11 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1916
Page
1
A brief item notes Shields Severt, a dentist, associated with the School of Arts Buildings in Cairns. The short notice places a professional in the context of the city’s arts precinct, reflecting a local interest in reputable practitioners linked to cultural sites.
A cane transport incident led to a wage award ruling for Europa who allegedly earned 6s 6d per day under the sugar award. Testimony shows he worked about three years, with pay disputes and police handling of wages, while an inspector questioned the arrangement and the court adjourned the decision.
A testimonial extols Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules as quick relief for indigestion. The ad notes a price of 1s 6d and 23rd and lists Cairns outlets T P Kelly and Jack and Newell as obtainment points.
Elsie Shaw, 26, faced City Police Court on a charge of wilful murder of William Peter Nielsen on March 1 at Brisbane. Detective Power testified to a chest wound. Shaw admitted stabbing after a confrontation with Nielsen and his brother Toby in the room. She claimed Nielsen struck her, and she acted to defend herself. Witnesses noted Nielsen was a married man, with Anders Nielsen as his brother. The case was adjourned.
At the March 9 session in Townsvelle Supreme Court judges reviewed wills and administrations for multiple deceased residents. Proceedings list wills for John F Walsh and Francis Henry with various lands and goods. administrator letters granted for James Thomemn of Athertes and James Beery Boyte of Ingham.
In the House of Commons undersecretary Mr Testant stated that 895 officers and 521 civilians were awaiting admission to the Royal Flying Corps. The figures reflect wartime recruitment needs and the expansion of air service.
Fragmented ad copy peddles Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a simple fix for lingering throat and chest discomfort. It urges readers to visit a chemist and buy a bottle, claiming rapid relief from a persistent cough.
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