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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
2
Property notices show Babinda sugar farms and cane farms near Cairns with 54 acres and various blocks. Listings include lease terms, royalties, tramway rights, distances to Gabineg Mill, and prices in pounds. Also advertised are the Cairns Jockey Club races with dates and special trains.
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the Draper Estate held by Norman P. Draper as trustee. Details announced for Friday July 33 with full particulars available from the Shambrook Estate office.
Mrs A W Russell announces Comatevertorium Tate Gertie will be prepared to accept pupils for voice production at Beales Piano Depot.
Senator Pearce warns falling recruiting and urges nationwide reinforcement effort. He details a monthly Australian pledge of 5300 soldiers with state quotas, age 18 to 45 and 33 inch chest, minimum height 5 ft 3 in. Pay scales listed for officers and enlisted ranks. incentives include allowances for married members and dependents. Enlist today.
Major Charles Krapp will contact services and announce events. Open Air Meeting Saturday at 7:30 PM. Salvation Army Hall Sunday July 25 at 2 and 4 PM. Lecture titled What the Salvation Army is doing with Regard to the War. Mayor to preside.
MES. A. PRIME requests wreaths flowers tributes and messages of sympathy from friends following a recent bereavement.
Officials invite tenders for a supply contract in Charl Cairn with six piles and thirty five feet of material. Tenders must be received by noon on Friday at the office of the Inspector of Public Works in Townville.
The undermentioned land will be offered for perpetual lease and unconditional selection at 11 o'clock on Thursday August 14, 1915 at Cairns Land Office near the Sugar Mill. The auction covers 7 acres at a price per acre for agricultural farm selection. A Belgian relief fundraiser event follows at Hibernian Hall on July 25 featuring a charity dolls sale two ducks and bantam raffles. Also listed is livestock auction and a cow and calf prize with 290 head in the herd offering the winner the chance to claim their prize. c A Craig organizer.
The article argues Allied forces must push through the Dardanelles to free Russia and defeat Germany. It notes improved Allied strength in Flanders, the need to sustain heavy offensives, and Australia’s pivotal role in the campaign as a turning point toward a prize of ultimate war victory.
Mesers Scott and Hoare list Mr C Woodward of Cairn as agent for the Rewington Standard Typewriter and all typerite supplies and furniture.
A sketch promotes Nyals Skip Soap as a pure skin cleanser containing the skin beautifying elements of Nyals Fate Cream. It is urged as a toilet soap suitable for daily use.
Tonight at the Ceres Theatre a film shown features a farmer and his wife with a god child. dramatic moments include a revolver and familial confrontation. The scene unfolds with outside pews and a tense climactic meeting between father and child.
London metal market notes show modest activity with transactions in cash and lend rates. The July report cites small demand for early metal shipments and price levels quoted in local currency, reflecting caution amid market volatility.
Fragmented item discusses wartime theatre and shifting positions on the front. Mentions France and relief efforts and reserve status. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear dates or names.
Ambulance Hall hosts a medical gathering tonight. Collection efforts are planned for those unable to pay, with collectors calling on delinquent accounts as part of the outreach.
Om Tucmiay auction records the sale of booth privileges for the forthcoming Jocey Cld Annual. The price realised was £8 and the purchaser was Mrs. B. McLean. A separate Cairns Poles Court session saw Peter Koski plead guilty to unlawfully staking fishing nets. fined 16 with costs and expenses.
A signed statement from Craigs Pharmacy recounts unsolicited testimonials about the Stand Easy Corn Cure. One man claims it removed a corn after thirty years, praising its simplicity, certainty, and low cost. Craig, Vice-ilegal Chemist, Cairns.
Mrs. Craig leads wartime relief effort with dolls dressed in Allied costumes for a Ball. Funds and raffles will benefit Belgian families, with proceeds sent to King Albert and a printed copy given to each participating child.
Town Clerk M. Cochrane reports Nem Shire Council agrees with the project in principle but disapproves the current plan. The council urges immediate steps to amend the Railway Acts of 1858 1864 and 1914 to empower taxation by the Railway Commissioner on benefited areas and to appoint a strong deputation to pursue amendments.
The shore popular Dr Faesisation starts with a four act Australian sensation at the Palace Theatre tomorrow night. Robert Vimemt presents a new comedy drama in four acts titled The Walk of the Music. The company performs Friday night in the gescus rea drama Shamus O Brien.
Liew P Draper announces a six Naval and Military Parade for tomorrow night at 9 15 to assist the Red Cross Benefit. The Chamber of Commerce meeting is postponed to Friday. In stores at Market Street Mr A L M Waddell opens large stocks of groceries tobacco boots and shoes with cash terms.
The question of obtaining commel for when various streets in Cairns has been referred to the Works Committee of the Wanitipal Council for consideration.
At Cairns Town Council meeting on fushiag night permission granted for a Cairns Citizens' Band benefit concert at the Palace Theatre. A fancy dress waltzing contest with prizes and a children’s dress ball on Thursday night were announced, with juvenile admission set for a penny.
A special July issue of the Northern Herald will include a descriptive writeup of Tog fan and notable local businesses. Mr T J McVaham presides as literary and commercial representative and urges agents subscribers and others to secure copies, with large preorders already in hand.
The readable content hints at baby care guidance and soothing methods for infants. It references a Craigs thing lender and a prescription proven effective, urging caution for new mothers seeking relief for their child.
The Cairns public enjoyed last night’s programme at Palace Theatre with the Stef drama Mary Stuart a fine historical picture showing Mary Queen of Scots. Backing up this star drama was the Keystone feature A Chip of the Old Block. Tonight marks the final appearance.
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