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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
2
Dertal notice states surgeon dentist F Scott BDS and D Logan BDS travel to Hinterland and coastal towns by request, visiting areas as notified by local authorities and communities.
A Cairns Chamber of Commerce deputation pressed Commonwealth Meteorologist Mr Hart for improved weather warnings. They highlight Sunday information gaps, praise Townsville Cooktown and Thursday Island wireless setups, and demand Cairns install a wireless station within 200 miles to ensure timely cyber weather broadcasts during cyclones and tropical disturbances.
A fragmented Cairns advertisement listing groceries and prices from Merchant Grocers Lake Street Cairns. The snippet also notes local notices including Councillor Crowder elected chairman of Thuringowa Shire for the next year and an order changing Cairns Circuit Court date to Tuesday April 15. Additional sparse text references places and people from Yongeburra Evelyn and Mr A E Belcom with geographic mentions.
London market notes show copper ranges from 3d to 4d per pound with forward rates and electrolytic copper values. Lead prices listed with several shorthand notations and forward figures, reflecting a busy metals market on March 12.
An advertisement touts a famous Corn Cure claiming it cures corns with edge shooting pains. The ad mentions a one bottle size and urges purchase from Kelly, Chemist.
The Cairo Theatre presents a sensational production titled The Last Tass of Pompeii a spectacular show billed as the week’s standout entertainment. Local audiences are urged to attend as featured performers headline the program.
The Doug lan Shire Council debated the alleged silting of the harbour. Dr Francis moved to send urgent soundings to the Harbours and Rivers Department and to obtain an engineer's report. Reynolds paid the retainer. the bridge work cost 128 and the Platypus was to be sent. The chairman excused the issue while Trinity Bar wrote in the centre of the charter.
In Cairns Police Court on Thursday P G Grant fined for drunkenness with default 24 hours imprisonment. Thomas McVen fined for a similar offense with 24 hours in default. Local weather reports note rapid district growth and delayed planting progress due to favorable conditions with plans to start mills early. The steamer Empire, captained by Pilcher, arrived at Caltes anchorage with through passengers including Russian immigrants. A portrait of Madame Ada Cromley and views of Stamey Creek Falls and other local sights are mentioned.
Dentist Charles G T Murray offers daily consultations at his AMP Building Abbot Street surgery with telephone and box numbers provided. A polite escort of the Aboriginal in charge of Constable Grammer arrived at Cairns on an evening by the Musgrave. Biboobra meatworks will commence operations on 14 April as reported by Mr War ar regarding bookings.
A fragmentary roster lists numerous individuals including Lowhy Rev Slater Dr Knowles Hunter Lawrence Nerd Krideon Flynn Keyes and more with references to North Raynard Miller Neill Mymea Cadman Doolam Johnston Kirse Greemroop Debsen Maes dame James Varley and child Maslin Morrison and children and the Towers cadets mention. The text appears to be an unreconciled passenger or group roster with no clear narrative or date.
The store highlights evening and walking shoes in silk and canvas for men in pink pale blue white and grey with buckles and beaded details. A Palace Theatre benefit for the Charters Towers Cadets includes a star program and fundraising effort for the Cinema Defence Committee.
Week End Shoppers notes on Mr J Hoare and Mr HL Russell accounts postponed. Calne Citizens Band performs at Abbott Street corner on Sunday evening and Norman Park at 1 pm. Court grants will of Robert Young Atherton. Hambledon farmers discuss new agreement, proposals on mill supplier wiring, cornered varieties pay rate, and analysis outcomes to be reported from Sydney. Townsville issues and Chillagoe Company support discussed with Philp letter to Parkes. Oxford shoes sale and various footwear ads listed.
A cheap sale at Kelly's runs eight days ending Saturday to clear winter hats hosiery and underwear. Due to new winter arrivals the store slashes prices well below usual to make room for stock while anticipating gains from new customers.
Messrs M and J Roland W Len non F Lyons Inspector McGrath Malone Bowen Cahill Ward A P will take place. In the evening it is probable that His Grace will deliver public address on Catholic education. A telegram has been despatched to His Grace requesting approval of the forming arrangements.
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