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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1914

Page

2

Rifle shooting scores and upcoming tropical force event

The report lists principal scores from a recent shoot with Captain Lyon leading at 988 and other shooters like Easlea Spratton McKartal and Tangle among top scorers. It notes Lyon's 34 at 1,000 yards and a 200 yard best by Lyon Keys Bangl and McKurral. Tomorrow’s match will cover 700 500 and 860 yards for cash. A correction fixes the age range for riflemen in the tropical force.

Nifnister Cauch Captain Lyon T. Easlea C. Spratlau W. McKartal A. Tangle A. Melniore FL Currie J. Bowden C. Reve E. Hogan G. Mann Lyon Mckurral Jyors

Third race for Mr J Lyon’s trophy set for Sunday

The third race for Mr J Lyon’s trophy will be sailed on Sunday December 13 at 2 30 pm. The course remains as previously used and Setman beats contest the prize. The motor coach Pirate will follow the race as usual. Following are the has dicaps.

The Last Fight and Naval Echoes Across the Seas

John Dundee defeated Joe Rivers in a 20 round decision. A note on an anti firefight law in California followed, then various letters extol Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and headaches. A Melbourne correspondent links Australian naval success to former Calliope and Chatham crewmen amid Samoa’s hurricane.

Los Angeles John Dundee Joe Rivers California Melbourne “Age J.C. Ft. Glossop HMA, Syndney Jimely Emden H.m.ls. Calliope Dru -Lowe HCMLS Chatham

Destructive Fire Hits Filison Co Plant in New Jersey

A major blaze damaged the Filison Company plant at West Orangs New Jersey on December 11 crushing the laboratory and destroying the entire operation. Fire crews battled the flames as the site suffered extensive losses worth a million dollars.

New York The Filison Co West Orangs New Jersey

Government plans divide Shire of Markinlay into three divisions

December 11 report from Merisrane notes government aims to split the Shire of Markinlay into three divisions. Transfers of teachers listed include Charlie Cyr kill from 4.T. Mt Garnet to H.T. Kuranda and Mary Alison from A.T. Cote Gemi II to A.T. Bunda Lane Central. New names for stations and appointments are also recorded such as West Towneill and Ravenwood, plus government posts for staff appointments at Port Douglas and Tr. V. EF. Collins to govern Milling Board duties.

Merisrane G Onge Shire of Markinlay Charlie Cyrkill 4.T Mt. Garnet H.T Kuranda Mary Alison A.T Cote Gemi II Bunda- Lane Central Mye W. Harrison A.T. Cheriers Towera Central Ravenswood Kia FF Logan Biggrad AJT Cairns Minken Waning Towneville V. EF. Collins Port Douglas

Russia Coming On Reflects on War Outlook and Reprisals

A reflective editorial notes that Russia's manpower promises an enduring factor while Germany's deceit falters. It cites Indian troops eager to face Germans as revenge for Boxer contempt, and remarks on German manners provoking Japanese resentment, arguing politeness is costly in war.

Perjured von Holloweg Germany Belgium Russias India Junkers Japan

Itching Scalp Treated With Craig's Granules and Rum

A historical ad promotes Craig's Shampoo Granules with Raw Rum Bitter-Apple and Cantharides as a quick remedy for itchy scalp and dandruff. It claims relief from congested scalp due to high circulation and lists Granules, Rum, Bitter-Apple, and Cantharides with old currency pricing, attributed to WH Craig Pure Drug Chemist Cairns.

Craig WH. Craig Cairns

Cham berlain's Tablets Help Stomach Trouble Sufferer

A Northcote Victoria man, Mr. Fred E. White, reports weeks of stomach trouble causing headache and lassitude. He tried Cham berlain's Tablets after seeing an advertisement and says they are the best medicine for stomach troubles and did him a great deal of good. Sold by all chemists and stores.

Joseph Hi. Leet Whirinaki Charberlain’s Fredereck E. White Clark Street Northcote Vic Chamberlain

New Process Promises Tripled Steel Strength

Professor Michelson announces a method to triple steel strength enabling greater fortifications and taller skyscrapers. The breakthrough could empower bridges and structures against heavy artillery, reshaping construction in Chicago.

Chicago Michelson

Charters Towers Share Market Summary

Charters Towers market figures list several b shares and prices with entries such as Bonnk, Dunder, BL Deeps, B. Block and Will. Kulumadan. The page includes multiple codes and fractions like 2/6 and 1/8, plus references to Queen Central and Victory. The text reads as a muddled stock ledger with mixed abbreviations and uncertain totals.

Towers Dunder Will. Kulumadan Queen Central Pavumm Victory

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