Cairns Police Court Drunk Forfeitures And Townsville Fire Inquiry
A Cairns Police Court session heard three drunkards forfeit bail on Monday before Mr A B Laer PM. Reports also note death of Joe Woodburn of Sydney, Townsville fire inquiry results, and local health staff movements. The Allied Choir plans charity efforts and town meetings discuss attendance and funding. Craig's Pharmacy promotes seed stock and garden supplies amid legal inquiries in Kuranda. Nearby notes include tenancy evidence and an upcoming Cairns hearing before Mr A B Gibson PM.
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Joe Woodburn
Sydney
John Deane
Station Properties
Burdekin Meet
Wired
Townsville
Flinders Street
Office of H. Newport to close during travel period
Inquiries arise about the office of Mr. H Newport, tropical agriculture instructor, as he leaves this week for Rabaul and will be unavailable for an indeterminate time. It is learned that arrangements have been made whereby Mr. Wood will assume duties in his absence.
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K. Patrick
Townsville
Cairns
Dr. Patrick
Tr. Booth—Clarkson
Iesisting Charity
F. Andersson
Pianiet
H. ©. Newport
Newport
Rabaul
Wood
Moon Phases and Distances Noted in March Almanac
The entry lists full moons on March 1 and March 3 with times around 1 pm and 5.38 am respectively, plus first and last quarter dates and a March perigree and apogee. It notes orbital positions including perigee at 3.24 am and apogee around 1.25 am with related times.
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Marth
Cairns Shire Council Sets Meeting Next Friday Night
The Cairns Shire Council announces its monthly meeting will be held next Friday night. The notice notes signatures of both parties are required before publication and lists March 23, 1915 as the date with a 4 1/2 p.m. start time.
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Cairns
Naval warfare mood and early war outlook in Dardanelles
Report reflects on losses of two British and one French battleship in the Dardanelles and notes the wider impact on Turkish shores. It praises the Queen Elizabeth’s actions, mentions Russian forces at the Bosphorus, and urges calm as Allied naval strength persists. Also advertises Dr Stead’s Throat Pastiles and upcoming Factories and Shops Act returns deadline.
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Derdanelles
Bes
Dardatelles
Bouvet
Bosphorus
Toxquin Bea and Mulgrave Headache Cure Ad
An advertisement touts the Toxquin Bea used to scent tobacco and notes its high commercial value after planting at farms in the district and Daintree. It mentions Mulgrave Headache Cure for sale with rapid action and lasting effects, urging investors and businesspeople to try one dose priced at 1 shilling from Robert Craig, Vice-legal Chemist, Cairns.
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Mulgrave
Robert Craig
Legel
Cairme
FootbalLeh Farewell for Kanowna Skipper Forward
The secretary Mr J P Egan presented Mr Forward on behalf of his club with a brief tribute and a ceremonial hand farewell. The event marked the final appearance of the Kanowna captain as part of the club’s farewell proceedings.
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W. Forward
Fer En Hom
Kanowna
J. P. Egan
Mr. Forward
Cairns Pictures Showcase War Time Performances
A fragment from Cairns Pictures recalls a night featuring Mr. Marsh Little, a bari tone singer, one of two subjective programs. The piece notes his past reputation and mentions glimpses of French and British troops during a Paris war effort, with additional commentary unreadable.
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Marsh Little
Austral Pictures Presents The Dangers of the Seicdt
The program displays Gretchen a Boer girl rescuing Captain Raleigh a British officer in a melodramatic scene set as a wartime dilemma. Queensland Education commentary accompanies the screening detailing moral themes and historical note.
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Austral Pictures
Gretchen
Raleigh
Ministers Deliberate Education Reforms and Staff Issues
Delegates to the RRers Conference presented resolutions to Minister Blair on school registration and compulsory returns, appeals board recommendations, and strict enforcement of attendance. Blair signalled consideration with the Cadet Secretary and Director, and promised inquiries into Far North school staffing and hardship cases for assistant teachers, with possible policy adjustments.
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Blair
Iisual
Education Department
Halfway Appeal Board
Mir. Blair
Mies
Casensland
Ibera
Local Opticians and Theatre Show Promises Bright Weekend
SOW IN TOWN A P Greenfield and Co of Brisbane advertise decades of optical experience and invite inquiry until evening. The Methodist Women’s Church Aid hosts a Coin Tea at the Parsonage on Saturday March Nth with free afternoon tea and cake. The New Palace Theatre features a lineup including amelié style acts, water themed drama, The Stolen Engine and other feature films with Slippery Slim style humor. Patrons are urged to attend the Palace Theatre for a full evening of entertainment with free refreshments and a modern wartime film feature set.
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A. P. Greenfield and Co., Ltd
Eorgestreet
Brisbane
The
Methodist Women’s Church Aid Foliet
Groumia
Tuewlav
Palace Theatre
Sief
Fate
Fingland
Ite
Kiel i
Amelie
Porson
Seaborough
Siettine Wieian Warried
Canad Becks
Progressive Schemes Outlined by Premier Denhee
The Premier in Cor ina outlined government policies with plans for a domestic school for girls, preparatory farms for boys, and industrial recovery in North Queensland. He touted aid to the Pal mer goldfield, water conservation, fisheries, cold stores, and unemployment relief, plus educational and judicial reforms and a Brisbane metropolitan plan.
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Brisbase
Hom Db
F. Denhee
Corina
Mt. Mulligan
North Queensland
New South
Palmer Goldfield
Croydon
Norartesian
Krastee
Collece mm
Dyseaside
Yamaonvesith
SSW
Oor
Aml
Brisbane
Panitars
Weler
Severaee
Liberel
Queensland
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Spence-Street
Charles Lilley, Abijah Murray
Hoses Wilson
Ryan
Abbott Street
MacKay
A. P. Greenfield & Co. Ltd
Will
Hides
Atherton
Wed
W. A. Collins
T. P.kelly
Linby's
J. & P. Pease
Lake Street
MES
Harald
Owen Whittick
WEW
P.O. Box
Dr. Koch
Robt
Craig
Atherton Bros
Wunro 8 CO
Edmonton
Omlers
Telephone
P.O. Bok
C. G. T. Murray
Tenuta
Mowlay
A. B. Laer
M. Waddell
Leihida
Cma
Bedrock Presa
Pbyel Infurence
Starr Bowkett Society
Cairns Starr Bowkett Society
Farthay
Messrs
A. Atkinson
M. Winstone
Atterdance
Raig’s
Craig's
Wr. F.C. Hodel
Kuranda
W. Nagel
Meyers Atlantic Cotton Ale
Bentley
Broomhall
Cairns Shire Council
the Post
Inspector of
Moweman
Daintree
Babinda Om Keamerungs
Cairns Pictures
TRE accTmat Pictures
Queensland Education
Teachers' Conference
Storr
Mb. Minte
Cuileta
Twall
Food Distribution
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