08 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions acids and ingredients, a product or process to inhibit microbes that cause decay, and a reference to a tube and A. Collins. The readable portion is incomplete and lacks clear event or outcome.
A fragmented local note describes tensions around a proposed mart project. Residents and officials debate zoning and potential impacts on traffic and nearby businesses. Details are unclear but the dispute centers on development plans and community responses.
Ad offers football jerseys in navy black marone sky scarlet royal and other colors with ribbed collars and two collar options. Includes drill knickers and hose priced 4/6 for outfits and 2/-.
Cairns branch of the Red Cross, active since its formation, continues to dispatch relief articles to allied nations as war and famine devastate regions. The report notes widespread destruction in the Old Country and the ongoing refugee crisis prompting sustained charitable action.
Resuming practice announced by Mr G T Murray a dentist at Ab boytreet Calm will resume on April 19 and a series of assemblies will be held in Miverston Hall Botlock tremght Our Townsville correspondent reports on Wednesday. The Dave case for alleged forging a telegram signature closed today with commitment for trial. Booth privileges auction planned for Saturday’s races at Ware. Cairns Technical College term begins Monday with interim pupils admitted. A children’s Ball meeting at Hos pital arranged by the Justice at 4 pm. A court verdicts list from the Small Debey Court includes Wood v Cahill and Roland v Bury with costs. Chief Proctor Campbell notes communications before the Home Secretary and potential petition reconsideration pending. The shananns Mataram ship arrival at Cairns Wellmesia3 and the submarine blockade cited as dangerous for readers. Medical notices warn of remedies and pills. Townsville correspondent lists passengers and ship crew through Wy reema’s lines.
A damaged clipping discusses butchering notices for MUNAD & CO in Cairns and Enwon ton with references to war relief, Red Cross efforts, and British defenses. It condemns aggressors, praises Red Cross volunteers, and critiques political figures including Macdonald while urging public support for humanitarian work.
A welcome event is planned tonight at the Presbyterian Hall to greet the Rev. 3. MS Mitchell who has recently arrived to oversee Presbyterian affairs in Coirme.
At the policy court on a Wednesday afternoon three men named A B Gideon Stephen Stone and Jack Wilson were charged with stealing timber property of Rooney's Ltd Senior Sergeant Hawkes prosecuted and Mr A J P MacDonnell represented the defense in a defiance case
A lampooning critique targets Ramsay MacDonald and his ally as Comrade figures. The piece mocks their international views, accusing them of cheap rhetoric, appeasement toward Asia, and a belief that Russia’s tyranny and revenge motives contaminate treaty rights and independence. It argues their stance favors relaxing defences and yielding to Prussian power.
Australia’s main whistling entertainer Le Mort scored a successful appearance before a big audience. The program included old favorites and a national anthem finale. The feature lineup showcases many coming attractions in a varied film program with dramatic and humorous titles and new music from the orchestra.
A Cairns School Committee meeting on Wednesday night halted public discussion when a "Peat" representative arrived and an Inspector of Schools presiding refused to allow the matter to be ventilated in public. A scribe left and parental action against fork hole and corner o mess was hinted at.
Week issue highlights a photograph featuring Lieut Grant and Franceorpora! Geman before the Egyptian Sphinx, two North Queensland natives admired by friends. Containing cattle at Gracemere Hawkenberr Collers near Sydney and Mackay cotton goods, plus broom trophies.
The Austral Theatre last night showcased a varied bill with star attraction a four act feature titled The Starlled Trial. The 4060 foot dramatic reel promises sensational imagery and strong audience appeal with tickets priced to attract Cairns patrons.
A fragmentary letter to an English professor condemns war as fought for mean motives and expresses intense hatred toward Britain. The writer vows to pursue a goal to force love of country on a presumed Englishman while claiming a strong identifier with native language.
A wartime speech by General W. Lugs urges a broad view of the conflict. He argues the war tests national existence, praises unity over faction, and asserts Britain defends liberty and small nations against German tyranny. He proclaims better death than surrender for the cause of Liberty.
The Palace Theatre presents a mid week vaudeville bill headlined by Farrel and Verrell The Three Legend Two featuring a one leg act with clever patter plus a new "Will o the Wisp" circus production and a Tex drama "The Slave's Rownante" with photographic effects Also on the program "Sagy See" and "Tana jime" promise strong comedy and spectacle for patrons.
The article reports on mechanical massage demonstrations led by Veeder, with Mr Scott describing a planned evening event in Adelaide and a prior appearance in Brookerill. It notes hopes to showcase relief for various ailments and mentions a forthcoming meeting at the Oddielions’ Hall and a potential opening this week.
A derailment near Lenoak Torsten station caused three wagons to smash and injured Driver Broan of the second train. The guard and other crew were affected by the crash. Broan was taken to Miles hospital for treatment.
In SBane on April 7 a minister explained to the House the Department’s steps to secure a large area of land in the Charter Towery for wet themes. Mr Palmie noted studies and the aim to coordinate with the Queensland government and the federal government for subletting and support.
A fragmentary notice notes the Northern Ulery passed its second anniversary. It commends those responsible for no production delays and expresses satisfaction and confidence in the forge's past and future performance.
Partial readable lines describe a Wednesday event on a poet page with notes about friends and front column usage. The fragment hints at a community column encouraging readers to use the page to connect with friends and share notes.
A French government proposal to suspend penalties on abortion in districts where German troops are present draws sharp critique. The note highlights wartime policy as a stark measure reflecting Allied attitudes toward German occupation and Teutonic conduct.
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