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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
2
AS. P. MacDowell, H. J. Beechman, Hosea, TK and Mardomll, W. P. Mongomery, H. L. Kally appear in a recent local ledger listing the individuals connected to the proceedings.
At a regular and special Cairns Town Council meeting last night the new storage regulations for dangerous goods were approved. The mayor quipped about the muddy road to his residence as he noted the conditions affecting officials and residents.
Going concern sale of an established tobacco and fancy goods business with hairdressing saloon and billiard room. Includes Alcock's first class tables and all accessories. Stock sheets and banks open for inspection. Correspondence invited. Address Cairns Post Office.
In memory of William Beary son of Mr and Mrs C M Fry who departed this life on February 1. Dearest loved one we miss you in the peaceful grave’s embrace but thy memory will be cherished till we see thy heavenly peace. Inserted by his mother father and grandmothers.
A critical reflection on Lord Roberta’s lifelong push for national defence reform and imperial readiness. The piece laments political inertia, praises the veteran leader’s zeal, and calls for a strong successor to sustain Imperial Defence and national service amid parliamentary distractions.
The notice covers a late supper guidance praising small frequent meals using Milkmaid Coffee and Milk with Nestles, and reports diverse closing discounts at Mellick's Lake Street. It also records the Cairns Town Council’s first meeting with returning, unopposed aldermen and a friendly tone from the mayor. Shipping and port activity include the Eastern sailing from China and Japan, cargo rules affecting Chinese crews, and quarantine related restrictions. Polling results for Herron Shire Council closing shows division results across divisions with informal counts and office-site questions voting outcomes.
Physical Culture lesson notices list Miss Marjorie Draper offering classes at Gordon Club rooms. Sessions run Wednesdays 4.20 to 5.30 and Saturdays 11 to 1 o clock am. Terms available on application.
Henry Gece Knowles sued Josh Franke for four pounds twelve and a half pence over work and ishon dues. The case was adjourned as the complainant had not worked for Knowles but was engaged for another man. At a town council meeting the Mayor discussed a critical letter from the Edge Hill Progress Association and explained council meeting constraints and a lack of satisfaction.
The complimentary concert to WMTMAS drew a very large crowd as the hall filled. Mr. Maser was praised for his advantage in his solos, the first being Famtysia from Souvenir da Moscow.
A crowded Palace Theatre audience enjoyed the last night of the current program with bright pictures and a dramatic lineup. Highlights include Gold and Glitter in a warlike sequence, Heredity in a stirring tale, Woodland in California, and usual routined features with music and comedies.
In Aden hinterland on Tuesday Araya revels amid unrest. Deputy Governor Millen reports incidents and injuries among officials. The scene centers on frontier clashes and disputed postings along the Amglo Turkinty border.
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