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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1915

Page

4

Prosecution in Sugar Works case against A Keable

Witnesses testified in a sugar works dispute over land clearing and payment under the Sugar Works Act. Bauer Casey and Keeble clashed over rates and allowances, with defence denying overcharge claims while claiming limited work and credit for stores. Judge MacDonnell heard for the defense and the complainants before reserving verdict.

B. Steele A. J. Pp. MacDonnell Camplainam Bauer West Care Arthur Keeble Pt Om Cafe Keeble Grup lIsntema Mnpd Bvn MecDonniel Witeces Casey Ares Mr. MacDonnell Bauer Ami Witnness John Casey MacDonnell Witness Gosirrmen Witeess Witers Hatch Wienese Rye Mr. Steele MacDomnell Aeres Printiff Steele Keehle Ae P.M

Island of Lewis shows low volunteering for service

A Scottish newspaper correspondent notes the island of Lewis has an unusually weak record in voluntary military service. The report contrasts Skye’s long military tradition dating back to the era of Pitt with Lewis’s shrinking participation, highlighting regional differences in enlistment.

Island of Lewis Garely Hor Island of Skye Elter Pitt

Timargo Shire Council Notes Progressive Bridge Works

The article details Upper Barron and Scrubb Creek bridge projects under Timargo Shire Council. It names design by H R Maguire and contractor A Pillinger, with costs around £1050, four months work and additional works after start. It mentions delayed timber supply and ongoing plans for Mutts Cross Bridge and Kalaman-Floor Pocket road work.

Tinarve Couseillors Upper Barron Upper Berrom Debria Trent Tumowlie H.R. Maguire C.E Lesen A. Pillinger M. D. A. Shepherd Staf Pillimgsr Bren Creek Barrow Mutts Cross Bredge Atherton-Dingo Pillinger Tinarco Shire

The Perfect Teuton Bewitches the Crowd

The piece notes a performer dubbed The Perfect Teuton who unexpectedly underdelivers. He has fled privately toward Bulgaria leaving Turkey unsettled and hints at doom for his former partners. The act remains praised for its cohesive, flawless execution despite the misdirections.

Nobel Peace Prize delayed this year

From Christiania Mo Loveland the Storthing president says the Nobel Committee will not sit for the Peace Prize distribution this year. The report notes uncertainty around the award tied to nominations from the previous year and questions the war context. Champerlain's Pain Balm is recommended for burns and pains with claims of quick relief and reduced risk of infection.

Bester Christiania Mo Loveland Storthing Nobel Committee Jen Fenruery Champerlain Barn Chamberlain

Devastated Lorraine Described Amid Ruins of War Floods

A war correspondent surveys Lorraine’s devastated towns near the Ma lanes front. He notes Bavarian destruction and mass graves, with fields pocked by bombardment and hostages executed near Cerleviller.

Daily Telegraph Ashmead Barnlett Nesey Lorraine Taube Nancy Zeppe Belgium Fred Lorraine Seinle Bavaria

Arrivals and Departures of Mourilyan Vessel March

Shipping news lists arrivals from Townsville aboard Mourilyan Captain Mine Kane with numerous passengers and children, followed by a second class and other names. Departures show Mourilyan Captain Wine Kane sailing to Port Douglas York Town with an expanded passenger list, noting agents Australian Steamships Ltd.

Mourilyan Mine Kane Townsville Pets Pasengers Mesdames Franklin J. Hayes Childree J. McGladrigan Pepper Anderson Johnson Pitman Sears Childer Devon Cook Ksilbrown Crolland Patching Teid Fife Paterson Messrs Neale Love Wohson MecGibbon Firch Lapralk Hayes Burton Taylor Mctiledrican Grimmo Stevenson Buchanan Powell Fatwords Allan Mclean Duncan Swan Millican Leo Lionel Primce Milwain Salisbury Walls Waters Ashford Hhanetell McNamee Rev Jlones Clees Australian Stemaships Limited Wine. Kane Port Douglas Yorktown Pasengers

Trade with France Aims to Boost Australia France Ties

The British Chamber of Commerce annual report notes improved Australian exports to France postwar, including meat, wool, and fruit ice, with France lifting duties and permits. It calls for increased information on minerals and ores, timber, and pearlshells, and suggests Australia use timber and other goods to support France while seeking favorable markets and freight terms.

Australia Pratce British Chamber of Commerce Aris France Mother Power Australis Cnld

Cold Remedy Warns Against Untimely Use

An old Cairns Post ad touts a cough and cold remedy for mothers to treat children, claiming it prevents sickness if given within 24 hours. It markets the product as effective for coughs croup bronchitis and other symptoms, with a generic note it is sold by various officials and stores.

Sydney Cup 2 Miles Run Monday April 3

The Sydney Cup covering two miles ran on Monday April 3 with start prices listed for all events.

Comunicate Hobart J. M. Lenbon Hamdikss'mac N.Q.R.A Mobart Abbott Street Nett Burns Philp &O Catrys Gox Telephine

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