Observation as Wisdom Cites Dewsr's Whisky
A reflective note urges learning by watching, claiming wise figures consistently seek Dewsr's Whisky and implying its value as a guiding example.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
4
A reflective note urges learning by watching, claiming wise figures consistently seek Dewsr's Whisky and implying its value as a guiding example.
A sister and brother-in-law at Kairi note the death of William Slattery on December 26 1916. The Cairns Post will not publish on New Year’s Day but will circulate on other days.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce urges the Shipping Controller in Brisbane to dispatch Adelaide’s steamer to Brisbane Tuesday instead of Sunday to improve weekly mail service to Cairns. It argues the current Sunday arrival causes major delay and loss, and calls for a faster, coal efficient schedule via Mackay and Townville to Cairns, supporting Northern interests amid war-time strain.
The rains bring beetles that threaten crops and birds attack them, especially the grey back beetle. Birds clear trees by day and ibis feed on leftovers, highlighting the need to protect all local bird life. The piece urges active protection and enforcement measures to safeguard avian helpers for farmers.
The Cairns Starr Rowlkett Building Society collected £42 14 6 last Friday night. No meeting this evening due to holidays. Also advertised are Rosebud Garten handkerchief boxes containing six light lawn handkerchiefs each, printed in fast colors with designs by artist W H Margetson, featuring six British beauty types named Rosamund Rosalie Rosabelle Rosemary Rosaleen Rosalind, offered at 4 per box. Mayers! A Kisses claims Macleay Duff Whisky is the real thing when sealed with a heart and well-wisher.
The Soldiers' Rest and Recreation Home committee acknowledges new donations from Stewart and Fence son of Gordonvale, Mrs CF Francis of Marsland and Marsland Charters Towers, and Table Damasks. Also notes no Week End Boat and that Arawatta will not visit Cairns this week, Burns, Philp advisories say Townsville turn.
Babinda residents are informed that Drs Waite and Lambert will arrive at noon to continue the hookworm disease eradication campaign. In Mareeba a serious accident befell Mr Grogan of Southedge, thrown from a horse and taken to Mareeba hospital, with his family at his bedside.
Sergt. Frank Malthy MM has returned from active service in France after nearly three years with the Kuranda unit. He was promoted to sergeant and awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery. He was severely wounded but now recovered, with Private Thomas Maltby traveling from Pe ramos to join him.
A Tuesday farewell gathering by A J Draper Limited honored Miss M Haughey who resigns before her marriage to Mr H Kyle of the Post. The management praised her three years of service and good spirit, presenting a cheque a salad bowl and chocolates. Mr Kyle thanked all and wished happiness.
Returned soldiers of Cairns and district over a hundred were entertained by the Welcome Home Club at Oddfellows Hall East Night to celebrate peace. Mrs W McLaren gave a notable address while dignitaries including Dr Heavey and R T McManus attended.
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