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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
2
Genuine clearing out sale begins today for four days at Hall Market. Pax tonists and jewellers offer gold and silver watches, chains, brooches, rings, pendants, wallets, purses, and accessories at heavily reduced prices. See windows for plain figure pricing.
A licensing notice announces an application to transfer the Empire Hotel license at Cuirmis to Andrew Dunlop of Mareeba. Margaret Mary Rheuben and Andrew Dunlop sign as applicants, detailing previous license history and intent. Also noted are Cairns Bakery Company and a bread supply service update, with new management and service dates.
The Cairns Cane Growers Association meeting was postponed and rescheduled for Sith at Mulgrave Mill office. The Cairns District Hospital board meets Monday at the court-house. Mr. Hoare will question Mrs. Norris. The steamer Wyreema sails south this evening. Taiyuan expected to arrive Monday night or Tuesday morning. Hugh Harkett fined for drunkenness. Cairns Shire Council election results announced. Workers' Walking Act dwellings program reported with 24 approvals and about £8000 in local work. The Catholic Advocate notes no appeals against Hon. W. Kidston decisions and his rustic villa life as observed in town.
The Cairns District Hospital annual meeting will be held at the Court House Cairns on February 4 1912 at once receipt of annual report and financial statements election of president vice president country vice president treasurer and committee men any other business E S Mans secretary
The article denounces Queensland Premier Denham for pledging state aid to new central sugar mills and then retracting. It accuses him of recklessness, casts doubt on government promises, and argues farmers trusted the undertaking and deserve completion rather than withdrawal. It notes Fisher Tudor involvement and stresses the farmers’ disheartenment and need for accountability.
The Cairns Flurher Board reports receipt that the dredge Trinity Hay has left Algiers on December 12 for Cairns Harbor work. A public testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remed and an Australian ad promotes Kelly's summer clearance offering discounted men's wear and rain gear at Abbott Street.
The Tate River correspondent notes heavy rains making the river impassable and the countryside lush. Running water is widespread, sparking renewed activity and maintenance work. The Irvinshank Company’s land interests shift as a contract ends and mail patch logistics delay for four weeks. A Chinaman charged with willful misconduct is moved to Atherton for trial awaiting further steps.
The Cairns District Hospital committee met Thursday led by J. Henriques. They discussed hospital registration under the Health Act, resignation of Nurse Goodmears, appointment of Nurse Dickson from Victoria, and approving monthly reports and accounts. A fundraising entertainment by Gascolgines was noted for Cairns. Additional provisions from the Hospital Ladies' Guild and A.W.A. were recorded.
Auction notice lists sale on Friday 26h at Lochestreet opposite Mra Ro Craig Feidence. Items include Ramtoo Suite AN Choice Singer Sewing Merchior tables chairs and pictures. Also fowls ducks and other kitchenware with safe and cooking items. JG Hoare, Auctioneer.
Yesterday morning at the Summons Court before Mr Justice Geant a Chinaman named Ab Larse faced charges for failing to keep a vehicle under control. A left near-side wheel issue and possible impairment were noted as factors in the distressing scene. The case involved costs.
The Loyal Barron lodge met in Freshy teran Hall on Wednesday with good attendance. The quarterly report showed ten members, two candidates were installed, and three proposed for membership. An Amalgamated Friendly Society Union report praised progress and a pleasant ceremony followed with honors and a handsome collar awarded.
Friends of Hey J Needham, superintendent at Varra Soh Mission, report fever hits the mission settlement. Mrs Needham convalescent in Herberton. Rev J Needham travels wary to Cairns after illness. Nurse from St Margret Hospital cares for Needham family. Miss Kitchen remains only white resident guiding hundreds of natives. Tomkins and Packard relay updates as staff changes occur at Yarrahah station.
A letter from New Zealand describes severe chest and stomach pains misattributed to indigestion. After using Chamberlain's Tablets the writer, an older man, reports rapid relief and renewed vitality, a sentiment echoed by chemists and shopkeepers.
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