04 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists various shoe styles and features such as lace Kid Derby, toe caps, welted soles, and wide fitting designs with uncertain spellings and stray punctuation, lacking coherent events or identities.
Fragmented catalog note lists men undershirts undershirts wool and cotton Natural Calor 1/9 Imagia Mens Undervests Natural All Wool English and Australian exode S/N to WS Wend Mack Cashmere Socks Splendid Weorrrs 1 1/3 ya B/e.
Fragmentary note mentions Rula or bottle and Lake Street Cairns with cryptic terms Thane 1h. No identifiable event or.people.
A notice proclaims M Waddell has opened a General Store at Habirda offering all goods at Belrose Price. The messy text lists auctions by A J Braper Ltd, sale of Mr Tan Cleary’s household goods on Sheridan Street, and an Athletes find program. Cairns police court details unfold with a drunk driving case and a harsh arresting language warning.
A Cairns School Committee meeting was held with members including Meare, Allan, Hoare, and others. A letter from the Under Secretary for Public Instruction approved a concert but the matter was deferred for now due to limited prep time. Other notes include a reply from the headmistress of the girls’ school and a licensing court session reporting fines for various offences during prohibited hours.
OCR snippet contains stray words and fragmented phrases with no coherent event, names, dates, or places clearly identifiable for a factual summary. Likely unreadable column fragment with mixed terms and partial references.
St John s fete scheduled for Saturday at the Odd Fellows Hall promises a bold community event. A ladies committee has prepared crafts for sale and a concert by Yarrabah Natives in war point. Admission details show a 6d price for adults with children at a reduced rate.
An odd cinema listing notes Cairns Pictures presenting a program with a time theme titled Victims of the Sweater. It mentions sensational topics and a variety of acts including 208 by popular Willies. The piece highlights broad appeal across regions and indicates the program will be repeated later, though details remain fragmentary.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce secretary forwards a letter from the Railways Commissioner denying opening the Dimbulah Mt Mulligan railway for public traffic before the Mount Mulligan mine closed. It notes potential losses under the Act and proposes carrying mails and passengers at passengers' risk during a limited trial while weather and tram limits affect service.
The Cairns Fire Brigade Board held an adjourned meeting with Mayor Alderman Dillon presiding. A Home Secretary report noted Brisbane Brigade charges for attending vessels and wharves below high water mark, and plans were made for similar arrangements with Cairns Harbor Board and shipping companies. The superintendent reported a hotel fire and hose issues, a recone bell was deemed necessary, and some hoses attached to the hydrant were discussed. The board voted to seek Water Authority pressure improvements and to request Mr. Hobson explain a related complaint, ending the session after further matters were touched on.
Columnar notice states Mercy the 2D, offering daily consultation on airways at ALP Building with telephone and box contact details.
The Cairns Fire Brigade Board discusses a failed telephone exchange alarm due to a sleeping telephone boy and plans to file a complaint with the Postmaster General. Police court details include Manning and Fluerty charged with thefts of clothing and milk and gloves, with fines imposed. A Cairns Harbor Board Executive meeting approves protective measures at wharves for hurricane season and crane relocation, with reports to Brisbane and harbor engineers pending.
The Palace Theatre offers a lively evening with Keldine and Speedy performing impressive tricks. Children join in riding the billy bike contests to great interest as a strong film programme headlines with My Whose and a trio of dramatic acts.
Xmas millinery for ladies and children includes caracomb pandana and javas in variety. Melbourne House on Abbott Street offers trimmed millinery in a choice assortment.
The health of our women is a national matter of importance and the welfare of future generations depends on it. Every woman especially those who suffer should read the Women s Guide to Health, a valuable little booklet sent free to readers sending their name and address to the Departments of Lilies College of Health and Thies College of Health in Brisbane and Sydney.
Mr Chas FE Wood of Kamerunga State Nursery reports November readings: extreme max 47.2C on the 20th, extreme min 1.25C on the 8th, mean max 60.04F, mean min 64.12F, mean temperature 78.7F, solar radiation 11010 units, terrestrial radiation 6.0, rainfall 28 points over 14 rain days, total rainfall since January 1949 93.95 units, mean earth temperature around 76.9F.
Austral Pictures continues strong business with a varied programme featuring Captain Jenny a missionary tale with a young girl in key scenes Kelair War Journal offers prewar crisis inspired scenes along with dramas and comedies Keystone comedy and Miss Pauletes Austral Orchestra provide musical interludes canvas chairs offer comfort Expect a full house for the final screening of this programme.
The Inspector of Factories and Shops Mr H B Storey reports a Labor Department directive for Christmas holidays. Shops may stay open until 10 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday 22nd and 23rd December and until 1 p m on Thursday 20th December. The decree aligns with section 51 of the Acts and sets that week’s half‑holiday rules.
Trail and Winstone promote economy with a Friday sale featuring leather goods and footwear. Prices slash items from hip bags to slippers, boots, and pajamas. Read like a period ad from Abbett al., noting bold discounts and a closing cheer for good values.
A correspondent reports a Queensland canegrowers union push with delegates from Mackay Proserpine Isis Ingham Mt Bauple Haughton Goon Bundaberg Deraji Mourijan and others to meet for a first conference. About 1500 to 2049 growers expected to attend as unions grow amid industry tensions and the need for stronger representation.
Queensland Parliament in Brisbane votes on proxy voting provisions and the Cooperation Sugar Works Act while committees review regional rail and road plans. Mention includes select committee reports on routes from Cloncurry to Moon and other lines, plus discussion of an amendment to set meeting dates and further scrutiny of laws governing proxy voting.
The Assembly debated amending the Health Act to empower local authorities to certify care in private hospitals and discussed a Land Act amendment defining tenure. An amendment to widen the scope of the law was defeated 4 to 2, and notes were given that no new grants had been issued for construction work this year.
December 4 list shows acceptances for the Sommer Cup under WT Sommer Tein with entrants including La Nutce My Gav enn Frasca King Cleo Lord Hupn ite Komcanul Sir Juven alf Lydd Moyal Hiss Pogbell Ogi phrit Privy Coamellor Peter ube Painter Home Signal Halberdier Lotus Partinio Atrix Southport Handitap My iavonni King Cleo Vrasea Lord Wurnsid Lotten oart Koutanul Sir Huren alf Strike Fuse Lodd Pogtell Privy Councillor Lovellers Oak Shisid Peter the Painter Mag num Hime Synal Sweeney Lotus Vives Partinico Stris
Kelly's advertises bountiful bargains on high grade clothing and footwear on pages 9. Reductions are rare and value with quality is highlighted as a limited weekend opportunity. Reading the ad is described as worthwhile.
Members and friends of the airne Aquatic Club are invited to see in the current Herald a set of views from last Sunday's apoual picnic and a Cairns Mulgrave tramway opening from 13 years ago. The issue also features portraits of local figures, a one man farm exhibit, Hawkesbury College, and a plan for Christmas numbering. Readers are urged to place orders early for entry copies and Christmastide features.
North Dunedin resident Frederick Miller reports long standing headaches and bowel irregularity improved by one box of Chamberlains Tablets. He notes slight constipation eases with two or three tablets and recommends foot baths with vinegar and warm water for refreshment. Sold by chemists and stores.
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