Rates Due By December 31 Vote Exclusion Warned
Notice warns ratepayers to pay rates before Friday December 31 or face exclusion from the Voters Hall. Signed by F. C. Hodel, Chairman, Land Commission.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
2
Fragile Allied Resolve and Democratic Claims in War Debate
Fragmentary passage argues about Allied democracy and conscription in wartime France. It contrasts French republican democracy with accusations of indiscipline and "undemocratic" actions, suggesting a critique of unionist sacrifices and national defense debates during the conflict. The tone questions democratic ideals and wartime mobilization.
Woods-At The Residence Of Nuree Smith Notice
The text notes a residence at Gordomvale belonging to Nuree Smith wife of W Greenwood, mentioning no daughter and the surname Thothwall. The fragment preserves a personal notice style common in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GH Swood
Nuree Smith
Gordomvale
W. Greenwood
Thothwall
Metal Market Prices Report from London
London market notes show electrolytic copper at £0 15s to £99 5d, tin forward quoted £167 5d to £168, sugar IG to £160, and lead £28 15s to £28 1d on a Monday with December 19 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France’s wartime resolve praised in optimistic note
The article lauds France for recovering from early military errors and remaining steadfast through the war. It contrasts French mobilization with domestic strife and praises the nation’s voluntary system over panic driven recruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Cairns Town Council Meeting Report Amid Weather Chaos
The Cairns Town Council will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow night at 7:35. Oppressive weather affected the city with strong winds and poor conditions noted on Sunday. The Esplanade area saw many people outdoors despite the heat and haze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caires
Leteorrow
Wight
Vie Esplanade
Beaga
War and Shipping Profits in Annual Report
The annual report shows revenue for the twelve months ending November 3rd. the period spans 13 months and exceeds the prior year by over half a million. Details include prices and goods such as military brushes and silver items, with mentions of different quantities and prices and a note about specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis
B.5
Company of BY
Britto
Kelly
Steamer Rupara Arrives with Passengers and Mail
The Rupara, commanded by Captain Sundercombe, arrived from Melbourne via a port with passengers and mails on Sunday after a pleasant voyage. Strong north winds were reported north of Brisbane with moderate conditions elsewhere. The ship is fitted with wireless telegraphy for weather forecasts and storm warnings issued by the government meteorologist. A large number of passengers were brought north, and the vessel will sail south again on Wednesday as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupara
Sundercombe
Melbourne
Brisbane
Ces
Sandbags Sought for Gallipoli Trenches
A Defence Department letter urges the Central Sandbags Committee to mobilize tens of thousands of sandbags for Gallipoli trenches. The embassy notes heavy winter demands and a timely supply would be very welcome to support troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Defence Department
Hos
Central
Mandy Agd
HEALTHY YOUNGSTERS GET TONIC FOR HEALTHY GROWTH
A vintage style notice urges parents to give children a tonic to prevent illness common in the North. It touts a preparation called Criminal Food made from the original formula with phosphate of iron lime soda and potash. A yearly course of Faxul is recommended with price details and postage charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Crate
Cagrns
The Pleasing Pictures at Carres Picture Theatre
On Saturday night Carres Picture Theatre presented a program promoting only the best photoplays. It opened with the King and Queen slide and the National Anthem, then a patriotic slide about soldiers. A Path star’s gowned comedy Dear Rose and Cochin drew roars of laughter, followed by a drama to close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cams
Soya
Cochin
Special Excursion Train For Milemd a Hoxing Visit
A sports committee arranged a special excursion train to Calms for Malende mL Mx with return trips noted. Advertised in the piece is a fragrant Beth Powder claim to soften water for baths and a single price for a large pack, available from W A Collins, Lake Street, Chemist, Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Lake Street
Cairns
NSW Minister Dedicates Forests to Conservation and Mills
The New South Wales Minister for Lands proposes to set aside over 6 million acres for forest conservation and intents to establish paper mills within the forest reserves to utilize pulp produced from those reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Landa
Territorial Stand Katy Corn Nix Described By Satisfied User
A reader quotes a well known citizen praising Territory Stand Katy Corn Sio for curing persistent corns. The testimonial claims the remedy freed the user from pain and enabled comfortable walking, attributed to Robert Uring Vice Regal Chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Uring
Airna
Nero and Agrippina screening at Palace Theatre
Saturday night drew a large crowd to see the famous film Nero and Agrippina presented in ten parts. The epic covers Nero’s court, his romance with Poppea, and the martyrdom of Christians with a grand, lavish spectacle. The 16,008 foot feature runs tonight for the last time, with seats to be reserved at the Theatre Cafe. Prices listed 1/5 1/ and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
Agrippina
Poppea
Apostle Pal
Mero
Privileges for Soldiers From Cairns School of Art
A December notice from the Cairns School of Art informs recruits and returning wounded soldiers that the school will show appreciation for their service. The secretary of the recruiting committee, Mr Hodel, relays the plan and asks local officials to communicate support from time to time. The reading room will provide war news and illustrated papers to interested ex servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ienter
Hodel
Cairne School of Arte
Cairns School of Arte
School of Arts
Aps
Avstral Theater Shows Avaricious Night With Varied Plays
A Saturday program at Avstral Theatre featured a wildlery piece The Record fdeutenant and interludes including With the Hear, Gams in Fremes. The evening offered up-to-date acts and a mix of drama and musical segments, aiming to captivate the audience with diverse scenes and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celine
Avetral
Ceeel Comeivs
Legislative Council Discusses Franchise and Land Tax Amendments
Brisbane delegates debate ecuend reading of Local Ausho franchise change from ratepayer to elector and defeat of second reading. They consider Assembly disagreement on Land Tax Bill two year limit and seek a conference. council adopts similar conference for Trades Union Bill peaceful picketing and resolves to insist on principal Land Act Amendment amendments. The Council adjourned about 9 15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Fowles
Assembly
Moers
Leahy
Stephens
Legislative Assembly session progress at Crisbane
December 17 report from the Legislative Assembly in Crisbane notes plans to meet Monday with Premier aiming to finish session. Railways bill amendments accepted, end Act Amendment Bill returned after rejections, Ges Bill discussed in committee, and motions to defer acts until July or April 1. Debates on Land and Tax measures continue. Chief Secretary's estimates reviewed. session adjourned about 10:50 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisbane
Hyan
Mifertney
Waxhem
Macarine
Fompan
Government acquires properties in Ipswich district for coal mine
The government says negotiations have led to acquisition in the Ipswich district for state coal mine use. Reports indicate Box Flat and Parrbend Properties were bought for about £75,000 to £100,000. A second site in the Epewich area is also believed secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Blackheath
Aberdare
Ipr
Ipswich
Box Flat
Parrbend
Fire on Orest mail steamer Gursh at Circular Quay
Fire discovered at midday in No 1 hold of the Orest mail steamer Gursh at Circular Quay. Thousands of tons of water pumped into the hold to extinguish the outbreak. By 3 pm the affected hold had cooled and the extent of damage was not yet known but thought to be considerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Gursh
Circular Quay
Postcard from Doc: wounded Corporal in London hospital
Fragmentary postcard text describes Corporal N. MW March wounded at the Dardanelles and hospitalized in London. Vague lines reference a King’s hospital and a train station, with obscured names and places, reflecting wartime communication and social notes from a postcard item.
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T. P. Kelly
C@REIST AND
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Peire Childe
Infante
TARNS
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Sircio Plate
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Fast Office
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Clome
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F. C. Hodel
Malanda
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Cairns Town
Bupara
Palace Theatre
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Legislative Council
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Doc
N. MW. March
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