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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
2
Subscribers and advertisers are informed the Post will not be published on Friday January 2nd. Other issues will be published as usual on remaining days.
Reports from Victoria describe a shuffled political scene as Mr Watt forms another Liberal Ministry while the Labor Government sits on the benches. The Liberals gain 4% in the assembly and Labor 20% amid internal quarrels, illustrating ongoing party instability and lone majorities.
A notice to Provident Society policyholders in December explains all policies will participate in the annual bonus. Alfred J. Fisher serves as district agent. The piece also reviews a comic series of political events featuring Mr Elmslie and the Labor ministry with a small majority.
The grocery department will open Friday December 10 until evening. Monday December 2 until evening. Tuesday December 23 until evening. and Wednesday Christmas Eve closing at 6 pm. Customers are urged to place Christmas orders early.
A vintage ad fragment lists folding cameras folding Ensignette magamime Plate cameras and other optics with prices. Receipts at the Caiima Starr-Bowkett Building Society total £26 7 1 from Saturday last. The office closes for deposits on Saturday until January 31. Reader attention is drawn to an Owen Whittick advertisement at the top.
Charles G T Murray dentist offers daily consultations at the A M P Building Ab. Proceeds from a Palace Pictures benefit show fund totaled £26 156. The management handled takings and distribution benefiting the institution.
The North Queensland Herald notes the steamer Wolk lowra sailing south tomorrow at 35 p m, immigrant departure on the Waipara from England, and Xmas trips to Green Island and Barrier Reef. It reports service halts, politics, business ads, and local notices including Bennett and Temmetta closing for holidays and St Mary’s Convent among North Queensland institutions.
At Cairns Police Court, Abedi Fletcher and William Fraser were fined for droskeeeen on Saturday in default hours, while James Harris was fined for dronkenness on Sunday. The case was before Mr A E Aitkin JP.
The text urges generosity toward the less fortunate who cannot partake in Christess merriment due to hardship or misfortune. It emphasizes charitable acts and shared goodwill during the season.
Readable fragments describe Cairns Theatre presenting a modern programme including comedy sketches and a star performer. The text hints at a premiere night with zestful acts and a lively schedule, aiming to attract audiences during the holiday period.
The season brings lighter and cooler attire for women as they embrace white fabrics and smart silhouettes. A popular drink mix promises coffee milk and sugar with hot water. A ship from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide ferries passengers to Fremantle while cargo trade profits appear strong. The Coolgardie reefing pattern, originally Rothwell Castle, was renamed after a famed Western Australian field.
Hor Gtr patentee rene royal Style brings big attractions to the Palace Theatre tonight. Show starts soon and seats should be secured early for patrons in the sporting community.
Melbourne reports that wireless telegraphy will carry seasonable greetings between the Commonwealth and New Zealand and between Maitland and ships at sea. Messages must be four words plus sender name and address and be handed in at a telegraph office by tomorrow afternoon.
Tableland News notes Mr. Abbott director and Mr. Kniep secretary of the Athletes Butter Factory Co visiting Cairns amid brighter hopes and better schemes for them.
Notices invite holidays at Green Island and Turtle Bay with contact Geo Bunn ing Cairns Post and Auxiliary Motor Launch Vietor. Music tutor S Whale offers harmony and counterpoint lessons at Sheridan and Florence streets. Malamda preparations on Noxing Day and Geld Day sports feature a live programme and strong public support. A grap ball increases evening entertainment with no major relief.
An advertisement touts Christmas table linens and napkins in white linen and damask, including SHAMROCK DESIGN borders and motifs like ROSES. It highlights pricing, direct-from-mill sourcing, and a range of patterns such as MARGUERITES AND SCROLL and THISTILES.
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