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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
2
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At the Cairns School of Arts meeting the committee noted a deficient subscribers list for the institution. Despite an up-to-date building and a broad collection, response from Cairns residents remains minimal with little public support or readership.
A town editorial pleads for backing of the Cairns School of Arts arguing that reasonable fees and a strong library keep the institution vital. It notes a recent committee effort to increase subscribers and improve interest, warning that public support reflects local progress and prosperity.
A brief notice suggests relief for painful corns from continual pressure with a corn cure offered by chemist Kelly.
Frank McAuly faced Cairns Police Court on Monday for drunkenness, creating a disturbance, and profane language. He was fined totaling five pounds, with conditions and bail forfeitures noted, as the Royal Packet steamer Houmann arrived from Batavia bringing a few passengers before heading south.
Citizens' Committee hosts a defence benefit at the Cairne Theatre. Uniformed volunteers parade the streets and officers showcase epick attire. A winning squad from Towneville performs a secret battle display to a large audience. Entertainment includes India’s Hillmen and varied films.
Charles C G Murray and T G Murray advertise consulting in dentistry and surgery. At the Starr-Bowkett Building Society meeting last Saturday receipts reached £73 13s 3d. Directors F H D Hawkins and G Beemmer are slated to attend next Saturday.
The Penny Savings Bank ledger shows deposits at £ ag/10/- and withdrawals at 21/18/-. Directors C Woodward and W Wi. Friend are scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The Towne Ville Police Court case against Jon Wright ended with a fine after a lawful remark about his cab horses. A Natives Association was selected by Tom Barron and M H Cook as top poultry breeders, noted for Eur ope and Britain. Shipments from Mandil’s yards may arrive Sunday alongside Mr Barron’s breeder stock.
The article reports Justice Higgins declaring he will not arbitrate for a striking union. It criticizes the practice of using law to conduct industrial disputes, with protests urged against the two faced approach of strikes and legal action.
An Australian ad promotes Grom, Doctor of Optics, P 5.0, DLO, of Brisbane as a top sight specialist and claims Mr. Green will benefit from his services. It warns the public to beware of so called opticians using bogus credentials after their names.
President Wilcot announced continued present Mexican policy after a lengthy Cabinet session. Governor Colquitt of Texas accused Mr. Bryan of a deliberate attempt to ridicule the administration by alleging no troop plans past the frontier. Colquitt demanded Bryan reveal who benefits from such claims, while the public battles over border troop deployment continue.
A reader letter accuses the Kings Benches of granting a 13000 pound loss against Sir Simart Sameel for voting in Parliament while a government contractor. The writer cites local magnates and councillors taking financial benefit or motions, questioning legality and fairness in Britain.
A London Opera House demonstration sparked clashes as speakers attacked Labour in England and defended Labour in South Africa. Arguments about deportations, wages, and Krugerism dominated the scene with calls of discipline and warnings to workers.
The District Court in criminal jurisdiction will sit in Cairns tomorrow before Acting Judge Dickson. Listed for trial are John Norton for burglary and breaking and entering at Chillagoe, Jack Olen for assault at Innisfail, Arnold Bock for sales pretences at Cairns, Charles Hansen for four false pretences at Cairns, and Frank Mellman for false pretences at Einasleigh.
Palace Pictures offers a varied weekly program headed by Imperial star drama Venqante 2500 feet and The Deputy's Peril Lubin drama. Also shown are Thirteenth Mandrome Easely, a remakable situational piece, A Comedy of Errors 1000 feet, Street Hawkers and more with fashionable robes and parades. The package promises strong entertainment value and a strong turnout.
A letter from E. Menter of Kurang discusses support in principle. On motion,Mr. Sitert and Mr. Warner were authorized to contact Brisbane Chamber president about Cairns Chamber needing assistance and potential joint efforts with the Acting Press.
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