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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
2
Readable lists of fabrics and garments including Swiss muslin, lawn, cambric rompers, Swiss embroidery, voile, lace, insertion, and cotton lates. Footwear features box calf lace boots, tan kid derby shoes, chrome waterproof boots, and various ladies and children’s shoes. Also offered are men's summer shirts and hats with patterns and cambrics. prices noted.
The Cairns ratepayers electors submit candidacy papers with pledges for streets and footpaths expansion kerbing and drainage Baths modernisation water mains and supply improvements by law enforcement and town beautification plans led by T H Donaldson W W Friend and G Hughes.
A draft prospectus to Cairns ratepayers contests the Harbor Board election. It criticizes shallow channel depth, urges deepening, resumption of wharf leases on valuation, and stricter board finance. It advocates improving waterfront facilities, timber handling, and criticizes the travelling crane as wasteful. It appeals for votes for three candidates, including J. S. Weare, supporting a progressive ratepayer policy.
A letter to ratepayers of Cairns announces WH. J. Mayers seeking re election to the Cairns Harbour Board for a two seat position. He pledges to advance Channel development berthage, support navy recruiting, attend duties, promote internal economy, and administer affairs faithfully, asking for votes on the upcoming Saturday February date.
The speaker announces intent to serve again as mier and asks constituents to renew trust. He pledges to defend ratepayer interests and municipal enterprise while ensuring equal privileges. He also urges support for J. G. Hoare and Jas Toohey to advance ratepayers’ interests.
A letter from candidate G Hoare pledges to oppose policy changes, urges immediate channel opening to stop vessel congestion, supports wharfage expansion, Chillagoe lease acquisition, railway access to quay, and preferring Australian and British goods. He seeks harbor berthing for small craft and asks support for A Brown and P Pease.
The ratepayers endorse a Cairns Harbor candidacy prioritizing sea access for overseas shipping and expanding berthage. The candidate commits to advancing the current scheme and pursuing further construction to ensure sufficient berthing capacity. He also supports resuming the Chillagoe lease as a key objective.
Sunday night program at Coldheltown Hall Lakestreet opens at 1 15 pm with a 2 pm start featuring lectures The Downfall of Turkey and What Does It Mean to This World likely addressing contemporary events for local readers.
H Compan will parade this afternoon after 2 o clock. 1 Company parade is scheduled for Wednesday night next. Signed Norman P. Draper Area Officer LB.
An old Craig's advertisement touts Prickly Treat Lotion or tin powder as remedies for prickly heat and other heat wave discomforts. The copy emphasizes relief for sufferers and promotes their products as effective solutions.
Letter from J E Belson of Malanda to Ratepayers of Eacham shire outlines his past year as Cairns Harbor Board representative. He cites success lowering log timber dues, enabling local timber supply for harbor works, support for Australian cement, and plans to boost butter factory output. He asks for continued support and votes.
E H Haale submits aims for Cairns Harbor Board election detailing plans to extend channel for modern ships at high tide expand rail linked cargo handling with ship slings and shunting, adopt Melbourne Harbor Board cold storage plans, and study perishable goods handling to boost Cairns port serving hinterland sugar minerals and meats.
Muir and Meston Mechanical and General Engineers advertise services in Gard envale and surrounding areas. They list telephone and box numbers and offer estimates for complete outfits including planters and sewer benches. They claim agency for H V Mackay Sunshine Farm Implements and Kilgour acetylene gas generators and Spencer's Silverlite gas generator. They also promote household ice machines and other power equipment.
The ad promises a simple harmless way for any woman to increase development from two to five inches in weeks using a 38 grain dose of pharmoid. It asserts a standard concentrat ion and guarantees results within two weeks with no risk.
Mr and Mrs J Bullimore express sincere thanks to Mr Knowles Matron and Cairmel District Hospital nursing staff for unremitting attention to their son and brother Jack Bellimore and for those who sent sympathy after the recent sad bereavement.
The Cairns Post lists a Cairns Shire ratepayer address, a summons court appearance for breach of the Cruisie Act, a library meeting for the Cairns School of Arts, and fundraising results for the Gortonvale district. Also notes on a Jockey Club meeting at Veree and a sermon by Mr. Arrow on Turkey’s downfall.
Calrns Pictures showcases a strong troupe led by Jolly Marie, Eim ile Hardie, and Will E Grow with a mix of dramatic studies and two comedies from Keystons. A patriotic war feature and new acts headline the program with a prize competition, no entrance fee, and 42 shillings prime.
A cinema listing notes Efamme will screen a Warwick war Chronicle depicting the September 26 battle in Belgium. It shows Antwerp’s outskirts, Belgian care for the wounded, Allied efforts, and German guns captured. Also featured are Love Life and The Book variations and a universal feature in a well balanced program.
Messrs Marding and Wright announce eleven forest land portions for sale near Tolga railway station, at 2 pm next Thursday. The notice includes business listings for a general store at Qawinda and a dental practice in Amp Street.
A Chimeman eamed for committal to the next sittings of the Derby Court at Berberton on a brewing charge after arrest by Detertiee Cometaine Mol dom ot Bahinde. Separately in Cairns Summons Court Inspector Wright charged a milkman Jones with using a rag to clamp a milk cask. A fine of 1 shilling with 70 costs and £22 professional costs was imposed.
A writer attacks Mr Earl a Harbour Board member accusing him of pro German support and proclaims voting against him. The letter calls for punishing the board member for suggesting sending money to Junkers and urges ratepayers to vote him out at the poll to curb German influence.
The New Palace Theatre opens tonight with 90 electric fans circulating air to the ceiling ducts for a cooler evening. Queensland baritone Geo Trail performs selections including From Oberon in Fairyland and It’s a Long Way to Tipperary. The cinema presents a strong program featuring Heroine of the Plains, The Hand of Iron, Man in the Dark, Silver Joe, and White.
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