Famous Cognac Brandy Thome 141, Turk and Hun
A fragment notes a famous cognac brandy Thome 141 linked with Turkish and Hungarian references. The readable text is sparse on context, leaving details about producer, year, or sale unclear.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
A fragment notes a famous cognac brandy Thome 141 linked with Turkish and Hungarian references. The readable text is sparse on context, leaving details about producer, year, or sale unclear.
Public notices from Cairns Town Council warn ratepayers to settle dues by December 1. Reports mention war commentary, local excursions by Cairns Workers’ Accident Association to Kuranda, and a rainfall record for Millaa Millaa in November. A hospital accident case on the Malanda extension involves Jack McGrath with stitches.
An ad page promotes Craig's Shampoo Granules as a quick cure for itchy scalps in hot weather, followed by Bay Rum, Bitter-Apple, and Cantharides. The listing also notes an upcoming sale of boarding house contents by A. J. Lad, with emphasis on bedding, linen, and furniture. The theatre program at Cairns Theatre continues with a mix of drama and Australian talent, including “The President's Special” and “Feral Beet Tooth,” while locally printed calendars and bridge updates accompany reports on recent infrastructure and regional events.
The family Mary and William wish to thank Dr Knowle Nur ee Owens the Water side Workers and other kind friends who contributed tributes and expressions of sympathy after their loss.
The post announces a holiday publishing pause on Christmas Day Boxing Bay and New Year s Bay with releases on Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve instead. It uses whimsical terms like Mersings 2s and flerthoora Werald shaping the quirky schedule.
On Wednesday before Wr. A. U. tib sen, verdicts for plaintiffs were entered in several cases. Doyle v. White and Murray appeared for plaintiff in goods sale matters. Chris tis v. White involved goods sold and settled, with items listed as subject to action.
The page blends local notices and letters from Cairns traders with wartime commentary. It references Christmas shop hours, a serious mining accident, and debates about water safety and civic figures amid broader World War I reportage.
Listings include a furniture auction by J G Hoare for F Crawley, Babnia allotments sale via A J Kasper Ltd, and a seven year lease option on Frewells scrub land near Balina. A horse accident near Burns shipyard prompted dam age, and St Johns Gordon Club hosts a gymnastic display at the Wilbernian Hall benefiting patriotic funds.
The Palace Theatre presents a big double programme with the soubrette duo Dorner and biosd performing new songs and dances including Whistle and I’ll Walt and Who’s your Lady Friend. The bill also features Kellerine and Speed, trick cyclists, a cow comedy sketch, war scenes, and the drama The Shield of Innocence with Gilbert Darn. Other pictures include Safe Farming Wanted House A Good Example.
The Senate and House of Representatives assembled today at Welbourne and adjourned out of respect for the late Minister for Homeland Affairs, Mr. Arthur. The session observed a moment of silence and paused for official condolences to the bereaved family.
December 4 report details a violent storm battering New York area waters. Harbors including Coney Island suffer wrecks while Seagate and surrounding piers face destruction and fire crews battle blazes amid high seas. Damaging waves threaten vessels and port infrastructures along the harbor.
The report documents an inquiry into cement purchases for the Monistor, naming Bertram, Corser, Paget, Crowther and others. It notes excessive charges for cement supplied to the Department, errors by the Railway Commission, and recommended immediate action to prevent overpaying.
Me Arthur minister for External Affairs died at home in Welbourne on December 8. He was born in Frieratown, studied at Grenville College, Ballarret, and the University, gaining a degree before joining the army. He became an authority on constitutional law and played a prominent role in the Arbitration Court. Ill health during the election campaign marked the last weeks of his life.
Brisbane reports Mr. J. N. Radel has been selected as the Rhodes Scholar for 1915. Radel is a pupil at the Finnish Grammar School, with notable achievements in tennis and diverse academic pursuits, highlighting his prominence in sports and other branches.
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