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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
2
Advertises purchase of old, sound or broken teeth including slabs and slivers. Offers best prices and asks sellers to mail parcels to Trieste Hor oT, with instructions about packaging and handling dental waste. Includes notes on delivery and accepted tooth types.
A. J. Draper Ltd advertises a public auction of all Mrs. Lawson’s furniture at Takestreet on Friday 13th August at 1 pm. Items include a Silky Oak sideboard, dining room set, bedroom suite, beds, linens, kitchenware, lamps, carpets, and household fittings. The listing notes extensive pieces and standard household goods.
Auction set for Tuesday August 17 at 2 38 PM on the premises corner Sheridas and Gates Streets. Property includes furniture and related items for sale to the public. Local bidding details provided at the site.
A J Raper Ltd has been instructed by Mr Bittner to sell his furniture as above. The sale includes sea grass chairs lounge dining room suite mirrors tables chairs wardrobes kitchen items and various fittings. The collection is described as practically new with numerous household possessions listed for auction.
Disjointed notes describe August celebrations including arial events like foot racing cricket throwing and swimming. References to Rees and a Hallnds Theatre suggest a local program with music and pageantry.
The metal market notes copper prices ranging from £46/176 to £70/20 per ward with miscellaneous bids. Tin trades around £151 to £1 153/10 forward, lead quotes at £31/15 to £22, and silver about 22d per unit.
The piece discusses fear over sugar price legislation and a bill linked to the Ryan Government. It suggests large capital interests may refrain from purchases during the crisis, expecting price figures to influence margins once the bill passes. The text hints at broader economic and political tensions surrounding sugar markets and farm sales in the southern state.
The article argues the cane industry may revert to a system of large estate mills as consolidation rises in the Mackey district. It notes farmers fear loss of landowner rights and that only tenants who receive full lease value retain protections. Emphasis is placed on achieving a modern, efficient mill network to raise cane value and curb underperforming mills.
An old advertisement promotes a tooth brush and Amtimeptic Paste for 3 shillings, claiming the brush protects teeth and the paste aids cleaning. News items report the Cairns Ambulance Brigade transporting E B Torpy from St Margaret's Hospital to Granggls for treatment and a Minnie Street temperance call where a man named J. Ithaham suffered a foot injury from a fall and received first aid before seeking medical care.
Mareeba refuse. Mareeba Council invites tenders for removal of house rubbish at Mareeba. Hospital for Babinda. Original meeting poorly attended. new meeting called for 1st at p.m. Girls' School parents meeting Wed to nominate a committee. Surgical and Mechanical Dentistry. Dentin P F Meredith visits Merevia daily for a month. Furniture sale of A G Lawson, Lake Street, tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. Store at WanstA. Mr A M Waddell opens large stock of timber boots and shoes. Court notes: Waddell case, two other cases withdrawn. a third plea. St Monica’s Ball preparations nearly complete. Ticket prices listed. Huecurama Teism remedy advertised. Cairns Police Court: John Davidson remanded for assault. magistrate discharges after defense evidence.
A patriotic day movement plans a grand sports programme in Norman Park on the 21st and 20th inst. Events include cycling, foot handicap, and other activities with a late-night picture benefit and dance. Sir M J Hogan is to preside and the programme promises variety and child friendly attractions.
Frantic notes describe Charlie Chaplin in a Cairns attraction with his signature expressions and slapstick routine. The piece highlights his irrepressible timing and continual humor as he faces mock rivals and a stylized contest marked by exaggerated falls and cheers.
Windy conditions worsen nuisance with pedestrians hindered near the Attherton Bros barbershop in Spence Street. Authorities note recent shore-related disturbances require orderly cleanup and containment measures.
The page showcases several Australian pieces including Fulal Suspicion and The Weree by Aumiratian artist, noted as among the season’s most thrilling dramas in Cairns. It lists additional works Tele by Child and The Bounty along with sports comic entries Timple in Foot ball and Pollidor’s Wonderful.
The meeting time for the PARESTS is altered to 7.1 pm with strict punctuality requested. Foswell Bros Ltd of Brisbane promotes tailoring services from their Sample Room at the Imperial Hotel, offering a wide selection of suitings for women.
The firm J Sraper Ltd will auction the new furniture of Mr Bittner at the corner of Sheridan and Gottes Streets on Tuesday the 17th. A large number of residents are leaving for districts with sheep and cattle to be bid at county fairs. Rain delays hold.
Betinds will participate in the general movement by a fine sports programme held on August 11 at Petree Dey. The event will conclude with a theatre showing titled The Theatre.
A paper note reports Cole Me hes secured a cart and goods from Wr. Charge’s in North sgjuaenelamd. The move comes late, with the buyer pushing to take the street market.
Wiles gratefully acknowledges receiving additional parcels of diothms from Mondames Seinen Moats Clereon Tom Prise Connor Stantell Kuragda Hopkins Berdsley Vrs Hughes and Mize South along with donations from Mrs Wer k 4 and Mere A Hall.
Fragmentary OCR item describes a delicate team and alleged scheme with references to May 2 and a location on Lake Street. Text is garbled with injuries and unidentified parties. lacks coherent events or identifiable organizations.
A morning accident near Nei Square involving Thomas Brew and Mr S caused injuries to the head and eyes. Beabinda Belnewing ambulance attendant Johnson arrived quickly to provide first aid before the victim was transported to hospital for treatment.
A Palace Theatre audience witnessed the first screening of Rex Beach’s The Spoilers. The Selig production drew praise for photography and performances and was described as a memorable, wise film message.
A Cairns Water Authority special meeting was chaired by Acting Mayor Alderman T Thill on a Wednesday. The session, attended by several officials, discussed moving the matter into committee then voted to arrange with the Health Officer to sample the water twice daily for consumer welfare.
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