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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

4

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.

Dewsr

In fond memory of William Slattery 1916

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.

Slattery William Slattery Fallon Kairi Cairns Post Uscal

Cairns Chamber urges shipping timetable change for better Coast service

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.

Cairns Chamber of Commerce Brisbane Abeloedal Company Cairns Adelaide Mackay Palmer

Protection of Birds in Farm Districts

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.

Principaw Ceri Sapenn

Starr Bowlett Society Receipts and Holiday Meeting Notice

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.

Starr-Bowlett Society Cairns Starr-Rowlkett Buildding Society W. H. Margetson Rosamund Rosalie Rosabelle Rosemary Rosaleen Rosalind Mayers

Soldiers Rest Home Fund Acknowledges Further Contributions

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.

Cairns Arawatta Burns, Philp & Co Townsville

Babinda Hookworm Campaign and Mareeba Accident Report

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.

Babinda Waite Lambert Grogan Mareeba Eee Southedge Grogan & Kilpatrick Mareeba Hospital Torstay Thomas Eam Draperstreet Cairns

Return of Another Tableland Hero

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.

Frank Malthy France Wen Thomas Maltby Peeramos Sergi Maltby H. Garrett Herim RB. T. McManus Caums Europe Asia McKay Scotland Douglas Haig England Ower Meavey Abbes Swhem Germany Lermand Majon Verdur Italy le Page Wo McLaren Cairns Crrena Australia Norman Mighell Wicks Penge Gomm McLaren Siestemes Meta? Sister "Melahom Messrs, W. Willums, Saepenne van W. Harrison Stillman A. Atkinson Garrett, Gomm and Mattersen

Farewell to Miss Haughey by Draper and staff

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.

Messrs A. J. Draper, Ltd M. Haugley Meg H. Kyle A J. Draper Miss Haughey Kyle Haughey Ome

Returned Soldiers Banquet in Cairns Welcomes Home

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.

Cairns Welcome Home Club Oddfellows' Hall W. McLaren Dr. Heavey News AA Dawson W McLaren H. Garrett Ensign le Page Alderman Wilks W. C. Griffin Wes Come Home Returned Soldiers’ League Red Cross Queensland McLaren Sergeant Barnes Great Britain Germar Wilks Douglas Rsig Navy Australia Thetroat

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