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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1916

Page

3

Town and Country notices and travel by Wyandra to-night

The column lists local movements and passengers for the Wyandra to south and Sydney tonight. Names include Mr W Cooper Mrs J Saunders Miss G Sparkes Miss Gladys Wavers Charles Murray D Kyle J Trail Keeves and others with various to-night departures and visits to Enoggera Penneville and Ads Lake.

Mr. J. Saunders Mim G. Sparkes Wyandra Gladys Wavers Sydney Mr. J. Trail Keeves Penneville Gad Mies Marjory Draper Wyandrs

Soldiers welcomed at Palace Theatre in Australia gathering

A Palace Theatre event honored returning soldiers with a welcome inside the venue. Alderman Pease praised their bravery and the Red Cross work aiding front line troops. The speaker urged continued duty to Australia, recalling wartime hardships and sacrifices.

Dowmey Red Cross Alderman Pease Australia Possie Sey O. Bork

Miss Haigh Installed as Cairns Girls Headteacher

Miss Haigh is named headteacher of Cairns Girls School in Queensland with F Morbery overseeing the es section on April 17. The Cairns Bank of Martha Gertekis Mieer branch noted April activity as a visitor to 5G, hosting an event on the om Wednesday and returning to Cairns at the start of May.

Miss Haigh Cairns My. F. Morbery Bank of Marth Gertekis Mieer Queensland

Man Slaughter Verdict and Sentences Declared

Chief Justice Sir William Cullen sentences Japan ex-constable Frederick Nathinic Fisher to seven years penal servitude for manslaughter of Etheline Nessos. The court labels the crime atrocious and warns against hero worship of the accused. Russian Effin Regashuv, also convicted of manslaughter, receives seven years. Sporting news notes North Queensland Tattersall’s Club event.

Sydney William Cullen Japan Frederick Wnathinic Fisher Etheline Adeline Nessos

By Election in Market Harborough Returns Harris

London reports the Market Harborough by election result with Harris a Coalitionist winning 7836 votes to Bowles 3711. Harris is noted as the son of a Polish refugee and an early settler in New Zealand described as an Empire builder.

London Market Harborough Harris Bowles New Zealand

Eight members shoot as Sunday marks fair day for range event

Eight participants turned up for the Sunday shoot and the average score was fair. The day proved favourable with next Sunday's event linked to the Williams trophy. Scores last Sunday included M N McIntyre Capt Lyon E Jones and others, with totals listed as 29 22 and related figures.

Agricultural Tools and Land Notices in Sophia Parish

A list describes items including Corn Crusher and Green Bone Cutter for poultry, plus a Spring Cart Horse and various Pitel Mareshe implements. It notes land parcels in Sophia parish with frontage to Russell River, detailing 320 acres and a 16 mile facility near Me rests, with liabilities and crows costs per acre.

Frenchman's Creek Russell River Superior Mulgrave River Gor Mten Acme

Zington and Danaher Named Members of Tattersall Clubs

Brisbane and Sydney Tattersall’s Clubs and Victesis Club Melbourne list Zington and W Danaher as members. Barrington or Danaher opposed Bray as district representative. Bax 8% cited, with Sosens and Secine noted as supply details.

Zington and W. Danaher Brisbane Sydney Tattersall’s Victesis Club Melbourne

Organ for Labour Leader Attacked in London Speech

March 24 report says Ramsay Macdonald’s Organ for Labour leader condemned Hughes speeches as violent and among the most intolerant of British jingoes. It asserts Australian labour opinion is not represented by Hughes.

London Ramsay Macdonald Labour Hughes

Authority Necessary in Brisbane Dispatch March 24

Brisbane reports under the provisions of the Pairi authority required for a stated action. The notice emphasizes the need for proper authorization before proceeding with the described procedures.

Brisbane

Sailing for Jas Boland trophy keynote race

The third 3onmd feet race for Jas Boland's trophy sails Sunday at 2.30 p.m. Six boats compete. two are strong in points and the event promises keen competition. Models and boats mentioned include a Model I at 150 and other lines.

Jas Boland Ars Cess UCD Ligue Csensas

Inquest Opens on Wealthy Man Who Died After Diet Fears

An inquest found a rich man died from complications of simulated illness and chronic pain after eating, highlighting dangers of dieting. The report warns readers who suffer postmeal pain to seek medical care.

Furnish Your House with a Bottle of Dr Sheldon's Mag

An old advertisement offers Dr Sheldon's Mag as a household aid to improve furnishings. The copy touts simple use and practical benefits for home comfort and decor, aiming to attract readers seeking quick improvements to living spaces.

Dr. Sheldon's

Mount Cuthbert project faces heavy costs for materials

The report notes the high expense of transporting building materials to distant Mount Cuthbert and the responsibility Mr. Huxhamt is willing to share as the State Hotel project advances.

Mount Cuthbert Huxhamt

Church Services and Lecture on England Event

Church services at 1 pm and 7 30 pm. On Monday March 27 a popular lecture titled England and the English will be delivered starting at 8 o clock. Mass will be celebrated at Gordon with weather described as changeable and conditions uncertain.

England Gordoneo

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