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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1916
Page
2
E Bolaneo, a mechanical engineer and gunsmith, has moved to Newae on Applin Street. The Salvation Army Ball is mentioned in connection with Omar, but details are unclear.
The article argues for a national central organisation to coordinate scientific and industrial research across Australian states, linking with the Motherland and dominions. It notes universal and local production problems and cites Mr Hughes urging Parliament to fund a properly founded institute, with a congress to shape its constitution next year.
Harry Embling wed Daisy May Abbott at the United Church Mareeba in a ceremony conducted by Reverend S Larkin. Daisy May is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Abbott of Mareeba.
The page lists moon phase times and dates for January 1916 including First Quarter January 12 at 1.38 pm Full Moon January 20 at 6.39 pm Last Quarter January 20 at 10.35 am Apogee January 17 at 3.6 pm Perigee January 5 at 0.18 am and other daily markings. Saturday January 8 1916 11.39 am and Sunday January 9 1916 6.54 am appear as time stamps.
London market prices for copper tin iron and lead listed with bid and forward figures. Copper ranges from £0 1/5 to £90 forward £0 10, electrolytic £113. Tin spans £175/5 to £176/5 with forward £175/7/6. Lead quoted at 21/10 to £39.
A Melbourne era article advocates a national Tropical State Farm led by an experienced director. It calls for a cooperative system uniting scientists, business leaders, employers and workers to boost civilization’s material benefits. The piece cites recent speeches to Prime Minister Hughes by university professors and council members in support of science and industry collaboration.
A critique of the notion that conscience allows any action if one hides behind the word conscience. It argues true conscience is absolute and faces the worst outcomes, while cowardice and evasive excuses weaken moral responsibility. The piece questions popular ideas and recalls early Christian martyrs as a standard.
Woodward will auction the household furniture off Mr 4H Prestie at the mart Lake Street at 2 30 p m next Thursday. The Burns Philp steamer Moftoro arrived at Cairns from the south en route to Singapore. The vessel spent a few hours loading cargo and taking passengers before resuming northbound at about 1 p m.
Advertisement text touts Cold Cure Tablets as the quickest way to cure a bad cold with speedy relief and no after effects. It mentions taste and dosage notes, referencing a 1/6 bottle amount and a Dr. Kelly endorsement.
A Babinda meeting is planned to present the Prime Minister's message on recruiting and public support for the war effort. Dr Mayers and Dr Simmonds of the Shire Council will speak to inform the public about the government’s call to arms and related matters.
An advertisement touts Skeeto Bane by Robert Craig, Cairns chemist, as the reliable mosquito safeguard. Doctors, explorers, miners and travellers endorse the original product while imitations appeal to those seeking relief from bites. One shilling threepence per bottle posted.
At a Cairns Shire Council meeting, Dr Gridin and colleagues discussed merging a park site formerly known as Slew Eurands or Barron Falls into two nations Park. They considered Dr Reed’s land offer to exchange for similar area to enable purchase and holding in trust, proposing the name Dr Reed's Part if the deal holds.
The Northern Herald debuts The Million Dollar Mystery at Cairns Theatre with Harold McGrath’s tale of crime and police pursuit. Sydney Pracy stars in a mystery of wealth and danger, featuring rival underworld factions and a brave reporter. Competition accompanies the feature with valuable prizes.
The article challenges claims of Quersland leading in a state butchery. It states Germans and Turks were ahead of TMome Belgium, and cautions against overstating any single party’s primacy in the episode. The fragment emphasizes competing powers and blurred chronology.
A large group of volunteers departs Cairn by the Wodonga as the Cairns Villerss Band and Allied Choir assemble at the Drill Shed for a 7 p.m. march with troops. Tugging tides and jetty conditions affect the Esplanade as residents take advantage of the calmer, sunny moments.
Craig's Perfection Tooth Powder claims to prevent decay strengthen gums cleanse and polish teeth and keep breath sweet with antiseptic action. Available in bottles priced 1 shilling and 1 and a half pence per post from Robert Craig Vice Regal Chemist Cairns.
Friday morning Fritz Aumuller sued Mrs Pearce for 6 6s 2d claiming a sulky harness set. Plaintiff solicitor H K N MacDonnell appeared for the plaintiff with Abi Murray for the defense. costs awarded £17 11s.
A Thursday night sendoff in Gordonvale featured a crowded gathering as men leaving received wristlet watches from Gordonvale residents and the Red Cross Society. W. Griffin presented the gifts while Dr. G. Mayers, chairman of the Shire Council, and Ald. A. Draper addressed the crowd, reflecting strong local energy and interest in such matters.
Mrs. Robert Craig received a translated royal letter from the Secretariat of the King and Queen of Belgium praising Cairns children for their war relief fete. The King gratefully accepts the funds and will distribute them per subscribers’ wishes. Major George Doutrepont signs on behalf of the day. Mr Craig plans to print copies for the participating children.
A busy afternoon and night at the Austral House features toy distributions for children and a sparkling Keystone comedy. Evening shows include a full slate of high quality films led by When Fate Leads Trumps a four part drama with Gordon de Maine and Octeved Bandforth among others.
Public embrace Collins tropolsx as a tropical remedy for malaria dengue and allied fevers. The familiar bottle priced at 2/6 and 5/-, obtainable from proprietor W A Collins chemist Cairns North Queensland.
The Northern Herald for 1916 presents a Sri Papuan feature on Sisal Hemp Culture with illustrations from the Bomona Plantation. Other pictorials include The Building of the Sip and Water-carrying Boat Burketows, along with pieces on Dowble Island Beach and Bloomfield River Falls. The issue promises copious news pages and a growing readership.
Palace Theatre showcases a two feature program headlined by A Letter from Home a four act drama and The Steeple Wacks a dramatic tale set around gold digging and a steeple court with a sensational dam scene The Dollar Mark in five acts starring Robert Warwick closes the bill and tickets are on sale with box plan open and no extra booking fees.
At Cairns Police Station on Friday night Senior Sergeant Hawkes was presented with magnificent tea services by the local force and district members. Inspector McGrath and Acting-Sergeants Hennessy and Sue led tributes, praising Hawkes' conscientious service and loyalty. Detective Constable Meldon and others spoke, with Hawkes thanking his colleagues and inviting future reunions as Senior-Sergeant Kenney succeeds him.
The Cairns Halle in Brisbane received a loan of 6000 pounds on January 7 to support the purchase of the Chillagos where Indienos are involved. The brief item notes the financial move and location.
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