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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
2
Readable text describes a display of costumes including Lanene Frocks and Crest outfits. Mentions dark print overlays, crepe fabrics, Swiss robe style garments and white options. Indicates a themed fashion showcase with multiple named items and color descriptions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions measurements and materials, including inches and fabric terms, with unclear attributions. The readable items reference a scene of crafts or sewing, possibly listing tools or measurements, but no coherent event or subject emerges.
Cheering fixtures for STUCET BING with offers on all grocery lines. The notice urges prompt settlement of accounts as moderated and highlights an annual balance index.
The piece denounces President Wilson as weak and indecisive in foreign policy. It argues his Panaman Canal dues stance and Mexican handling harmed America, blaming delays in protesting Belgian violations and aiding Belligerent powers. It also condemns perceived pro British favoritism and calls for a firmer U.S. stance.
The passage critiques under Secretary Bryan and Wilson era policies. It argues America lacks backbone to probe Hague violations, warns against entanglement in war, and predicts Republican gains in elections. It cites German pressure on Kaiser and accuses Germans of selling souls to governments.
Father Walsh reports arrival details for Bishop Meavey with orders that Heater travels by Corua and will reach Cairns next Thursday Mourilyan. A M Weddell opens General Store at Haberda offering all goods at bedre. In Cairns Summons Court Mr A B Gibson PM notes interference with Chinamen by locals and urges peaceful coexistence.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a vivid Robin Hood production, featuring Friar Tuck and regal court intrigue. The drama promises historic pageantry, deer hunt imagery, and a patriotic Britisher theme as part of an ambitious stage show.
AUSTRAL PICTURES presents the Car of Death feature along with Rosari and military subjects. The program includes special attractions and new acts with audience applause rising for the premiere. Doors open at 1:15 pm and the event runs into the evening.
Miss McMfulkin informs pupils she will resume tuition on Monday in January. The notice notes the plan to begin lessons after the holiday break and reminds students of the schedule and location.
An OCR fragment touts Nyal’s rorindis Cream for skin with promises of cooling soothing effects. Names such as Messrs Wimchombw and Cairns appear alongside vague claims of improved complexion and pricing.
Mr. F Besnest of Bennet and Bennetts depieta will return from Mristame and resume practice on Monday the 3th imet.
Mr H W C Newport, instructor in Tropical Agriculture, visited Freshwater Valley Thurs idor. He notes Mr Hills has cleared land for vanilla planting with preparations to begin by month’s end. The report mentions a distressing complaint and a remedy offered by Craig, Hezal Chemat, Cairva, promising rapid relief at one price per bottle.
At Gordoncale today Messrs A J Uteper Limited offer on behalf of Mr J Rein ten bed of welul horses four year old stallions and other stock. Also on behalf of Mr A O Connell a delivery van with horses and carriages to be sold. Wording indicates sale will take place in Irving Belle yards planning at 2 pm.
Town council installs another seat at the Abbot and Shields intersection and removes the Glepnated Beach area once prized by pedestrians. Townsville notes nominations for Thuringowa Shire Division No 1 and local postal works awaiting approval.
Townsville report notes nominations for the City Council wards with retiring members and new candidates. Local hospital reports list injuries from an accident and a fall at Alligator Creek Works with broken wrists and a broken thigh. Meanwhile conjoined notes describe embroidered camisoles offered by Mrs Hughes and Miss Smith in Melbourne Slouse.
The article reports a confused tale of Gusta' Daniel, the so called English aviator, supposedly missing after a long flight but now claimed to have reached Germany. In a Courthouse scene, Lin Fat presses assault charges against J W Graham. defense cites provocation amid conflicting testimony. The magistrate fines Graham and orders costs and a fortnight for payment.
The Methodist Church advances a progressive plan to form a connection along the Cairns-Dabinds line with Harold Larkin appointed to lead and to begin services at Gordonvale and other centers. The monthly Land Commissioner’s Court session chaired by A. B. Salisbury dealt with certificates of performance conditions and various adjournments and grants for deeds and leases.
A fragment from the Norther Herald describes guards and infantry with mentions of the Cairna Girls, the Castlereagh River, and local features along Sydney Street and Queens. It notes plans to restore the paper to its former style, with features on wharves and gar pacer guppy figures.
The Mackay district visitors spent Friday touring Hambledon and Gordonvale with guides including G R Mayers and A J Draper. They toured canefields, observed advanced cane, and toured the lab with entomologist Mr Larvia. Luncheon and toasts followed at Gordon Vale before returning to Cairns.
Readings show warm conditions with a 62.2 degree thermometer and 30.024 inch barometer at 3 PM. A tropical disturbance tracked between Bowen and Gomen, likely deflecting southwest, bringing steep barometric gradients, southeast winds, and rough seas. vessels near Great Barrier Reef and near New Caledonia face rough conditions while watch remains for further development.
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