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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
2
Mayers store advertises extensive selection of footwear and clothing with low prices. Highlights include men's glace kid lace boots, derby shoes, and Windsor Oxford styles. ladies plain toe Gibson shoes and oxford options. children’s knitwear and undergarments. and assorted sundries like handkerchiefs and laces. Prices range from 6 to 16 shillings, with emphasis on sale items今日.
Mayers ltd Cairns advertises an Abbott Street retail site test position in allotment 4 section 4 with frontage 35 feet by 195 feet facing Abbott Street. Imperial Hotel opposite court house transept area. block action described with 868 feet erected volume and property details.
The Post notes six nominations for Cairns Town Council with several new candidates Donaldson Hughes and Friend presenting progressive platforms. It profiles their business backgrounds and commitment to local reforms and urges voters to consider their records with the Chamber of Commerce and Hospital Committee.
The notice references municipal elections and lists individuals such as Cherkes G. T. Murray L.9.B. and mentions dental services by Murray in Abbott Street A.M.L.P. Building with contact details. It appears as a mixed-item snippet including a political note and a dentist advertisement.
J G Hoare and J Toohey urge Cairns ratepayers to back council control of kerbing channeling and light facilities, seek amendment to The Cairns Gas Company Act, push for depot near the town acre, defend Water Authority water pricing, and advocate support for Mr. Alex Brown.
A voter appeal letter showcases a candidate for the Cairns Harbour Board promising efficient development of berthage, railway track extensions, landing facilities, dredging for reclamation, and expansion of shipping berths to boost naval recruiting. The note requests support for the February 1 election and pledges faithful administration and service.
An election appeal from local ratepayers proposes council actions including street and footpath extensions, kerbing and channelling, new municipal baths, regular footpath grass cutting, improved water supply and mains, by law revisions with enforcement, and town beautification of the Esplanade, parks, and gardens. The text expresses commitment to town welfare and solicits voter support.
A letter from local ratepayers urges a thorough investigation of harbor operations and immediate action on deepening channels and wharf expansion. They demand Board control of waterfronts, restarting wharf leases on a valuation basis, and funding to pay for Chilagar wharf. They criticize the travelling crane as waste and seek facilities for boats and holiday resorts.
A brief set of old fashioned coffee preparation steps. Boil milk and water ready. Pour half full, add one teaspoon of Bickford's Our Jack Bram Coffee Essence, stir gently. Mix the essence in quickly and enjoy the cup.
The article outlines severe heat impacts across the north with health alerts, power strain, and vulnerable populations urged to take precautions amid rising temperatures and limited relief options.
Fragmented notice reports a furniture sale by auctioneer J G Hoare for an eight room house with a full list of items. It also notes a magistrate court arrest of a Chinaman Ah Gaon for opium offences, fined £16 or three months imprisonment. Shipping and transport details appear for Mourigan and Cairns routes.
Owing to sheltering at Flat Top the Towneville correspondent reports travel delays. Coga and Bimgera plan two PM arrivals at MOTB, leave tomorrow morning. The piece notes a family scene with medicines and a photo feature of Samuel William John Wilson born in Fantana Papua who now serves with the Commonwealth Force.
At Atherton railway station last Saturday a presentation welcomed two local volunteers for overseas service Cecil Hodgen and W Castles received a gold mounted cigarette bold er and a silver case from W Goodall in the absence of conductor EF Goode The Atherton Town Band played two pieces as cheers rose when the train departed.
Meesrs Draper Led announce an auction at their mart on Abbott Street, occupying by Mr George Hughes. The ad promises a splendid investment site with described premises and positions, inviting investors. Also notes on theatre events in Cairns with performances by Jardir and Marie and upcoming amateur trials and free entry with prizes.
To night the Australian Picture House presents a sensational feature titled Fight the Death. The film is described as bristling with daring action from start to finish and involves a vivid battlefield sequence. Audiences are promised a description rich and engaging with scenes of danger and excitement.
The bi monthly Electoral Court sat on Monday before Mr 4 B Gibson I M the Registrar Mr A H O Kelly attending Names considered for the matter as listed.
Fragmentary text shows a withdrawn Town Council candidature linked to Sir KE Shikleton and a German-led expedition notion. A General Store opening by A M Waddell promises bedieck priced goods. Scattered items mention police hearings, bail for obscenity, Belgian annexation rhetoric, and miscellaneous ads about shoes, trimming, and goods at low rates.
Myrtle Keirle daughter of Mrs. M Keirle died Saturday morning from coastal fever and pneumonia aged 16 The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with Rev F Dawson officiating and the last rites performed at the church erevesticle remains were interred in the local cemetery
Jack Bullimore a well known Cairns rider died after a brief illness at Cairns District Hospital on Saturday at age 31. He had ridden at Mulgrave Jockey Club races at Goerton and was popular in the district. His funeral was held on Sunday with large attendance.
The New Palace Theatre advertises eight complete new serials and a varied vaudeville bill. Patrons will see "The Revolutionist" and "The Agitation" plus dramas on gambling and society life, with four amusing comic sketches and an educational piece "Life in the bottom of the world."
Fragmentary OCR reads as a temporary ailment note about constipation due to weakness of the bowels and possible involuntaryation. The readable portion is incomplete and lacks clear context, dates, or named individuals.
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