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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented advertisement lists winter pyjama suits, flannel shirts, linen collars, suits for men and boys, boots, and shoes for men women and children. Includes prices in shillings and pence and notes styles and sizes available, with references to Australian-made items and various leather and fabric options.
Senator Pearce warns recruiting has fallen off and stresses the need for reinforcements as Australia pledges to provide monthly personnel. Queensland pay scales are listed including daily rates for ranks and family allowances for dependents. Enlist today.
Subscriptions listed for Post Herald dated July 1 1915 show town delivered and country posted rates in advance and booking options. The document details annual and term prices with figures for Town Delivered and Country Delivered, including bookable terms.
The market reports copper at £80/5 to CAI forward £61/15. bid to LAS £6 to LAS. tin £181 forward. lead £90. silver quoted at 39s 6d.
Edward Smith Ltd and P C Hm Rutherford are named as authorised surveyor figures in a civil engineering context. The notice references buildings and surveying roles connected to the firm and its associates.
A preserved article notes European war dynamics with emphasis on German goals. Eyewitness analysis explains exhaustion of enemy resources as a primary objective, with focus on neutrals and Allied morale.
In affectionate remembrance of a loving and well beloved son and brother Frederick Calm who passed away at Mt Carbine on July 3 194. May he rest in peace.
Freehold lands in the Russell River area offered for sale. Portions MA and SLA in Clady parish, 160 acres. Offer sought via W. L Hawlins c/o Dank of Australasia Brisbane. Highest offer not necessarily accepted.
The article argues for patience and attrition over rapid victories, noting Germany's vast resources and Belgium's treachery. It warns that casualty lists could rise toward three million killed, with millions more wounded, before Allied strength turns the tide. It cites Mr. Asquith on bearing the burden to end the conflict.
Fragmentary remark claims a product named Australian Lysol made by Australians for Australians and suggests chemical content or use details are unclear. The note appears casual and cryptic with possible misspellings.
A Cairns man was wounded in the throat during a clash at a local event. Police said the incident occurred amid tensions between rival groups and is under investigation. No further details were released.
Mr John Muero Cucania advertises for a general sale in the Babimis parish district. Naval and Military Surgical and Mechanical Dentist P F Meredith will attend his carpers Mareeba daily for one month. Telephone 5. Technical College opens its third term on Monday with a full subjects and teachers list published.
A fragment from Craig, Vice Hegel Chemist, Abbott St, Cairns, urges safe infant care to prevent pain. The note stresses teamwork and care to protect babies from distress and ensure freedom from suffering.
Stand Easy reports Territorial Corn Silk as a simple clean effective medicated plaster for treating corms. Small pieces are cut off and applied directly to affected corms, praised for its simplicity and usefulness.
The Adelaide Steamship Co reports delay in the Innamincka departure from Townsville for today’s motor car procession tied to a show and race carnival. The event will include a motor ambulance, naval and military units, and numerous sideshows with public access.
A valuable chestnut gelding is missing from sr 8 Hitmen. A cash sale terms are offered by Terme. Babinda notes his brother will run affairs during absence. Cairns Barn members to meet at the Drill Shed at 1 pm in white uniforms for motor operation.
Fire causes loss at Me J. D. Low's farm with about 150 tons of corn and barley burned. Authorities blame a passer by for discarding a lighted cigarette end and express hope flames were checked before spreading further.
An appeal issued by Mr M J Cochrame urges stronger local backing for the Patriotic Fund. A public meeting on 38th frame 1915 decided to contact every citizen personally to increase substantial contribution and demonstrate appreciation for the country’s youth care.
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