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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
2
The notice states that theater companies and travelers samples were removed on short notice. Furniture and pianos were removed and stored with great care. Experience and competitive charges claimed. Telephone numbers listed 116 and 178.
The Cairns Post reports on revival efforts after the A P and M L Association became defunct. A new Cairns Agricultural Pastoral and Mining Association is proposed to unite growers, miners and residents, promote annual shows, attract visitors, and boost local development through sound management and timely events. The Post backs the initiative and offers to assist.
The notice records the death of James Albert Sisson in June at his home on Westerly Street. It states he was aged 71 and mentions a brief epitaph honoring his life and memory. No funeral details are provided in the fragment.
A Cairns Herald page item lists advertisements and notices including shipping schedules for the steamer Montoro to Java, the Matunga's arrival and quarantine inspection, and sailings to southern ports. It notes other business on the Cairns harbor and a dredging request at Port Douglas, plus administration grant for Thomas Nulty’s estate on Thursday Island. The Matunga carried livestock and passengers to Papuan ports, with Captain Hale and Captain Rhodes aiding port movements.
Daily dental consultations offered by Charles C G T Murray at his AMP Building surgery. Vaccination underway at Port Moresti with no further supply despatched from Cairns by the Matus on Monday. Court mentions Pyramid Locker with a sail date for Nelson tomorrow.
The Wages Board for the Carpenters and Joiners trades in Cairns district sets first class 1 1 per hour second class 1 8 and third class 1 6. Some workers consider appealing to Judge Mac Naughton amid dissatisfaction with the ruling. The Kuranda sails from Cairns at 10 am tomorrow via Blinchinbrook Channel to Townsville, with a port of call at Innisfail and Mourilvan before reaching its destination. The weather changed on Mendy bringing higher temperatures, with dry dusty conditions continuing and a forecast of more fine weather and variable winds. Vegetation remains dry in the hinterland though good grass reported in Malanda district.
VACCINATION, Al, the necessary medicines and beeings for use after vaccination, may be obtained from Rupert Craig, chemist, Abbott-street. Mr. C. S. Whale, music master, Imperial Hotel, Abbotts-street, will arrange appointments for tuition in piano organ singing harmony and counterpoint. Some inquiries from residents about departing Townsville for Cairns on 20th inst regarding the sailing of the Warilda. The Adelaide Co.
A benefit evening at the Palace Theatre will showcase the Cairns Citizens Brass Band with full band items and solo performances of works like Gem of Mozart and Middlesex Engines. Profits support the band and arrangements include cinema features, with seat reservations via Whitties and early booking urged.
The Cairns port reports July imports totaling 7449 tons Lwt, up from 38223 tons the prior year’s comparable period, while exports reached 147 tons versus 4873 tons in 1912. A notable overall rise in both imports and exports is noted despite the differing base figures. Floating wreckage sighted in Cairns waters prompts a naval search as authorities plan arch patrols. The Northern Herald showcases photos of Irvinebank Malanda Stanally Hills and a Vearooba business relic, highlighting regional pride. Parishioners gather to select a parish successor. Rev. J Needham of Warrabah is suggested for invitation if he accepts.
A crowded Cairns Theatre enjoyed the Saturday program with strong audience approval for the dramatic lineup and humorous comedy. Tonight marks the next show in the series with a midweek change scheduled for tomorrow night.
The Cairns A P and M Association meeting is postponed until next Tuesday to avoid conflict with the Harpour Board meet. The move is supported by several members including A Carpenter A J Dra ver E Kirby T H Donaldson P J Tévie W A Rith ards and others listed in the notice. See the Southern Pletare in the Herald for details.
The London Directory CompanyLimited advertises its annual edition listing export merchants and steamship routes for London and suburbs. It promotes provincial trade notices and agency advertising while noting shipments and freight terms. An unrelated medicinal claim for Bonnington's Trinh Moms appears in the text.
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