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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented advertisement describes a sale of various household goods labeled Spirit Thrift. Items include dishes, cups and saucers, earthenware, porcelain ware, and stone ware with multiple sale prices and financing notes, though OCR errors obscure many details.
Fragmented listing shows white porcelain dinnerware sets with sale prices and various pieces, then glassware items with prices, followed by an advertisement for a four year lease of shop premises at Gordonvale with start of chushing this month and contact W Maher. The text includes miscellaneous pricing for cups, saucers, tea sets, and tumblers, plus a health warning unrelated to the sale.
Subdivider parts and land area offered for sale. Includes frontages on Harvey's Creek and assorted improvements. Price listed as 46 pounds for subdivision, with balance outstanding. Open lead and brush cleared, sale mentions selling conditions and miscellaneous items.
Senator Pearce warns recruiting has fallen off as new units form. Australia pledges 5300 soldiers monthly, with state targets: Queensland 700, New South Wales 1700, Victoria 1700, South Australia 500, Western Australia 500, Tasmania 200. Pay rates listed for officers and enlisted, with separation allowances for dependents. ENLIST TODAY.
The article reflects on the toll of the first year of war, noting global devastation and societal strain. It argues for self examination, renewed effort, and the belief that victory is possible, while asking whether pursuing victory is truly worthwhile and whether defeat might sometimes offer benefits.
An ad promotes Seestolemne Cream as a comfort aid for irritation. It claims fast relief and costs 1 shilling per tube. Available at Cairne Pharmacy on Lake Street with notes of suitability for children.
A Cairns meeting of the Fire Brigade Board is set for this afternoon at the office of Mr DS Suez. A sale notice announces auction of Mrs G Lawson furniture on Friday 13 at 220 pm. A public meeting in Plamagan Hall Gordonvale discusses funds to aid counted Australians. Harbour goods removal tender asks for house move from Junction to Frenchman’s Creek. Store at Baminda expands stock of groceries boots and shoes with cash terms. Ancestral family note from Cairns informs of Lieut J K Spares wounded at Verdun aboard Ballarat.
A sailor faced charges of desertion from the steamer Talyman before Mr. A B. Gibson at the Police Court, with remand to the following day. Also noted are vessel movements from the harbor, a local cargo discharge, and congratulatory notices for Mr Toll’s son and a naval appointment. A Malanda pump car accident, and ongoing clearance sale highlights at Kelly’s are mentioned amid diverse local notices.
The Rand is asked to meet at the Koch monument at 6 40 for surgical and mechanical dentistry. Dentist P F Meredith will be in Gttephanes af hhe GurMery Marcus Daily for one month. Telephone 5. Next Friday at 2 30 pm J G Hoare will auction the household furniture of Mrs Richards in Taylor Street premises including a handsome ... in spence street.
Deputy Mayor convenes a public gathering at Koch's Monument at six to discuss resolutions backing ongoing struggle. Speeches are planned and Cairnsmtens Band to perform while patriotic sentiment is urged. The Cass Caledonians report strong local turnout and a successful fundraising event despite a hot evening.
The bi month electoral revision court sat in Cairns Court House before Electoral Registrar Mr A B Gibson. Thirteen registration claims were referred again and five rejected from the list. Police collect data to identify deaf, blind and fed persons for future revision in November.
Immigrants aboard steamers from London head to Brisbane to join city life with limited opening in Cairns. Domestic servants offered posts upon arrival, but misadventure on board deterred some. Weather affected labor markets, and agents plan actions after the Waipareis arrival in July.
Cairns Pictures presents a top night program at Cairns Theatre headlined by The Bertain a drama billed as among the finest at the resort. The feature includes high thrills and scenes like Two-Ge g Strokes on the coach and a mountain chase with other exciting incidents. Also on screen are comedies featuring Mary Pickford and a wireless war drama titled Pantry.
The Northern Herald presents portraits of Cairns notables and a Dardanelles feature. It highlights Mr James Lyons, late Cairns citizen. Signaller Middleton. and C Taylor, plus an annual rate list and a pictorial on the Dardanelles campaign and reunions from the British fleet.
The Austral Theatre lists a 200% drama feature War and the Woman about the Servian war era amid vivid battle life scenes. Aviation incidents provide action while music and concerts accompany the program for patrons tonight.
Robert Davidson faced charges at Cairns Police Court on Tuesday morning before Mr A B Gib com ML after arrest formalities by Constable Menin. The hearing was adjourned for eight days with defence solicitor Maloemen appearing for Davidson.
At a Tuesday meeting of the Uaienm and Rayal Society of St George Society the President Mr W S Prewet presented the Hon secretary Mr FF G Matthews with an address on parchment a collar and jewel. He paid tribute to the work Matthews had done for the Society for years and noted the merit of recognizing meritorious service by the branch with a surprised custody response and tearful speech.
An infant patient showed signs of teething and received Craig's See thing Powders prescribed by Oythimatie from Crale Vice Hingal Chemist Abbot St Cairns. The powders are claimed to soothe babies and ease pain for exhausted mothers, with advice that they have been tested and found effective.
Warrington a 19 year reformer in Sedmun’s slums presents Darkest Sydney at the Palace for two nights. He narrates with factual slides about underprivileged Sydney inhabitants. Tickets available at the Theatre Cafe.
The Cairns Bed Crom Society thanks the Cairns Picture Lad and volunteers for the November 22 fundraiser. Contributions listed include Mrs. Kemwin 151.54 and many donors such as Mrs. G. T. Murray, Mrs. J. Cannon, Mrs. Hobson, Miss Werner, Mrs. Knowles, and A. J. Drape, among others, with varied amounts noted.
The Palace Theatre closes a run with Miss Violet Treventon Desmond and Delton making a farewell appearance. A new lecture and film program opens tonight including the sensational American drama A Stolen Identity. The manager promises no extra charge for seat reservations and previews Rex Beach adaptation The Seater Everywhere. The German file remains secret, while Double Island Hotel is noted as a similar title. Road conditions are good for the holiday period and seating capacity remains ample.
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