Drowning Fatality Near Pilot Station Leaves Family Grieving
A man about 70 years old, Mr Hens Benson, drowned near Pilot Station after being seen attempting to cross the river. Police and divers searched the river for the body with no success as an inquest is planned. The victim leaves a young family and is connected to local families, with sympathy from Mr F O Turner and Marshanvil Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hens Benson
Mackay
Yeterlay
St Aitken
Tee Bare
de Eveset
Crowntric
F OF. Turner
Marsh Anvil Webster's
End-of-Week Rolantys Bargains Broadcast
A cluttered sale list announces weekend reductions at Richand's Bir Drapers Store Cairne. Items include trimmed con vent hare hats gloves blouses skirts dresses ribbons curtains table linens and remnants with prices and sale times through today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdeech
Sperial
Fhd
Haberdastete
White River
Richand
Cairne
New Remedy Promises Health From Chamberlain Tablets
The makers of this preparation announce a fresh remedy for stomach liver and bowel disorders claiming it relieves constipation biliousness and headaches. It is described as easy to take and more pleasant than pills with broader benefits to digestion and general health. Sold by chemists and storekeepers with endorsements from doctors and patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Everven
Mcdanus Agency Offers Fire and Insurance Services
R T Mcdanus, a sharebroker and mining agent, advertises as auctioneer and forwarding agent with Sun Fire and Standard Insurance, listing fire, marine and accident coverage. The notice promotes Deneings and Price Listeom and claims top prices and ready vehicles from Mel varn works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Fire Mre
World Standard Insurance Coy
Zealen
Fortahire Insurance Company
Seccombe
Ocraine
Carctege
Studio opens on Abbott Street for painting and posing
Iss A C Heen announces a new studio on Abbott Street alongside painting and coloring. Photos of all sizes are taken and posing is a specialty for the public to note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Street
Catres
Men’s Clothing Clearance by S Melick at Cairns
An agent mistake left overstocked goods after a double order. S Melick announces a drastic clearance of men’s clothing and related items at Abbott Street Cairns. Hats Cape Shirts Boots Shoes and more offered at reduced prices. Best of ales wines and spirits listed by C F O rated proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melick
Myeets
S. Melick
Abbott Street
Cairne
C.F. O
Strange Scandal In German Colonies Warned By Officials
A German colonial report reveals a covert social scandal involving native youths and German women, traced to educated Black visitors who formed intimate ties. Officials warn parents and teachers to monitor the suspicious correspondence spreading among daughters and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tn Parenta
Casca
Fragmented mothers tale about bottles and care
A fragment discusses a mother’s fears and the need for a bottle at home. It mentions numbers like 1/6 and 8/ as unclear references and reflects a fragile caregiving moment without clear names or places.
Christmas Cruise to Port Douglas and Low Woodly Island
A party of five on a Christmas motor launch trip from Cairns sails to Law Woody Island then Port Douglas. They tour the lighthouse, share a festive meal at Caledonian Hotel fame, photograph groups, and return by evening with memories of a lively tropical voyage and island hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Harrier Reef
Cleveland
Cairns
Law Woody Island
Ametor
Douglas
McLean
Caledonian Hotel Fame
Love Bowls Island Island
Fagement
Clarke
Medtico
Mr Thomas
Mostman
Aleo
Capt. Simpson
Pacific
Port Douglas
Shell
Cores
Simpson
Kopers
Musers
Mareregor
Niblo
Otal
Ted
Hoxta
Bowie
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure
A Cairns reader Mr. O'Brien reports dull back pains and urinary issues eased by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy's effect on backache and secretions, noting improvement after use and recommending it to others. Pills available at pharmacies and general stores. price listed and posters mailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
O'Brien
Punda Street
Cairns
Acade
OV Tmreens
Medellan
Dtrt Street
Sydney
Origin of the Kuranda name puzzles readers
The correspondence revisits the origin of the word Kuranda and invites informed readers in the district to share all appellations used for local stations. It references Mr Howard Vernon, famed in Australian theatre under J.C. Williamson, and his views on Australian vs English theatrical productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soulhern
Howard Vernon
England
Lam
Free 1 The Deaf cmt-p 7 Fi or auree wee beard pp
An old ad claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved a child during an epidemic while three others died, urging households to keep the product for emergencies. It cites testimonials and promotes widespread sale through chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auree
Wee Beard
Addiven
Speer KM
Chamitlain
Hemedy
Bee
Chamberlain
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Fearnley & Co., Ltd
Calines
China Navigation Geman
UAWSS
Oeer the Sen
Craig
London
Constance Stewert-Richartson
Peiward A. Stewart Richartson
Lord Lamington
Palace Theatre
Lomlon
R. T. Mcdanus
Fegeit, Jones and Co
Lim Fet
Trenierem
Recen
Ateteotin
Wilent and Co Wide
Rakin Merchante
Paedon
Tawneville
Petarre
Brock Station
Amoentan
Hoxauntox
Sydney H. Thorp
B. Claref
Kemter Cairnns
Genere Mining
Austral Oil Engineering Co
Willy
Bos and Loseres
Hanson & Sons
Lake Strest, Cairns
Corteepandenen
Pearsikey & Co., Ltd
Wharf Street
Cajras
J. H. Brownlee
Swarebroker, Wmining and General Commission
Cairne Stock Exchange
A. J. Draper
Auctiolfer
Mali
Twen Ty
Swan & Co
Spence Street
Taber
Swan &Co
J. T. Bulcock
Rpence-atrest
General Commission
Apenue
Tryinebank & Herbertoy
Epceis
the National Mutual Lie Association of Australasia, Limited
A. J. Draper Cairns
John Griffiths
Carpenters
Erwest le
Neveu
Stirrerrorer
Georgetown
Misses Bell & Maclure Ortent Tea & Krefreshment Rooms
Beotch
Fanny
Aman
Jack & Howell
General Merchants, Forwarding & Commission Ager Tr
Carmza
Wertheim
Loos
Lake Street
Joe Emmerson
LAMAR
Palace Hotel
Pao
Rex
Munros
Mrs. O'Byrne
McLeod Street
Queen's Hotel
Iss
A. C. Heen
Post Office Hotel
Wmrlin
D. MacKay & CO
MRD. MacKay
North Queensland
Abbott St
CaiPfis
Nen Gt
Brisbane
Rosie
Correspondencia
Kuranda
Visitink
Bennett & Bennett
Bennetts
Bennett & Bennetts
R.D.S
Cathns
Queen Street
Tel
Cain
District
Faeweetet
Cadden Emery Abeted
Pembac Fringe Arid Coy
Amd
John Isaac
Pmelivglr
Sihamering Oy Lake
Kelly’s
Craven
Windsor
Victor Tm
Cadbury's Chocolates
Kelly’s Drug Store
T. P. Kelly
Uver Simmer
T.C. Beirne& Co
the Valley
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