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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1915
Page
2
Fragmented sale notice describes property division with improved land and frontage on Harvey's Creek. Mentions parcel details, boundaries, and sale terms though many words are garbled. highlights legal wording and private sale of real estate with unspecified price.
A notice seeks processing of discarded dentures from a boy's dental set. It requests sender's name and address for return, notes broken seeder in Selenite, mentions best Pesiok in Australia, and references cash sent by return mail. The establishment states 55 years in operation.
Monday morning at Cairns Police Court before Mr A B Gr O N PF. on the charge sheet H G Beesell aged 4 faced a charge in an odd wording. Defendant did not appear and his bail of £3 was forfeited.
Mr J Spiers notes the appeal court in connection with the Callins Shire Valuations was scheduled for Monday, but no cases were heard as several parties were absent and the court sat idle.
Cairne Fest Limited undertakes printing of Patriothe badges for Patriotic Day in New South Wales Australia Day. Committee members in outlying districts urged to apply early for badges and event participation.
The Mooliba extension project is preparing to begin construction soon with preliminary arrangements in place. Authorities expect a prompt start once the stated time arrives.
North Queensland photographer Mr Chargels sues over a dispute while confirming his purchase of the old Lake Street business and bringing operations up to date.
The steamer Urilla is in port unloading nine cargoes of rails. A portion of these rails will be used for the Mooliba to Innisfail line, a connecting link the Government views as a wise move. Completion promises increased trade and enhanced efficiency.
In Gordonvale on Sunday August 6, the wife of Mr Jerk Murphy gives birth to twin daughters and both mother and babies are reported well.
Fragmentary colonial-era commentary questions if citizenship duty justifies war effort while criticizing Prime Minister Fisher and imperial policy. The piece cites Times quotes on partisan controversy and warns that Australia faces possible invasion if the nation does not win.
Melbourne subscribers list shows Mr Assin M Foster of Doisdale Vic contributing to the Victoria Red Cross Fund and sending £359 to Berchus Marsh Concentrated Milk Company for Lactogen Milk Food. The aid supports wounded soldiers in hospitals in Alexandria and is forwarded by Mrs Fran Austie.
Fragmentary text notes a Captain Tickril arrival from the south and mentions men who have gees sheced, with unclear actions and details. The readable fragments suggest a maritime or military context but lack coherent facts.
At a final committee meeting the detailed plans for St Monica’s Ball were presented with no chance left for changes. Volunteers prepared cakes and viands for Wednesday morning, with a supper and music as part of the event. Food contests in fashion and display signaled a festive ball season finale.
A discussion in the House of Representatives involves Mr J H Catts and Mr Jensen addressing knowledge of Australian Navy vessels locations. The exchange references ships and movements within the fleet and who can confirm details about their whereabouts.
The Worcom Raceutic Committee of the Cairns Harbour Board met chaired by Mr. Et Earl to discuss the Willanga dredge project. Mr Ba ber declined to design the arrangement, and lawyers examined concords before adjournment. the Trinity Bay's involvement with the Willunga scheme remained unsettled.
Austral Pictures delivers a sensational screening with a dynamic star lead and high energy action. The Frisk Journal highlights animated topics of the day as critics note strong performances and packed venues despite mixed reactions from some attendees.
Jens Willard, the heavyweight boxing champion, enjoys broad audience appeal as nightly crowds are drawn to his performances and the events surrounding his title.
A fragmented note lists cash offers from M. Boland and about ten Cairns firms, including Hides and Nagel, with sums such as £100 and £50. Mentions Burns Philp Co and other firms promising payment or rewards, plus a brown gelding offered by P. O’Connell and family for reform work on the ground by August.
A garbled OCR line lists numerous business names and individuals including Allen and Sons Limited J and F resa A Taylor Mo Boland Sam Sing Armstrong Tedlbe Stillman F Aumaller T tyme Mavewhiba G Kennedy Moderafs Loomited Hon Kelly Mertay and Co A Atkin Inom Mayers Limited Whittick KR Ura BP Kelly G Fiongine J Bolard W Collins HK Andrews F Northage Trail and Winstone G Blesws Stuir ling Hanson and leate.
The following railway men in Caeres have offered to subscribe to the Patriotic Day Fund if three others pay £1 each by the 28th instant. Names include BB. Leitch, Alick Wilson, F. Kelly, J. Colbert, J. Underwood, F. Pearson. Who's Next?
Degtie P. F. Meredith will be in Mareeba for one month at his surgery. Telephops 6.
Report of a patriotic excursion around Admiralty Island led by Mr. W. Crouch in the launch Victor. The event raised £1 1s 8d for the Wounded Soldiers Fund, amid commentary on fair conduct and concern over fraud in such trips.
A garbled ad claims Tate Tonic improves hair with no injury to scalp, renewing roots for silkier, glossier hair and preventing falling out. It touts unsupervised dressing and a large bottle priced 1/8 postage.
At a Lithimist meeting of the Shire Council, John E. Christiam alleged a council member refused gravel sale. If unproven, the member may repay ten months of five pounds to the Wounded Soldiers Fund. the Finance Committee will review the claim.
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