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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1915
Page
2
A long price list from Mayers shows bargains on footwear and clothing items. Men’s lace boots, derby boots, and general leather Cossacks are advertised with varied prices. Ladies shoes, children's boots, and undergarments include Madapolam knickers and nights. Also listed are handkerchiefs, muslin curtains, gloves, and hose, with multiple sizes and styles.
The Barrow Shire Council announces publicly at noon on Sunday February 1915 the nominated candidates for council divisions. Division 1 William Walter Mason James Moors. Division 7 Frederick Charles Hodel. Division 3 Charles John Hudson. Division 4 Charles William Henry Rudolph Hfne George Henry O'Donnell. Frederick Charles Lode of Division 2 and Charles Jake Judson of Division 5 are elected without a poll, with no poll for Division 4 and 1 as the numbers exceed the seats. Poll closing February 22 at Abbott Street Cairns.
A social and dance event aims to reduce Convent Bathirigg Debt at Hibernian Hall on Tuesday February 16. Tickets priced double 4 shillings and single 2 shillings 6 pence.
The Cairns Canegrowers Association announces its Annual General Meeting to be held Thursday at Musgrave Central Mill. Items include adoption of report and balance sheet, inclusion of Babinda representatives on the Executive, election of delegates to the A.J.S.P.A. Conference in Brisbane, and a special motion to dispense with cane payment under the present C.R. Co scheme. Luncheon will be provided. all district canegrowers are invited.
The text notes First Quarter on February 32 and events on February 7 and 13. It lists times such as 3.11 p.m and 0.58 p.m, with perigee and apogee dates February 7 and February 13. Overall it documents lunar phase dates and related timings.
The Friends of Mrs A Ketrie invite attendance at the funeral of Myrtle Ketrie from Sherdan street this Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The service proceeds to Cairne Cemetery. John Griffiths, Undertaker. The Post February 6 1915.
A dated editorial argues that German settlers in Australia resist assimilating and pose a national security risk during wartime. It urges limiting German immigration and notes hostile incidents while stating some Germans here are trusted, but the future policy should favor loyalty to Australia.
A column condemns German loyalty abroad and warns of German political aims in America and Australia, noting pro German sentiment could aid the Allies and urging assimilation. The text shifts to a general store notice from A M Waddell announcing Hakuda Bedrock Prices and Royal Insurance agency services.
Vessels from overseas arriving at Cairns in January totaled 12 2022 tons and were piloted in and out by Master Maidleton. A social advance is advertised for Trenlay week at Hibernian Hall on February 1 to reduce debt on the new Con vent. The Cairns PS Office collected January receipts of L4 0 5 4 with items including Workers' dwellings £124 10 4 fines and forfeitures £35 fees of offer £39 14 8 duties £2 5 7 income tax £6 6 5.
Messrs Desaldeon Friend and Hughes address municipal electors outlining water supply, governance value, and public prudence. The notice promoting beauty products appears amid the same text, urging readers to write Craig Pure Drug Chemist for details.
The notice sheet lists a compulsory parile and a village board election at 2 PM with Mr T J Donaldson addressing ratepayers. An auction for furniture and effects of Mrs Veo at 232 PM follows a house contents sale. The page also comments on US politics and wartime propaganda.
The popular Austral Pictures manager Hogan remains under medical care after a severe fall and cannot walk yet. The report notes his condition as restraining his duties while the crew awaits his return. The text also mentions a chocolate product marketed to ease discomfort and lists an administration of Franz Joseph Roch’s estate with Johannes Robert coc appointed as administrator.
Tonight at the Cairns Theatre a complete change of programme features Jilly Marie the mimic comedienne introducing "The way different people carry walking sticks and canes" and "initation of a French lady singing an English song" with trimmings provided by the Royal.
Mr Watson, general manager, told the W and UT Miner that the Mt Mulligan coal mine will reopen immediately with 25 men in a day or two and about 50 soon, rising to 209 workers in a reasonable time. He cited very satisfactory developments in recent days boosting prospects for local residents.
At Atherton Summons Court before Mr P M Hishon Inspector Wright of the Health Department pursued undefended cases. One man fined for whisky 30 percent added strength with costs and fees. A license endorsed and house placarded 14 days. James Neill Halloran Tolga charged with selling short weight bread fined 10 shillings per ounce short with costs.
The flag of economy unfurls at Kelly's sale with great money saving opportunities. Saturday is the last bargain day as new lines arrive in the bargain field including children's boots sizes 9 to 10, ladies navy felt slippers in multiple colors, black pump loafers, and black leather shoes with reduced prices.
The Austral Pictures venue screens a full program with the star film Fighting Death praised for its thrilling action and vivid battle scenes. Audiences are expected to flock as the venue continues its popular, lively theatre experience with additional topical journal segments and engaging entertainment.
Cairns nominations for the February meeting are to be sent to the Secretary Mr D C Miller at 4 o clock today. At Atherton Police Court YOM A Fisk faced unlawful impression of a hide charge and was committed for trial. News arrived Friday of the sinking of a German cruiser. Mr M Bolas decorated his shop with British Allied and Australian flags for the celebration, drawing greetings from locals including the Australian Natives Association.
After a Cairns season Austral Pictures presents the Austral Entertainers touring Mareeba Tolga Kulara and Vungaburre on consecutive days then Peeramon Malanda Irvinetank Herberton Atherton with Levante band call at suitable occasions. The company features James Aldridge John Norris and Carl Cording among others preparing a varied program of merit and variety.
His Lordship Bishop Heavey visited St. Monica’s on Friday where children dressed neatly sang and presented an address. Fathers Phelanamy Walen Misses Hogan and S end me ao opened with a welcome. The school chorus offered Gaelic and other numbers as the bishop spoke of devotion and respect.
E Grow the Narrer Feller presents an evening of tuneful songs jokes and patter including Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts for Soldiers. Mine Enemie Hardie performs a series of songs that have drawn praise during the current engagement. A new film feature The Isle of Sarna tells of Countess with her tutor and entangling alliance while The Topical War Budget offers war related items in the program.
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