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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
2
London markets report bid levels for copper at 44 pounds 18 shillings forward to 68 pounds 20 shillings, tin at 168 pounds 5 shillings to 168 pounds 15 shillings, and lead and spelter also listed with forward quotes. The text uses uncertain spellings and partial figures reflecting historical price notation.
A page from a local newspaper describes a cinema program featuring Quo Vadis with 600 feet of film and praise for Wilcem Barrett. It also notes a sailing southbound Beerer from Matupi and a German possession in the South Seas. Nearby items mention a court adjourning for a Saturday weekend and a District Grand Master’s duties.
Notice lists a surgeon dentist A 4 McHanis and associated colleagues F Scott EDS EK Christia nes C D Logan B D E visits to Nisterland and Comal Towns as motifs in the dental notice text.
The Cairns Shire Council discusses a road from Babinda toward the Johnstone River as essential for settlers and development, noting uncertainty over Moolaba to Innisfail railway routing and delays without government extension of the line. The piece highlights Berrin Pioneers and local associations urging rail expansion to unlock rich district prospects.
An old fashioned remedy claims to clean the scalp and prevent brittleness using ceramic crystals dissolved in tea water then shampooed into the hair with hot water. The formula is said to render the scalp healthy and hair glossy, sold by W A Collins of Chewnut Lakestrest Caimes.
At a Methodist service last Sunday Cairce Orange Lodge members were to attend next Sunday night as part of a special occasion. H.M.A.3 Australis draws interest from Australians as a large warship flagship. Other items note expected activity.
At the Cairns Shire Council monthly meeting Cr Etwan stated that upcoming Shire elections will see retiring members Cre P Petersen Cr H Warmer and L A Greechan depart. Cr G E B Mavers will serve as returning officer and Dr Griffimh notes opposition is expected.
A 14 year old girl, daughter of Mr J Sis, drowned while swimming with another girl in a river. They were swept away by a strong current near the mid afternoon on Wednesday. The body was recovered after some time downstream caught against a water structure. Rescue attempts were unsuccessful.
The report covers A J Draper auctioning F Alles household goods on Abbott Street at 2 58 pm. It notes Harry Lawson's sports and a western style theatre update with Palace Theatre showing a new film by Carnergie. Nelson ladies committee raised £333 for a plate, Cairns public interest and bridge subsidies to follow.
A swimmer failed to surface while returning to the tank after a dip. Rescue attempts found the body still at large as investigators worked to recover the victim.
A mining accident at a local operation left one worker dead and another seriously injured. Investigators are reviewing equipment failures and safety protocols as emergency responders coordinate on the scene. More details unknown pending official statements.
Rainy season shoppers find bargains at Mayers with men’s wear and waterproof items on sale. Lathes’ single texture rubber proofed water roof counts and light serviceable fabrics appear among the featured fabrics and consumer goods.
A fragment lists passengers travelling from Melbourne to Ports with many names including Meschemes Coates Thompson J V McMahon F Dodd S H Hayes Smith Meinnes and others. mentions Foxford Nurse Fremcia Marlie Misers Pratt Marquis e Came and M Greaney among steerage names. The OCR shows numerous surnames without clear context or dates.
A garbled OCR line contains a string of personal names and surnames including Jon Moir Collins Snake Mcinerney Moore Clarke and others, with scattered terms like Cattle and Moody. The text appears as an incoherent list of individuals without context or a readable event.
Quarantine station at Therstay Island outlined with four sections including isolation, operator's quarters, fencing, and an isolation line. Construction cost listed as £4581 with contractor C. W. A. Sparre. wood building to be erected and similar stations planned at Towneville and Brisbane.
A report notes Queensland received about 514 immigrants by state channels in 1913 along with Russians from Manchuria paying passage. The figures reflect ongoing migration patterns and selection at the time, with emphasis on sourced immigration data and local record-keeping.
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