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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1914
Page
2
The limited OCR fragment lists metal prices with copper tin and silver values, but the text is garbled. It mentions ETAL MARKET LOSTON and dated January, with forward and price figures like £174/10 and £75, lacking coherent context or complete data.
The piece argues that the Labour Parties of Britain, Australia, Europe, and the United States share a name but differ sharply in aims. It cites defense, tariffs, and colors in policy, noting British Labour’s liberal stance contrasts with Australian protectionism and anti cheap labor, while warning against extremism and misinformed sympathy.
An old advertisement notes Keily's Tonic Liver Pills as stomach and bowel aids boosting liver activity. It also mentions Dr. Waring obtaining Forest Home from Martin Flynn and a MG Mulgrave Headache Cure priced at 2/6 from RB Craig chemist.
A dental surgeon, Charles G. Murray, L.C.D., announces daily consultations across all branches of dentistry at his surgery in the AMP Building Abbotstown with a telephone indication of 20 percent. In local crime news, six aboriginals escaped from the oem lock-up. three were recaptured, later two more found, and the last man was retaken after a pursuit to Cooktown.
Tenders are invited by the Rnnan River Company Rogs villa via Cooktown for carting 300 tons of machinery from Cooktown to the company property as well as hauling log timber to the sawmill and cutting delivering firewood. Advice reports Fred Elburn a 35 year old fence worker at Pop pins farm near Townsville road was struck while crossing after work Friday. Francis Keen observed the incident.
The article describes the Ainss Theatre presenting a weekend program headed by Mr Brownlow. Marie and Sylvia figures reply as romance unfolds around a missing bet and a chase through the wind. Marie discovers love for Brownlow and the couple’s reunion promises drama tonight and tomorrow night.
Word comes that Mr R A Tills is appointed Inspector of Works for the Cairns district replacing Mr A who has acted since Mr Young left. He will return to Townsville shortly.
A correspondent offers fossil specimens for Cairns to be placed in the Cairns Museum of Natural History and Sciences or, if no museum exists, with the State School management for the benefit of Cairns and the hinterland’s rising generation.
The notice describes a home remedy for dry brittle hair and scalp irritation. It instructs dissolving one teaspoon Ceramine Granules in hot water, stirring until dissolved, then using the solution as a shampoo with hot water to aid cleansing and relief.
Advertised footwear lines offer low prices for mens boots and shoes. Offers include various toes and calf boots, with price points cited as 12 to 17 per pair. The retailer emphasizes value and nonrepeat pricing.
A Townsville committee rejects a lecture offer from Mr. Clement Wragge as duplicating current services. The Volturno disaster coverage notes Captain Spanenberg and the crew saving 120 lives, with an acknowledgement letter from Volturno officers praising German officers and the rescue effort.
A fragmentary report hints at Lubin drama The Higher Law about a wealthy woman learning the consequences of her actions. Lord Burlington surfaces in a sensational social set piece amid broader talk of theatre and prominent names.
The Bowen River coalfield project sees a new push as tenders will be moved to sink a shaft. Government geologist Drntten will send two surveyors to map the field and draw plans. Work is expected to take six weeks to two months with resistance to the Bowen River Coal Company.
A special train carried seven coaches from Cairne to Barron Falls on Sunday in heavy rain. Visitors climbed to the foot of the falls as curtainlike mist and brown torrents obscured the gorge. Flooding limited the Barron River, but the falls were described as at their best with dramatic water and spray. The return train left town around 1 30 p.m.
The fragment hints at Coastal Licatre aiming for emailish status within a few months. It notes ongoing work in conciso with the priéit inepestion, suggesting preparatory efforts ahead of a larger change or initiative.
A memorial service for Lee Virgil Stillman was held at Cairns Moetheriit Church on Sunday. The preacher spoke on immortality through Christ, reflecting on life, death, and the hope of eternal life amid grief.
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