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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1914
Page
2
A local garden hobby group announces a holiday plan featuring festive plant displays and seasonal decorations. Members invite neighbors to visit the garden venue, see themed beds, and share tips on care and pruning for winter together.
The record lists April lunar phases with times: First Quarter April 4 at 6.41 a.m. Full Moon April 16 at 1.28 p.m. Last Quarter April 17 at 5.40 p.m. New Moon April 3 at 2.1 p.m. Apogee April 21 at 1.15 p.m. Perigee April 10 at 7.40 p.m. Tithis April 11 at 4.05 p.m.
On behalf of the relatives of the late Leste Filiston a thank you is extended to Paddy Joyce Caires Mr George Love and Mrs Werth of Cookteen for their kind acts and support during the Dereatement J P Ring Gordonvale expresses gratitude for the local assistance.
The Cairns and Inland Districts Rifle Association held its annual Easter shoot at the Cairns range. Attendance was a record, with high enthusiasm and fierce rivalry despite weather and other uncontrollable factors. The article emphasizes rifle clubs as vital to national defence and worthy of broad support for North Queensland and Australia.
Regular monthly service routes described from Papta Java Singapore via Port Moresby Thursday Island and Marascar from Townsville. Optional Ven Cloon from Brisbane. April 23 to Europe via Java with superior accommodations aboard Nederlandse Lloyd Line steamers Rotterdam Lloyd. Through passengers booked from Leuntry Loxgrioos Appolmpmem. surgeon and barber available. Limited agents.
The article argues rifle clubs across North Queensland provide youth and adults with self defense training as a cost effective defense measure. It praises Cairns clubs uniting western regions and the north, urging business and home owners to support rifle programs to ensure Australia’s future security and potential record participation in the next annual shoot.
A collage of local notes announces scalp care ads and hair tonic claims by Kelly, a Mount Mulligan coach service thrice weekly run by Mr. Murphy, and Circuit Court proceedings in Cairns led by Acting Judge Jameson. Also listed are dental services by Charles G. Murray and a daily consult option at the A.M.P. Building with telephone contact.
Telegram from Townsville reports a highly successful Oddfellows Conference with full delegate turnout. Amendments to rules proposed by Trinity Lodge were carried and Bro McKenzie named Deputy Grand Minster. In Charters Towers, Patrick Boren faced unlawfully murder charges over Wiha Wright's death. Inspector Wyer led the prosecution and requested a remand to tomorrow as the crowded court noted Wright fell about five feet rather than seven.
Beyer Lewis Wildlame and Alfred Morrison faced Cairns Police Court on Haste Monday charged with stealing sovereigns and two pounds in silver from Louisa Donnelly. Sergeant Hawkes prosecuted. Constable Berestorn gave formal arrears evidence, and the accused were remanded for further dag.
The Cairns Theatre presents a busy holiday program headlined by Walet and Maria Fromet with additional acts and a special Pathé feature. The program includes Entente comedy items, a Peak District railway piece, Edinburgh contests, and London Angling coverage. The venue stresses its strong reputation and plans a final show tonight.
A local note reports Biboohrs meat-works will start demon operations tomorrow with prospects of a strong run.
Mr J Miroh of Shield Street announces a stocktaking sale through April 30. He plans to offer bargains across all departments to clear stock and invites customers to inspect the remaining items and take advantage of all reduced prices.
The Gordonvale Snow Association held a Friday meeting with members Majerd ONeill Clarke ODyras Grifte Geo Heep as secretary. They adopted Lock and Co. fencing posts, planned a racing track, and appointed Sam Strickland to canvass for members. Chairman ONeill was named inspector of fencing posts. The group agreed to meet soon.
The Palace Theatre presents the Edison Civil War drama Within the Enemy's Lines as the main feature tonight. Tomorrow includes wood chopping events with sawn-throwing contests. seats may be reserved without extra charge.
Four Miss Parish, previously on the stall of Gordonvale State School, has been transferred to the Cairns school. The move follows a standard reassignment within the district’s educational facilities.
The Hambledon Cane Farmers Association held its ordinary monthly meeting at Hambledon Junction hall. A letter from the Alcombe Farmers Association sent half the printing and protest costs for new joint agreements. Six farmers were elected to membership, expanding coverage to nearly all Hambledon growers.
Townsville reports chronic telegraphic delays with the Post TM complaining about slow messages. Officials say improvements require top-down action, while locals cite cyclone disruptions and mounting frustration. Mrs A Jones of Townsville arrived in Cairns for her niece Casine Bounds's marriage last Thursday in Cairns after visits to Kuranda and the Barron Falls.
Sir Ian Hamilton conducted a final inspection of the Liverpool camp in New South Wales. The camp hosts the last volunteers, and Hamilton received word the federal government would supply a free roam charger horse he had prepared for review in Sydney. He planned to take the horse to England, then left for Melbourne later that night.
Sydney reports show four day Reval attendance 174000, Easter Monday blanket day at Cairns Police Station. Aboriginals gathered to claim winter blankets. Hawkes guarded the wash-house while Constable Rogers handled minor disputes and a sick baby required attention.
Local millinery shop invites ladies to view new season hats and bonnets. The showcase includes Royal Blue Beaver with white feather band, Smarty Cherie Beaver, Close-fitting Tango Shape, Austrian Velours in white and purple, and other stylish models. No purchase obligation.
An Italian nobleman, posing as heir to a large fortune, was arrested at Stresmy Lepano after using matrimonial ads to woo dozens of society women. Police recovered love letters and forged bills of exchange, noting a staged burglary to extort £4000. The scheme caused a family to redeem £1144 in jewels to prevent scandal.
April 18 report describes a clash at sea where the captain was attacked and crew intimidated. Denmark imposes a 19 percent krone fine and net forfeiture. Germany may protest to Denmark over the incident and the vessel involved.
The Austro-Hungarian Admiralty states a 7 million unit budget is requested for new vessels. The plan aims to prepare six ships this year with a focus on the Grey Testament era. The setup references a periodical or doctrine guiding naval expansion.
In London on April 13 the Amalgamated Society of Engineers reported a narrow majority against imposing a one shilling per member per year for political action under the Trades in Am. The outcome unsettles supporters and casts doubt on fresh funding.
An airman named Aourris Leap fell from Lemonler's seroplans weight 1200 fol when the parachute collapsed. He fractured both feet and sustained internal injuries. The seroplin Jomite reportedly lost equilibrium at impact. Lemander jumped out and was seriously injured.
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