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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists a “Gordon Cup” recall event and prepaid times. It mentions a prep school setting with sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays, times around 5.58 and 1ist clocks, and notes terms by application. The text is garbled but indicates a public intake or class program with fees to be arranged.
Funeral remembrance notes honor Walter Francis and Frank Crawford two sailors lost with the Valda in April 1911 near Cairns. The messages express deep grief from employers and family, praising faith and enduring memory amid sorrow.
A local sale advertises a wide variety of ladies garments including wrappers gowns and dress jackets. An inspection promises practical savings on stylish pieces.
The Friends of Mrs J R Potts invite attendance at the funeral from St Johns Church at 1 this Tuesday afternoon, proceeding to Cairns Cemetery. Also invited are the Friends of Mrs Arterson Wiss M Anderson and Mr and Mrs A S Rotts. Swendsen Undertaker.
The Cairns discussion centers on whether Australian cement should be favored even if priced similarly to foreign goods. Critics argue local boards favor protectionism, risking higher rates for Cairns and hinterland residents and questioning the push to keep Australian industry thriving through incessant compromise.
A note announces frames available for purchase with careful eye testing as Kelly, a chemist and optician, promises reasonable prices. A large stack of frames will be ejected from stock.
Special attention to Mr W. E. Wright’s purebred Jersey milkers at Kosh on May 15. Auctioneer Mr A J Draper stresses the sale will be absolute. Mr Harvey Deeper invites tenders for three cottages at Band Terminus streets for Mr W See man. Tenders close noon Friday May 5.
The Palace Theatre offered a one night presentation of the drama Camille, promising a strong turnout. The film drew a large audience with a noted cast of characters and favorable reception.
Fragmentary notice notes Cairns Theatre proposing a program to handle catering for a Dib Hesmusmmen event. Details are incomplete but indicate a proprietary initiative related to theatre functions and service planning.
At the Cairns Start Bowkett Building Society meeting last Saturday oral receipts total LA2/1a/11. Directors Ry, H. J Kelly and D. T. Griffiths to attend. L. A. Bertimer of Berliners Limited to visit Cairns May 9–14, consult at Strand Hotel. Police Court heard a drunken case. border line sentences. Banana exports in Cairns district dip due to cyclone devastation, with shipments not rising before July. Today marks the second anniversary of the Valda boys tragedy. Cairns mourns. Townville Star sighting near Double Island reported. Miss Dorothy Lilley of Katoomba dies after long illness. heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Lilley.
A large crowd of civil servants and costrectors bade farewell to Inspector of Works Mr Fraser at the Strand Hotel on Monday evening before his departure by train to Townsville. Mr Aitkin chaired the event and presented Fraser with a parting gift as well as best wishes for his future.
A North Sea dredge Trinity Bay faced a strike amid a deckhand delay. HarbourLord chairman W A J Meyers stated the first notice arrived Monday morning. Deckhands withdrew, demanding wages restoration after a delay of eight hours.
The Premier Mr Denham addressed a packed School of Arts sala to night with the mayor present. He urged support for sugar industry expansion and growing production by 40 percent and discussed Referenda. He ridiculed Labour leaders and urged Liberal support for prosperity through private capital and loans.
Townsville reports several deputations visiting the Premier regarding the Townsville Ingham line. The Premier promised to see what he could do to expedite construction amid mixed reception. Alderman Me Cella and Urs Michel hosted Mr. Denham at a reception in the city.
Mr John Masn the selected candidate for Herter elect torate will address the electors at Kurasdsa on Thursday night after holding successful meetings throughout Cairne and district. George Worthy Free Esplanade Cairns hosts the event.
The death occurred Monday evening at St Margar ets Hospital of Mrs J R Potts aged 31 of Hamble don. An operation earlier the day offered a last hope but she died despite medical care. She leaves a husband and children. The funeral is today Tuesday at St Johan’s Church at 3 pm. The report also notes a military camp for the Kennedy Regiment and measures by authorities on police and court processes.
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