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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
2
Uneven OCR listing gears items for sale including sewing machine large oven gas grill lamps linoleum ready kitchen utensils copier and stand chairs and more. Auctioneer J G Hoare promotes no reserve sale with wide assortment of general household goods.
Furniture sale scheduled for Tuesday August 3 at 4 pm. R op Lavery instructed auctioneer to sell cut from the whole on the premises McLeod doors past Queen's. Details by J G Hoare auctioneer.
A heartfelt note laments the loss of a beloved figure, recalling his loving smile and welcoming presence. The family expresses how none can fill the vacant place and struggles with the ache of sorrow, with the wife and children sharing the ache in their grieving hearts.
Market brief from London and Angus shows copper ranges and forward prices, with electrolytic copper at 7 10. tin listed at 1535. lead at 22 1. Speller 65 to 70. silver at 13 1. Dates and full context are limited in the fragment, but the report records metal prices and forwards for copper tin lead and silver.
A wartime critique denounces disloyal critics within the Labor Party and allied groups. It calls for purging alien elements, distancing from anarchist factions, and removing crank elements from the Trades Hall press. The piece condemns Labor papers for biased coverage of the war and sympathies toward Germany, urging reinstatement of cohesive community service over factionalism.
RAuIxDA reports K A Waddell has opened a large stock of groceries dried fruit beets and shoes etc terms agreed for boys issue use.
The notice outlines afternoon departures at 2.00 p.m. toward Doula Island with a return the next day, and mentions a surgical dentistry service in Mareeba for a month. It also lists two furniture auctions by G. Weare and J. G. Heare with locations in Queen's Hotel area and Shettidan Street opposite the Mallway Boarding House.
The schooner Scott arrived from Teens fleom Thursday and will flout timber here. P A F S provided to be present at the hall at 910 tomorrow morning to join a procession. The Caitna Citizens' Band will perform a music programme at the corner of Spence on Lake Streets tonight. Callys Town Council decided Akermen would join in the patriotic procession tomorrow morning.
An Acting Mayor Abd Thiliom laments illegible voter names and jokes about messy handwriting. Craig Dispensing Chemist advertises closing Saturday for a charity sale at Norman Park with proceeds to the Patriotic Fund, offering reduced prices on tobacco and papers.
Sufferers from rheumatism and gout will be pleased to learn Craig's has landed on its supply of the famous gout and rheumatic remedy. Demand was high and stocks ran tight. the medicine is recommended and does not leave depressing after effects when used as directed with ordinary dieting. Obtainable only at Craig's Vice-Regel-Pharmacy.
The Austral Theatre presents a monster picture programme headlined by Ivy Close in Darkest Soprano with Hepworth star, plus war topicals, comedies and military items. All proceeds go to the patriotic fund, promising a splendid wind-up to Patriotic Day.
When mother is ill home treatment from the Ladies' College of Health helps recovery. Testimonials from grateful mothers support its value. A book on women's troubles and worries will be sent for a small postage donation to Department of Ladies' College of Faith, 13 Queen Street, Brisbane.
Last night at the popular Aestral Theatre Austral Pictures presented The Drames First of Com Scence and Pearl of the Sea. The Accession of The Sultan of Egyrt frames the program with a reminder of British influence while the Powerful Eclair War Number leads a strong lineup. A benefit for patriotic Day closes the program with Beoxings at popular prices.
Tomorrow proceeds in aims Open with eran united procession at 18 sam. At the Park the sports program begins at 11 am and runs all day. Various stalls will be open for business side shows will be run. A social dance will close the fete at night with music and cheer.
Cairns cinema offers Charlie Chaplin's recent titles Night Out Charlie's New Job The Champion elopement and more. The program features his inimitable humor amid a night of first class comedy and drama.
Vintage ad fragment listing patriotic items and apparel offers. Mentions Clarkdale style shirts, white tees, men’s footwear with new lace, maroon felt slippers, patent pump soles, derby shoes, and price reductions to today. Names: Wes Men’s Footwear. item pricing shown as 6 to 15 shillings. dated to today.
An early closing notice states The Co operative Butchering will close at 7 19 am on Saturday. Customers are asked to shop. The Mechahites will participate in Saturday’s profession with lime new jancer. The work of Mr Jace imsworth Memberteere reaqucster le muster at the Temt room at 0 15 am.
Acting Mayor reports a fire at Mt Mulligan coal mine due to brattice ignition. The mine is sealed. Nearby coverage notes a local studio display and specialized portrait work, with a long history in baby portraits and managerial experience.
A motion expressing sympathy with the relatives of the late James Lyons was carried at Cairns Town Council on Thursday night. The Mayor moved the motion. In Cairns Police Court on Thursday before A A O'Kelly, George Alfred Detis was charged with using offensive language at Edmogton. He pleaded not guilty. The court convicted him and fined £1 or one month.
The Carma Festmast observes a public holiday on Saturday the 28th. Mails close at noon, money order office closes at noon, Sayings Bong closed all day. Telegraph office open all day with afternoon counter service at the telegraph office.
An old advertisement touts Thorn Hair Tonle promising to restore grey faded hair to its natural colour without scalp injury. It claims hair will become silken glossy growth increases and reduced shedding. Large bottle priced at 1/8 pasted ar. W. A. Collins Lake street Cairne.
Tonight at 9 in the Palace Theatre two European artists Rafalewski Lil Sharp present a double program. Tickets admit both the concert and selected films, with items among their best, promising a high standard scarcely heard outside major European centers.
A Cairns council meeting discussed destroying milking goats amid dry season milk shortages. Dr Kerwin urged ceasing destruction to secure milk for children. Alderman Donaldson supported it, noting scarce condensed milk. Moody questioned keeping goats in yards. motion to stop destruction carried after debate.
In a brisk Friday notice from Arnott Street the High Class Mercers advertise discounted gentlemenswear. Tweed trousers drop from 7/6 to 6/0 and 7/7 to 6/1, Tennis Shirts from 5/ to 2/0, White Tennis Shirts to 2/11, with a focus on tweed outfits and accessories for footmen and hat wearers.
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