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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
2
The piece argues German ambition and the war profits scheme will fail. It claims invincibility myths crumble and will bring death, ruin, and humiliation to readers and dupes. Peace will reveal balance-sheet deficits and provoke demanded accountability from leaders.
London metal market report lists copper at 06/7/6 to 76/11/8 per unit in wards CO/17/8 to collections electrotype 72 to 73/10. Tin forward 170/15, pig iron 2/6, speller 71/10 to 23/10, silver 2) L3- lia.
The Post issue dated Friday March 3 1915 presents a compact newspaper card with local notices, brief items, and community updates typical of early 20th century hometown papers. The readable fragments outline civic, social, and commercial notes from the era.
The article contemplates the peace treaty ending the war and the future stance of Allied powers toward Germany. It argues that Germany’s autocracy has weakened but predicts eventual reckoning, with emphasis on the Junker class and the German people’s future relation to their rulers amid postwar tensions.
At 8 p.m. tonight the Cairns Citizens Band will perform under Bandmaster Prime at the corner of Spence and Lake streets. Also today at 20:00 J G Hoare will auction the furniture and effects of W McInnes Hart on Hart Street. The list is advertised.
Mr W Lancon calls for bids to purchase all standing and felled timber on thirteen blocks along Hop Wah road. The notice notes the land parcels to be sold and invites early responses from interested buyers.
Visitors to Atherton Tableland themed clothing and toys mix with notices of Berlin predictions on Australian troops in Egypt. Read that the Longreach Pastoral and Agricultural Society delays this year’s show due to poor season, war outlook, and recent fire, marking first postponement since 189? with satisfactory results noted in brief.
Cairns Hospital Committee discussed lemon thefts from hospital grounds. Secretary Mr ES Many reported concern and recommended police involvement to stop removal. The meeting decided action to prevent items being taken from hospital grounds. A court decision noted a maternity expenses dispute between Marie Dewson and Frank Graham with a magistrate reserving decision.
Large audience gathered at the New Palace Theatre to see a varied program featuring The Mystery of the Yellow Room with star performances. The Younger Sister Tweedledum is Stil Neck and Luncheon for is the set head of the picture portion. Jock Willis will also present new and special numbers. A budget of war ape and refreshments provided. free of extra charge.
At the Police Court Freyk Boundy pleaded guilty to vagrancy and received a £3 fine or one month. Walter Bott faced a public order charge for obstene language on the platform and in front of women and children, with the magistrate warning of full time if repeated.
The Allied Choir of Cairne societies plans a more formal, charity oriented future. A meeting is set for next Tuesday at the office of auctioneer Mr Fral Anderean to organize an organist and other officers, with singers invited to attend and join efforts.
A garbled local item accuses J. J. Sullivan of faults and political scandal while detailing the District Hospital Committee meeting. It records resignation of Nurse Melson and divisions acknowledged, with monthly finances, admissions, discharges, and staff expenses, plus a plan to review hospital hall costs and nursing tenders.
Bargain roundup at Kelly's promises deals on shoes and footwear accessories this weekend. Offers include discounted pumps, women and children's shoes, sizes 10, 12, and 15, with prices noted, while stock lasts.
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