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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
2
The Hynes brothers exit the Hinesisigh districts on March first and announce a trust to honor strict business, civility, and clean lines, aiming to receive fair support.
On April 1 1914 at St John’s Church Cairns the Rev C W Tomkins united Mr Jena Morris and Miss Mar Brockie beret Kamerenga in marriage. The ceremony took place at St John’s Church with the Rector officiating.
The Premier is due in Cairns tomorrow and locals are urged to maximize the occasion. Townspeople anticipate direct address from the head of the administration and hope to discuss key local matters, including Sap Sis scandals, as time allows.
The advertisement lists Harris offering dress and night dress items at sale prices. The snippet mentions wholesale discounts and time-limited deals aimed at attracting shoppers.
Esghen and Tobacconist on Abbott Street advertise Branta Fishing Tackle and a large stock of toilet soaps and perfumes. The text discusses Cairns town interests and rising crushing power, noting political overtones and questions about milling capacity affecting local development and prospects under the Premier.
The April market lists copper at £10 10s per unit to Gee it e for ward and £99 13s for Ron. Electrolytic tin stands at £235 10s to £2 (per unit). Lead is quoted £10 5s with other values noted for forward and miscellaneous figures.
Fragmentary text cites a court reference and references to Australia’s wealth backbone. It mentions branding by Kelly, a chemist and optician, and a remark about a “golden fresco” cutting crew. The passage also alludes to a product named Millanald Coffee and Milk with a caffeine claim.
A brief notice asks readers to mail thumb imprints and handwriting samples with their year of birth to a specified address. It warns that those who do not send two specimens by February 8 will not receive a reply.
Community gathering discussed ME Mann candidacy with brief interjections and a hearty vote of thanks. Director A H Easterby planned visits to nurseries and orchards. Claud Frost bid farewell at Strand Hotel amid transfers. Nestle Anglo Swiss toogoolawah dairy plant expanded with new farms to boost milk supply. Sir Rider Haggard’s North Queensland tour noted with views on Atherton and sugar districts. The Northern Herald to publish next Friday with Cairns updates and the Barron Falls feature.
Oversees Club writes from Brie Ane thanking for a letter dated Sth. They plan to visit Cairns for a few days, including the Falls and other excursions, then return to Rockhampton by large steamer and reach Brisbane around the 11th or 12th.
A Cairns Theatre program previews The Forsaken starring Leah and Nathan amid Jewish persecution in a village setting. Themes include love, betrayal, and religious prejudice as Leah seeks refuge and faces rejection from lovers and townsfolk while dramatic scenes unfold on stage.
Correspondent notes protectionists pressing for tariff cuts while arguing taxes are paid on all life essentials. The piece cites widespread discontent with the tariff system and hints at revolutionary sentiment in various cities and international currents against protection.
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