Cairns Needs Better Night Lighting And Public Works
The article argues Cairns lacks adequate street lighting beyond the main business district. It warns that nine-tenths of the town sits in gloom, with few lamps unable to light long blocks, making night strolling hazardous and revealing reliance on private illumination. It notes public lighting lags behind private shop lighting and may require Barron Falls power or broader electrical schemes, pending population growth and cost.
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Cairns
Opiias
Ueter
Barron Falls
Dental Notice for A. W. McManus and Associates
Announcement lists A. W. McManus along with F. Scott Christiansen and D. Logan as surgeons dentists with titles and credentials. Mentions visits to hinterland and coastal towns and an upcoming schedule for dental services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Scott
B.D.S
Brisbane Departs After Cairns Cargo Discharge
A G A steamer Brisbane sails to Continental ports after unloading Cairns goods. A Peegamon correspondent notes vague racing details from Peegamos sports claiming a 33 second time in a 3 inch girth event.
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Brisbane
Cairns
Continental
Adeliade Company steamer list and Cairns court case summary
The Adelaide Company reports steamer Kaeding due at Cairns from Newcastle on the 18th instant and omamincka pails for southern ports tomorrow. In Cairns Police Court Kawakomema was convicted of unlawful possession of opium and fined with costs. The death of W. Richards aged 58 is announced with funeral details at Cairns. A meeting for a new Young Men's Club at St John’s Church premises is planned.
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Cairns
Newcasile
Adelaide Company
Kawakomema
Mir
BP. G. Grant
Hawkes
Crirps Hospital
W. &. Richards
Palmer Woldfeld
A.3.w. Company
Nurning
General Hospital
A. Richanis
Criterion Hotel
Ten Sone
Brisbane
St. John's Church
Church of England
Liver Pills Claim Broad Health Boost Why
When your liver is sluggish think of Kellys Tasic Liver Pills. They stimulate the liver to renewed activity and benefit the kidneys, bowels and stomach. A bottle is offered by Kelly, Cheenist. Auction notice lists Me W Grubb furniture sale by J G Hoare at 2 pm today. Aboriginal capture near Cairns and Mt Carbine area noted. Dental notice invites Mr Bennett from Bennett and Metts to consult at Abbott Street Cairns address.
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Kelly
J. G. Hoare
Me W. Grubb
Abbott Sr
Auction at Cairns Court Yard Opens Morning Sale
A sale by auction will be held at Cairns Court Yard this morning at 11 o clock including a bus cab and horses. Other items noted include a Redlynch property near Beurday stock and a 129 acre parcel in Smithfield offered for absolute sale by A J Draper Ltd.
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Cairns Court Yard
Beeurdey
A. J. Draper Ltd
Eho
Moon
Internasmete Coe
Smithfield
Hedlynch
Oursks Steamer Sale Rumor and Cairns Theatre Burnings
Reported sale of the Adelaide Qo steamer Oursks between Cairns and Newcastle. buyer unnamed, likely new reel for interstate cargo service. Cairns Theatre showed films headed by The Di Mala. last showing tonight with routine program changes tomorrow. Charge of bodily harm recorded against Alexander Johnstone at Cairns Police Court for grievous harm to J D Conway on the steamer Barrier. remand granted.
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Adelaide
Oursks
Cairns
Newcastle
Star
Toomorrow
P. G. Great
P.w
Alexander Johnstone
J. D. Conway
Cairm
Paneets
H. EK
MacDonnay
and Samnass
Moor
Amd
Man Conway
Funeral notices for Ali Richards family
Friends of Mr and Mrs Ali Richards attend funeral for William Robert Richards at Cairns Cemetery after the service at Cairns District Hospital. Archie Richards invites attendees to the funeral of his late father with Australian Natives Association members also invited.
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Ali. Richards
William Robert
Cairns
Archie Richards
Australian Natives Association
Unclear OCR: Japanese Charged With Possession Case
A Carima Police Court session on Monday heard a case in which a Japanese defendant faced charges of unlawful possession. The report notes potential links to opium trafficking but lacks complete details due to damaged text.
