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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

4

Defence drive for aerial fleet gains support across nations

Correspondence notes European and colonial backing for a strengthened defence, with the British Army aviation branch allotted £1,000,000. Public donations from France and Germany are cited, Australia urged not to lag, and O.T. Limited pledges £100 toward building a nucleus of a modern aerial force. A meeting is urged to formalize action and rally patriotic support.

Europe Comia Patriotien France Germany Australia Defence Department Ard Menker O.T. Limited Commonwealth Ase Si Aa i Dykon 0.T. Led

Import Duty on Sugar Angers Australian Letter Writer

A Melbourne letter from a reader questions Liberal government plans to bar black grown sugar from the Commonwealth and argues that sugar imports remain near £2,000,000 yearly. The writer disputes claims about national sugar self sufficiency and colored labor reductions, warns that a duty cut would not lower consumer prices, and urges cane farmers to vote against current policies. The letter ends with a call to protest via the Referendum.

Melbourne “Age Commonwealth Jksto Malbourne Age Mger Termer Australia Thim

The Guada Deans Rival and New Veggie Claims

Letter to the editor praises a new vegetable variety touted as profitable and easy to cultivate across broad regions. It describes a climbing vegetable marrow, its growth habit and color, and argues it suits town gardens and small plots to avoid competing with existing ground use.

Commonwealth B. Harrison Burringber P.O

Anglican Synod Addresses Unity and Endowment Debates

The Anglican Synod in Brisbaxе heard Archdeacon Le Fanu discuss England's crisis over archbishopric leadership and clergy endowments. He urged unity around episcopacy as a cohesion force while noting churches face barriers to union and open ministry. The talk touched on international ecclesiastical affairs and the Kikuyu conference.

Anglican Synod Australia reUmigg

Departure to Townsville Amid Stellar Passenger List

On June 1 a departure carried a large party to Townsville via poois. Notables include Mesdawey MM A James McFarlone Lovegrove A Adama M Ellis Beatty J M Pad ame Cummins Grabasch White T Hedel Taylor and 2 children Mies Ball Cameron Blackburn Cutts Beatty Scott Moon Scholey Meera C H Clarke Storey H W Hamley Adams Allen Cummins Wrank Goldehe J Anderson Seat Grabesch White T Hodel H King Rev J T Young W W Jackson E C Smith Rev C a Wataca BK Hall R A Comnor B Hebers D J Ginson A Adams M Sweeney W J Wight plus 15 in the second saloon Howard Smith.

Mourilvan Townsville Poois Mesdawey A. James McFarlone Lovegrove A. Adama M. Ellis Beatty J. Mpadame Cummins Grabasch White T. Hedel Taylor Mies Ball Cameron Blackburn Cutts Scott Moon Scholey Meera C. H. Clarke H. Storey A. Adams M. Sweeney W. J. Wight Howard Smith

John May returns from north tour amid long dry spell

Mr. John May MLA returned from an extended tour of the north travelling far on Camooweal. The district has endured the longest spell of dry weather for many years.

Brisbane John May

Good Honey Wanted in Bhildane Dispatch

June 16 report notes Mr J M Campbell returning to Queensland with samples of honey from Bhildane. The piece mentions a government chamber and related details, but the text is garbled.

Bhildane J. M. Camppell Queensland Cantsin Jven

Cooktown Carnival Meeting Nominations and Handicaps

Racing program for Cooktown carnival lists Flying and Visitors plates with horses such as Vulphecla Arsenicum Shirty Bill and Young Mack. First to final divisions show handicaps for mile races with entrants like Smoke Lady Thalia Young Mack Brackley and Sophi and notes by handicapper Towner.

Cooktown Plate Vulphrela Ted Prince Arsenicum Young Mack Owmali Billy Rail Bellman Shirty Bill Dwebie Tytherepatee Firet Dunes Smoke Lady Thalia Maljon Hum Bootwing Glenwari Beechworth Bulah TA Shirty Mill Longs Sophi St. Augustine Brackley Astute Vera's Son Holloway Baverianas Artmirum Vulphecks Dutehie Wandicap Vulrana Sochisa Lady Cessiion Valrabea Sorrowful Togo Goongun Captain Bobadi Formative Silverkill Pine Fee Tric Wire Ware Ch Laas Kanter Lady Thaliaeu Dr. Hart Sentionus Mad Jack Pyrenette Sir Tristo Wavarian TM Suirty Manere Sir Tough Western Wandicap Furtonga Bungletop Watchbox Grans Finch Farewell Handican Fea — Kantry Warchant Waliow Senironus Bodwing Black Rat Glengari Bagdad Mamore Wulcina Vulphecla Sorrow Lady Cemarion Water Box Dutehis Tomah Sir Lough Lica FE D. Towner

Echinus Tops Contral Queensland Derby Favorite Myles Connell Rides

Echinus led from the start in the Derby under Syd ney horseman Myles Connell at Gio 4 odds. The two mile contest set a record time of 2.11 1-5. Palmless captured the mile event and Don Jose also secured a win on the same day. Ser Breckley and Vulrina also scored at Ave last Saturday.

Echinus Jolly Hampon Breckley Vulrina

London bout ends in a puree for £10 at National Sporting Club

London clash sees Jerf Telaney outpoint Harry Stove in a grounds fight for a £10 puree at the National Sporting Club. Telaney dominates with decisive work while Stove struggles to mount a comeback in a pared down event.

London Jerf Telaney Harry Stove Nationa Sporting Club

Union secretary notes strong meeting and effort to grow game

The Gordon Vale Union secretary Mr Ho Nelson reports a successful Sunday meeting. A very strong committee is appointed and players are urged to join in fostering the game and placing it on a good sound footing.

Gordonvale Union Ho Nelson

Appointment matter not yet by Legislative Council

Brisbane reports that Mr Denham stated today that the issue of appointments to the Legislative Council has not yet been considered.

Brisbane

Brisbane discussion on Queensland borrowing from America

When the American Trade Commissioners visited Brisbane they discussed Queensland borrowing from the United States. Mr Trenham doubtfully said nothing would come of it as America needed funds for its own industrial development while Leeson suggested London could supply all needed funds.

Australia Fle Brisbane Queensland America Trenham Leeson London

Monthly Service Routes Through Port Moresby and Singapore

Fragmented notice describes a monthly service from Java to Singapore via Port Moresby and Townsville with reduced fares to London. Mentions foreign steamer routes, freight and passenger lines, and "Superior Accommodation."

Recoias Papua Java Port Moresby Isterdard Macensar Townsville Nederiemd Kotterdal Wevd Cairen London

Government notice on cane prices referred back for details

The Premier refers a government cane price notice for review to the Childers district farmers and SYnder presentations. The matter awaits further information after the resubmission and checking process.

Brisbane Les. R. Company TePly Synder Smallet Childers

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aided Two Boys Suffering Colds

A Sydney reader reports using Chamberlain's Cequgh Remedy last winter for two boys with severe colds. After trying the remedy they quickly improved, with Pemaule noting relief and a better cough. The account underscores the product's perceived efficacy in a home setting.

Mr. G. Archboli Baker Street Lewisham N.S.W Chamberlain

Ravenshoe District News Reports Bridge Work and Timber Trade

The district notes a new bridge over Cedar Creek nearing completion and a sawmill project on Mr. Mitchell’s selection advancing. Timber prices may drop with local demand rising, while land sales prompt road improvements and roadworks along the town. A social excursion to Aytenic lifts spirits amid rain.

Gillies Wo Mitchell Ballon Bibootira Tumoutir Aytenic Mill Serra Temoulia

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