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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1914
Page
2
A local advertorial notes the broad variety at Armstrong Leslie and Stillman’s attracting customers with enamelled ware and guaranteed satisfaction. The piece emphasizes many branches and turnover, promising low prices and a middleman’s profit.
The report describes early World War I events with Britain France and Germany. It notes German ultimatums to Belgium and moves along the Dutch frontier, Liege bombardment, and civilian displacements toward Holland. It mentions Russia advancing in the Gorin area and Austrians suffering losses at Temnitz, with trains bringing wounded to Vienna.
An 1913 newspaper advertisement promotes Cuticure Ointment and Cuticure Soap for baby skin care and eruptions. It touts purity and emollient properties and claims relief from bites and burns. The notice lists distributors and mentions a free sample booklet, with a specific address in Sydney, New York.
In Melbourne Angen 2 officials note circulating rumors about disasters befalling ships of Australia. The text records speculation and concern over supposed maritime incidents and their impact on shipping.
A clipped wartime affirmation resurfaces, promising to uphold duty and honor. The garbled line hints at personal resolve amid conflict, reflecting a soldierly pledge to loyalty and service despite unclear wording.
In brisk weather at Canterbury Park a hurdle meeting saw Compromis prevail by two lengths over Best Scot with a half length separating second and third. Bets favored Compromis at 6 to 3 and 1 against orders, while a second race highlighted a near two length margin for Woe by two lengths and a 6 to 4 best Scot wagering.
In Brisbane on Saturday Brothers A Rugby Autos defeated Christien Brothers D team by 8 to 6 to retain the Hospitel Cup. In Sydney the New South Wales maestros beat Queensland 6 to 4, with a strong defense and late rally.
Fragmentary report notes a contest at Gydwey on August 1 involving a 17th pound target. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but indicates a local event with participants.
The readable text describes a ship or race note dated Set 7 involving Hamilton workers and Kamgeree Foist and Tao Weemba. a time of about one hour and one mile is indicated, but many names and details are garbled. The fragment provides limited verifiable entities or a clear outcome.
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