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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
2
A. W. McManus, surgeon dentist, is represented by C. F. Scott, B.P.S., F. E. Christiansen, B.D.S., D. Logan, B.D.S. Visitation to hinterland and coastal towns is noted as part of the notice.
A Queensland policy critique argues the state concentrates newcomers in Brisbane. The piece decries traffic along the coast, urges distributing migrants to northern districts, and calls for an active, cooperative plan to tap population across the state. It questions government motives and the dependence on London for northern settlement.
A condensed OCR fragment shows copper pricing with units and symbols, including electrolytic copper and forward prices. The text lists 2uben Wearsary 5 Copper and various pounds amounts, but the exact context and dates are unclear.
A historical note describes Kellys Tonic Liver Pills as liver stimulants with kidney and bowels benefits. It records Barrow Shire Council’s meeting on Tuesday at 11 am, followed by a Water Authority session. Mentions a meteorological station postponement and Gilbert River stock concerns. The Herald features Northern Australia life and images of Herberton, Townsville, and Brighton.
Dr Charles G C Murray, a licensed dentist, offers daily consultations across dental practice areas including bio surgery. Located at A B L P Building, Ab bott street, with telephone and PO Box 15 for contact.
Federal meteorologist approves data exchange between Thursday Island and Sea Mill stations for the cyclone season. Mr Segd of Cairns Postmaser reports the plan to improve weather tracking and warning dissemination during the coming period.
An exhibition at the School of Mines in Chamera Towers is listed at 75 pounds per year for three years. Messbera from the Women’s Hospital Seid are arranging a viewing meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 2:80 p.m.
Our Mongmen correspondent reports the Mossman Central Mill annual meeting held yesterday. Directors elected include Ju. Johmatom Y. W. Crawford B. D. Low and W. HL Huchonen CG. W. Musts and W. B. Mutherford. E. S. Mangs named editor and Crawford named ASPA delegate.
The Cairns Theatre screens Bred of the North tonight featuring John and Jim as two brotherslinked by marriage. Jim, a gambler, is drawn to trouble while John, a bearded Woodsman, joins the North West Mounted Police. Molly is central to the family drama as tensions rise.
A ragged mixture reports a Wes, Kimberley flood damaging station property and hundreds of cattle drowned in King's Sound. It includes a psychic advert by Madame Verone d Albert and a Cairns obituary for Mrs Koch, plus hair treatment promotes from Calrms and mentions the Northern Hernia weekly.
A sensational film screened at the Palace Theatre titled Tigris depicts crime and justice. Scene opens with the murder of a celebrated jeweller on October 12, 1874 and the investigation by lawmen, followed by thrilling encounters as criminals are brought to book. The issue notes a popular reel with several comedy shorts and a civic meeting report on local governance.
Mayers presents Australian made twillwear and boys’ outfits in sizes to 16. Features include white drill Norfolk and striped drill Norfolk suits, Muslin Serge Sailor suits, Conway suits, Ranger suits and Fawn Oil Norfolk outfits, all offered at Back to School prices ranging from 1 shilling to 7 shillings 6 pence.
Kelly's announces a broad clearance sale ahead of closure next Saturday. The ad touts fresh lines and deep discounts on rainwear and accessories including umbrellas, macintoshes, khaki duck raincoats, Watershed oil carts and ladies storm galoshes with sale prices well below usual.
Suppliers to the C.3.8 Company’s Mill at Homebush debated the cane purchase agreement. Resolutions demanded clarity on payment terms, costs of manufacture, and whether any price rise would be passed to consumers. The meeting, presided by Mr F J Stevens, adjourned with thanks to the chair.
Alfred Wane of 18 Auporn Road Auturn Victoria reports that two doses of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy give immediate relief from troubling rain and inconvenience. He praises it as a safe and certain cure and keeps a bottle at home. Sold by all chemists and stores.
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