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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
2
Rain brings relief and growth to Queensland district
The article notes welcome rain across the state easing drought in Georgetown district and Gulf areas. It highlights stock imports into the Tableland and the Batter Factory project, with prospects for irrigation linked to artesian bores and subterranean supplies. The piece emphasizes a transformative period for agriculture and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Grocery Department Holiday Hours and Xmas Orders
To make the convenience of our grocery department easier the store will open on Friday December day and at five in the afternoon Monday through Wednesday Eve. Orders for Christmas should be placed early to ensure service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Comvemienre
Sid Decemper
Meil A
Portrait and Pictorial Photographer Studio Ad Cairns
A. Dorlo's Sun Studio offers old photos recreated and enlarged at 8s per dozen. Portraits and photographic works by Hiamd Painted Sketch Portraits and B. Sag W. Ee Photos advertised. Located Abbott Street near the Court House Hotel in Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doblo
Bundaberg
Giadegone
Hiamd
B. Sag W. Ee
A. Dorlo
SUN
Abbott Street
Cairns
Court House
Copper and lead price notes from London market
The London market bulletin records copper and lead trading notes with prices. Copper and Celis to ev ward and electrolytic copper forward quotes appear with figures such as 8 and 10. Forward notes show prices around £18 for Tim and £17 16s 8d for lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Christmas Gift Ideas Mixed with Jumbled Phrases
The note lists various camera related items like folding cameras and camera gear, mixed with garbled symbols and partial pricing followed by unclear references. It reads as a quirky gift suggestion fragment with no clear sender or destination.
Calendars Missing 1914 Insurance Notice
The Cairnscerbour Board states calendar deposits are required with all contract tenders. The notice notes the United Insurance Co and Mr J G Hosre as local agent sources for calendars, indicating a fixed deposit per contract as determined by the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Insurance Co
Durely
Mir
J. G. Hosre
Trunk Shortages and Travel Goods Market Notes
Fragmentary report notes trunk shortages for Christmas travel, with limited supply and rising prices. Mentions new stock at Mayers Limited and varying demand between country centers and towns.
Cairns Hibernian Branch Dental Notice
Cairns branch of the Hibernian Society issues a dental notice. Affected members are advised to seek treatment as per official schedule and public health guidelines. Details of procedures and dates are published in the local notice section.
Burns Philps Co Ltd Umbrellas and Waterproof Gear
Consignment from Burns Philps Co Ltd features umbrellas cilgkina waterproof coats and silk skin line garments guaranteed waterproof.
Mackay Harbor Plant Schedule and Early Season Plan
A garbled report notes Mackay Harbor focusing on planting a large crop, ownership unclear, and early year intentions. It mentions attempting to sow the plant ahead of some formal imposition connected to water work, with tentative timing and local management details unclear.
The Cairns Theatre Presents The Comedic Serial Event
In a stage scene at the Cairns Theatre a father learns of a family crisis as a telegram changes a daughter’s fate. Ralph returns from abroad, a marriage revelation triggers violence, and the story unfolds with comic subplots. The program ends with the final showing of Mawinder the Snap Shotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Learee
Ralph
Ebroad
Aris
Warton Dil
Mischell
Mischell, Amoty
Burns Philips & Co opens shipments of menswear
Burns Philp & Co., Ltd have just opened a shipment of Gent's silk hats, boys clothing, men's pith helmets, great from the manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gent
Siciliam Soca
Boys” Clothing
Elieets
Hair Care Remedy Prescribed for Scalp Irritation
A short old fashioned recipe recommends dissolving ten spoonfuls of Ceramine Granules in water, then shampooing the hair with the solution. Use hot water to dissolve, rinse well, and apply to the scalp to promote healthy hair and relieve irritation.
