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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1915

Page

4

Cairns Harbour Board election candidacy installment

W J Mayers offers his candidacy for re election to the Cairns Harbour Board appealing to ratepayers. He pledges to push Channel development berthage works extend railway tracks downstream wharf with a goods landing for boats and dredging for reclamation to expand berths and visitor facilities while supporting naval recruitment. He seeks voters support for February 11th.

Cairns Cairns Marbeer Board Tam W. J. Mayers

The Bombardment of Antwerp and Cairns Hospital Committee

Report on wartime events and local health governance. Doctor and Matron appointed to Cairns Hospital Committee under A. E. Kennett, superintendent of Cairns Ambulance. Nearby Barcaldine area features backsoil country notes.

Cairns Hospital A. E. Kennett Cairns Ambulance

Cairns Harbor Candidate Seeks Port Expansion Support

The candidate T H Donaldson pledges to expand berthage for overseas shipping and to resume the Chillagoe Lease to complete wharfage. He urges voters to record their votes on the 13th instant and promises attentive governance of harbor matters.

Cairns Imass T. H. Donaldson

Cairns Town Council Urges Immediate Infrastructure Upgrades

The petition from W. W. Friend and G. Hughes advocates street and footpath extensions, kerbing and channeling, municipal baths, grass trimming, modern water services, water mains expansion, and by law revisions. They pledge support for beautification of the Explanade, parks, and gardens and seek ratepayer backing at polling.

Cairns

Local Lumber and Supplies Delivery Service Notice

Will deliver Best Forest Wood by the cord daily to all parts of town. Also fencing posts and house blocks, gravel and swamp soil at moderate rates. Orders left at Alston's Agency will be promptly attended to.

Alston

Newnham Cup at Launceston Won by Rock Temple in Close Finish

Weneenhem Facing Club meeting reports the Newnham Cup result with Rock Temple beating Sweet Memory by a length and three-quarters. Prince Kiro and Gooran Lass follow, while Dauntless and Model II lead after equal points in Mr. P. J. Doyle's trophy standings ahead of tomorrow’s decisive third race.

Launceston Wneenhem Rock Temple Harrison Sweet Memory Oreilly Chance Elite Campbell Prince Kiro Gooran Lass Ayr Queen Eece Omvidemda P. J. Doyle Ato Dauntless Model II Model Ia

Constipation Cure Ad Ends as Cricket Casuals Prepare

Advert says Chamberlain's Tablets gently stimulate bowels without forcing action and are safe for chronic constipation. The Casuals lineup for today’s match against the Occidentals includes G Speed H Speed G Archibald T Kelly Rogers HA Rogers CG Kennedy J Lennon Dhurch B P Summonmis A Atkinson.

Chamberlain Occidentals Gspeed H. Speed G. Archibald T. Kelly

Six Days’ Contest Record Set by Oscar and Verri

In CHILAGO on February 4 the fixed-day cycling team Oscar yg of Switzerland and Francesco Verri of Italy won with 3 points over six miles four laps, setting a world record of 1791 miles five laps. Jimmy Moran and Reggie McNamara placed second with 48 points, while Clarence Carum and Frank Carry finished third with 4. Messrs Allen and Sons of Cairns were advised by Messrs Winchcombe Carson under date Sth instant.

Chilago Oscar Yg Switzerland Francesco Verri Italy Jimmy Moran Boston Reggie McNamara Australia Clarence Carum Jamaica Frank Carry Messrs. Allen and Sons Cairns Messrs, Winchcombe,Carson

Mothers Endorse Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at Home

A community list shows mothers keeping Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on hand. They report that one or two doses relieve coughs and fever, suitable for all family members from oldest to youngest.

Lear

Newmarket and Doncaster Handicap Dates Listed

Reg. N Q B A latest sporting news lists racing events with dates including Newmarket Handicap on February 27, Australian Handicap on March, Doncaster Handicap on April 3, and Sydney Cup of two miles plus notes about Hobart Daily Mail submission and court house hotel contact details.

N.q-B Hobart Court House Hotel P.O

Tricked Newspaper Traced to Forged Telegram Case

Sydney February. In a hearing before Judge Docker Geo Post and Telegraph Act case alleges forged telegram purporting to come from M Livingston was sent to the Casterton News of Camuer eowee. Prosecution claims the accused arranged libel actions and urged Melville Mostagué to file against the Casterton News, with the prisoner remanded for sentence.

