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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
2
Former employees advised to apply for positions with the Works as soon as possible. Manager Woodmemlay issues notice on March 5, 1914, urging qualified applicants to report promptly. The report notes crosswinds from Chillagoe issues affecting Cairns and gratitude for donor support.
The piece praises broad public backing for the Convent appeal and the Bishop Murray Memorial. It highlights generous civic spirit and confidence in town prosperity, noting Messrs Boland and Doyle among key contributors who shoulder their share of the burden.
Farmers fret over potential early winter while lowland crops show strong growth and highland cane slows due to scant rains. In Babinda, widespread scrubbing and land work surge ahead for the 1915 crush, with many men and heavy supply convoys seen. Cairns, since the Chillagoe suspension, accelerates development in Babinda and the Atherton Tableland.
Entries for the Easter Monday Sports at Charters Towers close this Saturday. The Cairns Juvenile Tent raises funds, and a police court report notes a Chinaman fined for opium possession. A Cairns Fire Brigade meeting tomorrow will elect officers and review the annual report.
Cairns Pictures set for next Saturday presenting a striking version of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D Urbervilles. The production features a degradation by Colonel von Reis and its moral consequences, with a faithful servant foiling a plot and a reunion of husband and wife. May Day events at Norman Park, a £75 prize, and a Hibernian Hall dance follow, as the Herald touts its large weekly illustration section and a gala issue with Bishop Dubig and local landmarks.
Charles G C Murray L C D offers detailed dental care and consultation daily at his surgery in Astbury Street Buikling Ate bott-Street. Telephone 164 P O Box 115.
May 13 and 14 are fixed for the Hospital Ball. A ladies meeting at the secretary’s office will arrange details this afternoon, aiming for strong attendance and broad public backing.
Annie Hoare of Gordonvale seeks a probation order against husband Joseph Hoare in Cairns Summons Court. The presiding magistrate granted the order after hearing arguments and noting considerable revenue. defense counsel appeared for the respondent. During the day delegates discussed conference papers and a Queensland Native Association meeting featured new members and debates on Separation and Free Trade versus Protection. A separate incident saw Mr Arnold injured while climbing an orchid tree, requiring hospital treatment.
Cycling sports announce various races including half mile and one mile events with prizes and entry fees. Nominations are handled by FL Tay ter and KE Bosanko with deadlines in April and handicaps declared in April. committee reserves right to postpone if turnout is poor.
Esther J. Coles of Major's Creek NSW praises Chamberlains Tablets after two weeks of use ending chronic stomach and disorder issues. Her father also reports relief from constipation. both say they prefer Chamberlains over other medicines and sometimes fetch it from Braidwood twenty miles away.
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