds of warnings. Referee Val Quirk halted the match in the third round as Simpean was declared winner by disqualification, with the crowd and gate activity noted as a patriotic moment.
Melbourne reports Postal Department revenue rising to 1,725,815 pounds for nine months ending March, up from 3,435,453 pounds in the prior year. The March revenue also surpassed the previous March by a notable amount, reflecting a pleasing increase.
Brisbane reports that Mr. Benson, director of fruit culture, noted Victoria cannot ship grapes to Queensland under regulation 2 of the Diseases in Plants Act. He pointed out the import prohibition has existed for many years due to phylloxera risk.
Minister for Works requests an industrial board for workers on the job including tuners makers and polishers. Mr Theodore directs the application to the Industrial Court to be backed by a workers petition. The matter of tak- is noted.
Local notices include hospital fund donations, appointments, and meetings. Townsville and Cairns figures feature visits, promotions, and Harbour Board plans. Real estate, machinery for sale, and farm offerings populate the commercial section with practical opportunities.
Figures for March reveal unfit 131, greater unfit 97, temporarily unfit 18, totaling 296. The text notes large wartime calling up and criticisms of youth attitudes, with emphasis on mobilization for active service and regional deployment considerations.
Hodels Limited General Commission Agents of Lake Treat Cairns offer two quiet cows one with calf from a herd plus machinery and forms for sale. Includes Gem Crusher hand or sitom and cheap forms for coms. also a Bose Cutter suitable for poultry dealers.
Fragmented listing details several portions in Sophia parish near the Russell River with frontages and scrub land. Prices range from £2 10s to £16 per acre, with Crown royalties due and long payment terms. Subdivision 11 at Sophia offers 190 acres with a cottage and stock, £1200 upfront and balance over long terms.
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