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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
2
A report outlines visits by surgeons C F Scott, C D Logan and A A Goodala, while the Harbour Board debates widening and purchasing the Chillagoe wharf. The motion supports leasing to Chillagoe Co and expanding to a full harborfront with deeper channels to accommodate overseas vessels and increased berthing.
The London metal market report dated June 28 shows copper at 241 138, with forward bids ranging from 61 to 62 3/0. Mace lytic and Tim values noted, lay-forward quoted 85 10 to 140.
The Society of St George schedules a July 12 excur shore to Kuranda. Chillagoe division votes on a local option next Saturday. Bristane life team faces Via perts at 7 pm. A cargo ship carries general goods and 20 tons of Cairns ore. Tire Steps Throat Pastilles advertised as remedy. Queensland committee to meet in Chambers for ongoing affairs.
The Cairns Pictures show at full house with Edison kinetophany as the main attraction. The Scotch and Irish concert portion impressed, and future similar events are planned weekly. The report hails the studio display and the luminous theater experience as a milestone in cinema.
A note corrects earlier information about Mountain View station being sold. The text lists private sale by Mr John Hank of Thornborough, mentions various ailments and promotes Dr Frussell's Fever and Cold Cure available at Craig's drug chemists with a free trial bottle.
The Adelaide 5.8 Company stanza entrenghing strainer Geantala arrived Sunday morning. Captain H Brissenden reports fine weather throughout the voyage and no incidents.
A Jedy passenger Mrs Brooks delivered a baby girl aboard the Watatins during a mid sea storm off Sydney. Both mother and child remained well as the steamer reached port amid cheers and applause.
Charles G T Murray J D is available for consultation daily on all dental branches and oral surgery. Based at ALMLP Building Abr frott-attest. Telephone No 16 P O Box 136.
The Great Genet French will appear at the Hibernian hall tonight, with a well-filled house expected. A southern critic notes his one wheel riding and torch juggling, praising nerve and showmanship while warning of some danger during the act.
The adjourned Licensing Court met Saturday before Police Magistrate Mr Grant to consider license reductions for Thomas Hugh Anderson of Nilsan Hotel Gordonvale and M Brown of Union Jack Hotel Wares. Mr H K MacDonnell spoke for Anderson and Mr A Murray for Brown. His Worship cut the amounts by £4, making £199 each. Mr Murray sought reasons but the magistrate replied there is no provision in the Act for such.
A man accused of supplying morphia to an aboriginal faced a heavy fine in the low court. He mused over justice and proposed going to gaol to satisfy the law. Police hearings and a civic court event followed with local stewards observing a Turtle Bay gathering and a motor launch party.
A Masonic installation at Lodge 2. C. saw Wor. Bro. 1 Douglas Earl installed as BWM with H W. Bro. G. E K. Martin District Grand Superintendent officiating. Officers invested include T. Woodhouse WDM and Wn. Smallwood 8.5.W. A large turnout of visitors and the Cairns Masonic choir provided music before a post ceremony banquet. The choir departs Cairns this Monday morning.
A Palace Theatre program lists the Edison feature The Brass Bowl and the drama A Lover in Spain plus a 1000 foot comedy Extinction of Aunt Georgina and a 1000 foot piece Little Billys Strategy. The items are described as high standard with repeated showings planned and a two-change schedule on Tuesday.
Speakers at a Melbourne event critique the Commonwealth constitution as limiting public will. They argue for federal powers to curb combines and protect citizens from price abuses, urging referendum questions at the next election and criticizing Ministers for inaction.
Brisbane reports a major blaze at Clagcarry last night destroying a post office and eight buildings including a house and cottages. Fire brigades fought flames from 11 15 pm, kept front with water and wet blankets. one man died in the incident. Damage totals are listed at £1008.
The Dutch steamer Tasman arriving from the south shows extensive damage from a gale. The ship’s starboard side and saloon windows smashed, crew injured, and passengers hurried to safety as waves and wind battered the vessel. Repairs began as the voyage proceeded and officers inspected the crew’s safety measures.
A chaotic incident in Scotland involved a coach and carriage plunging into a swollen river. Several people died or were injured as bystanders struggled with the dangerous currents and widespread panic. Rescue teams fear a higher death toll as the submerged section remains unrecovered.
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