31 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
1
Readers in Alberton Tableland report visitors falling ill with fever illness leading to laid low conditions at Barrett's Hotel and Hall in Athey stone area.
A busy Cairns page reports a 1 acm auction on the esplanade by J J Hoare for the Kia Ora motor vessel sale, plus the Vankalilla arriving from the South under Capt Tang Theremael and sailing to Unis port. Court news covers Fo Wile and Weasell charged with theft, fined £25 each. Weather notes describe hot winds and extreme temperatures, and Cane Growers protest Southern Boards price fixing. New Year’s wishes reflect Germany’s wartime punishment theme.
A garbled notice reports a Cairns Police Court session on Wednesday involving Allan Dickson charged with indecent exposure and another matter about decorations and gifts. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Townsville correspondent reports extreme heat and papers denying anonymous contributions. Ten year old William Egert drowned at Ross River mouth after an hour in water. resuscitation failed. Dockets mention beche demer theft from a lugger. magistrate grants application after inquiry. Also advices on dandruff remedy and critique of Cairns deportment amid wartime departures.
The Calas Pest will be published on New Year's Bay and is set for release on New Year’s Bay. The Herters Beall will be available on New Year’s Eve, with details about timing and venue to follow.
Townsville correspondent reports A M Waddell has opened a General Store at Babirda offering low prices. Tomorrow Gordonvale hosts amateur football and a New Year gift meeting with seven events. A special Cairns train leaves at 10 20 pm. The Cairns cinema shows a farewell appearance for a National film and a New Year matinee featuring Mr. Werd Lear.
The piece describes a film program headed by a production titled The Ensigned Agreement. It notes sensational and poignant scenes with labourers on strike and a girl involved with a father making demands, but the text is garbled and uncertain about specifics.
The Taivuan docks at the wharf with Captain Wid dletom as Harbor Master guiding passengers including Dr. Gileath the Northern Territory administrator. War talk dominates as Captain Coall yer, recent participant in Kai Chau operation, withholds details awaiting Defence Authority reports.
The Palace Theatre announces a full change of subjects for tonight. The cinema presents The Devil’s Dangan t in a staged drama, two good comedies For Repaire and Peter’s Relations, and the Tramp and the Tanner. A beautiful film Poppies features the song The Garden of Sleep.
A special holiday program at the Sew Palace theater offers two exclusive attractions from the exchange in Baltes, including Keystones and a feature titled Married Life. The bill also features wartime news, a Soldier Pall presentation, and a musical treat with full orchestra. Seats are selling fast for tomorrow’s event.
Attendance during Xmas week was fair despite heat. Nominations posted for handicap doubles with a gold medal prize by R J Overland. Members mostly satisfied with starts though some doubt Gorton Toohey and Mayers Linnett as a dangerous pair. Contests likely on New Year’s Day with weather a concern.
The executive committee of the Australian Red Cross Queensland division reports substantial fundraising and gifts for the sick and wounded. Subscriptions total 12,2526 to November 7. £1,000 to Lady Dudleys Phebe tessa. £2,000 to the British Red Cross. £560 for a motor ambulance. goods shipped include thousands of shirts, underpants, gowns, gloves, surgical dressings, medicines, and equipment. Gina Jenkinson signs as acting president.
The issue features a wartime cavalry clash between French and German forces and a cache of local images including the early 1801 Cairns crown, Malamis injuries, Tolga school wreck, Halifax main street, Mackay Custom House, and other regional spots. It highlights entertainment, scenery, and a note on naval trade routes and Straburg Lager as a toast to the navy.
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