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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1914
Page
2
The fragment lists moon phases and dates in April including first quarter on April a full moon on April 10 last quarter on April 17 new moon on April 3 and apogee on April 21 with a reference to a petieee on April 10.
The Federal Government plans a consolidated appeal to the public on two issues. Bills on unionist favoring public employment and restoring the postal vote will likely go to the Senate, then a general country appeal may follow. Senate members show obstructionist tendencies while Labour Senators defend their stance.
An advertisement promotes Kuranda dairy and scrub land for sale near Burron Falls, while a political column argues the Liberal position against Labor on voting rights, union dues, and public service favoritism, defending Liberal principles and calling for clear stances by the Cook Government.
The London copper forward price 65 pounds 3 shillings 9 pence per ton with an Electre lytic copper at 07 shillings 0 pence and tin at 21 pounds per ton and lead at 7 pounds 17 shillings or similar forward figures.
Notes and news items from the Cairns region include an advertisement for Kelly's Hair Tonic promising scalp and hair improvement, a report that W. J. Carlisle’s tender for the Murenda life range has been accepted and he has arrived at Kursbda from Finasleigh, details on the Elnasleigh trucking yard operations and mine progress at the Einasleigh mines, a drainage issue near Foxton Bridge needing urgent attention, and a Cairn-Mulgrave Jockey Club meeting featuring the President's Bracelet trophy presented by P. J. Davie, with nominations for Cook electorate and a note on favourable weather enabling ploughing in Port Douglas.
Advert shows "The Mulgrave Headache Cure" as the sole remedy for prostrating headaches. A tested medicine remains up to 2s 1d per bottle from RB Craig Chemist in Cairns. The Read plays to might of the com on Spence and Sachs streets, starting at 1.15 pm.
An advertisement announces a sale of slightly damaged garments at low prices including embroidered voiles and gowns. It notes a Palace program tonight with a wood chopping display, axe throwing, and a daring act. Also mentioned are rail service notices affecting travel and regional transport concerns tied to local companies.
A Georgetown correspondent reports that a youth named Jomph Doyle was hospitalized with a broken leg following a horse collision with a stump while mustering near the Gilbert River. The rest of the clipping notes various local notices and features, including a stock sale announcement, trout introduction success on a creek, and weekly photographic and serial content.
At a Cairns Harbor Board meeting on Thursday Tyne was reappointed medical officer to the board on the usual terms.
An apology for absence was received from Mr Armstrong III at the Cairns Harfour Trend meeting held Thursday night. It was stated he had been in Sydney. Illness of Mr Nahep Foose prompted leave of absence. The Coles Marthur Board reported silence in the channel, dredging work widening the channel causing silting. A committee was asked to consult the engineer and reassess operations toward the centre of the channel.
The Cain's Pictures show repeats another set of short comedies and a star film Tomour Thy Father. Also featured is The Pearl Smugglers and The Dress of Lollie, with new York settings and dramatic romance in a hat quarter program. Expect a weekend change and a final repetition tonight.
A wedding solemnized at St Michael's Church Gordonvale on Bondar Inst. Charles Jem McGowan of Innisfail and Georgina Morrison Hunter of Gordonvale married with Rev Father Walah officiating. Best man Gordon O'Neill. Bridesmaids Ellie Hunter and Gwendoline Campbell. Bride wore white charmeuse dress with silk lace and orange blossom veil. sister Flite Hunter attended. Reception at bride's home then motor to Cairns to catch Bombala to Townsville en route to Melbourne. Presents from many regions.
A vintage advertisement for ladies and gentlemen footwear and shirts at Kelly's Fav orite Shopping in Congress Street Abbott Street. It touts stylish options including white satin and beaded toe shoes, patent leather dress shoes, grey poplin vests, and white pleated shirts with prices listed.
Mase will be celebrated at Hamile Juntiog atl o'clock on Sunday morning. St John s Cairns Holy Escher ist 7 50 and 7 30 Evensong 7 5 Sesey Deenatah Be Evensong 7 Pp Kar Aboomim Holy Eucharist Tweetay Even chariet 7 15 om X.
A Brisbane report notes a terrible fatality as Mrs. Jame Painiey, a resident of Toowong, is struck while crossing a field near the Brie k Bane area. The incident occurred April 16 and details are incomplete in the fragment.
A fragmented advert lists children's velveteen hats and a mix of men s tailored suits mohair and wool trousers. Prominent items include up-to-date two garment suits in gray flannel, white duck suits, khaki drill trousers, and Australian tweed trousers with prices in old currency.
In Hobart on an April day a gubernatorial action involved Mr Earle and a Cabinet meeting. The governor indicated no discussion occurred on the political situation. The report notes uncertain details and references Serial Storr as a cryptic element in the wavering coverage.
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