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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1915
Page
2
Croydon looks to a government subsidy secured by Mr Cuthbert to revive the goldfield. If the plan succeeds it could restore Croydon's prosperity, prove deep ground value, and spark revival across Northern mining fields, prompting private capital to follow government support.
The Cairns Shire Council intends to sue all arrears after the second instant. A page of colored war maps shows major theatres of the great struggle. Local notes mention miners wanted at Mulligan and a passenger ship arriving from Hong Kong before sailing to Melbourne. Reports from Atherton and details of French artillery activity on the Oise front are included, along with local weather and business notices.
An old notice promotes Dr Steads Throat Fastiles as quick relief for raw and painful throats. Mentions a 1 box claim and a nearby chemist, with weather and barometer notes from Monday.
The French Minister for Marine says the Germans have placed themselves on a level with savages in a pointed critique of behavior during the conflict. The remark is presented as a sharp, if mild, rebuke in the wartime context.
The youth, son of Mr. Saunders, fell into deep water near the Baths. Master Gibson, son of Mr. A. B. Gibson, Polite Magistrate of Cairns, leapt in nearby and recovered the boy. Mr. Saunders praises the bravery. Also mentions seed quality and reputation of Anderson's Seeds and Craig's.
James Bottomls faced Cairns Police Court on a charge of stealing money from Burns Whilp and Co. Evidence of arrest in Sydney and conveyance to Cairns was led. A remand was granted and bail set at £200 with surety. unrelated text follows.
Public examination documents reveal journalist Charles Adams Jeffries was declared bankrupt in New Zealand 23 years ago after a mining gamble. The case notes that Mr Purvis pressured him to arrest.
A dated note announces A M Waddell opening a general store at Bedrock Prices in Bativda and mentions Liverpool reports of J Prince Ixeeay addressing a War Hisks Se sociation meeting. It also references Falkland Islands battle spectator views and a late night firing procedure amid wartime talk.
Eyewitness accounts describe an officer’s murderous act in a French town where four civilians, including a woman with children, were killed during a four day siege. Soldiers imposed orders, and all victims perished, their bowties left on the street as a grim sign.
A New York Sun correspondent writes that 411 foreigners are welcomed with confusion in Austria as Italians face harsher labels. The piece notes Austrian neutrality and rising tensions as authorities keep watch on all Italians. Public sentiment quickens calls for punishment once the war ends.
Tonight at the New Palace Theatre a three act vaudeville bill features Captain Winters Wonderful troupe of educated dogs led by Paudly Whiskers Michael Bill Bailey Tom and Jerr performing clever feats. Fred Cooper, direct from England, appears with stock whip feats guided by F B Farrant in Australian debut after touring Wild Australia.
An old notice warns that neglecting bronchitis leads to serious lung trouble. The article discusses government actions and possible prosecutions, mentioning names and places in a fragmented report about oil, legal matters, and community figures.
A nun recounts wartime memories from a Belgian village under German siege. She describes women and children burned in homes, bombardments, and German atrocities witnessed by English pupils and nuns. She fled by car to Antwerp and expects further danger as war evolves.
Three men died in a rail smash near Gosford on the northern line. The victims were reportedly a ganger named O'Hara, his son and his nephew as they were about to visit Gosford. The crash occurred last night near Ourinbah.
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