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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
2
Surgeons represented by C F Scott EDS F F Christiansen BDS CD Logan BODs visit Hinterland and Comaal towns. Rotified notice indicates medical visit plans and practitioner presence in regional areas.
The piece argues Miss Christabel Pankhurst’s movement overreaches with violence and strikes, praising the enduring conserving instinct as vital to public continuity. It cautions that revolts won’t topple nations and notes Asia and Europe owe their structure to moderation.
Willian Prefcis Alfred Gane dies at Mareeba Hospital on February 1 after illness. He is the son of Mr and Mrs B S Gane of Bi Loohra. Deeply regretted by family and friends.
Correspondent J Murphy notes a charge policy for wedding notices similar to other papers. The Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank reports deposits of £28 18 7 and withdrawals of £5 11 5 on Saturday. Directors for next Saturday afternoon are Siren E Henriques and W J E Still.
The Cairns Theatre offered a repeat performance of Breath of the North on Monday evening with strong attendance. Management earns praise for keeping programs up to date and drawing capital patronage, as the show nears its final run with the usual midweek comic feature.
The article notes Professor Black will begin at 1.3 pm today to skate for continuous hours without a break, aiming to finish by Saturday night. The rink remains open to the public, and observers will be kept informed through columns on his self imposed endurance test.
The adjourned ordinary meeting of the Cairns Shire Council will be held next Friday evening to discuss business including the election of Chair and sub committees. The cemetery meeting of the Callas Town Council will be held at the usual time.
London notices Sir Thomas Robinson welcoming Mr Denham at a Queensland office dinner attended by Harcourt Bryce and peers. Melbourne reports Harry Hawker achieving successful ascents at Caulfield with about thirty five thousand spectators, including Roby Dixon paying over £30 for the ride.
Georgetown correspondent reports no rain by the fourth, weather unsettled and misty with variable skies and gusty winds.
The report lists results for the No. 1 Division with T. W. Dotson 73 votes, P. English 34, and D. Taylor with information noting he forfeits his deposit. Mr. Dobson emphasizes the declaration of the poll.
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