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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1915
Page
2
A fragmentary item mentions WHPLER TUGBY as a soccer player and notes sleeve stripe details in two colors. Colors listed include navy black fanetraid marone sky scarlet nage myrtle with ribbed collar.
An advertisement promotes a £1000 prize art union offering artworks or twelve months top prizes with proceeds going to public charities in Australia. It urges local agents to sell tickets by May, listing Melbourne addresses and payment options including postal orders and stamps.
The text warns Labor’s chances in Queensland are poor as it embarks on its first administrative record amid exceptional difficulties. It notes the risk of a larger upheaval should the Tasmanian government win a majority, and suggests Labor backers fear responsibility and a possible electoral shock.
In London on April 1 copper prices range from £72 10s to £72 15s per unit with forward at £72 10s. Electralytic copper attains £77 1s, tin trades between £49 and £189 10s, and lead at £25 2s.
The Queensland Labor leader toured Cairns and asserted party confidence as divisions widen in the Liberal ranks. Debates over Appel and Macrosen hint at political revolt within the Liberal party, while Labor seeks advantage in a looming state crisis. The nation endures World War pressures and Queensland braces for tough times ahead.
The Cairns Harbour Board's Works and Executive Committee will meet at noon on Wednesday. Letters from Australians in Egypt have been received and will be published in due course. The Hungarian Premier warns of no harvest due to Hungary’s food shortages amid advancing hostilities.
A fragmented notice previews a Chaplin feature titled Dough and Dyna mite, billed as a comedy fronting a renowned comedian. The brief references other works and a drama called Making of Hien, with vague notes on content and era.
The notice announces Waddell opening a general store at Baron with broad stock and low prices. The scene shifts to Charters Towers where Mesers Winstanles and Wellington are linked to a political rally as a water polo fracas unfolds nearby.
The Adelaide on Steamer Inna lands at Cairns from southern ports. Captain Triner notes a temporary lay-up at Sydney, fine weather prevailed, and the vessel proceeds with routine cargo. A company promotes cost savings and mentions chocolates and a medicinal tonic offered at a city pharmacy.
Austral Pictures presented a diverse Austral Programme with Saturday night house and a strong lineup. The feature Rivals of the Turf drew praise for its vivid action, alongside dramas The Lightning Bolt and The Girl from the Sky, and comedies such as The Two Old Tare and A Strong Affair. The programme highlighted Interlaken scenery and European upheaval themes, and will continue tonight with popular prices.
A Cairns court case precedes a packed program at the Alfred rop. Captain Bush reports a smooth voyage with no deaths. The Roscco arrives, 29 tons, and a theatre program features Her Bitter Lense, Keystone comedy, and The Two Kranks vaudeville act.
An account describes a winter river crossing where exhausted Allied troops faced oozing ground and wet anti-countermeasures as German infantry attacked from rafts. Men on slow rafts endured heavy fire, with some crossing to safety while others sank.
A damaged report notes a compass missing from a binnacle during a harbor outing. After inquiries by the Servite and Mr Ariem, divers recovered the compass from the harbor’s edge following a winter search, while the top of the binnacle had been removed.
In Corowa district New South Wales a set of springs long dry have revived after drought. Water flows are increasing and one spring near the top of a high hill is close to sending its flow to water and grain country. Goulburn reports the discovery of the springs and water is being distributed to local properties and adjoining plots by Furphy carts. Residents say the reawakening of springs signals wet weather ahead.
A Malay man named Sachin g mac was killed by an alligator while collecting bark with his son about five miles up the Johnstone River. Postmortem notes indicate a fatal alligator attack with claw marks, authorities investigated, and the victim had previously suffered an earlier injury from a similar attack.
A severe wreck occurred near Uange on April 11 when a Wellington bound goods train collided with a tram from Tran cannes, derailing both engines and causing extensive damage to the sheep train. Injuries included broken ribs, collarbone damage, and firefighter burns. one crewman suffered an overturned scenario with boot loss.
Passenger roster includes Timamintha Captain Produ Irackelbourne with two children, W Hooper Missingham J Jacobson King Barbera Lyon Mc Cerths Cowton A W ig bell Wert Hume Links Carpenter etc. scattered names and notes appear in a damaged shipping notice.
Apr 11 reports heavy showers soak Salty coastlines and islands. The Petecok Winetry asks Bainford and Fllintt Holmson to inspect jet rides amid West West coast contracts with Diewe Teland and Norfolk Ls.
Historical note reports Howell Rem Preventatives speaker Mr McDomali meeting with Chin Commonwealth Electoral Officer Mr Obdiam to address writ for the Linlhey seat vacancy after Mr Howell's death. Mentions A Carmichael and others contesting the seat. Scene shifts to Melbourne with reports of disrupted events and possible plate tampering.
The boxing match between Abe Attell and Jack Clune at Stadium Melbourne ended as a no contest after the eighth round. Referee said Attell did not try to win, expressing concern for Clune who fought hard. Clune burst into tears as he left the ring.
A Cairns Stare Bowkett aprornia tion meeting was held with G Moody presiding. Proposals included a ballot for Ne, i ap and a 300 pound annual free of interest for VW years. Mr. Mc Manus acted as agent for Mr. Love in arranging the shipment and related arrangements. The proceedings mention nominees and honors tied to Belgians and Strasbourg, with references to imperial purposes.
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