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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
2
The undersigned expresses gratitude to Messrs. Benson and Oris of the Palate Theatre for benefits granted to himself and family and to the A.W.A. and public for kindly assistance and support. F. LANSKEY. Cairns, July 6, 1918.
J G Robertson and J T Hollamby both of Seleen married at St Johns Church on July 5 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Tomkins.
In a critical column voices mock the Cook Ministry and the Labor Party fusion debate. The piece argues fusion reflects Australia’s mixed political landscape, notes internal party splits on tariffs and secular education, and targets Labor’s rhetoric and contradictions without endorsing Liberals.
An OCR fragment mentions Charles G. T. Murray a dentist with daily consultation in Abbott Street, and a piano tutor at Imperial Hotel. It also advertises English and Australian fabrics, men’s trousers, summer waistcoats, stock items, jewellery, hats, boots, shirts, and ladies’ skirts with low prices.
The Cairns Theatre hosts a varied program headlined by The Black Countess with Professor Mable Germain and Raymond Kalpe amid a ball scene and a dramatic showdown over an engagement. The bill also includes The Risen Soul of Jim Grant and The Hero of Little Italy with Pathe's Australian Cagette and a benefit wafermaser for Cairn Trades and Labour Council. The Cesar of Romishes seeks fresh supplies of Champagne Teneeda for the show.
The London market reports copper at 63 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence for immediate delivery and 62 18 1 to 64 3 9 forward. Tin quoted around 19 pounds to 18 pounds 4 shillings 10 pence forward 184 15 . Lead at 0 15 and pig iron at 54 pension.
Fragmented local items mention votes, notices, and cadets. A parade and conference actions appear, with named officials Keehle and Ma con appointed as delegates to a higher meeting.
A Cairns region page recounts a Barron Shire Council meeting devolving into a heated wrangle over previous minutes. Dr Fenwick tears up in regret as critics clash, while the Clerk asserts patience. The Cairns Chamber of Commerce agenda for Friday covers the South Coast Railway and Oversea steamer charges.
At Tuesday morning meeting Dr Bee urged full measures to enable Freshwater to grow and comply with rules, with a resolution to "Sow the Titi ataexpiert" approved. Mentors Teaches steamer visited Pilot Rhodes area. the Prize Siewiver distributed by Hin Ma velleney noted awards across classes, including Kathleen Metarthy and Kristie Landers among prize recipients.
An Airns police court session recounted a disturbance outside a hotel where Watson and Watson Lt. Wiley clashed with four to five men. A witness testified the defendant threatened and boasted about his four years in uniform, while an officer noted a warrant for his arrest and a 5 shillings fee imposed for the case.
Palace Theatre presents a fresh slate of cinema led by The Little Tense a dramatic life story of a mountain girl and The Delayed Letter featuring a life and death railway plot. Also showing The Lewsen and The Poster Wedding with other new releases from Barker Co Selig and Charnes.
Fashion items labeled Excellent Wearing Oualitin YM resurface with renewed vigor, listing sizes 2, 4/11, 3/8 and noting avi usage, signaling a comeback in apparel trends.
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