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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
2
Fractured OCR sample lists fabric notes including Spriga and spote patterns, stripes, indigo cambrice with white spot, light ground, Zephyr cheeks, plain greys and strawperrys. Mentions dates 7/7 and 10 and generic finish terms.
Por Gale at Malanda three Ghoge and Outhouns and Olctel Malande two premises now leased at 1s per week for a term. The other will easily bring £1 10s per week rest. The lot investment carrying 15 percent on outlay. Price 1s. Fers at pioneer times and revised member of good Agenda. This washnes and premioss are only sacrificed on fount of owner's health.
An auction-like notice describes a stallion named Magiciia bred by Randjerhem-Sortarer Tep from Nord Sl. by Stringhow. It notes three quims and five fees for two or more mares, with Assture Paddock providing care and mare payment terms via phone.
An old notice lists advertisements and prices for January 1916 along with the metal market update. It details sales terms for Kurse Smith, and itemized metal prices including copper, silver, antimony, and molybdenite, with forward rates and perunit figures.
The Garies Tow Council discusses continuing Friday night recruiting meetings and considers moving talks to theatre stages due to weather. Officials plan to report to the State War Council and recruiting committee, aiming to preserve enthusiasm for war service work. Greece and treaties are debated, questioning the country’s commitment to Serbia and the Allies.
The star picture in last night's show makes special appeal to the racing world. Due to entries by the shore of heads, the article notes camera work by the authors of the photographer Kissing Cup and other related captions.
A local catalogue announces a sale by A. J. Draper Limited offering a valuable allotment and residence on McLeod Street. The notice states the auction will take place tomorrow at 1 am amid a wartime supply strain context referenced in the text.
Licenses were granted to new holders including Nelson Hotel with T. H. Anderson transferring to L. Shanahan in Aloomba Hostel and John Ross transferring to Bridget O Rearar.
The Spanish Ambassador at Rome commends Italy for humane treatment of Austrian prisoners in Italy. He calls it a noble example of civilisation and notes Italy extends chivalry even to educating illiterates among the prisoners.
Plans for the Cucania estate are ready for distribution and have attracted early applications. The upset price is described as exceptionally low and terms as liberal, with the quality of the soil noted as unsurpassed.
An advertisement touts Cold Aere and meedy ent tablets as the fastest cure for a severe cold. It promises immediate symptom relief with a small bottle serving and claims no equal.
The London Irish Rifles known as The Lucky Irish were lauded after their actions at Loos. A message praised their finest war effort and bravery. The piece notes weather disruptions, then shifts to a medicinal ad for Skeeto Bane by Robert Craig, Chemist Carina, with price per bottle.
The Northern Herald introduces this week’s Herald edition as the first issue of the period. Readers are invited to follow local news, notices, and features in the new weekly run.
Clarke and Famset engineers of Brisbane issue a notice for the Cairns branch of the Queenslanditing Committee. A meeting is scheduled for Monday evening next.
Railroad notes report The Wodonga arriving at Babinda today with disruptions to wire service. A Wednesday night outage caused the line to fail briefly, and operators managed to salvage some messages amid the outage.
At the Cairns Small Debts Court the docket records indicate routine financial claims and minor disputes. The listing references filing dates and involved parties, outlining standard procedures for debt-related matters.
To ease a police shortage in New South Wales nearly 200 officers have enlisted. Twenty retired policemen were sworn in at the regional headquarters last week and two were allocated to metropolitan stations.
The Expeditionary Force announces rewards to reduce deserters. Civil police will receive one pound for each deserter handed over to military custody. The order specifies payment for each captured deserter.
The Vienna correspondent reports Chancellor Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg is expected to reveal official conditions under which Germany would engage with the Allies. Germany proposes a conference at The Hague to discuss terms.
The article notes Alderman Dillon recovering well after an accident on Mulgrave road. Friends report he is on the road to full health and feeling better, with delight at his progress and spirits improving among his supporters.
A Cairns correspondent notes a single person lacking manners at a local theatre. While a recruiting speech was underway, a member of the audience read a newspaper aloud in the cheapest part of the house, interrupting the speaker and prompting ridicule.
An advertisement touts Perketica Tooth Powder endorsed by medical and dental professions. It emphasizes its “pomerates powerful” formula claimed to be the best of all tooth powders and suggests lasting dental benefits.
A correspondent asks if the Cair Agricultural and Pastoral Association will rise again. He notes small towns hold annual shows to promote resources and cites Mar echa as an example, urging Caine to awaken.
Acting Judge Doggls to preside at Industrial Meare Court sitting Monday next in Our Townsrill. He will hear evidence in the Clorestry mining digtuse with 16 witnesses to be examined.
Advertisement touts fragrant Bath Powder that makes water refreshing and elicits delightful effects. Priced at 3 shillings per large pocket, one pocket lasts through summer. Available from W A Collins in Lake Street, Chemist, Cairva.
A garbled extract cites Gallien the French War Minister saying France sought peace eighteen months ago but now demands war with full resources. He asserts mothers mourn their sons and demand vengeance until the great contest ends with France victorious, urging restart of peaceful work.
A threatening letter was received by the New South Wales Chief Secretary in response to his protest over alleged soldier lawlessness. The Defence Minister defended the soldiers, saying indiscipline reflects on the whole force. The piece argues that such incidents worsen under voluntary service regimes compared with compulsory systems.
A Friday rally at the monument mobilizes volunteers led by Mr. Sinclair Miller and Mr. Osborne. Mr. Burton of Hebertes is praised for his work and expects about 300 volunteers to pass along to Cairns by early dates, with many attending the reception for Foley.
Palace Theatre suspends showing of the grand picture The Sign of the Cross after patrons request screens. Manager C. Williamson orders cessation citing crowding and objections to the violent Christian martyr tale.
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