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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented shopper note lists items with prices including jam, lemon, salmon, and strawberry products. It mentions Jamaica Jamaica and various weights and prices in a plain catalog style.
A short fragment notes differences in use and quality of items, mentioning a bottle and market claims. The text is incomplete but indicates comparisons between products and customer expectations.
Fragmentary notes list moon phases and dates including the new and quarter moons for June. Names appear garbled or misspelled, with unclear references to observers or locations.
In a wartime appeal Senator Pearce emphasizes that recruiting shortfalls in Australia threaten national effort. He outlines age 18 to 45 eligibility and daily separation allowances for married servicemen, including payments for wives and children, and notes regional enlistment figures like Wales 4700 and Victoria 1700.
The article argues that a victorious Germany would have overrun Britain and pushed the United States toward war, praising President Wilson's stance while criticizing William Jennings Bryan for urging German Americans to advocate peace with Germany. It emphasizes the risk to civilization and the need for the U S to join the Allies to safeguard democracy.
The excerpt weighs two paths in wartime policy. One view urges joining Allied efforts to crush German militarism and seek revenge for atrocities. The opposing stance advocates continued neutrality and indifference to civilian suffering, warning such inaction would invite reproach and imperil national survival.
A hospital committee meeting is announced for Thursday evening in Calenus District. The Barron Shire Council notes ongoing nuisance issues in Mareeh with dogs destroyed. three men face cattle stealing charges in Fedrestown. An advertisement touts Casper Chocolates from Craig's Pharmacy.
A. M. Waddell announces the opening of a general store at Babirda with goods for sale. The steamer Taiyuan of the A OUse departs Sunday for Hong Kong via Thursday Island and Fort Derwin. Two Warrabeh aboriginal women who fled life there were ordered returned to the mission station after court promising not to take French Weave again.
At the Cairns Stare Bowkett Society last Saturday receipts totaled. Directors T L Kelly and J Mack to attend next Saturday’s meeting. Dr F Ede, chairman, received leave of absence for pest control while away from the district. A Howble named, Robert Craig’s garden yields praised with remarkable results. Amierson’s Seeia and related crops praised for quality and freshness.
Cadets and naval personnel form a guard of honour for Hix Excellency the Governor at the Drill Shed tomorrow morning. Senior corps are asked to attend and employers urged to allow aging workers to participate and be present at the ceremony.
A Winter specials notice promotes Wet Water Bottles with varied prices. It highlights a booklet on Victorian era farming tools by Tre whella Hros, praising Australian designers for land clearing implements and versatile garden and construction aids.
The annual fortnightly meeting of the WC.T.U. Union was held last weekend. The gathering welcomed home the President, Mrs. ., with a social reception andRemarks noted in a brief report.
Residents of Cairns will see a marked reduction in the price of gas for domestic use starting July 1. Gas is essential for lighting heating and cooking and is valued for efficiency and comfort in homes stores and streets. The Cairns Gas manager invites inquiries and provides particulars at the Lakestreet office and via contact numbers.
Palace Theatre presents several films including A Velvetine Barnecie's Cha- Peron a comedy about love defying social bounds. The main feature entnith fel to his Trusts follows a banker scam leading to prison for the cashier and acquittal for the banker. The Little Detective ends the programme with light entertainment and Stolen Masterpiece The Warwick War Chronicle. comical cartoons complete the bill.
A strict notice denounces cruel rumours about the war and vows swift action against mischief makers. Authorities will pursue offenders who spread false reports and urge calm until verified facts reach the public.
The weekly meeting of the Australian Natives Association branch discussed volunteer selections for those heading to war. The president praised strong public attendance and openness of meetings to visitors. The note ends with a lighter toast to Walton’s whiskey.
Fragmented clipping notes AUSTRAL PICTURES and a tropical setting as an inducement to a serial. Part 5 features Lutius among a gorilla tribe and a war scene with a serial attack on Colnis. Minor mentions of a senior assembly and parental age act.
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