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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
2
Georgetown residents press the Railway League to push for a Forsayth Georgetown rail connection. They argue current 24 mile coach trek from Forsayth to Georgetown hampers development and that ministers including Paget recognize Etheridge needs.
Men trousers in various fabrics with sizes 4/0 to 9/6 and prices listed. Summer waistcoats in multiple sizes with 5/6 to 12/6 price range. Up-to-date hats boots shirts and ladies garments offered at low prices for immediate purchase.
A mixed local page lists Charles G T Murray dentist offering daily consultations at his Abbott Street surgery with phone access. It notes C S Whale music tutor at Imperial Hotel Abbott Street and a St Leve circus arrival with band in harbour. Court debts in Small Debts Court and the inspects visit to Kuranda. Cinema at Csima Theatre with several titles including Wheat and Tarre, and a serial featuring Suzanne Dumbreuil and Charles Valier in a Winter sports themed plot.
Suminations for the shove aparts outline cycling and pedestrian events set for August 1 and 5. Entries close at 28 ppm and a meeting with Secretary Mr Hogan Mandicaps will be held. final classifications announced August 21.
The Four-Mile hotel is demolished as a new building rises on the site. The old link to the past hosted seamsters and timber getters in lively evenings before giving way to modern civilization. The Provisional Committee met to plan a general meeting, likely at the Skating Rink, to approve draft rules and elect officers, and consider admitting lady members proposed by Mrs Craig. Financial matters and fundraising were also set for discussion.
A. Anthony's Outfitters showcases a Cairns storefront on Shields Street. The shop logo and signage emphasize the Cairns location and brand identity as part of the local retail scene.
A Cairns Shire Council monthly meeting is scheduled for an upcoming night to discuss striking rates for the current year. A Cairns Police Court session occurred Wednesday morning with a clean charge sheet reported.
The E Company Cairns forces receive pew uniforms and equipment for immediate distribution. A noncommissioned officer is to be appointed in the company. Applications are invited from noncommissioned officers and men to fill the Terry site Cairns post. The hall accommodates about 200 people and will be an amenity to the troops. A boaters theoles will be built. Tenation erection will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged by Captain Clarks.
Major Feuexheerdt of Adelaide describes his journey to Cairns and Freshwater Creek lands. He praises the North climate and timber quality near Kuranda and Cairns wharves. The report notes land auctions on 7 July and potential Freshwater Creek sugar mill benefits for cane supply and future rail connections.
Garbled OCR text lists names and places with unclear roles. It mentions Mr Crawford of Moasnian line and Lena J. Draghr of Cairne, with references to a meeting or nominations. Many words are unreadable, obscuring the event and participants.
A sermon delivered by Father Whelan at the Sisters of Mercy gathering in the town recalls a solemn mission and praises the sisters. Assistant Lucran Walsh aided the event as a correspondent. the occasion featured the Ketemuptorist and a visiting group from local communities. About 1,000 Sisters in the area are noted, including those from nearby toms and Her iat Lee.
A horse and cart attached to a Mayers Ltd vehicle bolted shortly before 2 pm, trampling through Abbott Street and nearby avenues. The frightened beast careered toward the Esplanade and Strand, narrowly missing obstacles and causing pedestrians to flee. It finally veered into Lake Street and returned to the stables after a frenzied chase.
A large Palace Theatre audience enjoyed a complete programme change featuring The Periids of Mery The Blood Feud and Heiress with dramatic Western photography. A Lucky Chance and When Line Stadia Burned offer drama and humor plus Pat and the Lost Dog and John Bunny in The Man Hider Up. The programme repeats tonight and tomorrow to packed houses.
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