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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions Floodix second pon e and district lead, Hawks and Australia, Moon phases, a bowl, quarter timings, and June dates with numbers. The readable items are sparse and mixed with errors, providing no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
A wide sale list of clothing and shoes with low prices for men women and children. Includes khaki trousers, cotton tweed trousers, braces, boy and child wear, shirts, tennis shirts, warm suits, and waterproof and leather footwear. Also features dress goods, towels, sheets, and various department specials.
The statement notes a marked falling off in recruiting for reinforcements. It urges that Australia must meet monthly targets by state and outlines age, height, chest, and sight requirements for volunteers. Pay scales for ranks and allowances for married members and dependents are also summarized.
The page combines market prices for copper and tin, a dental surgery notice in Mareeba, a June 28 2015 event for The Tend, and court news about a Mrs McDermott failing to appear on the electoral roll. It includes local rituals, a Cairns summons court scene, and references to Freemasonry in Edmonton Lodas. The piece blends local commerce, society notices, and court proceedings.
A fragmented letter discusses Alderman Moody's concerns at the council about a four footed herd, terming it a goat tribe at his vegetable patch. The author questions the merita of the boat tribe and whether large bills threaten the gates and future peace. The piece hints at public nuisance and local animal matters.
Fragments report a Cairns Licensing Court leave of absence for a hotel licenser, a Monday council meeting on wounded care, Olive Wright's school hall event, a Belgian Fund donation from Health Inspector sale proceeds, Michael Lisba fined for traffic breach, Gallipoli mentions, and a Laidley dairy inspector Koch noted with related persons. An incident at Atherton involves Max Jarmtzn shot near a lawn. he survived with ambulance transport.
Delegates and visitors travel to Cairns for the Northern W C T U Convention planned for July. Myra Williams the State President will attend, with Mise Mc Corkindale the State Organising Secretary arriving by rail.
A Cairns Chamber of Commerce meeting proposes writing to Federal authorities about the promised Cairns wireless station and related meteorological needs. The note mentions local pharmacy offerings, missionary speaker Jas Watson in Port, a Tuesday cookery demonstration at the Technical College for the Foed Crows Motor Ambulance Fund, and a Saturday motorcar parade with prize prizes including a pony and poultry.
A fragmented note on AUSTRAL PICTURES showing Lucius Love China and Bioed Wi Tel with a dramatic climax. It also mentions The Fantom Crackaman and Rutteel Wings as two other dramas with positive quality. Charléa Chanlain is noted for additional performances to attract big crowds.
In Cairns Summons Court a boy called a Witn gas told the court where boys go after misbehavior. The boy answered after hesitation that they go to the reformatory. The exchange occurred as Mr. K. S. MacDonnell questioned the lad.
Cairns cyclists report vandalism by youths damaging bicycles with pins in tyres and kerbing in town. Police maintain vigilance and warn culprits to stop.
The Babinda Ambulance Sub-Centre faces busy times with treatment duties and a future ambulances building planned. The Belgian Band tours Australia to raise funds for Belgian war relief, with Cairns promoter interest suggested and calls for bringing the band to town for a benefi t voyage.
The King George Lodge held its quarterly meeting at the Presbyterian Hall on Sheridan Street. W M L Bro F Matthews opened the session which had a good membership turnout. Officers for the next half year were appointed amid competition, Dr Bettlarke named medical officer, seven members formed a social committee, and plans emerged for winter events with prizes noted. A report from the Amalgamated Friendly Society delegate was adopted, receipts totaled 4 pounds 12 shillings 14 pence, and accounts were approved for payment.
Palace Theatre announces Maraball Palmer engagement with a program featuring his best character and two light comedies. The show promises strong singing and two scenic interludes as part of the evening’s acts.
General arone Maine A N Waddell Babinds announces his brother will run business in his absence. Official opening of the Cairns Howling Club for the season 1915 performed by Mayor Ald. J Griffiths at 4 p.m. Members may introduce a playing visitor today.
The Minister for Agriculture W Lennon studies female cattle slaughter in Queensland. He acts on a Commonwealth request from two months ago and has met with stock interests though some process details remain unavailable.
The article recalls 1870 cruelty in Louyala Bela cathedral ruins and notes Regnault’s Sevres lab looted after Prussian advance. It quotes J B Dumas on shattered barometers thermometers and Regnault’s ten years’ work destroyed, all amid scholarly destruction and harsh punishment.
Mrs Morris sued Patrick Burke to keep the peace after he allegedly used foul language and threatened murder and poisoning. Court bound Burke over for six months with costs, while Morris was discharged on the assault charge after conflicting testimony at Freshwater station.
A long roll entry honors Edward Torrence Kirby aged 43 born in Toleda Cairns early life with W J Musro Co. He joined Cairns Rifle Club at outbreak, served with Kagowen Expeditionary Forces and Second Contingent, left Egypt for Dardanelles, killed at Gallipoli. Wife later mourns.
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