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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
4
The report details a municipal channel project with talk of dredging and machinery upgrades. Officials discuss costs and delays, questioning whether new equipment will extend the channel’s life and how to fund ongoing maintenance.
Atherton presents a special film night on April 7 with Cavan Pictures Limited offering a varied program of popular songs and performances. The event includes discussion on venue plans and local preparations while the audience awaits the featured acts and a potential railway special for the evening.
Mr A Draper President chaired the meeting and awarded trophies to winners including Novice Handicay. Gelling achieved success and townsville trip noted. Debates proposed a district competition, Sturt and Skeen pledged trophies, and a vote of thanks to the President closed the session.
Kaguyoshi Iwshifa a 30 year old Japanese national pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court at Cooktown to unlawfully killing Tarantatea Tiida on March 14 near Thursday Island. Justice Shand sentenced him to nine years imprisonment after considering provocation and prior restraint.
April election results show W M Vandeler a storekeeper winning by majority over F Bowman in Nova Dresion. Council vows to proceed with necessary works and calls for order as unrest and contraband issues ease under the overseeing of Lomseth and a working officer.
The writ for the referendum on amending Queensland's constitution to abolish the Legislative Council was issued in the Government Gazette. It directs William James Gall and sets voting rules as compulsory. The notice mentions Brisbane locations and local references, including Queen Street. Other notices refer to Mr Marchatt and Crosbie’s activities at the Cats Theatre.
A vintage review of a film where Albert Che r portrays a chequered husband drawn to vice through drink. The story shows the home eroding as temptation grows, with a focus on Chevalier as the husband and the downfall of domestic peace. The film draws strong audience reactions and is noted for acting quality. Prices and showtimes are listed for May at the Palace.
A Cairns audience filled the Cates Theatre for a night featuring Marshall Crowe’s singing along with a program headlined by The Summer Girl starring Mollie King and Arthur Ashley. The program also promised a five act drama and a selection of films including Boles Seocom as the week’s feature. Crowe’s performance drew praise for timing and expressive delivery, while the crowd anticipated further screenings tonight.
Local items report Mr. 5. K. Page leaving Innigtail by Miya Sarr neh. Mr A. $e travels via Mourn aarm dpa Lawesaster to Gordan vale. Nugéct returns to Labeda from a 4 year visit to Cairns. Mr. Sexton leaves Mourilyan by the Mourilyan its ugh wii Tina.
Fragmentary item describes Mr J Noble and Mrs James Onlookers in Townside near Maurilyan sight and a visit by Mr Vondesrd Uiminor from Towmevilte. Mentions H A Borland teacher at Geraldton Road School en route to Mareeba and mail order efficiency of We H Green Chemist Cairns serving country residents.
A confused police report describes Sgt Wedderick and Sgt Keane in Irvinebank October 1994. A London based staff sergeant reportedly holidayed, while incidents in Caron Hindoo and Four Mile area are noted with police proceedings and hospital visitations.
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