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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1916

Page

4

Appointing Joseph Rost to Soldiers Settlements Superintendent

The Executive Council approved the appointment of Mr. Joseph Rost as superintendent of Settlements. The minister praised Rost for broad fruit growing experience and hands on field work, noting his role with the Land Settlement Committee and his practical service to soldiers seeking loans for improvements. The minister warned Rost would advise on loans to protect both soldiers and government.

Joseph Rost Pusson Rigee Hunter Me Hose Poe Land Settlement Committee Beerberrum-Billaes Howse Scutters Bank Elds Beer Thes Gaal

Christmas Herald and Beautiful Calendar Offer

Readers are invited to send friends a Christmas Herald and Beautiful Calendar as a seasonal promotion. The notice promotes gift ideas and urges timely action, mentioning early availability and festive messaging.

Cruelties in German East Africa Reported by British Soldier

A British writer in East Africa denounces German atrocities describing a village massacre and a wounded civilian woman, and recounts a captured British sailor forced to reveal gun counts under torture, condemning the German conduct as barbaric.

German East Africa East Africa Geo

Coastal steamer Felmore wrecked at Macleay River bar

The North Coast steamer Felmore was wrecked on Saturday night while attempting to cross the Macleay River bar. The crew of eleven reached the shore safely but their personal effects were lost as heavy seas wash over the vessel. the ship is feared lost.

Sydney Felmore MacLeay River

Kuranda Kure Headache Remedy Debuts In Cairns Shops

A new arrival, Kuranda Kure, is launched by W. H. Green Ltd Cairns after six rival branch shops sold out. The instant relief claimed and exclusive selling rights by W. H. Green chemist in Cairns at 1/6 per bottle underline a strong local reception.

W.H. Green, Ltd Cairns W. H. Green

Evils of Constipation Prompts Relief Remedy Claim

People troubled with constipation lose appetite and need help with bowel movement. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief for obstinate constipation and to strengthen bowels for natural action, sold by chemists and stores.

Stannary Hills Rifle Club Results and Local Notices

The fifth win in the club's Sunday meet went to Captain A. J. Donaldson with a top rifle score amid fair conditions. Nine members attended as rains from Jupiter Plovins refreshed Eureka Creek. Local residents Mrs J Brown and Mrs P Farrelly returned, Rev H Standish visited for services, and others headed to Irvinebank and Innisfail for chores and council events.

A. J. Donaldson B. Hocking L. Wearmonth W. Kelly F. Wilesmith R. Gamble Dawson Ce Kidver S. Slateher Jupiter Plovins Eureka Creek J. Brown Wee Cairns P. Farrelly Cairne E. Pareilly H. Standish Herberton J. M. Brown Tait Irvinebank Percy Biggs

Ravenshoe Flash Flood Deluge Delights Tourists

Weather reports show heavy rain across Tumoulin and Kaban with millstream Falls drawing picnickers into a storm. Roads now clearer after storms though some sections remain waterlogged between Ravenshoe and Tomoulin. Bailistream Falls attracts visitors despite mud and showers.

Meches Tumoulin Kaban Millstream Falls Ravenshoe

Royal Cattle Dip Ensures Efficient Dipping in Queensland

Royal Dip controls 66 percent of proprietary dipping in Queensland and is touted as thoroughly efficient. It saves mixing trouble and is reliable in strength. Each gallon treats 290 gallons of water, making one drum sufficient for larger operations. A. J. Draper Ltd. is the sole agent in Caled.

Royal Dip Queensland

The Black Box Episode Leads to a Romantic Northbound Finale

The text describes a melodramatic plot where Helen loves the stenographer, Jim false-accounts to remove his rival, and a series of betrayals, wealth gains, and a revelation of a daughter with Jim as the foster father. The North journey ends with intertwined lovers and a climactic reckoning as the 16th episode screens with comedies.

Helen Tim Jim Vakon Bay New York Temple North

Palace Cinema Plans Big She A Backing For Sold

Palace Theatre advertises the film Sold with Frederick in the lead and a program of comedies and two war features. Booking has no extra charge with prices listed. Also a report on Mr Dobrilla’s endurance club act at the Austral Theatre, praising his tenacity and audience response before midnight shows.

Inetrel Pictures TAS Austral Pictures Austral Debrilla Gwe Banjo Paterson Palace Toone Frederick Iyself Palace Theatre Dohrilla Uudioice Mr. Dobrilla Cer Isferent C Nompion The Dobrilla J Knobelm

No Greater Favour for Cholera Relief Aids

An old advert promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a swift treatment for bowel complaints. It claims quick relief for stomach pains and colic and notes availability through chemists and merchants.

Chamberlain

Cairns Notes on Local Visits and Miscellany

Cairns residents participate in social visits as Miss E Bradshaw returns from Melbourne. A party of visitors called on the Franklins during a weekend outing. W A Greens Chemist Cairns continues mail order service for country customers. Local hospital admits Miss Alice Sable and Master MacNamara following incidents. Suble suffers after a fall from a horse while Mar sustains a foot gash.

W. A. Green T. Kelly Cairns Alice Sable Master MacNamara Georgetown Iss Suble Young Mar

Pittard and Poole Piano Tuners and Instrument Shop

Pittard and Poole report a large arrival of musical instruments and supplies. They feature new Pathephones that require no needle changes, along with repairs, tuning, and French polishing services.

Pittard and Poole

For Sale Riverfront Alluvial Scrub Land Parcels Bellenden Ker

A J Draper offers multiple portions in Bellenden Ker including 106 acres with Northwest railway, 1113 acres fronting Russell River, 126 acres with river frontage, 97 acres with mixed scrub, 149 acres Sophia parish river frontage, and 158 acres Sophia south of Mulgrave. Prices on application, long terms, some with tramline boundaries.

Bellenden-Ker Nwc Russell River Bellendes-Ker Hellenden-Ker Balence Bethesden-Ker Mirriwinmi Frenchman's Creek N.C Junction Creek Parish of Sophia Orion Zev Sophia Crogo Ehiat Morthers Mulgrave

Mulgrave Mill Farms Offers Land and Mill Shares

The listing describes Lot 1 with about 60 acres under cane and plough, a two storey residence, tram frontage, and farm improvements. Lot 2 and Lot 5 cover additional acres with various cultivation stages. Included with the farm are Mulgrave Central Mill shares of substantial value.

Graiton Jones’arm Allence Mulgrave Mulgrave Central Dasa

PIANO TUNING IN TOWN BY TANER AND SEEKER MR J D CATERER

In town Taner and Selecmas Mr J D Caterer offer piano tuning services. The note asks who needs this service and whether tuning is required.

Paling Taner Selecmas J. D

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