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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
2
The report lists lunar phases for June incl first quarter on June 2 last quarter June 16 and new moon June 24. It notes apogee on Wednesday June 24 with references to UNL and OU and mentions Tina with unclear timing.
The piece reports two violent football episodes in Australia, one at Glenfyrme and another between Charleville and Newtowns teams, detailing assaults on officials and players. It compares rising brutality with historic Greek and Roman notions of athletic prowess and questions sport’s role in national character.
The metal market notes copper forward at 61 pounds 13 shillings 9 pence, 63 pounds 0 shillings 6 pence for electrolytic copper, tin at 139 pounds to 138 pounds 10 shillings, forward at 1 pound 15 shillings, with rates for lead and tin showing modest moves in London trading.
Ad text and notices about Dr Speed’s Throat Pastilies for dry throats. An aside notes Tasmania government printing and an illustrated book titled Handbook of Tasmania with smaller pamphlets.
Mr J O Farses of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce announced advance of the Inghem line. A monster petition signed by 1154 Inghem residents was forwarded. Cadet Fife and Drum Band members will meet at the Drill Shed at 7.30 pm to welcome Mr Webb the new Ham titmester. Webb is described as a competent finitiat with prior Army work. The Brisbane Telegraph reports on corn club plans in Queensland with Minister J White confirming collaboration with Gatton College and inspector H G Quodting and seeking parliamentary sanction for next year’s funding.
Wet weather or not, Cairns Pictures offered two new dramas This Memage in the Rose and Destigie Fulfisird unfold amid a wartime backdrop Lucille flees with her father into the mountains after the Confederacy falls her lover Lieutenant Carr pursues them They marry have a baby Rosemary and face rural mountain life and a return to happiness with Frank Pavia a stranger influencing Luke and Rosemary content Patents should not miss the kineto- pose shows.
The notice touts Dr Roseell s Famous Influgara Cure as effective against colds influenza and related illness. In a probate matter the Supreme Court granted administration of Edwin Wriggles estate to Amelia Wriggles sole executrix with £833 sworn personalty. town agents Hobbs Wilson and Ryan for Lilley and Murray Cairen.
Reports from the Meamageries Wari steamer Pacifique note Ambrya volcano near the Aoba Islands has erupted after months of quiet, ejecting ash blown by winds up to thirty miles. The captain of HLM.S. Sealark reports ten active volcanoes in the area as surveyors map the island region. The Loyal Barron Lodge held a meeting in Cairns with officers elected and prizes awarded. In Cairns Polls Court, Ah Sing faced morphia selling charges, with defense claiming lack of evidence. prior opium possession and related charges are mentioned. Nationalist volunteers arrive amid broader Home Rule expectations.
Charles G. T. Murray L.Q.D. dentist invites daily consultation across all dental branches at his surgery in the A.M.P. Building Ab natt Street. Telephone 188 P.O. Box 125.
An auction sale is scheduled for 1 p.m. next Friday at the residence of Mr JG Nome. The event lists a quantity of salvage articles and other household items for bidding.
The Cairns Aquatic Club holds its annual ball and social at Hibernian Hall. Trophies won during the season will be presented at the function.
The Government of New South Wales shipped a Berkshire boar and three Tamworth sows to Yawkesbury Agricultural College aboard the Star of India. A party of tennis players led by Horace and Edgar Teer visited Mudgee for a week with Kalkeith Station. A telegraph announced the death of the Rice brothers’ mother, delaying the Kalkeith match. In Sydney, critics debated compulsory training as cadets from six states performed in the rain at the Exhibition Grounds with notable earnestness.
A case before Mr. P.F.G. Grant P.M. involved a Chinese man charged with selling morphia to a Black man. The defence claimed the accused was in Cairns on March 3, the date of the alleged offence. A telegraph wire read in court stated the country would appear on the charge from February 20 to March.
A Cairns gathering at the Presbyterian Hall on Tuesday 2 June bid farewell to Miss McCorkindale State Organiser. Members from Gordonvale Mossman and Farberton praised her work in Cairns and hinterland. Donations of 08/10 went to Miss McCorkindale as thanks for her efforts.
Home Secretary Hien J Appel states during a presidential tour in the South 100 that residents from Murray Island were transferred to the superintendent at Wapcon to plant coconut groves on Mornington Island. An officer was to be sent to the Presbyterian Mission to oversee duties.
Fragmentary notes describe Senior-Sergeant Hawkes in Summons Court on Tuesday as Vickie Centapal giving some information and appearing for the defense. Detective Constable Meldon refuses to instruct or prosecute, while the officers exchange terse remarks about testimony.
Townsville report says Carter, driving Mr Smith's cart, lost control near West End this morning. He was seated at the front and jolted between horse and cart, breaking a leg and hip. Ambulance brigade gave first aid and sent him to hospital.
Palace Theatre announces a bicycle series led by inventor Mr. Golt with his Cyelerina already set up. The program includes races of 1 and 2 miles and a 4 mile distance, with a distance indicator and handicap trials for local riders. Evening previews promise a strong public turnout.
A public meeting at the University of Queensland was held on Tuesday evening to appoint a committee. Attendees included the Mayor Abs Dillon, Mr. Wlen MacDonnell, Mr. & MacDonnell, and Mr. Hiartill-Lawrg. The session adjourned sine die.
Mrs. Catherine Holland of Derhampore describes her daughter Maud suffering from crowp and sleeplessness until she tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised for croup. She reports instant relief and notes many other children aided, with the product sold by chemists and storekeepers.
A reader condemns bringing an Aboriginal leprosy patient from Laura to Cooktown for treatment in Cairns arguing the person should have been quarantined locally. The note questions public health policy, calls for proper isolation, and references a North Queensland Herald cue about remedies.
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