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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
2
The notice references medical cures for chest ailments and claims Craig's Cough Syrup from Craig, Chemist Cairns as a leading remedy. It mentions subscription reminders and includes a garbled appeal about postal or subscription matters, with product pricing and a call to customers to avoid usual competition.
A Cairns night features the mysterious Howards in a billed act at the Palace Theatre. The show promises a curious scene and draws crowds as entertainment fans seek novelty and figures of regional interest.
The text describes vague signals of a reduced bank rate and naval movements, mentioning Belarus, Antwerp, and a Russian naval harbor. It references the Russian ambassador and a cruiser Augsburg with wireless reports, hinting at Britain’s and Russia’s declarations amid wartime tension.
At the Methodist Church Cairns the ceremony united Elles Bradshaw of Cairen to Robert Munro of Port Moresby Papua Kurseda. Rev H Denney officiated. Holy Communion times listed for Friday Saturday and Sunday as 7 15 am and on Sunday August 1 at St John’s.
A fragmented plea urges immediate meeting to pledge aid for those left behind when colleagues leave, stressing no drift and fair sacrifice. It emphasizes relieving anxiety over expenditures and ensuring the plan forms on solid footing with participation from those who can spare for the common cause.
Busy shoppers report strong interest at Mayers store as prices drop and bargains are advertised. The retailer promotes a large sale, claiming significant value with every pound spent and urging latecomers to visit after 1 PM for special offers.
The speech notes a postponed visit and substituted reception amid calls for peace and unity. It highlights Britain and Germany and expresses confidence that the empire will endure the wartime ordeal, with prayers for blessing, wisdom, and recovery.
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