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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1915
Page
2
The fragment notes booking indicators with figures 35 and 38 in advance postings. Mentions country postings and a wet period run row with 8 per? The readable items are incomplete and partially garbled, limiting precise interpretation.
Fragmentary note shows references to a July period, a test quarter, and a numeric 0.345 value. Readable details are sparse, but the entry appears to document a time frame and measurement related to the Moon.
An old advertisement lists Household Requirements and specials across departments. Items include White Turkish Towels, Brown Med Turking Towelling, Long Cloth for pillowcases, White Double Mange ts, and various Ladies wear. Shoes and gloves also featured with cut prices and special offers for children and infants.
Classified listing of men's and boys wear items with prices for shirts trousers suits boots and shoes. Includes tennis shirts white tweed suits brown kid skin shoes and various price points.
Senator Pearce states recruitment has fallen and urges renewed effort to meet monthly targets of 5300 soldiers nationwide. State quotas are listed for New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania, with age 18 to 45, chest 33 inches, and height 5 ft 3 in as minimums. Pay rates are set for officers and enlisted ranks, plus a separation allowance for married personnel.
The Barty and Pinder families thank Mr Clarie and Margaret’s Hospital staff for kindness after the illness and death of Myrtle Barty. Myrtle Barty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Barty of Charters Towers, died at age seventeen on July 15, 1915 at the residence of F Pinder.
A World War I era column denounces German efforts to incite race strife, praising Allied unity and warning that German promises to Turks and others would widen conflicts. It argues British and Japanese alliances, condemns calls for "glorious Islam," and cautions against exploitation of racial fears.
London metal market notes copper ranges from £75 1/8 to £77 2/6 with forward £76 17/8. Tin quoted £199 to £17 and forward £163 1? to £18 15/. Lead at £24 2/8 to £25. Electrolite tie and hootter figures appear with uncertain values.
In fond memory of our dear friend William Keel who departed this life on July 15. Inserted by M Worwood and family.
In loving memory of Willem Real with insertions by family. Cairns Town Council to hold monthly meeting. Harbor Board special meeting to confirm two by-laws. Mareeba dental attendance and cash terms announced. Marsha Eel Cross Society fund for Motor Ambulance and fund-raising results listed with totals.
The latest casualty note cites a French figure Rouget de Lisle linked to a century old work. Towerville papers claim a discovery announced with a sensational headline and report progress in collecting provisions. Tickets sell well and several ferry sets join the special drives. The Children's Ball is set for the next night. Those who pledged cake and other foods should expect calls by Wednesday.
Two customers at Craig a Pharmacy in Cairns unsolicitedly offered written testimonials for the Stand Easy Corn Cure recently introduced. One man claimed the remedy was miraculous and nearly so in effect, noting it is simple to use, certain in action, and inexpensive, voiced by FR. Craig, Vice Regal Chemist.
ASk in boap recommends Nyals Skin Soap and quotes Mr A M Waddelban expanding grocery and shoe operations. Patrotic Fund money from Seley Daisy at Olympic Pictures. Lucille Lowe pictures and War Journal extracts shown. Zinc bombardment of Scarborough and WWI content with various film titles and theatre listings.
The Terence Goodwin Dramatic Company announces a two season run of three nights at the Palace Theatre starting Thursday July 22. Opening with The Call of the Bush by Robert Vincent, who was killed at the Dardanelles, the program includes Shamus O Brien and Hearts are Trumps. Miss Ada Wrente and Miss Lawrence are engaged. box plan available at Palace Cafe.
The Australian Sugar Journal notes efforts since the war to secure fair prices for Australian sugar, acknowledges crop price failures, and cites the government taking possession of large raw sugar outputs and near completion of refining arrangements with CSR.
Palace Theatre announces a night with a varied troupe including How Hegel the singing cartoonist and an imported girl. The act features swift sketches and jokes as the performers stage a lively reunion with clerks and debonair fun, promising entertainment and merriment.
A new seaside spectacle features Ann Annette played by Mics Kellerman as a mermaid princess in a Neptune world. The show promises aquatic feats by the lead, with reserved dress circle and front chairs available at the Theatre Routing. Special English War Gamette performances and standard bargains are advertised.
A brief report notes Chrents Chest Comspinmmte releasing a new update from Core, Coste and Greet Foppermim. The item references 1/t as a key detail in the development cycle.
The Adelaie Co steamship Mardoo arrived safely at Port Philip Heads after reports of tail shaft loss. A collier towed the Variog from Cape Everard to near the heads, revealing the Mardoo did not lose its tail shaft but had a broken intermediate shaft.
A distressed parent asks for help for a teething infant, seeking relief for the baby and mentioning a prescription product order. The note reflects a tired mother’s plea for guidance on soothing a fussy infant who has been ill and under care.
A partial weather note appears with garbled text and unclear details. The fragment mentions Lomton and a dated forecast but provides no readable measurements or conditions.
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