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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1915
Page
2
Local store highlights a wide range of low prices across silk, voiles, linens, and dress fabrics. Boots for men and shoes for women and children are offered at marked values with many styles including lace boots, derbys, and patent caps. Also advertised are undergarments, handkerchiefs, and children's clothing with multiple price points.
Local voters hear pleas from C J E Belson and A Brown in Malanda and Cairns for Harbor Board reform. Belson touts timber dues reductions and cheaper loading facilities, plus demand for cement made in Australia and butter export rate relief. Brown outlines plan for deeper channel work, wharf lease valuation, and safeguarding board revenue amid war disruptions.
Tom Mayers appeals to Ratepayers of Cairns to re elect him to the Cairns Harbour Board. He pledges to advance channel development berthage expansion dredging for reclamation and extended shipping piers to support boats and Navy recruitment while improving internal economy and administration. He asks for votes on February th.
A pair of residents submit their candidacy to voters outlining urgent needs for Cairns. They push street and footpath extensions, continued kerbing and channeling, efficient watering, water main expansion, water supply upgrades, by law revisions with enforcement, and town beautification of esplanades parks and gardens. They pledge attention to overall welfare and thank voters in advance for support.
The candidate expresses to residents his plan to promote overseas shipping, support for completing the wharfage scheme, and resuming the Chillagoe lease as key harbor priorities. He pledges best efforts on harbor efficiency and finances, noting his past vote in favor on the thirteenth.
At Cairns Theatre on Saturday a full programme shift featured Jolly Murie, an agile mimic, performing a skit as international intrigue unfolds. The tale follows Howard Kingston and Marion, a young couple aboard a steamer, as affection and social ascent drive tension amid a London crowd.
The Cairns Band ends an intolerable position by taking a manly step. Public criticism and hostile letters have surrounded the Band and its Bandmaster Mr Prime. A public meeting is urged to thrash out misunderstandings and plan future proceedings, with the Band’s move restoring its prestige.
The Mayor's report on Cairns Town Council operations will be presented at the meeting tomorrow night. The Chamber of Commerce annual report is being prepared and the secretary is collecting statistics from local authorities for inclusion.
An organized practice session for a patriotic Sacramento event will be held at the Masonic Hall. Participants are urged to attend and prepare for the upcoming commemorative activities.
Mees A Brown and P Poasa publish a joint address in today’s issue. Barrett's Hotel and Hall Atherton offer accommodations at low rates on the Atherton Tableland. Relson's ratepayers address appears. maize districts report severe rain shortage and potential consequences. Charles G T Murray may be consulted daily on dental matters at AMP Building Abbott Street.
On Friday next at 1.6 p.m. Mr J G Hoare will auction the furniture and effects of Mrs M Yeo Fa Planade eight roomed house contents. A folk list advertises this sale. Also notices serial story installments by Edgar Pickering in the Northern Herald for those who wish to continue reading.
Report describes German attitude after Liege fall, noting national ignorance of Belgium attack. A Cairns man with cooking utensils is arrested on suspicion of insanity. The article also mentions public notices from Bulletin and an advertisement for facial massage products.
A fragment advertises a property sale as an opportunity for investors. It also includes a promotional note for Castor Oil Chocolates described as a pleasant remedy for children, labeled the Youngsters Delight, with price listed as L/ per box from Craig chemist Callas.
The Grand Duchess in the Throne speech cites the appalling war, violated neutrality, and a promised indemnity. She thanks the people for calm conduct as neighbors in other lands show courage for their Fatherland. a pious closing voice pleads for protection.
A local screening of an Australian wartime picture is planned for Saturday night at the Austrel theater. The program promises period-appropriate visuals with scenes of artillery and frontier life, drawing audiences eager for authentic wartime cinema.
A M L Waddell announces the opening of a general store in Punke. He invites neighbors to visit and inspect new stock and prices. The entry signals a new local business and community hub.
Land auction set for Tuesday the 16th at 2 PM by Messrs. Harding and Wright at Feddan's Hall Tolga. Eleven portions of forest land to be sold a mile and a half from the Toles station. Particulars advertise.
Members of the Cairns branch of the W C T G stage a benefit concert at the Oldfellows Mall on the 24th for Belgian mothers in need. A fund is opened for the same purpose and gifts of cash or in kind are welcomed via Mrs Williams c/o Ars Thoump son Drrawuaker Abbott St. Wairns.
In Cuirns Police Court on Saturday, a man named A B L Gibson faced charges of drunkenness. The proceedings occurred amid wartime sentiment with Australia at war with the German Empire. A Patriotic Fund existed to aid dependents of those who had gone to fight.
A garbled wartime snippet references German plants and spies, noting Englishmen and a German general who allegedly wrote that wherever a German steps, a spy follows. The text conveys paranoia about enemy infiltration and loyalty during conflict.
A Cairns Theatre program features three vaudeville items by Will Grow Emule Hardie and Jolly Marie with amateur trials set for Thursday night. The event aims to discover native talent, offer free trials and handsome prizes, and boost local entertainment as part of a broader Patriotic and Marruti¢ Fund effort. A Sunday meeting at Albyn Masevpeie Hall discussed arrangements and the forthcoming Patriotic concert at Palace Theater on March 1.
The Sew Palace Theatre drew a large crowd of over a thousand as vaudeville duo Wil FE. Grow and Erunie Harvie performed a lively song, mime, and panel act to enthusiastic applause and a packed audience.
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