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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
2
Classified job notice seeks three certified nurses from the A T N A for Hamden District Hospital with a salary of 15 per year and travel expenses refunded after 12 months. Applications with testimonials must be enclosed and reach the secretary by December 18.
A listing describes premises leased at £210 per week for a farm with potential rent income Ci per week. It notes a 15 percent investment return on outlay and a price of £1509. The ad claims a strong business with multiple agencies and offers terms on sale. Also mentions good farms and other items for sale.
Ward Auctions on instruction from Mrs Holden sell by public auction at Lake Strest opposite W Collins Chemist on Thursday next December 22 1915 at 2 30 p m the estate includes a nickel plated wardrobe wardrobe with glass wire and fibre mattresses pillows net and valance washstand seagrass drawing room chairs and settee oak occasional table and related items in good condition
In Gret clam ardor Hal Porr Studebaker oar rated at price 8 with good order and new tytn Fees cle rene.
A fragmentary 19th century notice outlines a cottage project with a preliminary layout. It mentions a Royned Cottage, a garden, and a work plan including a 4/ structure, with references to the site at Gerdsaral and public notices about development.
Members of the Caires District Cricket Association aim to travel to Innnistall at New Year and must notify the undersigned before noon on Thursday. H. J. Foulis, Secretary.
In a fragmentary notice, officials warn of a livestock market shift affecting Calves Post region near Bay, Pea Ree. Readers should watch local announcements for details on new sale dates and procedures.
Telegraphic delay hampers Post messages on December 31 1915. Private D ir Turmer son of Mr Tur e Taylor Street Cairns returns from the Dardanelles by the Kuranda tonight and will be met by the Citizens' Exception Committee.
The Stare Bowkett Society reported receipts totaling 448 pounds 11 shillings with directions noting Xmas and New Year closures and directors Mrs A S Taylor and Mr Winston to attend on January 8 1918. Arewatta timetable changes affect Cairns travelers Friday night with implications for Saturday boat connections and mail schedules. A separate incident reports a girl Enid Hope injured by a stray hare near Sadie and Aplin streets and admitted to hospital.
A laborer living across the river from Gordonvale died while clearing a farm when he was overcome by poisonous fumes. A colleague attempted a rescue but collapsed. emergency responders recovered the body, and police took charge of the scene.
A fragment notes a group called Bealtay Youngsters described as a pictorial image tied to a chemical food made from an original formula and its contents. The text hints at an adaptation or critique of a product described in early 20th century advertising.
A sports committee organizes a Boxing Day train excursion from Calves to Malena with a return trip the same day. The note mentions local concerns over stray horses and urges town council action due to prior apathy. Also promotes a Bath Powder product and lists W. A. Collie Chemist in Cairo for purchases.
Taxpayers must file state income tax returns by the January deadline. Penalties for noncompliance include up to 1 percent fines and doubling of the assessment. Stock owners must also submit returns by the same date under the Stock Acts with penalties for failure.
A testimonial advertisement for Territorial Stand Kas Corn Suk from a Cairns seller. It claims to cure longstanding foot corns with one remedy and offers shilling packs sold by Robert Craig. The piece parrots a citizen’s praise and promotes mail order delivery.
The missives discuss L Hillman’s alleged detention by Germans since September 1904 and a brother’s long absence. A C Glave of Johan t tGurg mentions Miggoot-inlaw Cogent who has battled Union troops against German forces in South Africa and is set to depart for Flanders on active service.
The Uhengeks AO Line will wait from Cairns for Hong Kong via Thursday Island and reach up to the 20th inst. Fearnley and Co Ltd, agents, handle the arrangements.
Profusion of gifts for all ages at R H Kellys. Smart silver mounted umbrellas priced 7/6 9/6 11/6 12/6. Leather collar boxes 66 10/6 12/6. Salsty razors 12/6 and 22/6. Shaving mirrors stands 8/6 to 25/. Neat neckwear 7/6 1/1 1/4 2/6. Panamas 31/. Linen shirts 3/3 to 4/6. Handkerchiefs and silk items offered. Don’t miss the splendid assortment at B H Kieltys.
Unclear OCR fragment references a theatre item with a missed title and stray words about a beam and tealight. Details are insufficient to identify people, places, dates, or events.
A shopkeeper named A M Waddell announces the opening of a large stock of piecien deer pery boots and dhoss cic with emphasis on variety. The article notes assortment and commercial activity from a local retailer.
A five year old boy named Mathews sustained a fractured arm after placing a hand on a sulky wheel in Hermit Park. An ambulance was called shortly before 2 am on Monday following the accident.
Advertisement notes trips by the big lau Defence to Green Inland during holidays. With hot days, pleasure to sit under shady trees or splash in water. Only a limited number can be taken. early application is advised.
The Jorg Cano rice Board with Messrs A. T Gleam P.M. Meer TR Riley and J. West Miller’s Representatives sat in camera at Cairne Court House on Monday morning. Proceedings lasted the forenoon with an adjournment expected for Thursday morning.
The Cairns weekly list for December 17 1918 records volunteers deemed medically fit for service with the Australian Imperial Forces. Names include George William Ta or Peetemen William Leonard Vance Cape Tarrine Alexander Beott Thomas Narolph Jeanard Er em Golder Arthur Campbell William James Anderson Robert Mahonry Cecil Howard Spdnay Street Robert memtagus Swanson John Seeterick Genet Cecil Clan Hallide Worth Henry Smyth and others.
The big production The World at War will be presented tonight at the popular theatre. The program opens with A Scrap of Paper and features Belgian cavalry, British forces at Portemouth, and the Expeditionary Force including the Gallipoli campaign. It covers France India Russia and Australia with scenes of wounded soldiers and embassies in Egypt and Gallipoli, inviting all to view the dramatic war story from a seat. Seats are available at the theatre box office.
A western train arrived at Tosysville on December 26 adding new divisions and bringing several people and supplies to the Xe county area.
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