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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
2
Today's specials list a variety of shoes and fabrics with prices ranging from 0/9 to 15/ and includes boots for men and ladies as well as infants. The catalog features plain toe glace kid boots, solid leather Cossacks, lace shoes, pumps with coban heels, and white canvas court shoes, plus linens, muslins, and Swiss embroideries with discount pricing.
London on January 1 reports copper prices at £8 5s to £63 0s for forward trades. Electrolytic tin ranges from £7 to £17 14s, with forward levels around £17 0s. Lead sits near £188 9s and spelter at £68 10s, reflecting market drift in the opening session.
The article describes a North Sea engagement described as the first major open sea fight since the war began. It notes British battlecruisers held their line, German squadron suffered damage, and casualties on the German side. It discusses strategic implications, predicting limited German sorties and British pursuit, with Britain determined to secure the Kaiser's fleet. The piece ends with wartime sentiment and a call for decisive action.
A meeting of the executive of the Northern District Patriotic Fund will be held at the Council Chambers on Thursday February at 11 am. No opposition, Mr J Newell has been returned unopposed as representative of Herbertus Shire on the Cairns Harbour Hoard. An advertisement notes members of the MLC. An Oddfellows notice states Craig's Pharmacy are the dispensers for the Lodge. Auction notice: by order of the official trustee in the estate of Mrs Mo J Metcalf, 1 four roomed house in Bunda Street past the gasworks, plus household sundries, will be sold next Wednesday.
In Atherton visitors are noted and a steamer W. is due with thirteen immigrants for Cairns and one for Innisfail. Local business updates include General Store opening at Babirda with Bedrock Prices. A Cairns court report mentions a nuisance arrest and bail forfeiture while public protests over hairdresser hours spread in Northern towns.
The Cairns page shares mixed items from a German report critique to a charity concert by the Salins Masonic Choir. It notes changes in church leadership and farewell to Rev McDermant traveling to Tunisfail. Also covered are troop departures from Gordonvale with toasts and donations, plus community notices about prisoners of war and local sentiments.
An advertisement by a drug chemist offers a facial treatment claiming to erase wrinkles and smooth the brow. It promises quick improvement and invites readers to call or write for details.
A Devonshire regiment officer reports a night attack where six Germans entered an observation trench. Two Irish firemen joined, fixed bayonets, and drove off the intruders as the Germans fled. The note emphasizes the Irish comradeship and bold action under fire.
A love affair unfolds as Raids and Annie face setbacks with their baby. Angie, now reconciled, attempts to remove the child but is overwhelmed by smoke and forced to retreat.
The Farthers Herald presents Vows of the Week traditions and notices. This column highlights marriages and engagements, noting couples and family context as observed in the local community through the week.
Saturday night program at the New Palace Theatre features a mix of Western drama Sheri of Muscatine and a social scene tale A Treesplanted Prairie Miower recounts a young girl’s entry into Society with Robert Goodall unmasked as a burglar The program also includes War Budget No 165 depicting raids on a German factory and distant scenes of wartime Britain revealing a chaotic collage of melodrama and newsreel touches
A new program at Austral Pictures showcases English French and Australian national cinema with a special Saturday screening. The event features at least two distinct films from the enhanced international program and aims to attract diverse audiences.
In Adelaide on January 29, Gilbert White of Carpentaria has left the state with the express to reach his installation in about six months. The report notes the delay and the expected date.
Brisbane reports the Kenowna inquiry resuming as Captain John Ward denies drinking, denies boarding at Port Moresby under the convoy, and rejects revenge mutiny claims. Witnesses describe events around the mutiny accusations and the timing of the firemen’s observations before authorities.
The Walter and Flinn medical fellowship in Australia funds advanced medical study abroad. It provides £190 on departure, £100 after six months, £100 after twelve months, £150 after fifteen months, and £200 after twenty-one months. Tenure is three years, with the third year spent at the University of Sydney pursuing work recommended by the faculty.
A deputation from the Associated Chamber of Manufacturers met the Minister for Cadence Senator Pearce to discuss a clause allowing unions to interview employees during meals about labor conditions. The meeting was private, and Pearce said manufacturers asked to suspend the clause during the war pending further consideration.
In Dunedin Jane Sign reports the Werr bee reached the Heads after a voyage from Macquarie Auckland and Campbell Islands to aid sending a sick crew member ashore Captain Thompson notes a long spell of boisterous weather during the search for the Endeavor The search extended to 5 degrees south and included gales and a hurricane over two days with no sign of the missing vessel.
Statistics show 1914 cash receipts for Cairns post office totals including gratuities on money orders and postal notes. The record lists amounts and totals such as £75,283 6s 5d and a large number of letters and packets processed.
January report from the Minister for Agriculture notes attention to wheat yields and possible reductions, while maize plantings exceed previous levels. Minister White cites a failed early wheat season and hints at adjustment in returns amid drought.
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