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Carima
Passenger protests express train to Redlichn on Cairns line
A Messenger traveling on an early Cairns train complained to the Railway Department that the first section went express to Redlichn, forcing him to walk back to Stratford. The issue prompted instructions to officials to prevent Cairns side passengers from using the first section. In court, Benned Johnstons faced grievous bodily harm charges related to a separate case against Conway, with the injured man improving but not out of danger. bail was denied but could be revisited if conditions change.
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Cairns
Railway Department
Stratford
Cairne
Mtedlyneh
New Benned Johnstons
Conway
H. K. ¥. MacDonnell
MacDonnell
Has- Sam
P.M
Knowles
Tench
Comway
Grace Ahearne Recital Draws Large London Audience
Grace Ahearne gave a recital at Steinway Hall yesterday afternoon drawing a large audience. The London Morning Post remarks she is among the few truly important reciters, possessing more than mere ectee-ery and talent in performance.
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Miss Grace A'Hearne
London “Morning Post
Steinway Wall
Children’s Dainty Frocks Offered at Very Low Prices
A local advertisement promotes a fine selection of children’s dainty frocks at very low prices. The notice emphasizes affordability and a wide range of styles for young girls.
Australian film lineup at Palace Theatre features The Sick Stockrider
Mayers Ltd. steamer Matunga reaches Cairns and continues toward Papua. Palace Theatre presents Australian made films including Adam Lindsay Gordon poem themed The Sick Stockrider with tonight’s schedule featuring The Circus Girl's Fate and Dr Le Fleur's Theory among shorts.
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Bof Pictures
Stockman
Adam Lindsay Gordon
Australia
Stockrider
Palace Theatre
Urban
le Fleur
Imedud
Finby
Keiri State Farm Faces Drought Strain in Queensland Journal
The Queensland Agricultural Journal notes Keiri State Farm suffers from drought with grasses and clovers failing. Mangolds and sugar beets perform reasonably, cattle herds reduced to a smaller number, and cow cane showing value as fodder for future drought resilience.
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Queensland Agricultural Journal
Keiri
Civen
Petouney
Arios
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Cairns Pictures
Evelus
Daiond
Picon
Terg Puc Deble
California
Pathe
English Gazette
Cairoo Coon
Ralio
West
Tomita Xo
Achal
Whittie
Gallery A
Craig
Robert Craig
Chemist
Bennetts Painless Dentistry
Bennett & Bennett
R.D.S
Cairns Picture Co
Queen Street
Victoriaetren
Mackay
Sro Smith
Bilda
Flinders Street
Townsville
the People’s Cash Store
J. M. Lennon
Umedeesse & Tobaccunest
Tour
Vistered No
Exaul
Wits Landing
P. Pease
Lake Street
Melbourne
APPLE
Mrs Hughes
Miss Smith
Melbourne House
the Post
Spence Street
Charles Lillet
Abrian Murray
Hobbs
Wilson & Ryan
Afidevice
High Court of
Supreme Courts
The
Commonwealth and
New Zealand
A J, P. MacDonnnell
HLV
Henoem
B. K. W. MecDeansl
Owen Whittick
Abbott Street
P.O
QM. Bank
Collins
Slater
Axd
Sapsford
TEL
F.O. Box
Krelly
T. P. Kelly
AX Adsott-Stereet
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake-Street
Bennett and Carrell, Electrical Aqu
Eadimeter
A. W. McManus
Woodschopfig Record
Omamincka
W. BR. Richards
Nora Tesa
Vane
Wintec
Norther Herald
Fem Tenn O
Mt. Carbine
Bennett
Ben- Metts
Denti
Abbott-screet
Cairnstums
Ben
J.scorfield
Messmas Central Mill Co
P. G
Geant
Febb Steele
Southern Paper
A.N.A
Cairnns Branch
G. W. Free
Gordon
Chain Letter Humblg
Mort
Starr Bowkett Society
Ouraka
HE Cairns Theatere
Jabo
Merae
Tony
Lillian
Star Circus
La'fleuvr
Vitagraph
Thrilani
Maurice Costello
Railway Draam
Clarendon Draum
Lexa
Svennsen
Undyyaker
Oftay
Grace Ahearne
Papua
Matunga
Guinea
Grammal School
F. K. Rowland
M.A
Remilion's
Kuranda
David Dowfold
Plinders Street
Kairi State Farm
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