07 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
1
The report notes a lively evening featuring popular drinks like orange and sarsaparilla, followed by a program of dramatic scenes and Pathe newsreels. Audiences witnessed depictions of German advances, bombardments, and ruins at Termonde, contrasted with light entertainment and two sterling dramas.
Public notice from A M Waddell announcing a General Store of Habitda with Hadrock Prices and agency details. Dental consultant Charles G T Murray advertises daily availability. Social event at Oddfellows Hall with over 100 attendees featuring dancing games and musical items. Cairns store construction updates describe four yellowwood culverts and road formation near Christian's Creek Habdnda Creek. Craig's Shampoo Granules advertised for dandruff and scalp conditions. Next Friday's Herald Christmas Number to include sixteen pages and a two‑color calendar, with early orders urged.
Readable copy lists several plays and dramas including The Idiot and The Road to Plaindac with strong narrative arcs. It highlights productions and color comic panels The Falls of the River Ari enne and notes import from prominent makers and Austral management.
The OCDIMAR monthly meeting of the Cares Chamber of Commerce will be held next Friday afternoon. Agenda items include Mulligan railway and mine, the New States League, Beany and Beanelts, and Athott strat. meetings will cover the Avna and New Veer holidays from December 19 to January 14 and 15. St John’s order is continued in the addictiows Mall and Setorta with good attendance. A corrot ore was given by the Varrabah ool vem, attracting a large gathering. the fete has been very successful and praise is due to the promoter.
Report notes eight grain bags at the receiver with cyanide traces found on analysis by Tyrie and Collins. Experts propose installing a dynamo to provide electric light for the water supply facility as a precaution, weighing it against potential risks and costs.
On Thursday the Babinda allotments gate sale will be conducted by A J Straw Ltd on arrival of the morning Cairns train. Central sites offer exceptionally easy terms. Also offered for purchase or lease is a young colt Van Hirne, bred from Pet-Fille imported, with racing notes including Flemington seven furlongs in 1.24 and wins tied to notable horses Newberry and Aint aae. Cooktown’s Van Biro is highlighted as a promising stud candidate amid local pageantry and a crowd gathered at the Malace.
A special Cairns Water Authority meeting on Labor Day discussed the alleged poisoning of the water supply. The Mayor and Aldermen heard testimony from Dr. Clarke and Detective Constable Meldon about cyanide traces, reservoir contamination, and protective measures including police guarding of intake and reservoir sites.
Amid tense city meetings Alderman Draper and others discuss military help to secure the water system. Senior Sergeant Hawkes is asked to seek authority on whether the military should intervene on the poisoning issue announced by officials. Public safety measures and inquiries continue as officials consider further steps.
In difficult winds the harbor surged as boats including Austral, Model Li, Thelma, Rose, and Daunte competed. Model and Thelma delivered a close show while Austra led early and Rose posted a 3.14.10 rounding time. A mast broke soon after, impacting the outcome and heights of the race standings.
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