Fragmented obituary fragment hints at farewell pain
A damaged fragment recalls a farewell and deep heartache. The line hints at loss and mourning, with a note that only those who bore loss can tell the pain of parting, inserted by a loving sister.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
1
A damaged fragment recalls a farewell and deep heartache. The line hints at loss and mourning, with a note that only those who bore loss can tell the pain of parting, inserted by a loving sister.
The piece condemns the Pankhurst group and argues that the sack of Adrianople underscores the need for civilian vigilance and defense preparation. It criticizes anti militarist rhetoric while urging awareness of brutal consequences and the duty to inform the public about wartime horrors.
Open shorthand market note from Losdon on August 29 records copper at 271 to £ 71/5/ and tin at 67/5 to £915 with forward prices and miscellaneous metals including lead and spelter listed. The fragmentary entry notes electrokytic and Tron values among commodities.
The editorial argues for a native citizen army to defend Australia, noting its nonaggressive purpose and reliance on good doctors. It contrasts professional troops with citizen volunteers, cites Balkan wars, and warns luck cannot guarantee lasting peace. It also reports Townsville hydrant victory and ongoing disaster search efforts in Japan.
Mr C E Wood manager of Kener ungen State Nursery reports from the Brisbane Show to Wyreema that the exhibit demonstrates the nursery’s surprising proof of capability.
Wr. F. C. Northage presents an appealing window show of photo ram en themes. The timber used comes from local districts and the exhibit endorses regional industry. The collection impresses critics with its quality and cred it.
Daily dental consultations offered by Charles G T Murray L D D at AWLP Building Ab Wettst. Masonic Choir to meet at Masonic Hall 10 00 am tomorrow. Kelson Presbyterian Church fair with services Sunday 10 pm and 7 30 pm led by Rev James Kirke. Alfred Franks fined for leaving cart unprotected in Abbott Street with minor delay. Scotty Young reports rough voyage of Pirete to Innisfail before continuing to Townsville.
Community postings describe a Thursday dance at Oddfellows Hall and a Cinderella Dance in the lows Hall, plus a massage instrument feature from Kobe Craig. A Beed disturbances rejection reference appears in an Australian Labor paper, while Harris wins a tenor horn solo. Musical notices invite tuition from Mr. C. S. Whale at the Imperial Hotel.
A missionary lecture will be delivered by the Bishop of Melanesia in the Parish Hall of St Johoas at eight o'clock. The event is announced in local church notices.
The mayor and a Beatehman clash over whether bagpipes are a musical instrument. The mayor asserts they are. the defendant argues they are not. The case hinges on the legal definition of bagpipe.
The first Chataqua entertainment in North Queensland is set for Saturday, September 18 at 11.80 p m with a follow up program including go-se-rou-plenme in steraing and vocalists from Calms Nelson and the Babinds Miatrict. Visitors may bring hampers for a weekend in the country with Sun-Chataqua widely available for weekend enjoyment.
In Cairns Sanall Debts Court on Friday before Mr P Gi Orani P M the case against Thomas Donnelly continued over several items with 31/6 and money alleged due. H K MacDonnell Meeers Mac Donnell Hannan appeared for the plaintiff and E B B tests represented defendants. After evidence the court found for the plaintiff with costs awarded.
Mia Jane Pierce of Ballarat Victoria describes years of constant rheumatic pain eased by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She used the balm with hot applications and notes pain relief after first signs, recommending it to others. Sold by all chemists and stores.
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