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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
2
The speech lauds King George V on the brink of war while praising Empire loyalty. Citizens pledge unwavering support as many British heroes have fallen, and ports note holiday closures and auctions. Local notices include prison bail terms and horse sale views ahead of weekend events.
A Cairns Hospital Committee and district Local Authorities clash over funding and responsibility for an infectious diseases ward. Councillor Mayers warns against forced state mandates, urging careful assessment of differential funding and local cost to avoid a wedge between authorities.
Distraught OCR reveals a centenary style note announcing a national celebration of a monarch’s reign with citizens urged to mark the day across Great Britain. The text expresses reverence for his Majesty and mentions a broad, public commemorative mood.
An Australian advertisement promotes Lynol as an Australian made disinfectant by Australians for Australians. It claims high efficiency and many benefits with chemist endorsement.
The Woodlark radiotelegraph station opens to handle public business at the rate of 3d per word. Traffic uses a radio route via Townsville. Hours run from p.m. to midnight.
Mr A Partridge for Mestrs Wike Bros Brisbane visits Cairns with a large range of suitings and mercery samples. He will remain at the Imperial hotel until Wednesday the 9th instant.
That is the opinion of everyone who has tried a box of Camaron Chocolates which may be obtained from Orsig's High lens Pharmacy. For children they are a perfect treat. Mothers say they are good for their youngest children sold at many as near as ex iii.
The new General Store at Babirés offers a wide range of items with all essentials in stock. Locals can find groceries hardware and household goods under one roof offering convenience and variety.
In Cairns Small Debts Court verdicts were given in three undefended cases with amounts due and costs listed. A casualty list note mentions a Cairns lad aged 12 missing after service and a sister employed at the Royal Hotel. A weekly Red Cross branch meeting decided to abandon weekly collections for motor ambulances though £140 has already been sent and three cases of goods donated.
The piece credits favorable climate and strong seed quality for notable gardening success. Hobe Craig and others hail Shin brand seeds as exceptionally good this season, noting remarkable results from Andersons Seeds and their freshness.
Townsville correspondent records a long list of passengers aboard a Wyreema sailing or journey including Mesdeme Whilp Reid Hynes and child Wallis Treadwell Fladgete Witney Anderson and five children German Henderson and two children I reavor Weltenwinder Smith Smyth Davenport Whitow Chapman Rankys Armichi Hallimnant Somerville and infant Perrs Mimica Philp Reid Trendwell Godfrey Dolphin Payne Robertson Parte Wallis Anderson Luff Cardow German Hanwood Halliday England Sosith Ernest Hooper Pidgeos Craige Symon Amfield Vetter Hussler Vellick.
On Wednesday at the Licensing Court before A. BD. Gibson PM, licenses were renewed for Dowdle Island Motel with a transfer from John Suvle to Alwin Broca Willisess. Renewal of Tram Way Motel license approved with traveler from W. J. Henneray to Emily Cahill. Australian Hotel renewal adjourned for one month. Mrs. J. McLean granted a booth license at Ware for King’s Birthday rates. W. N. Thomas granted a no billiard license and John Newport a slaughtering license.
Abstract of meteorological readings from Kamerenge State Nursery for May 1915. Dry bulb 17.44 and week day 70.37, extreme max 19.0 on May 5, mean min 03.57, mean temp 73.01, rainfall 233 points from 1 rain day, total 1785 points since Jan 1 1915, mean earth temperature 4.81, earth temperature 70.00, earth temperature 17.71.
The text suggests Britain plans a deceptive pretext to lure German forces. It describes a staged cue toward entering battle, waiting for German ships to react, then launching an attack on weaker French vessels. The tone implies coordinated deception hours before action.
Berlin papers acknowledge miscalculations about Britain and the war. Der Tag notes confidence waning as expectations of Britain’s inability to endure the Great War prove unfounded. The piece signals a shift in mood among Berlin observers.
The Cairns Naval Rifle Club held a social event described as largely attended in full dress uniforms. The hall was decorated with bunting, the floor set for dancing, and a long list of dances was performed with all present enjoying the event.
VMewr A J Drager Ltd advertises a major auction today offering unbuilt freehold property in Cairns and vacant lots. The sale includes Southfold crown lands, parcels near Pawns and Dowie Island, Kuranda allotments, and a suburban area near the falls, with strict instruction that all properties must sell at threshold prices. The auctioneer warns buyers to be prepared as sales will be conducted promptly on Saturday, Lith. June.
The Herald features a portrait of T J Tyee the new Premier of Queensland and a likeness of Father McCoy newly transferred from Sires to Creydon. Also shown are three North Queensland soldiers from Cairns along with other regional images such as a Formosa sugar mill and a bush scene.
Mrs B Craig organizes a July 28 children ball to aid Helgian children harmed by war. Albernian Mall will host rehearsals the first Thursday in July. Tickets cost 1d or 2d with stalls for a young cow and pair of turkeys donated by Mrs W Cannon to raise funds.
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