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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
2
Local notice lists Davies and Stopp as general storekeepers and commission agents serving Aloomba and Babinda. The document references moon phases and tidal times for June, including first and last quarters and apogee dates, with scattered times and measurements.
London market figures show assorted metals and sugar quotations. Ships and forward prices for copper tin pig iron and related metals are listed with unit values and shifts. German sugar appears at 3/11 per 100 pounds, with refined granulated indicated.
The Urilla steamer arrives from the south with a coal load for Cairns railway. Tenders for repairs to the Postmaster's Cairns residence include Winkworth at 171, Match and Co 92 15, Beattie and Franeman 92 15, Jorgensen 94. A case before the court ended with a £4 fine and one month in default. An associated luncheon at Rockhampton Show is noted and a rumor about Strasburg Lager being imported is dismissed as incorrect.
The Senate probes navy spending at Cockatoo Island where Me J King Salter reports delays raise costs. Critics claim half the vessels’ obligations remain and five years topsy-turvy work cycles, arguing public money buys far less value while defense plans falter.
A brief ad-like note discusses cold prevention and remedies. It mentions Dr. Rumell and hints at medicines designed to ward off colds during harsh weather. The text emphasizes preventive care and cure.
The Cairns Theatre offers an upcoming program featuring the longer film A Lady of Quality with the notable star S600f. The plot follows Clemon Posmenrs wealth and misadventures as she navigates John Oxon and noble society, ending in tragedy.
New silver mounted salts bottles presented with dainty designs at moderate prices. A host of other items on view offers a wide choice for buyers seeking attractive options.
A dental notice promotes Charles C. T. Murray J D D dentist available daily for all branches of dentistry. Located at AMP Building Abbot Street with telephone and P O Box 145 for contact.
The Cairns branch of the Australian Natives Association calls a quarterly summons meeting on Monday evening with nominations and election of officers for the year. A proposal to create a wireless station in Cairns remains unsettled. In another matter, Mr F G Grant, PM, granted a prohibition order against George Mortimer on grounds of mismanaging his estate and endangering health at the Cairns Police Court.
A Chinaman, elderly and infirm, was repatriated to China on the Taiyuan with other decrepit Chinese, paid by the Administration, who are ending their humbling voyage. A late tremor near 10:15 PM Tuesday was heard across the Northen Miner report, coinciding with a string of quake warnings and distant volcanic rumblings in the South Sea remains.
It is estimated that in 1012 the Union of Roth Africa produced 11,008,000th of erage with 6,000,000 Iba grown in the Maglieshure dia triet of the Transveal. An experimental station for Turis tabaccn is planned at the Government Agricultural College at Fieenbeny Cape Province. About 575 acess home consumption will be overtaken though it must be sold at a price to compete with tobacco from America. Woods Great Perpenter Com. 10 Por Chromic Chest Complaines.
On June 38 1914 at St John Church of England Cairns Rev A E Dawson united Harold Milla eldest son of John Mille late of Chary er Tavers and Mire Mills Ch lagoe with Lotitie Lettie second daughter of Mr and Mrs Inse Murray Haplomade Cairns in marriage.
The Coverogment steamer John Douglas arrived on Friday and will await Captain Forrester who is expected here soon. Captain Forrester is protecting north.
After negotiations the crest Midget City Co plans a visit by a famous troupe. Palace Pictures will show the act Friday and Saturday at Whittick's. State School events start with sports in the morning and prizes awarded in the afternoon with a large turn‑out hoped for by organizers.
The Palace Pictures Limited announces a new slate headlined by The Stolen Papers a Sherlock Holmes inspired detective feature. Also shown Leap for Life a 1004 foot railroading action piece Home of Sir Walter Scott and a Funny trio Their Interval in Common Snifdns Widow and Twordledum as Good Judge. Screening for two nights only with complete charges.
A serious vehicle collision occurred at the Five Mile gate at night between Dr. Forster driving a car and Mr. Comittee driving another, both colliding with Meld as passenger. One car traveled 3 lien per hour and the other 14 miles per hour.
Week end specials feature sponge cloths, fabrics, and trims in navy grey cream and black patterns. Household bargains include towels and tweed cottons, plus voiles, lace, gloves, ribbons and accessories. Children and ladies wear see stock of stockinette bloomers, prints, jackets and hats with low sale prices across departments.
June 26 Brisbane dispatches note a strong east southeasterly wind with rough seas and heavy weather. The schooner Forbes Sander is two days behind schedule and will sail for Sydney and Melbourne at 11 o clock on Saturday. The Morinda from Papua has also departed under difficult conditions.
The compulsory conference in the arbitration court concerning the building trade dispute adjourned sine die without reaching a conclusion. Justice Burnside presided and stated he could make a decision on the questions presented or refer them to the full court.
A garbled notice notes brighter wheat crop prospects in the region, welcoming late term updates. It mentions Penton Can and a general improvement in agricultural outlook.
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