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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1915
Page
2
Several acres of cane land with balance standing crop offered near Parvey’s Creek opposite a boat. Price £100. terms include one third cash and the balance on indulgence with a third year credit. Includes Warve Cree and North Coast Line proximity.
OCR read shows scattered dates August 14 1915 and August 19 1915 with unclear weekday names and times. The readable items mention tides and lunar phase phrases like Last Quarter and New Moon, but many words are garbled.
London market round up shows copper and tin forward prices with figures for electrolytic copper and tin contracts. Silver prices quoted with early figures and forward lines noted for August trade.
The Post notes A M Waddell has opened stocks of groceries and apparel. It also previews cinema offerings at Caires Theatre including The Heart Pugh, The Arch de Girt, A Foolish Gazette, A Geet Littl Pall, A Strand of onde Loir, and Richest Girl in the World with usual prices and showtimes, highlighting Merv Ticford in scenes from the front.
TOOTTE BRUSH OFFER 2 shillings buys an Eightveespensy Wire Crase Tooth Brush and a shilling tube of Antimeptic Paste. Brushes designed to rest teeth. paste to clean or preserve. Mr Boyd, general manager, notes hov plan shifts with munition work at Mowat Morgen increases hours and production. Enthusiasm runs high as workers agree to longer hours if overtime rates are fair.
Shipping schedules and town notices amid Cairns and Townsville coverage. Wyemirea steamer sails to other ports at o o'clock, coal cargo coming from Adelaide Company, imported wheat 1088 tons from Sydney to Brisbane, Carnival Fund totals and local choir meeting, community craft efforts and charity drives noted, Gout remedy advertised at Creig's ViceRegal Pharmacy Cairns.
A fragment reports German professors defending their "Koujtur" and demanding indemnity while opposing French policy. The piece condemns their stance as dangerous and calls out their claim to force others to adopt their lifestyle amid global tension.
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes Germany will struggle to obtain wool for winter uniforms as wartime cuts from traditional sources widen. It cites loss of access to Turkish carpet wool and a shortage of American rags and cups used for cheaper cloth, forecasting severe material constraints if war endures into winter.
A fragmented report notes six year agreement on expenditure in the capital city ending May 663719 pounds with war amid. Despite conflict the outlay continues at a lower rate, critics urge restraint as money is sought amid threats of drastic measures. Mr Fisher voices concern that none will escape accountability.
A Williamsburg NC prisoner charged with larceny of a bottle of beer objected to being tried by the local justice court. He demanded a different judge, saying the magistrate habitually drinks at local taverns. The court fined him for contempt and noted costs.
Mr Charge, a known South Queensland photographer, has acquired the old Lake Street business and is revitalizing it in Cairns. He aims to lift operations, improve facilities, and boost service offerings for the local market.
An extensive cane fire at Fray Gordonvale burned about 100 acres including W Griffin’s and Hicev’s canes and parts of Munro. The report notes German political remarks and Navy inspection plans, plus a letter of gratitude from Monsignor Carton de Wiart for aid to Belgium and the Australian colonies.
Reporters were asked to leave the Cairns Shire meeting at 7.45 am Friday by the chairman Co G R Mayers to allow a commuter meeting first. The incident marks a rare restriction on reporters at local authorities sessions while cinema notices highlight a strong theatre bill at the Palaces Theatre featuring Hogan’s Aristocratic Dream and other acts.
A local cinema plans an unusual merit screened program titled Lucille Lave series and other films. The program promises full house attendance with comfortable seating and careful screening as part of a Keystone octamor style feature.
Subscribers to the Hieraki at ports south of Cairo are told future issues will reach when the steamer Kuranda sails. The routing from Inishfail to Townsville shows a new and more expeditious arrangement to complete.
Daily additions noted in the £ 100 List with Mr M Rolamd Sine giliges sought. The £ 50 List records Mrs Hires Sine others sought. A £ 1 List shows Ele Mr Af Tun and forty nine others listed.
In Melbourne on August 13 the Senate debated the compulsory voting bill with amendments. the second reading proceeded, and the bill passed after consideration of an amendment postponed to the next session. The Senate adjourned in the afternoon.
The House debated governors, state banks, and wartime funding as ministers argued over orders and pensions for soldiers' widows. Amendments to the War Pen Elec Fill were approved in committee, with adjournment at 3.15 p.m. The session noted upcoming consideration of the Income Tax Bill.
Foxwell Bros presenting a summer sample room display of select suits by High Close Tailors Bristiene. Ted Forwell leads the roster as the front of the parade promises a thrilling battle scene with 3 508 feet of excitement and a grand attraction for to be announced.
Mr Butler, injured in a recent accident at Edmonton, remains an inmate of Carros District Hospital. His progress is awaited with cautious optimism as doctors evaluate the extent of his injuries. A meeting decided to send him a condolence message and express wishes for a rapid recovery.
At Friday night Cairns Shire meeting the chair Dr G H Mayers spoke of the death of former council member Mr J Lyons. He praised Lyons as a man of upright character and moved a letter of condolence to the bereaved family. The motion was seconded by Dr W Gets and carried unanimously.
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