15 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show references to lunar phases and dates. Mentions include new moon on December 7 and perigee around December 16, with December 17 linked to a possible event or observation. No clear entities beyond general lunar terms.
The Friends of the late William tineen are invited to his funeral from his daughter's Lavestreet residence for St. Monica's Church then Cairns Cemetery. Also invited are Mrs Gov Harrison and family, Mire Hoolihan, Muse A and L Green, and W and J Keen.
The Worthern Herald will be available on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, signaling a rare holiday issue for readers seeking seasonal news and features.
A concise Post item from Tuesday December 15, 1904 notes a local event or notice. The readable text centers on a single civic or community matter with minimal details and no sensational elements.
A clipped dispatch from Townsville notes an officer seeking foreign recruits. The message mentions Belagtan and a Belgian sect, with a £95 reference and urgent alignment of a committee. The readability is limited but centers on recruitment and official correspondence.
A house on Kear Vlagd was destroyed by fire on Saturday night. It was insured with Atlas Company for £108 with furniture insured by Queen Stand Company for £106. The Cairnsae Society held a sale on Saturday.
A London style advert describes Christmas and New Year gift stock from Crmig's Chemist at Abbott-alreet. It touts quality novelty and value with mentions of large items, a budget display, and locations near St Peter's Church and various city streets.
ROTHWELLS OF BRISBANE announce visiting Cairns with agents from Mress Rothwell Limited and Compicio Outhuiters to book farming implements. Frank McCauley to visit Gordonvale and Hambleton district this week. Also notice obituary of W Green of Cairns aged 71, former Queen's Hotel proprietor, survived by wife, five daughters and three sons.
Mr G Wilke of Georgetown reports obtaining 20 tons from the Ren Lomeds line at Wi ors total. He also took 4 tons of contentrats valued around CM a low. Notices of Christmas holidays for local workers and medical officer Ed Lilley’s new commission are noted. A police court incident about a Chinaman and opium possession is described with a discussion on evidence methods and doctor qualifications.
A letter roasts the Shipping Board at the Cairns Post Office for alleged backdated, ignorant practices. The author calls for the issue to be sent to the School of Arts as a relic, condemning the morass of dissemination and the display of ignorance.
A Melbourne Palace Theatre program features two Australians performing with Winchesters, a remarkable rifle act by a female performer, and a lineup including Stella the Queen of the Air, Stolen Justice, Man and Diamond, and Scenery of Access. The pageant teases the allure of sensational stunt work and melodrama in an American city setting, with notes on film subjects and an Admiral St rumor.
A M Waddell announces the opening of a general store at Balleda offering a broad assortment of goods. The notice promises fair prices and mentions services or products tied to Bedrec and Insurance Company Limited.
A chaotic Cairns court scene centered on Ah Gee and two Malay co defendants charged with unlawful possession of opium. Witnesses testified a Chinaman’s shop contained an opium pipe. charcoal opium was found when opened. Defense argued doubt remains about ownership while prosecutions argued intent and possession.
In the House of Representatives debate on the Old Age Pensions and Invalid Pensions Trust Fund, taxation proposals are discussed with MPs urging limits to wartime measures. The Land Tax and import duties are examined as the Prime Minister argues for a second reading and tariff amendments. The session adjourns to Monday.
A violent clash erupted in Broome as about 2000 Coepangers fought Japanese settlers. Dozens were injured including six Coepangers and Japaneses, with reports of deaths and extensive police intervention. Witnesses saw combat in the streets using mangrove sticks and knives, and a town guard patrolled to restore order.
In Charters Towers this morning at the police court before Mr J C Linedale Pom. dots Herbert Walker faced a serious charge that he caused the death of a girl named Mary Jones in December. Sub-inspector Wye prosecuted with constable Tom and Sergeant Ots aiding. The court heard that the girl died after an incident near the court house and hospital arrival confirmed her death. Accused requested an adjournment for eight days as proceedings continue. The deceased is stated to be about 16 years old.
Three armed men carried out a late Friday night robbery in South Melbourne targeting J. Dawes Burker, stealing about £14. A blow left Burker weakened and the victims report a man who offered employment, then assaulted T. A. Sapsford who was robbed of 4 shillings 10 pence after a throat hold from behind.
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