21 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
1
Draper La. will sell by auction at the Cairne Hospital on Wednesday December 2 at 5 p.m. Items include Laivre Work sashes fanlights iron cask ter large hopper and kitchen hangy.
A. J. Draper Ltd sells by public auction a 1 acre Freehold at Gordonvale with 142 feet frontage to Swan Street and second frontage, including a 2 front room dwelling, fencing, outbuildings, well and water. Cited buyers and sellers includeMr. Jno Brows and Mr. and Mrs. Gale. sale due to departure from the district. Local hospital staff thanked.
The Cais Post will skip Christmas Day Boxing Day and Hew Your s Bay but publish on all other mornings. The Berthern Herald will appear on Christmas Eve and Hem Your s, with normal schedules on other days.
Tomorrow at 2 30 p m Messrs AL J Draper Ltd will auction a four room home on an acre in Swan street Gordonvale with all house furniture included. The time of sale is earlier than originally listed. The National Australian Juvenile Artists have delighted audiences with two nights of performances and new vocalists are featured.
Troim leaves at 9 am. Return fares set for adults at 3.8 and children at half price. Wi Fi available on return trip.
Visitors to Atherton Tableland will face telegraph restrictions and reduced tariffs at Barrett's hotel. A Cairns Harbor Works and Faec tive Committee meeting is set for the Cairns Police Court. a man named Ne Stones was charged with stealing a matchbox and sentenced to seven days in prison.
General Store at Jabuda opens offering Bedrock Prices and Insurance Agency Froyal Linmtsd. Tonight a grand gala at the new Palace Theatre features the Trim's Famous Monks Circus troupe and Ivan Marshall the Adetraling Caruso. Also spotlight on Ul the "Myster y of Souls" film and a strong picture lineup with live orchestra and brass panel. Seats can be reserved at the theatre.
Vague items describe Christmas and New Year shopping at Abbott street with mentions of low stock and novelty goods. The vessel Weimate from Linden docked at Rotar dmy harbor. Camain Mead commanded the vessel and discussed voyage plans, cargo, and a potential Admiralty offer. Seven hundred tons of cargo including Hap toda Mill machinery to be discharged.
AUSTRAL PICTURES plans a dramatic film titled The Living Picture portraying the life of Christ. The production, bold in scope and challenging to shoot, has drawn ecclesiastical approval and is touted as a record-breaking presentation with possible armed guard protection during filming.
The reader describes an itchy scalp condition and mentions remedies such as Craig's Shampoo, Rum, Bit Apple, and Cantharides as quick fixes. The note reflects casual home treatment practices and unclear efficacy.
A letter criticizes municipal management and worker participation in local franchise reform. The writer argues renters should be on the municipal roll and urges working people to vote in elections. He links apathy to carelessness and laments climate and diversity comments as factors in civic decline.
Festivities in the town in connection with the State School were held on Friday with a community feast for over 200 children. Prizes were forgone due to the war, replaced by a large treat including drinks, sandwiches, fruit and lollies, plus a substantial prize fund. Annie Stewart won a gold medal with a 95.7 percent, presented by Mrs. Muir. The event praised by attendees and supporters who funded the activities and provided hospitality.
Howard Smiths Company Limited unveils its new two story brick premises on Abbott street near the Post Office. Architect Treper and builders Bel and McKenzie deliver a bold red brick facade with plate window central feature and French casement openings.
Mr. Harvey G. Draper supervises improvements to Mrs. Hides hotel as renovations proceed. The project includes a new front balcony with timber detail, strong-room on ground floor, staff facilities, and a glazed petition feature. Willen and Baillie, contractors, expect completion by Wednesday.
Frost and wet weather mark the season as preparations for Christmas begin and residents leisure travel to coast or south as funds allow. A gala day at the State School featured races, prizes, and social meals with proceeds aiding Belgian and Patriotic funds. Master Arthur Belson injured while birding. he is recovering in Alberton hospital. Boxing Day rural sports support Belgian relief. local girls join efforts to enlist or fundraise.
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