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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
2
Mackay and Co Lt Vermon publish a memorial notice for Edward Sorman who died in August. The obituary laments his departure and promises reunion beyond this world, signed by his grieving daughter and others.
The article argues that drought and variable rainfall devastate stock and output, while irrigation could stabilize production across vast areas. It emphasizes the economic value of reliable water supply for the pastoral sector and other industries, urging emphasis on water conservation to sustain employment and industrial continuity.
Abbottstown dentist Dr Charlee G T Murray advertises daily consultations at A M P Building Abbottstown with phone 992. Music master Mr Whale of Imperial Hotel offers piano organ singing harmony lessons. Federal Theatre Nelson hosts Nick Winter and the Stolen Favorite with 600 ft of film including Pathe Gazette at 3/ and 1 for children. Sugar shipments rise with Muriel arriving from Port Douglas and coal coke carried by Era. Port Said run praised. Limerick reaches Cairns after 4 days. Mareeba notes no proven smallpox cases. doctors assess suspected cases as not confirmed.
The page lists prices for sizes of shirts and white twill fabrics, noting collars and pockets attached. It also mentions white striped and striped fabrics, silk handkerchiefs, and a steamship departure to southern ports at 8 oclock. A local association event is reported, with remarks on complexion creams and a note about a literary column held over due to space.
A complete change of programme features The Heart of a Pierrot at Cairns Theatre. The plot centers on Komma Dreaer, her husband Zelten Dreger, and actor Arthur Lichtinger amid marital and dramatic upheavals. A son’s illness and a fatal twist drive the dramatic action to a tragic curtain.
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