08 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
1
A local notice proclaims the start of dispensing ice cold drinks including orange, satsuma, lemon, and other popular flavors. The upbeat line attributes the quality to Kelly and beta iat, signaling ready availability for customers.
At 2 9 p m Friday the sale of household furniture of Mr F A Rawley is scheduled. A new sale of Babyinoa allotment is announced with seven years lease on Dutwell’s scrub land 45 acres near Bebinda. In Cairns Court Mr A B Grieton presiding, a defendant with multiple drunkenness convictions faced penalties including fines and short jail terms. Aboriginal presence noted in proceedings.
Our Mantay correspondent reports a charge of forging and uttering for 20 pounds in the name of Will. Evidence of arrest by Senior Sorgt. Seymour leads to remand on bail of 100 pounds until Friday. The accused claims he acted under others’ influence and pleads guilty. prosecution pressed for a finding.
Townsville reports discuss a new general store at Babirds and security concerns around an explosives magazine. A drowned woman Emma Peters near the western breakwater is noted, with officials drawing lines to water supply safety. Chinatown liquor sources cited. A gin case in Cairns police court referenced. Burns, Philp steamers and German POWs onboard Morinda noted. Local events include a gymnastic display, an auction of boarding house furnishings, and dental ads.
The Cairns Theatre offers a varied bill with a big war film depicting Belgium’s devastation, a mobilization-themed English Gazette, a highly engaging drama, and several side-splitting comedies. A notable sequence shows “On the Japamems Rapids” with time effects.
A Russi named Rawlins appeared before Mr A B Gibegn on Monday on remand charged with causing bodily harm to Doss gi Alcombe Santor. Prosecutor Hawkes presented evidence. Rawlins was undefended. The court found guilty on a summary basis and sentenced to two months hard labor.
Austral Pictures presents a screening at the Hii theater featuring local cinema talent and a schedule of short films. Officials announce admission details and screen times for the community event.
Palace Theatre patrons look forward to a new Vall e ville artists show with Dolly Dermer and Claire Lind a singer and dancer duo. They will perform new songs and clever dancing as the management extends the season for four nights with additional tricks and comedy. A slate of pictures and comedies including Master of the World Sweeney on the Fairy and Dr Trimbal's Secret appear in the lineup.
A correspondent reports a late night performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin at Maroney's Hall Babinda drawing a large crowd and warm applause. Critics note strong acting by George Harris Elinn and Legree, with Eve and Ophelia delivering memorable scenes and the company delivering solid stagecraft despite a mixed reception.
A December report from Paris and London describes bombardments and artillery actions near Pocsde and Varennes, with German forces repelled and heavy fighting continuing. Petrograd notes rising sunken costs and German arms requests amid tense Austrian Hungarian relations. In London, reports detail Belgian relief scenes in Antwerp and refugees marching toward Brussels amid destruction and hunger as civilians struggle near ruined towns and villages.
LOXDON December 7 A three member committee chaired by Lord Haher will coordinate with Treasury heads to approve spending on war contracts. The Admiralty warns signals in the Channel and Downs may be altered without notice after the 30th. The December Navy List adds the battleship Camada and light cruisers Carrbrion and Wallaroa. The Chilean plans include the Almirant Latorre class and a new type troop leader for the Tipperary.
Private letters from Germany describe foreign residents being cleared from eastern banks of the Fetndimee as German forces pull back due to unsanitary conditions and marshy ground. Ostend residents are kept indoors after nightfall while dead are moved to dunes. Zeebrugge harbor silting and dredges destroyed hinder German defenses. La Suisse notes guns at Colmar Aleuse and mined areas. German plans flood western and southern approaches. Berlin reports evacuation of Vermeltes under a concerted plan to limit damage.
Eyewitness reports at British headquarters describe a wanton bombardment of Uloth Biel and Ath Etral at Yprem after failed siege attempts. Military purges followed, with buildings destroyed and the Servian capital reportedly moved to Md Rovines.
A shaky December 7 London bulletin claims Karl Dudley’s brother Gerakid is missing while King George visits military sites and inspects Belgian and French units. The piece notes crowded ports and towns with chaotic scenes as a Dunkirk desk reports midnight movements and unsettled conditions.
A December dispatch reports Brigadier General Weaver warning that 10,000 more troops are needed to make the coast defense effective. Both Army and guards suffer from drafts, with shortages blamed on the Philippines, Central America, and elsewhere. Critics question whether the United States could field more than one division tomorrow. Rep Gardner proposes a National Security Board of naval and military experts, opposed by Wilson and Secretary Daniele.
In Rome on December 1 Premier Giolitti stated that on August 1615 Austria notified Italy of an ultimatum to Servia. He said the move was not a defensive war and the Triple Alliance did not apply. He urged influence to deter Austria from a perilous venture. Austria and Germany accepted Italy’s treaty interpretation as just.
The Press Hurvay reports Sir Edward Grey’s dispatch dated April 1 1918 warning that British firings would justify German troops if Belgium’s neutrality were violated. Britain would not send troops to Belgium even if neutrality held. A four funnels warship, unnamed, reportedly stranded off the Californian coast. Life-savers aided its crew.
Paris dispatch describes a fierce December clash with bayonets and knives. French forces stormed doors with axes while hand to hand fighting raged, Germans surrendering wounded. British planes engaged near Lille, one airship shot down and forces claimed superior altitude.
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