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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1915

Page

2

Malanda Farms for Sale and Arrangements

Local notice advertises good farms in Malanda with arrangements available and other items for sale. Details are sparse but indicate agricultural properties and related goods offered.

Colas Fest Ends Abruptly Amid Unclear Reasons

A local event titled Colas Fest faced an abrupt end with unclear reasons provided to attendees. Organizers announced cancellation steps and promised future arrangements, leaving participants seeking refunds and further information from sponsors.

The Metal Market Report From Malanda

Loretony Copper and other metals show varied prices with copper quoted at £11/8 to £16/8 per unit and forward tin at 15/6. Lead ranges from £0 to £10/2/4, and银 sliver noted at 263d. Auctioneer and commission agent MALANDA.

Loretony

Mutiny Threat Arises as War Council Debates Service Eligibility

Fragmentary wartime commentary discusses mutiny risks amid storms and an impending decision on who should be eligible for service. The piece critiques industrial councils and poses the Three Questions, warning extremist opposition will resist calls to defend privileges and freedoms.

Cation War Council Rye

Excursion Tickets Issued Across Distances by Railways

Notices announce excursion tickets valid from December 5, 1818 to January 1, 1819 for journeys 11 miles or more between stations, with Cairns and other routes available from December 9, 1915 to January 31, 1918. Tickets priced by distance and duration, under the authority of the Railway Commissioner. Also personal notice of sympathy from ARTHUR J. CROWTHER and MR and MRS J Holes. EVAN mourned after passing at Cartes Hes on 9 October.

Spence Street Caires Cairns Sistem Commissioner For Railways Arthur J. Crowther J. Holes Idkogos Evan

House by Br Jet Griffh on Dovtle Island Cotel

Fragmentary OCR reveals a house related item with names Br Jet Griffh A E Wil ah and location Dovtle Island Cotel. Missing context blocks full summary.

Jet Griffh

Wartime Labor Attacks and Trade Hall Critique

A speech condemns unionists and Trades Hall leaders for wartime sedition and disorder. It targets Mr Hughes and Mr Ryan, labels several workers as dirty birds, and calls for disillusionment among moderates. The piece questions the Trades Hall influence and its effect on national sentiment and loyalty.

Ryan Mr. Hughes Coery J.W.W Australia

Prospects and Rain Brighten Town’s Autumn

In Tableland the town sees steady rain and improving prospects as crops look better. The report notes continued wet weather with favorable conditions for harvest and a sense of progress despite earlier challenges.

Store at Babinda Auction of Goods Held

Mr A M Waddell has amassed large stocks of groceries, paty dra Paty boots and shoes at the Babinda store. Teresa Comte acts as agent for Royal Insurance. Auctioneers A J Drewer and Eta will sell valuable stock and improvements. Details are advised.

A. M. Waddell Rte Teresa Comte Royal Insurance de

The Great Cheque Fraud at Cairns Star

A new programme night at Cairns Star Pictures presents The Great Cheque Fraud showing a tale of a mine owner’s family, deceit, and a plan to steal 210000. Detective Sextor Blake is called in to unravel the plot and recover £10000 in stolen funds.

Star Pictures Jack Duss Tome Abery Amd Blanche Hia Oister John Morgan Jack Nile Blake

Special Council Meeting Called for Apt Arm Mayors Office

A special meeting of the Coles Town Council is scheduled for today at 12 45 p m. The session will discuss the appointment and related civic matters for the mayoral office.

Coles Town Arting

Local Ad Promotes Inexpensive Toothbrushes and Brushes

An old advertisement promotes a four eighteer penny toothbrush line and assorted brushes. It pledges good quality at reasonable prices and mentions brand names and suppliers in a concise shop notice.

Gles Avery rewessber—Kelly, Chemiet

Recruiting Committee Plans Quick Despatch for Recruits

At a Thursday meeting the Recruiting Committee approved offering medical and travel support to recruits from the country. The week end may see despatch south or Saturday night steers. Alderman Dil lon hopes to recover quickly from a recent accident with medical care to aid his return.

