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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
2
A brief note lists tidal readings and figures for an August 26 observation. Names and precise values are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a dated time and measurement entries.
LONDON August 25 copper prices range from £6 5d to £65 10s forward £676 to £60 8s Electrolytic £78 to £785 Tie prices move £150 5s to £150 15s forward £15b 107 to £154 Pig iron 65s 2d Ver.m £20 11s 6d to £21 15s Spelter 101 to £56
At the Cairns Harbor Board last meeting the board decided to appoint a manager to supervise works and oversee the boards property. The executive is to consider the proposal with Mr. T. R. Hall as potential appointee and report back on powers and authority.
A detailed analysis argues for a supervisor to oversee the store and ensure officers follow duties, with a reduced clerical load and potential extra clerk at £150 per year. The suggestion prompts questions about promotions, future engineers, and keeping the executive mindful, with the motto Be Careful guiding decisions.
The community gears up for a broad patriotic event with a public procession at Normal Park. Sports, side shows, raffles, and an auction are planned to raise large proceeds as many residents contribute to the effort. Local committees have organized activities to boost participation and success is anticipated.
On Wednesday morning at Carns Police Court before Mr. A. B. Gilson PML G Mow was fined for drunkenness. J. Burgess and J. Silva forfeited bail on similar charges in a small crime docket summary.
The floating gas buoy undergoing overhaul was towed to the anchorage on Wednesday by the Harbour Authorities. The buoy was thoroughly attended to by the Harbour Master and his son and will now be left at the entrance to the harbour for the...
Final arrangements for next Saturday’s procession include Native involvement in the display and a pledge by the A N A to aid the relief effort. The organizations hope to attract support and showcase their wares during the event to assist the relief mission.
A chemist notes skin sores boils and other afflictions arise from within not from external causes and are signals of overall system health. He warns warming weather increases occurrences and urges internal balance as the remedy.
Constable Adermann of the Cairna Pole F 5S on street duty departs to serve in active duty. He is a wiry energetic young man who has not severed ties with the Force and will resume his old duties upon return. He has reinforcements in the firing line and believes it is his duty to aid in the fight for liberty and civilization.
An account of a Saturday carnival in Catras omg featuring a grand united procession by steam and park activities including sports and a lively crowd despite the heat.
Film notes reveal Choris as a rising name in cinema with Cairns heat drawing attention. The program highlights four poetry themed pieces including A Nicht Out and The Champion, to be screened by the company in due course.
An advertisement proclaims a new remedy from Craig's Vice-Hegal Pharmacy, promising relief from gout with few side effects when used with proper diet. The copy appeals to readers and asserts thorough recommendation and effectiveness.
A formal notice states that AB Me J TR Craig is dismissed from service with the department. The letter instructs surrender of government property and premises at the Tri City Bay Hospital by the specified date, effective from 21 September.
Dr Gibson, Sugar Mills general manager, traveled south after inspecting Bebinda and nearby districts. He noted progress on the Batinda mill opening likely mid Bee ten, with substantial tramway and water system work near Maria Creek. He hinted farmers hope to see his presence at Batinda's opening, while Northward trip details and local theater listings are briefly mentioned with entertainment notes.
Mr A M Waddell opens a large grocery boot and shop at Perths house Meigra Road. Workers of the WC invited to a parade on Saturday morning for Patriotic Day celebrations. Donations to the fete should reach the secretary K N Davies by Saturday.
The notice describes a charitable style auction of material and plants rather than labor. Volunteers supply stock while a small number of workers handle duties, and the event aims to raise funds for a Saturday publication. Fuller details will follow in a later issue.
An advertisement from Collins, ingle Lake Street, Cairns, promotes a hair product intended to restore and color aged hair without growth, claiming silkier, glossier hair with reduced breakage. The large berth price is 4 pounds 2 shillings 8 pence.
At the Palace Theatre the great Patriotic star feature of 23500 feet titled Now Light, Hose Spised the Enemy's Guns dominates the bill. The action follows a British Admiral envoy and a dramatic artillery duel. HAS Nelson leads the cast with an Allied support run. the program includes Warlock Chronicle and Coals of Fire among others.
A garbled report notes Rapalowski Lili Lanter Guald farewell with a late start and varied programme. It mentions Madame Rafalewski and Lord Breay awards, praise for Miss Sharp, and a Paris Conservatoire scholarship offer amid a touring plan with Kubelik.
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