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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
2
A retired goods catalog lists ladies blouses gowns and child and men s wear with prices and sizes as well as a wartime dispatch noting Australian war precautions and harsh treatment of British prisoners in Germany contrasted with German and Australian prisoner conditions. It argues Germans cannot be trusted and calls for stringent measures.
In sad, loving memory of Siehard Gregory Rouse who passed away on March [year]. His devoted wife and children recall his long days and nights of pain, waiting for relief. God called him home to ease his suffering.
Notes and mews describe throat pastiles by Dr Stead for relief of husky throats and recommend them for quick aid. St Patrick's Day at Bobinda promises a large programme with proceeds to the Patriotic and Red Cross funds. The May Ney celebration will distribute over £60 in prizes amid a patriotic tone and wartime appeals.
An advertisement promotes Mulgrave Headache Cure 1 sale as rapid and sure in effect, claiming rising popularity and value for lone sufferers and busy people alike. It urges trying one bottle priced at 2/ and mentions its Cairns depot by Robert Craig Vice-Regal Chemist. The District Court in Cairns opens trials with defendants named under various charges including killing a cow with intent to steal, entering a dwelling with intent, and going armed in public.
The Circus Defence Committee held its annual meeting Saturday night with low attendance due to bad weather. Gelling was named President for twelve months, J Mayers Vice-President, Alex Brown secretary. committee members reappointed and an auditor appointed. Lieutenant Draper advised on topics, and a letter to the Defence Department asked about supplying life m and ammunition. A request for a miniature rifle was noted.
AUSTRAL PICTURES draws crowds with The Great Diamond Himaster a thrilling sensational film. Jim Rance Gentlemen 2 part Vitagraph praised by southern critics. Also screens Lover's Lack Keystone Listie and the Life Gower Vitagraph comedy and a special war film His Majesty's Troops.
The Atherton scene includes Barretts Hotel and Hall planning a sale at Gordonvale tomorrow at 4 pm. The Mulgrave Turf Club races tied to St Patricks Dev. Our Townsville wire notes a Sugar Loaf Farm Ingham auction today netting £9958 cash with Mrs Santi er purchasing. A.M.S.P. Building Abbott street offers dental consults daily. Fray Clare Zellin criticizes Germany’s wartime stance urging mass声 voices to end slaughter and devastation. Anderson's Seeds promotes quality seed stock and Urmga’s large inventory through Urmiga Popular Pharmacy.
A French soldier describes the German response as a long, total war with all weapons. He warns rumors claim Germans spread typhoid germs in springs and wells to weaken life and morale. He concludes enduring the fight is only beginning.
The town correspondent reports a Ball who shot himself with a pea rifle yesterday died this morning. A local notice announces a game room opening at Bedrock. Court critique in Cairns is scheduled to be read today with jurors due by 9:45. Military criticism mentions shrapnel use and civilian casualties. High class tailors advertise a March 1 exhibition in Sydney.
Readable fragments describe naval operations and generalship in a broad world war narrative. Mentions a destroyer, engine failures, a sailor’s salute, and comments on German command during December. Highlights cautious, resourceful leadership and shifting moves by von Mackensen and von Tindenburg, with notes on a grand duke preserving undisclosed cards for future action.
Extracts from a pocket manual of conversation in enemy country reveal a Berlin published guide listing French phrases to locate troops and the mayor. The German officer witnesses tell of commands to raze villages and execute mayors, illustrating cruelty and fear in occupied areas.
Giuseppe Motta, elected Swiss President for the coming year, will receive a modest salary of £546. Swiss ministers earn no more than £409 annually. A British diplomat recalls a court anecdote about the President’s simple living.
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