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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
2
Readable fragments describe a sale of knives and forks with quantities and prices. Mentions items like cobs, Forte, and numbers such as 10 and 6. Lacks clear dates or locations but implies a catalog or classified notice for kitchenware.
The advertisement lists three shops and other properties including a billiard table and Airgad Plast on Freehold, leased at weekly rents of £2 10s and £1 10s, with a 13 percent return. Also offered are farm properties, with a sale price of £998 for a demolishable premises. J. I. Roberts, auctioneer, notes the sale terms and a college near the area with grounds over 900 acres, funded by £15,000 in new work and showing Premier rank among Australian colleges.
Fragmentary OCR shows a historic storefront scene with names like J. Rood and a Caltes shop motif. Partial text mentions villa street references and sewing advertisements. The readable bits hint at a local seller or message board rather than a full event.
Local farm authorities report a calf pest outbreak affecting several herds. Farmers coordinate with veterinary services to implement containment measures and monitor cattle health across the region.
Local criticism follows the denial of the Freshwater Freshwater Mill project. Critics call the treasury stand nonsensical, noting land prices cited by Theodore and Bailey’s Creek farmers willing to settle for less. The piece condemns political rhetoric and urges practical agricultural progress amid a harsh northern climate.
London reports mixed metals prices on December 29 with copper quoted at 185 15 to 86 electro lytic at 196 to 108, tin at 167 10 to 1168, forward 168 15 to fr6p 5, lead at 12 6 to 17 6, and silver at 25 0.
Bures Philp and Co report the Wyandra is due to reach from the south around 11 am today. The inclusion notes a coastal inbound timetable and suggests a punctual arrival for local service observers.
A meeting of the Reception Committee of the Patriotic Fund will take place at the monument this evening at 7.0 to welcome home Privates Crittenden Hawes and Wooly.
Mrs W Evans of Gordonvale asks Herald to fix the caption under her photo. the event titled Ambulance Ball should read Children’s Hospital Ball.
In Cairns Police Court a man was remanded for eight days for medical examination after a witness reported he was wav ing his hat and declaring the end of the world. Constable Ryan saw the patient in Spence Street the day before and arrested him on suspicion of unsound mind.
Walter Ridley presents a notable showing of Sign of the Cross based on Wilson Barrett’s story. The mers of the cast include William Farnum, famed for The Spoilers, with lavish costumes and staging, drawing large audiences and strong impressions wherever shown.
In Small Debtor Court on Wednesday morning verdicts were returned in several Wallace and Wallace cases. The items include M Harney cash lent with costs, J Juniper woods sold with costs, J Evans goods sold with costs, N Reddicliffe balance due on goods sold with mileage, and C Beiril balance due for goods sold with costs. Total sums awarded vary by case with costs specified.
A fragmented OCR line suggests a Harinba store entry with cryptic phrases and numbers. The readable bits indicate an informal record or label with stray numerals and partial words, lacking clear names or dates but hinting at a catalog or inventory snippet.
Police continue inquiries into the Redlynch incident in which a China man was injured on the head days ago. No arrest has been made.
In Cairns Police Court before P.M. Mr A B Gibeon proceedings open on Wednesday with a brief hearing noted. Local court records show routine matters and preliminary actions expected in the session. Further details await adjourned listings and defendant appearances.
Fully 500 passengers travelled on the Cairns to Malanda excursion train on Boxing Day. Sports at Malanda supported Patriotic funds and the event is expected to be a good financial success.
In the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday December 22 a hiccoughing sound drew Speaker’s ire. He warned he would name the offender and seek action by the Chief Secretary if the disruption continued.
The motor boat Defiance will run across 19 Green Inland on Saturday and Sunday inviting visitors to view the pretty place. Two people were on the island at Christmas showing growing interest. Recent rains left everything green with light winds and calm seas, and no danger to travelers. Full particulars appear in the advertisement in this issue.
A message reports the death of a 16 year old girl named Phillipa Phillips who was bathing alone at Two Mile Creek with no companion. She entered water beyond her depth and drowned before rescue could reach her. The incident occurred Wednesday night in Keoboors.
An advertisement touts Territorial Stand Katy Corn Silk as the only corn remedy that relieves pain and restores walking comfort. It claims testimonials from citizens praising the product and offers mail order, with post paid packaging.
Text incomplete notes start at Ferenyth with a call for recruitment in the morning. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate early steps for forming a group or unit.
A damaged OCR passage from Austmal Pictures mentions stars, quotes and stray phrases like 1% and light, with unclear context. The readable bits reference a stroll, a crown, and names but none form a complete event or outcome.
A brief notice states that members of the Crime Ch. temm are requested to attend a proceeding or meeting. Details and location are not fully legible in the fragment. The item reads as a community notice urging attendance.
The Ba binta Cane Growers Association schedules its quarterly meeting at the Mahinda Theatre on Sundar Jaguars. Officials will discuss business matters in an event highlighted by local growers.
Shipping notices indicate Tiving arriving from Hong Kong via ports on Thursday while the Soth sails the same day to Melbourne via Brisbane. The Uhemgehe sets course from Cairns for Borg Kog on Tuesday Island and Pot Derwin on Friday aboard the Stamet. Fearnley and Co. Ltd. own the Agate.
An old notice touts Bets Powder as a fragrant bath product available for 2 shillings per large packet from W. A. Collins in Tate Street Chemnitz Cara. It notes the item’s refreshing effect and urges purchase for summer use.
The 1915 issue of the Herald closes the year with an illustrated Pantre Tiver feature. It includes waterborne views and coastal scenes amid war object themes. Images portray settlers drowned at Stuart's Pond area and other frontier landscapes.
The British Red Cross Society reports receipt of a shipment of fifty deck chairs and notes the boat Karcola carrying the chairs sailed the Mediterranean. The organization requests clear marking of all details and mentions a revised design and ongoing improvements.
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