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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
2
A scanned page shows various shop sections including Ladies' Wear and Men's Wear with listings such as aprons, shirts, shoes, and hosiery. Items are labeled with partial brand hints and prices, reflecting a department store catalog page style. The fragment mentions boots, slippers, and casual wear for men and women, and hints at sales or offerings in a small town retail context.
An advertisement announces a new General Store at Nirda offering Bedrock Price items. Also listed are civic committee meetings at Cairns Harbor Board, tender notices, dentistry consultation times, and a court case about Ep am Adams property theft with a drunk driving remark and a sentencing note.
A faded page fragment memorializes family members with death notices and poems, alongside lengthy wartime prose praising Allied resolve and warning against German treachery. The mix shows family tributes and editorials on the war, with references to General Von Bülow and anti-German sentiment.
An editorial piece argues about German propaganda and wartime perception, noting how authorities cite German sources while readers weigh credibility. The column critiques biased assertions and challenges readers to assess evidence amid hostile wartime sentiment.
An advertisement touts SPLITTEVG S ADACRES as a cure for headaches and fever, claiming rapid relief from a bottle at the price of 4/8. It urges trial for business and personal use, attributing benefit to the remedy and noting it may save a day’s prostration. The ad lists Robert Craig, Vice-Regal Chemist, Cairns, as the supplier.
A garbled report notes a defendant pleaded guilty to acting sergeant like offenses. Arrest evidence and associates are referenced, with unclear details about charges and prior connections.
A fragment notes Allied cooperation to meet postwar needs, facing German miscalculations. It cites Russia, Berlin figures, and coalition pools as key to reducing war burdens, while suggesting German resilience and expected resistance in Europe amid broader economic strain.
Saturday brings nine big bow fames at the Celene Theatre with Sharrat and Lang in Pinata comedy. Caray and Wen' om entertain with unprecedented success and sparkling fun without vulgarity.
Fragmentary OCR passage references artists, exhibitions, and a series called Wetair slournal and Alverian cavalry. Mentions decorate the Nels son estemu on Trafelear Day and various potters. details are garbled and identities uncertain.
Readable portions describe a weekend push at the Palace Theatre with strong attendance and a full lineup. Frank Sidery and others promote a large sale and district event while residents talk of weather and crowds. The Sabine series item titled "Birt" appears in preview with notable reactions from attendees.
A correspondent reports a man named Ceorge from Liver near the water near a Thos Liver area disappeared while boating in deep water. Police recovered the body later, following a distressing incident during a February event marked by heavy ice and high water.
A chaotic event in Saverlag led to police pursuit and multiple confrontations as a young man under fourteen was alleged to be involved. Bystanders and officers on horseback chased the suspect through Titman and Borcernt districts, with reports of injuries and a rapid homeward retreat by several individuals.
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