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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
4
A large crowd welcomed Misoidiere at Brisbane station after a special train from Sydney. About 168 men returned from service in Sydney with 3 wounded. Officials praised their conduct and urged them to win, as the Premier expressed gratitude to the people for support.
In a letter to the Governor General General Bidwood notes safer surroundings from Polly big traveree geroes and trench defenses. He credits Lance Corporal Beach of the Ind Battalion for a Peristopie rifle that lessens casualties and causes the enemy to peer over parapets.
Melbourne August 1 The Defence Minister announced the inquiry led by Dr Cole Coroner into the death of prisoner of war Karl Rauscher of Lacy Warren. The coroner found a wound caused by a rifle shot from a sentry duty rifle as Rauscher died in hospital amid military dragoons and a dawn scene of fog and marching bands. The report details the fatal injury and notes the testimony of witnesses.
Brisbane August 12 Mr Adams outlined government railway inventions. The plan aims to build lines to Crown Lands and connect existing lines to new lines, enabling more trade. Estimates show costs of ten million to fund railways and possibly a million yearly in upkeep from public revenue.
The Treasurer announced a shortage of explosives in the State and that the Government is empowered to seize all available supplies. A proclamation extends the Acquisition Act to authorize government possession of explosives as needed, with powers continuing into the future.
The Gordonvale White Ribbers formed two months before hostilities to bolster morale and aid the war effort. Despite Mrs Finchy and Union officers urging continued work, public focus shifted to the European conflict. Leaders like George Crom and Belgian Mathews planned quarterly meetings with Cairns Mire to sustain the organization.
Australian government finances reveal a projected current-year deficit near £19.2 million amid plans for a £70.2 million expenditure total. Revenue includes £10.4 million still due from Britain and a new war loan of £21 million. naval and military outlays run to £7.8 million and £45.4 million respectively with troops mobilised at home and abroad.
A sudden death near Mackay involved Angus Mackay aged 12 who died from a revolver accident while showing a weapon to Mr Hert White manager of the Commercial Bank in Sarina. The incident occurred as a youth named George Durnferday aged about ten or so accidentally pulled the trigger, bullets lodging in the forehead and exiting the skull.
The Co mmittee at SLISBASE on August 13 considered providing work for engineering firms to keep stalls employed and prevent dispersion. It was decided to offer contracts for a large number of wagons with prices based on a schedule. Some firms hinted they could not build at the department's set price.
The treasurer told a deputation that government action to fund road and bridge maintenance could not be forced yet due to finances. He promised temporary help and said the policy aims to earmark revenues to assist in maintaining roads and bridges.
Prices for flour and bran/pollard vary by region with Brisbane at £30/1/6 per ton and Darling Downs at £19/7/8. Bran and pollard prices shown for Brienzene, Lyowms, and northern areas north of Brisbane include transit costs.
August 11 report notes the Ministr for Hallways proposes a single class in the railway Service but the head of the Department warns careful consideration is needed. The Brnnc and other aspects of the question may influence final decision.
A report from Wyandera's voyage notes a sum of £17 raised and an additional £1 1s collected between Howes and Townthill during a concert aboard for the Wounded Soldiers Fund. The programme list includes Chairman Lily M. O'Kelly and conductor Rev. J. P. Cominishooe.
At the Tin- meeting the group considered payments tied to patriotic activities and local civic costs. Members debated funding levels, eligibility, and approval processes affecting community projects.
The article notes strong individual scoring by E Holland A Hangle and Geo Griffiths with centuries. J Griffiths 97, Richards 100, Hand 100. Kennedy and Bangle tied at 500 with 34 inches. A meeting set for Sunday to plan future matches with scores 900 588 608 bp.
Cairns leaves for Innisfail at 16 o clock for a football match. Last meeting Cairns won 4 to 1 and the return game ended with Cairns ahead by 21 to mil. The team named to represent Cairns includes Fullback FAurems, back T Treery, F Hers, Ross Lennon, G Romshall, E Hodes, forwards Lofty Anderson McQuillan J McGrath M Brow A Abel Roberta ML Tracey Lyons. Emergency Aunith.
Towlesville reports Fitzgerald accepting a £5 stake for a catch weight bout with Albert Slow and a 9 side wager proposal. Brisbane notes a single-bash bowling match with W.M. Anes of the Som Brabene club, who defeated last season's champion, by 31 to ?
An insider letter alleges the Cairns Jockey Club Committee largely controls club timetables and decision making. The writer urges retirement from active control and proposes replacing members, citing Mr. W J Houston and Mr. Melvin as objections due to ownership and dual roles.
A fragmentary notice references Caires sporting sales covering the EPSOM and Metropolitan, Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, and later Southers Breate billiards and pool products available. The text indicates sales or listings of billiards gear and related items alongside racing cup mentions.
Brisbane on August 11 reports an estimated attendance of 33 00 and a receip t of £1245 while Thursday’s receipts stood at £1361. Stud book colt speed trials show two year olds under Unto veers covering a mile in 2 23 and beating the previous Hex Wile record by a margin of one moe.
August 14 entry lists the 57 ton Wyenka captained by Wm C Thomeoq from Stone WV with a long roster of crew and passengers including Fazan Abrahams Pinnock and many others. Storage Bure, Follp and Co. Linseed agents are noted along with multiple names and items aboard.
A garbled local school column outlines Belgiem and Ales as notable items in the Northees Herald schools section. The fragment mentions children’s activities and a game or event with unclear details.
Mr Syd Safipard announces he is operating a newly overhauled hotel inviting the public to visit. The establishment offers commercial travellers catered for, and promises the best wines and spirits with a good table.
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