Holiday closure and local notices in Cairns region
Dental practice Megara Bennet t and Tennetts on Abbott street Cairns will close during Xinas and New Bear holidays from 11th Dec to January 1814. Telegraph service in North Greensand patch reports limited transmission. Mac key Town Council to consider borrowing £80 000 for waterworks alterations amid growing water supply concerns. Entomologist report details beetle grub cage work and chrysalis development for field studies and soil depth observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megara
Bennett and Tennetts
Denete
Abbott-street
Cairns
Sager Duresu
A. A. Giragli
Bern
Case Dismissed at Caires Police Court Hearing
Case dismissed after brief hearing before P M Mr Grant at Caires Police Court on Saturday morning. Proceedings described as content with the outcome despite unclear details of the defendant and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caires
P . Grant
P.M
Imac Comed
Om Batur
White cotton embroider attire ships second shipment
The notice notes a second shipment of white cotton embroidery including oil costume robes and all white linen skirts for ladies. It emphasizes the line of items available and invites Ladies to view the collection.
Masonic Choir to Sing for Cairns Hospital Patients
On Thursday afternoon the Masonic choir led by Bro. E Massey will present a music program for patients at Cairns District Hospital. The event is planned for Christmas Day and invites local residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Choir
Bro. E. Massey
Cairns District Hospital
Cattle Exhibit Promises Fine North Australian Stock
The Department of Agriculture and Stock Brisbane informs the Herberton Show secretary that cattle from the State Farm at Kari will be shown up to the next Herberton show. Farmers will see some of the finest imported cattle in the North, presenting a good opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agricuttars and Stock
Brisbane
Herberton
Kari
Roland's
Sfene
Emghah
Continental
Jave Street
Herbert River Notes Reflect Rainy Harvest Outlook
The Herbert River district notes describe heavy rains across Ingham Halifax and Macknade boosting the sugar area, with a good 1914 harvest expected. At the Herbert River P and A Association AGM President E A Waring announced retirement, with others re-elected and a committee formed as interest in the region lapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Halifax
Macknade
Suger
Herbert River P
A. Amoetation
E. A. Waring
Macknade Wam
C8. Cos Service
Warteg
Messrs
Fivam
Evan
Christmas Dinner Table Linens Offerings From Local Market
Vintage ad markets Christmas table linen sets and damask in white and linen, highlighting 71 to 72 inch sizes. Describes patterns including Shamrock, Marguerites, and Roses with discounts and direct-from-miller pricing. Includes napkins and serviettes with design names and per-dozen prices.
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Cairns Pictures Ltd
Fats
Andrew Vosom
Willan Humphrey
Edmand Merbery
Chas
Hen Ralph
Bie
Eenkin Drew
Marion
Dorothy Reet
Mre
Marbury Bis
Louse Reander
PATHE
English Gazette
Veturg
Clase
Lisder
Federal Pictures
Bennetts
Bennett & Bennett
R.D.S. Apsott-Street
Caires Picture Ca
Fineraeer
Robert Craig
Feomialir
Pos
Butual Provident Sea
Istry
Housewives
the People’s Cash Store
A Smith
Treprietor Sience and
Bunda Streets
Ublisher
the Post
Monolay
Mackay
Georgetown
Gulf
PEACE
Merchant Grocers
Cake-Street
Anneund
Spence-Street
Charles Lilley
Abitah Murray
Hubes, Wilson , Ryan
Catieee
High Court of
Supreme Courts
Commonwealth
New Zealand
A. J. P. MacDeenll
B. V. Henem
N. MacDounell
Owen Whittick
Bex
Jaelling
Cairmserbour Board
Afl
Mayers Limited
Bante
Hibern
Burns, Philps Co., Ltd
Mackay Harbor
Cairns Theatre
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Xmas
Ayr
Lange
HSS
E. J. Harris
Ctoria House
Cen
Palace Theatre
Palace Picture CO
Dave Ormeedy
Ms Pictures
Rajah
Destliny
Berxina
Bobby
Tily Tim
Aga
Dental
D. Logan
B.D.S
North Greensand
Charters Towers
Cairnns
MacKay Wate Supply
Mackey
Craig
Melbourne
Heghes
Miss Smith
Walbourne House
Telephore
Wvere
Musical Notice
B. Whale
Watester
Willow the Bat
the Palace
Rajeb
Astorigus
Detiny
Karen
Herbert River Notes
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