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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1914

Page

2

Girls and Infants' School opens with mixed staffing notes

The Girls and Infants' School began on February 2 1914 with 442 pupils and a shifting staff of three to six classified assistants plus unclassified helpers and pupil teachers. The Tors School saw senior pupil teachers in the last quarter, while a girls fund opened in May providing needles, rulers and copy-books. Donations and prizes were awarded to several girls, including Babcock and Draper, with trophies for general proficiency and a Sugar Industry essay prize.

Dur Tors Joan Serr Richards Tober Puy Europe A. J. Draper Rube Blanchard Nellie Laveork Ethel Culhane Nellie Cuolhane Ethel Turner Vern Cummings Eva Meklick Ada Sou San Dorothy Rowe

Arm strong Ledije Stillman’s offers enamelled ware selection

When you come to Armstrong Ledije Stillman s to buy you are surprised with the variety shown. The same variety makes selection easy and satisfactory with no middleman’s profit and prices are right.

Armstrong, Ledije & Stillman's

Letter on German and Austrian workers in Australia

A reader from Dunblane argues Australians should prefer native born or naturalized workers free of potential foreign enemies. The letter suggests employing only trusted locals for national security and economic reasons, condemning expatriate reliance and warning against misusing patriotism for profit.

Muust Bean Empire Patriotic Fund Dunblane

Quiet Cairns Wedding Unites Richardson Williams

A quiet wedding was held at Cairns Methodist Church on Wednesday. Mr. Robert B. Richardson, only son of Mrs. F. Richardson of Charles Street Cairns, married Miss Beatrice E. Williams, daughter of the late Samuel Williams of Lancashire England. The ceremony was officiated by Rev A Dean. Best man was Mrs William, brother of the bride, with bridesmaids Miss A Williams and Miss M Williams. The bride walked down the aisle with her brother Mr A Williams. The reception followed at the bride’s residence Sheridan Street. The couple left for a brief stay at Devil Island and received many useful presents.

Cairns Methodist Church Robert B. Richardson FY Hichardson Chaleestreet Cairns Beatrice E. Williams Bamuel Williams Lancashire England Hey. A. Dean Willian M. Williams G. Archibald A. Wilem Sheridan-street Devile Island

New Zealand Elections See Government and Opposition Split

Wellington December 15 latest general parliamentary results show Government 28 Opposition 30 Labor 5 Social Democrats 3. The Licensing and Bible in Schools issues complicate the race as Government support appears weakened by Fisher’s Wellington Central defeat and a strike.

Wellington Opposition Labor Social Democrate Fisher Welington Central

Northers BHoreld week in review headline

Northern borough headlines summarize a week of events with local updates, council actions, and community notes. Readers get compact highlights on policy votes, school activities, and notable changes affecting residents.

Mossman Notes and Local Events Highlight Hospital Benefit

Hot weather follows a wet spell as Mossman reports temperatures past 100F. Dismantling at the mill proceeds under chief engineer A J Crees. A hospital fundraiser at Drumsaral raised just under £1 with government subsidy, plus a lively afternoon of sports and a social dance hosted by mill employers. Local transport linked Saltwater, Mowbray, and Port Douglas, with a crowd enjoying the hall decorations and catering. Also noted are mining operations at Dagworth and coal loading, plus Tommy Ah Wong's court appearance for morphia selling.

A. J. Crees Cook C. Stewart BH. Andreassen A_ Schumacher D. Koros Mossman MIM Port Sougion Mowbray Lunn’ Hall Donnelly J. Cres A. Thorden M. McPhee Fr. Schultz W. Price W. Fielding Mill Emblovyers Messrs Moro‘tof Nicholas Gruijor Sewell KE. Henriques Cairns Messina Ferhangr Hotel Newman Mossman Mill Innisdail Dagworth Mareeba Chillatoe Tommy Ah Wong James Harris John Harris Mulligan Coirne Criterion Hotel

Mining News From Hodgkinson District Prospects Rise

Horsley reports progress in local mines and higher antimony prices. Joeson mine, taken by Harris Bros and Richards, will begin active work after approval. Antimony price in London about £10 10s per ton for 65 percent ore, yielding around £8 net to producers after transport. Gold mining is quiet. Tyrconnell mine advances with new manager and shaft work. Keating juniors continue pioneering efforts. broader activity noted at Gustavus Adolphus, Pig Hill, Woodville, and nearby prospects.

S. Horsley Pines Irvinehank Mining Co London Streight Hodgkinson Cairns Lon Fom Tyrhae Connell North Tyrconnell Lnte Galfpemay Tyrconnell R. Keatiny Mate Kon Ae Pharpein Keating Jnr

Casuals and Occidentals contest at Norman Park

At Norman Park on Saturday the Casuals and Occidentals fought a tight match. Ryan led bowlers with 7 for 22 and a hat trick in the second innings as the Casuals fell short chasing 120 in 90 minutes. Lyons, Hwan, Anderson and Gelling top-scored for the Occidentals. Carlton’s beat the Casuals by 10 wickets as Walsh claimed 7 for 36 and Dougherty top-scored for the Casuals in a low second innings total.

Norman Park Casuals Occidentale Speed Birch Ryan H. Kennedy Inet Occidentals Lyons Hwan Anderson Carter Gelling Kelly Eri. Ryan Bowen Charters Towers Comunale Flont Mann B. Kelly Griffiths C. Archibald Yan Leary B. Speed Rogers B. Archibald Given B. Birch McManis Iy Howitt Rico Benny Kennedy Sundries Rowling MecManis Walsh Carltons the Casuals Sandford B. Walsh Sepberatsedes Il Mehrins Foster B. Hamilton Dougherty C. Ross Brown B. Walsh Gibson Bennett C. Foster I Turley Tayior Y Neill Stillgoe Carpenter Hancilton Mennesees Nome Frost Lepinath B. Dougherty B. Fowter

London Directory for Traders to Communicate with English Manufacturers

Advertisement notes a current directory edition for traders worldwide to contact English manufacturers and dealers. It offers free forwarding of a copy if a postal order for the price is sent and mentions advertising opportunities for trade cards through agents or agencies.

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