Sydney Docker Geo. Post and Telegraph Act Almateat M. Livingston Casterton News Camuereowee Alsc Meville Mostagué Casterton “Sews

WootHakata Shire Council First Meeting Post Election

The WootHakata Shire Council held its first meeting after the annual election in the Sarre Use on January 1 with Urs Giels Harris Gilder Clackeriy and Gralner present. Giels became Chairman and committees on Finance Health Works were set. salaries of Clerk and Overseer unchanged. a Sanitary and Nuisance Inspector position at Wolfram to be filled at £10 per year. minutes confirmed. outward correspondence adopted. accounts £0 0s 3d passed. Overseer’s bonus 5 from special fund. vacancy in No 1 discussed with P Grogan and chairman handling vacancy. Dr Gilder allowed to move second task. meeting closed with a vote of thanks.

Eld Urs Wolfram F. C. Crawler Mollor T. H. Baker Molloy President Progress Association P. Grogan Dr. Gilder

Bowling Notes From Last Weekend Competition

Last weekend drew fair attendance. Saturday matches saw G BR Wayers and Linnett lose to Ronaldson and Hartigan while Sveedson and Woodward were defeated by Philips and Gibson. Sunday semi final surprised as leaders ran ahead early but finished 9 to 7.

G. BR. Wayers Linnett Ronaldson Hartigan Sveedson Congeree Carson

Sunday Services Schedule at Cairns Area Churches

Mase will be celebrated at Kuranda on Sunday next with St John’s Cairns services at 7 30 am 9 90 am and 7 4 pm. Al Saints Gordonvale and Freshwater also hold services 1 9 pm and 10 am respectively.

Kuranda St. John’s Cairns al Saints Gordonvale Freshwater

Wilhelm's New Role in Cairo Advising on Victory

Cairo announces Wilhelm takes a new post advising on state strategy after the recent victory over Russia. The move centers on securing Manemes and preventing further setbacks amid tensions across Europe.

Cairo Manemes

Northern Herald previews new serial in Central Queensland

The Northern Herald notes the paper has resumed full size and plans to begin a serial story next, with readers invited to follow the new feature set near Barcaldine on the Upter Fiteroy in Western Queensland using horse references and country notes.

Barcaldine Queensland Prw

Minesweepers keep perilous watch on North Sea coast

British deep sea fishermen man hundreds of small sail drifters patrolling from Herwich to the Meritland Firth. They sweep for mines with heavy chains, facing deadly risk as propellers may strike underwater mines while the fleet moves supplies to ports. Many boats have been damaged or sunk, crews saved or missing, as 200 vessels continue safe work through winter.

Great Britain Sonacl England Herwich Meritland Firth North Sea Jim Tee Lowestoft North Shields Folkestone Hesham Royal Naval Reserve See Service the Magazine Hoye Deep Board of Trade South Shields Tceland

Ambiguous Note Nonsense Fragment

A fragmentary sentence discusses a simple harmless method for a lady to use a standard table of some kind. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable entities.

Suffering of German Troops Report From Frontline

A Daily Chronicle correspondent in Mes sian iomtir reports German troops facing winter hardship hunger disease and lack of shelter. Deserters describe frontier patrols and firing on crossers while Belgian civilians endure shortages as railways move troops and munitions toward the Straits.

Daily Chronicle Messian Iomtir Holland Belgium Sluis Bede Flanders

Shipping Arrivals February B C5

Arrivals report shows the ship Areamac S08 tons under Captain T. lan obmetes from southern C. with crew including A. Robinson Molu son J. McKeon and others. Listed names include W. Taylor J. Se ary DD Stanfield J. Seni and several more.

T. Lan Obmetes C. Thishelm A. Robinson Molu,son J. McKeon W. Taylor J. Seary Stanfield J. Seni Wotarnett P. Anderson J. Rolie J Scott P. Fotheringham Oice BR

Mail Order Teas in Arcade BRISDANF Advert

Classified note lists mail order teas available in Arcade Edward Street BRISBANE. Short item mentions this paper as a reference source.

Edward-street Brisdanf

Also Mentioned on This Page

Territorial Target and War Office Lee Enfield Lee Metford B.S.A Lake Street Worthern Herald The Cable and Telegram Antwerp J. Hogan St. Patrick's Church Herberton Carrah Farm Flying Fish Point Johnstons River Fitzroy Price W. W. Friend G. Hughes Australian Wood Depot James Egan & CO Vorteal Mariy Cow Enzus Lance Fallon Cairns Post Sporting V.kc Cairns Aquatic Club Cricket Ride Market Limwett & Holland, Haurdressers Tobacconists Turf Commission A. . Todd Central Hotel Bilinegs Lemon Tobaccolist Hathdresser Ac Abbott Street Buros, Philp & Co Woothakata Shire Wilhelm Northern Herald Wargieee Ace Lae Price E. J. Harris Anti-German League Carlton Victoria Burns, Philp & Co., Limited Maconognie Mrs. A. Whittaker Whittaker THA Tu, Ltd Edwerde-street Eric Bons LIM Iis Birisisame John Handly Table Desert Kolves OUF Erernal Recommendations Beta Elliott
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