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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
2
Arcade Edward Street Brisbane advertises 11/8 post free offers on teas with gross weight details and a special bargain for loyal customers. The notice asks readers to mention the paper when writing and cites a Brisbanian address for the firm.
Bargain notice lists Swiss muslin cloths and lace trimmings alongside a sale on men’s and ladies footwear. Items include white Swiss muslin, linen, lace and insertion, American cotton lace, bloomers, and a range of box calf boots, kid derby shoes, and tennis shirts with substantial price cuts.
Brisbane offices invite tenders for general supplies for 1915 covering Southern Central and Northern divisions. Tender forms, schedules, deposits of five pounds, and instructions are available via Railway Storekeepers in Townsville Cairns and the Bailey Storekeeper Brisbane. Lowest tender not guaranteed acceptance.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the stock in trade amounting to £5221 4 9. The stock includes asbestos pipe covering split pulleys pulleys and many foundry and workshop tools. Interested bidders may view stock sheets and conditions at Robert Sturt and Co Cairns. Tenders close at Eagle Street Brisbane on Monday March 5 at 1 pm.
The note outlines a working farmer's plan with £600 capital including £390 due to an outgoing perimer and balances. payments of £557 remain. It covers 195 acres area, 50 acres plant cane for 1915, 10 acres fenced, improvements, a dwelling, shed, six superior draughts, and a gow plant. Nearest station Banna near Anderson's Farm. Apply A J Draper Ltd. The Metal Market reports tin at £178 1s 0d to £155/10, lead £18/15 to £19, silver 22 shillings 34 pence. The text also critiques sugar pricing and government stance on land value and workers.
A letter criticizes the Sugar Works Act of 1511 affecting Gordonvale arguing the regime penalizes sugar townships, imposes high rents and minimum values, restricts leases and subletting, and hampers occupancy and improvements. It contends mining interests draw people away, says the law creates red tape, and questions the policy of favoring mining over settled sugar communities.
The steamer Waipara arrives from London via ports and will discharge a large immigrant cargo at Cairne town. The vessel is loaded with passengers and goods and is expected to complete the discharge shortly.
Charles G. T. Murray L Q D dentist may be consulted daily on all branches of the dental profession at his surgery AMP Building Abbott Street telephone number 55 P O Box 135
Council workers have removed the grams from Abbot Street between Aplin and Florence streets over the past fortnight. Pedestrians complain of frequent hazards and delays, but residents welcome the effort to fix the snake-infested harbour and urge continued attention.
Local pictureguers present at Trent meet night showcase five Star Vaudeville artistes in conjunction with the usual picture procession. The Femulus and lead vaudeville performers bring strong theatre reputations and provide gratifying entertainment for the audience.
A Cooktown show was approved for this year with a focus on wartime support. A. M. Waddell informs the public he opened a business at the General Star of Bakuds. Receipts at the Cairns Star Bank Ball totaled £279 11s 2d. directors Eff Dy. Hawkins and G. Bremner will attend next Saturday.
The Japanese Cabinet ordered no longer to grant increased privileges to enemy prisoners and mandated strict discipline in detention camps. From now on Austrians and Germans seeking admission into Japan must obtain military permission.
Nomination news notes Liberal candidate for Mackay and Mirani as Farmers Association activity. Probate granted for Hugh Watson of Thornborough with John Hank as sole executor. Proclamation extends opossum and bear protection to April 21 1918. Also reports on The Canegrower first issue and local court actions involving a coloured man charged with robbery. details of police questioning and camp search.
AUSTRAL PICTURES presents Tosight's men and Stigma in a study of marine life. A collection includes Cupid's Clam, Shave for Trouble, and The Judging of Mr Hubby. The program offers popular prices and varied entertainment.
A letter from a Tyne shipyard source says trade is booming and thousands more could gain work. Ships and war materiel are in demand, with orders expected to extend into the next months as manufacturers forecast rapid growth.
Mr Irvine Hall of Gurtonvale sustained serious injuries when a wagon passerby struck him on Tuesday. The Cairns Ambulance Brigade transported him to Cairns Hospital for treatment after first aid at Cordonvale.
A fragmented notice shows a complaint about roving vendors and seeks repair from Craig's Pharmacy to obtain Prickly Heat Lotion or powder. Mentions Pure Drug Chemung on Chott Street Cairns and a price per bottle or tin.
A late cablegram describes severe destitution in Servia with hundreds of homeless, hungry families. The report says the country lacks neighbors of aid and cites widespread suffering, including ruined crops and children in distress.
A reader notes in Paris expresses views that the war is not like textbooks and describes it as a naval and gardeners war with incendiary acts. The letter mentions German soldiers admitting failure and blames the Kaiser, referencing violence in Belgium and the broader conflict.
A scattered excerpt from the Southern Herald notes Mareeba station and Harbour Board offices with references to western wool and cane, then mentions a humorous column and the second instalment of a new feature, all indicating a periodical interest piece rather than a full report.
Visitors to the New Palace Theatre last night enjoyed a premier vaudeville program in Northern Queensland. Joe Charles impressed as a top comedian, supported by Miss Emalie Dani Boome in a refined harmony display. The Sisters Leopold delivered wire walking and acrobatic acts that drew strong audience recall.
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