19 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
Historical clipping from The Cairns Post mentions Winterland Gorting Paper AGENTS with unclear quotation marks and names, reflecting a short item or notice. The readable fragment suggests an advertisement or agency reference within the periodical page.
WDROS MEL and Co Ltd notes ships leaving for Townsville Port Mhotlase and smoktqwa with return plans. ASN steamer heads to Townsville Simidey while reaching Mackay Yurnday and Brisbane on Q. Vee line sails south to Sydney Monday and Melbourne Thursday with full return legs to Melbourne Saturday and Brisbane Saturday arriving next Thursday or icy gal.
Fragmented transport notice lists multiple ships traveling between Cairns Brisbane Sydney Townsville Melbourne and other ports. It records departures and arrivals on Sundays Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays with varied ports and dates, including Melbourne Sydney Townsville Brisbane Port Adelaide Cook and Cooma, amid garbled spellings and indecipherable times.
A testimonial from Violet Bayley of 3 Moores Street Alexandria NSW claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills purify the blood, restore liver function, and clear facial pimples and blotches. The note emphasizes internal cure over external remedies and seeks advertising use.
A reader claims Warner's Safe Cure relieved chronic liver and digestive troubles after years of pain and loss of appetite. The letter describes severe fatigue, weight loss, and general ill health improving after taking multiple bottles, with praise for chemists and a cheaper “Concentrated” version.
The new Palace Picture Theatre on Late Street nears completion with a steel framed, reinforced concrete front and domed ceiling. Architects and contractors from Harvey Draper to Jorgensen lead an engineering team including Rolley Padgett and Norman Bell to deliver a modern picture house with 1200 seating, extensive ventilation, and a grand central stairway.
Mr Fred Ericc E White of 182 Clark Street Northcote Victoria reports suffering headaches and stomach distress. He tried Chamberlain's Tablets after seeing advertisements and credits them with helping his condition. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.
A club notes James Alison departing with praise for his enthusiasm and leadership. Donaldson and Hjartj ett win the doubles title again, Hankerts versus Spielers confirmed Hawkers as belt holders. The writer urges clearer player order, supports a handicap tournament, and thanks members for support as he manages gas works duties. Mass wishes for a happy year end with a French farewell.
A reader recalls suffering kidney trouble with severe backache dull tiredness and headaches. After using Deans Backache Kidney Pills for several weeks the user notes significant relief and improvement in daily function.
The Usual monthly W C T C gathering in Mareeba presided by Mrs Paull notes a resignation by Wiss Schueler from the Temperance Legion and thanks for her work. Miss Wilson to replace Schueler. Xmas vacation shortened to three weeks. Prize given to Mavia Dewie. end of first year report shows 36 members, now 8 remaining. Gifts and thanks from U S Young Women and temperance circle, with songs and refreshments to close.
A strong turnout of Cairns club members shot Sunday with little wind and clear sighting despite occasional mirage. Notable scores included McKarrall at 30 yards and Gh Michael, Captain Lyon, A Hogers each at 51 yards, while Currie and McIntyre posted solid totals as the club plans a New Year news programme and a Q quarterly shoot.
Frederick Miller of North Dunedin writes that years of head aches and bowel irregularity due to a sedentary life ended after taking one hex of Chamberlain's Tablets. He reports long lasting relief and urges chemists and storekeepers to stock the remedy.
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