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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
2
A cautionary note on delaying treatment for severe wounds. Urges immediate care to prevent infection and complications from prolonged injury and stubborn wounds. Encourages seeking professional medical help and proper wound management.
SS E J Harris offers a drapery millinery and boot and shoe business for sale as a going concern in Cairns. Best situation, first-class connections, nearly three years lease, reasonable terms, KEW stock at cost, fittings at minimal valuation. Capital required about £1000. Principals only. For full particulars apply to Alston's Agency.
Tenders invited for lease of the New Hibernian Hall Cairns for one to five years. Suitable for dances or theatrical use. Main body measures 65 by 54 feet with stage. Tenders close 25 February.
Professional and Amateur Photographers are warned that action will be taken against any infringement of copyright on photographs of Inmanoncka and George Hughes Sole Agent. Authorized feeds and alterations to all pictures in Cairne are prohibited.
The Bibophra Meat Works directors plan to begin operations before the end of March. Cattle shipments from outside the district mean longer journeys and higher costs, while local cattle would minimize weight loss and transport time. They argue that even at 17/6 the project will still deliver additional local employment and processing capacity.
Fragmentary item lists copper and tin price figures with dates and quantities. Mentions forward prices and gas ta notes, with scattered figures such as 281 and 111 and a date string 16/17/86. The readable elements suggest a trade ledger brief from LOXDON.
An obituary note reports Mrs. M. T. ticksom passing February at Mackay Private Hospital. The item mentions Captain Dickson of Pilot Station Mackay and her years as pilot and harbor master. A shipping arrival, Kelly, is noted for a packet expected at the wharf at 7 this morning.
Government Savings Bank officer Mr Searle at Cairns supplied January figures. Deposits £35577 9 8, withdrawals 4 1 16 1, new accounts opened il.
Yesterday at the Cairns Police Court a defendant named a drook did not appear and his bail of five shillings was forfeited. The magistrate noted the small bail for first offenders. The arrested man had to pay the bail himself. He was said to be from Limerick and wished to sail by the Adelaide boat to Townsville. If bailed, he would have been detained until Saturday for a boat.
The fortnightly Loyal Trinity Lodge meeting chaired by W Ger rert 5 G heard visitors from Cooktown and Cloncurry and discussed three new members. The doctors list shows 147 members entitled to medical attendance and 1 country member on the list. Receipts totaled £65 with expenditures of £55.
At the annual meeting of the Coiran Ambulance Brigade the President Dr. Kerir read a telegram from the General Secretary urging immediate support for a home aid fund. The Superintendent Mr. Hogan noted the need to address bank balance and outstanding bills to sustain operations.
A new music programme begins tonight at the Coffee Beet near Spence and Sadie Streets. The Cairns Theatre shows the same pictures as Wednesday plus photos of stranded Innamincks, with The Greed for Gold as a leading feature and Grand Shop Night promoted.
The first Bebinde train passed last night and begins daily service this morning. Traffic on the Chillagore line is near normal with little damage. Mulemis line nearly restored. Rabieda line repairs delayed by pay dispute causing worker withdrawals.
Advertises a summer sale at Kelty Abbott Street with numerous shoe types listed. Prices reveal discounts on kid Derby shoes patent caps wide laces Cuban heels and more. The note praises public promptness in buying and invites customers to purchase extra pairs.
A garbled report says the tug Cecil Rhodes of Cairns Harbour Board, claimed to be Australia’s strongest, assisted Innamincka during fog on a Saturday. It alleges a plan to ferry passengers and mails to Fort Douglas was vetoed by the Cairns harbour master aboard.
Townsville correspondent reports a 160 foot high mast for the Townsville wireless station was raised yesterday at Victoria Park South Townsville under the direction of Mr. McDonnell Federal Officer in charge.
An old advertisement touts a ready to prepare coffee blend from Nestlé's labeled Milk maid Coffee and Milk. It promises a delicious cup at a moment's notice with coffee, sugar, and milk and only requires boiling water.
Palace Theatre directors Benson and Emeby again staged a strong program led by The Massacre with a vivid child Isn scene and stereoscopic effect. Other dramas provoked laughter while Williams Weekly Gazette contributed features. Shows will repeat with plans for new seating and added chairs.
Compulsory parades for senior cadets begin Saturday with both H and 7 Companies to march. About 44 cadets will attend a Cairns visit next Wednesday, returning Sunday. The Kennedy Battalion and Athos Werk’s company paraded midweek. new syllabus emphasizes musketry and physical training. those lagging in drills may join voluntary parades to improve before end of term. A Provost Sergeant will handle offenses, but aim is not to burden staff.
The press reflects on the King's visit to New Zealand with long editorials and praise. The Daily Mail notes historic significance and calls New Zealand an ally whose example bears fruit. Dominions' generosity should not lessen Britain’s exertions though.
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