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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1913
Page
2
A dental notice announces a surgeon dentist hearing from F StoTT in Christ iansen and Logas BD.S. The notice covers Sufi,s Finterland and coastal towns as botified services.
The piece argues the strike movement in Wellington and Auckland failed, labeling it a purposeless syndicalist effort. It critiques leaders for exploiting workers and warns that modern socialism equals international conflict, urging resistance to perceived threats and cautioning against radical revolution.
The ledger notes copper priced at 6 to 11½ pence per unit, tin at 1 6/ to 1 5/ and forward contracts listed, with lead quoted at 16/5. The fragment references Ceata and DnAA with unclear values.
An old notice promises clear skin using Nyala Peroxide Cream and lotion at bed time. The text also mentions an Anning writ from Bulimba and a forecast of very dry weather if rain stays away longer, warning of heavy winds.
A fragment outlines a secret romance as Val deserts Mary at a crisis. An old whitehaired man trails them with concern, all framed by a Cairns Theatre setting and a grand cinematic aura.
Meyers Bennett and Bennetts propose cloning sessions from December 7 1913 to January 12 1914 to treat multiple patients in a single phase. Quarantine rules will be enforced at Townville port. Townville correspondent reports an incident at the Exchange Hotel where a man entered a young woman’s bedroom while at work.
Government Veterinary Surgeon Mr. Tucker returned Saturday from a visit to Kairi to confer with the State manager about stock matters in the district. Mr C. S. Whale, the minister, will meet to discuss tuition in harmony and counterpoint at his residence at Sheridan and Florence streets. Telephonese service noted for Kuranda contact. The Ladies and A Simple Prescription are referenced in the notice.
The Palace Theatre screens a week’s program headlined by The Ser picture and a Selig Co feature Ded’s Little Girl, drawing large weekend audiences with lively laughs and strong performances.
In Cairns Sirmons Court Saturday morning the hearing proceeded on charges against William Offcer Theodore Bradier Harry Esoch Alexander Mr Keernan John McLeod and others for unlawful presence on licensed premises prostitution and hotel operations. Solicitors Mor Donnell and Haanam represented the defence with Mr Aitken and Mr Taylor.
Scrambled readable lines report a steamer Worinda arriving Saturday morning near Morinda, Papua. The fragment mentions people, dates, and a near mishap at Cock Town with vague references to a trust and a society. No clear outcomes or names beyond Worinda appear.
Mr G T Murray of Dentral AMLP Chambers reports that the evening train has run late three times since the last letter. He notes delays of a quarter to a half hour after returning from a south holiday and requests action on the schedule.
A social event organized under the ILA is planned for the eleventh December by Charles G T Murray LCD dentist. He offers daily dental consultations at his surgery in the AMP Building Abbott Street. Telephone and P O Box 125 are listed for contact.
The Cairns district saw a dry November with the month’s rainfall concentrated in the town’s main area while outlying parts received scattered showers. A Summons Court witness sought to keep his name out of the paper offering £10, and a courtroom remark noted a legal point. Farmers are reminded of the Buger Cultivation Act of 1913 requiring exemption applications to be filed with the Clerk of Petty Sessions or the Under Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Stock in Brisbane for those seeking relief.
A fragmentary dialogue captures a St Andrew's Day morning exchange in Broad Scots. A speaker asks about MacGregor and health while others respond with friendly pleasantries and light chatter about seating and the day’s mood.
The report notes a government plan to assume parts of the Mourilyan Syndicate tramway from Mourilyan Harbour to Mourilyan Mill and to link with the Johnstone Shire Council tramway. A coastal railway scheme motivates the move, with bridge work on the Johnstone River and loan funding factors likely shaping any action. Proserpine tramway takeover is also under discussion.
Report notes tremors felt in Lilydale Warburton and Gambrook between 7 5 and 7 55 pm and again in Rock and Cheltenham between two and two this afternoon. Windows rattled and minor earth crust tremors were observed within limited arcs with no alarm caused.
Those interested in the forthcoming event due to the 14th instant. A wedding was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church Towneville on Saturday from the residence of Mr.
Local notice notes taxes or assessments affecting Cairns area and a plan to clear and reopen street frontage. It mentions removal of building material and a brighter improved appearance for Noland's new emporium. The item references Dr Street frontage and community actions impacting the area.
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