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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1914

Page

4

Council actions and proposals on roads bridges and reserves

Local council minutes record proposed road works and crossings, cost estimates, and standards. Residents complain about Dean to Jentz road. acting officials defer major decisions until chair approves. The Mulgrave bridge options include ferro concrete and pile piers with costs around £8900 and £73. Authorities plan to address nuisance bottles, drainage, tramline issues, and reserve improvements with extended timelines and hearings.

Goodenvale Progress Assorciation Gordonvale Fox G. B. Carleton Gesigre Endeu Mulgrave Oliver Sturns Eley Hambleton Vill Council C.5.r Green Hilla Cornell D. O'Hare Laatan's Binda Levter Woo Ber Chr Green Hills Mesam Pou S. H. Werner Wiecshaw Wating Johnstone Blackeshaw Johnstone Shire C. Behan McNab

Cairns Shire Council Minutes Report Friction Over Roads

The Cairns Shire Council held its Friday night meeting with Acting Chairman Dr C Griffin presiding. Topics included bridge work at Kireys Creek road costs and proposed land lease for road use, plus collaboration with Cairns Town Council on tree planting and border road improvements.

Cairns W. C. Griffin J. Fox J. Reet S0c Warner J. Metarte V. Hives L. J. Grimshaw Wansers J. J. O'Leary H.R. Riley Hambledon Mill Kirey's Creek Riley G. Puvis Aloomba Progress Association Bellenden Ker Rerysd Cans Ei Sophia Hives Reed Deed Grimshaw Waugh Gounill Canal Creek Road Terait Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association Johnsone Nerd

Hambledon Progress meeting notes and resolutions

The Hambledon Progress Association discussed local issues including a pool of water at the Junction and gate erection suggestions. Dr. Reed moved to write to Mr. McNab and the motion carried. The Superintendent presented the monthly report and adopted it. Dugg was made dog and goat license collector at Gordonvale. L Merlin’s tender for bridge timber at £5637 7s10d was accepted.

Sophia Reed McNab Behan Warner Hambledon Progress Association

Secrets of a Complexion Specialist Prescriptions

An article discusses a complexion expert conference endorsing Flaxoin Lotion for rapid skin restoration. It cites cases where chapped or damaged complexions recover quickly using a soft cloth and this lotion, promising a peach like bloom and renewed youth.

Sales Resume as Rain Disrupts Thoroughbred Yearling Sale

Sydney reports the thoroughbred sale resumed amid rain dampening results. Several lots were withdrawn and key drafts, including Aurofodina Bonews and Fiamen, sold cheaply or returned. The top price reached 1280 guineas for a Persian Knight colt bought by John Turnbull of Victoria, while a Mountain King chestnut sold to K J Watt of New Zealand for 7 guineas.

Sydney Full Brothers O Aurofodina Boneews Fiamen Merton Munmie Bundie Mountain King Aire John Turnbull Victoria Charis Marguerite K. J. Watt New Zealand

Thunderous Chase Marks of Cairns Steam Lead

The article describes Cairns steam leading the field while Watsonste and Irvinchant struggle with clogging. A single surge could decide the race as one rider gains the edge and others pursue.

Ffth Pemnant Ghoot Cairns Watsonste

Construction Advances for Local Bowling Alley Opening May 7

After a quiet spell, progress on the bowling venue is well advanced and fortress work should finish soon. Anticipated practice on May Day week precedes the official opening set for May 7. Secretary Mayl Skeeler will review preparations with bowlers as they ready for the grand debut.

USA Mzyl. Skee

Londos April 17 Report Notes Numbers

A brief entry from Londos dated April 17 records numbers 5980 and 480 associated with v and Megl in a concise financial or metric note.

Londos

Chamberlain's Colic and Diahrrea Remedy Boosts Mt. Clear Complaints

Mrs. A Jones of Main Road Mt. Clear Victoria reports relief from stomach cramps after using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says a trial gave results after the first dose and notes strong endorsements from customers.

Mrs. A. Jones Mainroad Mt. Clear Vic Dingter Eetir

Smoking Stock Boosted by Cigar and Cigarette Brands

A local report notes a surge in stock of cigars and cigarettes from brands like ME CHAIRS N WAITING. The feature highlights supply, pricing, and consumer interest, indicating increasing availability in shops.

Manitoba Banquet Tragedy of Popes Health Toast Sparked Row

In Winnipeg a banquet sparked controversy as officials including the Lieutenant Governor and Mayor declined to attend after the Pope was named first in the toast. Archbishop Langevin praised the Papacy while the committee chose to sing the National Anthem and toast the Pope, omitting the King's health. The Mayor attended late, and Langevin affirmed the Pope as a leading authority.

Winnipeg Manitoba Deacon Doherty Langevin Betjust Committee Pone Wieweld

Yungaburra Notes Progress And Local Developments

The Bank of New opened in temporary quarters here last year now occupies a new building opposite the railway station. A new Roman Catholic Church is nearing opening with special trains expected for the event. The sawmill changes hands to a local company planning a larger power mill. Posts and telegraph duties remain at the Station Master. Easter visitors attended the hotel with fine weather enhancing their stay.

Bank of Ne.w Frost Loral Yungsturra Proewnt Ahi Abi Murray Wiss Barryholtz Meserx Tyson Hooker Kingsford Lennon McCarthy Boland Herkes Henriques Laxton Cairns Wilcocys Innisfui Curlewis Ditlon McHugh Ogden Mefriigan Townsville McHugh Tumoulin Corre Tramatic Fortetv

Lone Marconi Commi error in party feuds implicated

The Daily Telegraph reports that Lord Murray faces a grave error of judgment amid factional struggles within the party. The piece notes the tense atmosphere as the Lone Marconi committee member is scrutinized for missteps during a period of political trust and internal discord.

London Daily Telegraph Marconi Com Lert Murray

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