Weather notes from Fabimda with storms and rain

The report mentions cool rains and heavy thunderstorms in Fabimda. A town observer in Chesist notes no representative from Posi while strange errors pepper the text. A Push Powder ad promotes soft water and bath refreshment priced at 3 per large pack. A veiled telegram mentions a wartime casualty tied to Gallia.

Fabimda J. Munro Posi Bhout Ae Iech Cucania W. A. Collins Lake Street Chesist

Austral Putures Screen Tonight With Varied Programme

A local cinema presents a mixed programme headlined by The Wet Bab a fine film that will appeal to students and general audiences. The showing includes The Later of Sunshine alongside several comedies and The Ritchie's Faller wan 5 Loafer. An official War Film and other top subjects are featured. Tomorrow night a complete program change will occur with details to follow in this paper.

Austral Ritchie Peritaniara

Proper Care for Child Health Through Chemical Feed

The text promotes a tonic chemical feed made from an original formula containing iron and minerals. It claims to improve weakness in children and prevent illness, recommending a course twice a year for about one shilling per dose, with two package sizes.

Serious Charge Heard At Cairns Police Court

A fragmentary report from Cairns Police Court details a serious charge against Percy Danty. The incomplete text references legal proceedings and government authority, with partial names and dates obscured by OCR errors.

Cairns A. Okely Percy Danty Tata Baler

New Members Elected to Recruiting Committee

Mr Cloes and Mr C F Jink lay were chosen as members of the Recruiting Committee at a meeting held there on March 11. The article notes the appointment of new members and the continuation of committee work.

Cloes C. F

Dental Holiday Notice for Bennett and Henne

Messrs Bennett and Henne dentists at Abbott Street Cairns go on holiday from December 15 1913 to January 17 1914. They request their patients to have their teeth attended to at once.

Bennett Henne Dentiara Abbotewtreet Cairns

Condolence Letter Planned for Alderman Dylan

At the Recruiting Committee meeting on Thursday night a letter of condolence will be drafted to Alderman Dylan. The message expresses sympathy for his recent accident and offers wishes for a swift recovery.

Dillon Alderman Dylan Yepathy Eich Ly

Progress Association forms at Mallard town meeting

A new Progress Association formed with a large membership to serve Mallard and surrounding district. Residents expect the society to address many important town and district progress matters. A meeting is planned at the Patriotic Hall of Redingeh on Saturday evening at 7.40.

Eet Mallard Fmme Thig Rivimgt Sericea Redigneh Tommories Safurda

The Truth and Corn Silk Ad Acknowledged by Citizen

A random testimonial quotes a well known citizen praising Territorial Stand Mass Corn Silk as the sole remedy. The speaker claims it freed him from a chronic condition, enabling walking again, sold only in shillings by Robert Ureiz Vice Regal Chit.

Jean Robert Ureiz

Local Court Hears Drunkenness Case In Cairns

In the Cole Police Court on Thursday at 2:30 pm A. J. O'Kelly JP presided over the case of Margaret Dillon who faced drunkenness charges. The evidence led to a fine of one pound and one month’s imprisonment but consideration was given to the welfare of her children.

Weekly Specials at Kellys Shoes and Clothing

Local ad lists men and women footwear and clothing deals at Kellys on Alehaett Street. Items include slippers, leather pumps, patent shoes, and kid leather footwear with bold sale prices. Mens shirts and striped pants denote further reductions, with quantity limits noted.

Kelly Oualk Sprieve Luchers Teather Laptic Gil Mine Kid Jece Derbs Phain Cork Fends Alehaett Street

Palace Theatre Presents Two Complete Film Changes

The Palace Theatre announces two full changes of pictures featuring the new film When the lights go out and a Saturday night special Samson and her Mom. The program promises educational entertainment, grand surroundings, and superb backing for the four act drama as the city views the latest photo-play offerings.

Samson Droegee

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