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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
2
An advertisement urges customers to prefer cash trading for reliable goods at fair prices. It lists sample quotations such as sugar priced per bag, salmon steak by tin, asparagus, powder tins, and assorted fish items, highlighting superior quality over inferior, more expensive credit trades.
Robt Start and Co will sell by public auction under writs from the curator of an intestate estate. The sale includes rooms, groceries, kitchen utensils and more. The location is Reverve street behind the Gas Works beside Mr Farr’s residence. Auction on Saturday the 15th.
An auction notice from CHAMBERS CALAN advertises a quick sale of a cane farm Leasehold 54 ares with 3 acre plant cane. The listing notes rental data and potential profitability from royalty, with ploughing ease for scrub land and tramway rights. The dates indicate an imminent sale event scheduled around the tides.
A fragmented line urges investigation into furnishings and doubt, suggesting the Row holds every sort and that answers are within reach up to the hour. The text is incomplete, with garbled phrases and missing context, limiting precise interpretation.
Fragmentary poem entry expresses farewell and longing as a sentiment of departure at sea. The lines pledge love faith and tears to a person headed to sea, reflecting mourning and emotional support in a maritime setting. The text remains incomplete but conveys sorrow and affection.
Mas A H Russell Lad offers voice production preparation and invites pupils. Welbourne Heese hosts a large sale featuring underclothing and children's wear.
Senator Pearce outlines Australia wide conscription effort with monthly targets totaling 5300 soldiers across Queensland New South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania. Eligibility includes ages 18 to 45 chest 33 inches minimum height 5ft 3in and pay rates from 6 to 21 per day plus separation allowances for married men with dependents.
The notice lists metal prices with July 14 dateline. Copper quoted from £18 5s to £78 10s for ward and £79 16s to £79 15s. Tin ranges 172 to 173, forward £15 to Evensis. Lead priced £25 to £35 7s 6d, Silver at 22 shillings per stone.
The article discusses a Government programme as outlined in the Governor’s speech and its implications for Crown land, agricultural allotments, and emigration. It questions whether the government can implement its measures over three years and how opposition leaders respond to the plan.
In Australia Day fundraising notes a public meeting is convened by the Cairns Mayor in Council Chambers at eight tonight in connection with the Queensland Patriotic Day movement. References to skin care products and chemist notes appear among varied text fragments.
A Brisbane correspondent reports no new information on the Chillagoe line takeover. The government prefers loan funds for pen lines over purchasing existing lines. Farmers on the Herbert River face continual hardship from poor crops, pests, and low prices, worsening their plight.
The Cairns Licensing Court met on Wednesday with solicitor Sussaansh Thomas appearing for the duty. The Collector of duties Maddocks was left by Aldenham this morning for a six weeks official visit to northern Porte including Port Darwin. District Court totals £109/2/10, breakdown shows common cases £33 and costs £31 with other charges.
In Cairns Small Debts Court goods supplied total £4 19s with costs 5s. A H O’Kelly and B Holden face income tax penalties of £1 10s 9d with costs 7d. Case involves Mount Molroy group with two portions and parish sites in Clert Courtown, Glady and Mouril in the Innisfail district.
A signed, unsolicited statement claims Craiss Pharmacy offers written testimonials about their Craigs pow Stand Beer product recently introduced. The remark lists numerous names of individuals who allegedly endorsed the remedy after visiting the store last week.
In the Northern Herald a theatre feature previews two films and assorted dramatic items. Mentions include A Sematore Brother and As We Jourmer with actors Mary Pitkford and Graeme, noting a war era drama and local entertainment.
Palace Theatre presented The Harp of Tera last night proving an engaging screen experience with bold visuals and a stirring score. The screening drew a curious audience and elicited positive reactions from attendees.
A. N. Waddell Babindas runs the shop with his brother taking charge during the owner's absence. All items will be sold for cash. Preparations for repairing the damaged Cairns Reservoir are underway and metal components have been procured for prompt work.
A fragmented OCR note shows Remy Ants clearing entry for a belt orientation event. Details are incomplete but indicate a competition or placement step, with limited readable identifiers and no full names or dates. The fragment suggests preparation or clearance for an upcoming belt-related activity.
Local figure Laney Larry plans nightly performances in Cairns with a lighthearted tone. He aims to entertain crowds and maintain ongoing showmanship while pursuing steady engagement in the community.
On Wednesday morning at the Cairns Police Court before Mr A B Gibson P M Edward J Coleman was charged with disobeying a maintenance order issued in N 5 W Mr A V Heemann appeared for the defence Senior Sergeant Hawkes mailed for a remand for eight days and said a constable was on his way to Cairns from the south to prove the situations on the warrant. The P M granted an extension of bail.
A listed remedy named Craig Powders is recommended for teething infants. The product is described as prescription based and proven effective for soothing babies. It promises relief to tired mothers by calming infants and reducing upset in the gums. A meeting is noted to be held on August 23.
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