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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
5
N and A Melliges the Up-to-Date Drapers advertise a sale on woollen goods, dress materials and ready-made costumes. The shop notes stock from southern Australian fashion centers and branches in Cairns and Ing ham, with reduced prices on blankets, rugs, and travel fabrics.
Local listing shows striped flannel items and fancy French flannellets with varied dozes and prices. Also advertised are ladies cotton singlets and blankets in multiple sizes and price points.
Vintage advertises Ladies Hosiery in multiple styles and colors with price points from 1 shilling to 4/6 per pair. Also promotes Honeycomb Clothes Size 10 blankets and Best White Australian blankets with several price lines.
A scanned page shows numerous advertisements for tonics and remedies such as the famous Couch Syrup and Magnesia products. Mentions of chemists Robert Craig and Poole advertise medicines and a variety of household goods. The text also includes notices about forthcoming events and local shop news with references to Cairns and Brisbane, plus social updates and arrivals.
An excerpt notes excursion train leaves CWE TTINS ogg Sete and returns, fare two fifths of a return with children half price. It advertises a remedy titled Mulerage Headache Cure claiming relaxation of rheumatic neuralgia and similar pains, urging it be in every home. Sole proprietor Trovert Craig hermtsr.
A two year old boy, Hal Given, went missing Tuesday and was found fifteen miles from his Charleston home in exhausted condition. He survived after nine nights in the lush area, with authorities expecting a full recovery.
Local Cairns notices describe displays of fashionable goods at Abbott Street and Geotze lithn's shop, with emphasis on quality cor anen products and women's attire. A Cairns State School committee meeting discussed Minister Grant's visit, department funding for girls and infants, and a June children's dance to support the prize fund, with school rolls showing 636 pupils.
A Perth report notes a Thursday march through the city by workers striking for work at fair wages. Organizers say the demand centers on decent pay rather than charity, aiming to press employers in the sitar industry to raise compensation.
An executive slate announced today covers appointments related to the Deputy Governor and workers compensation licensing. Names include Donald Bennett and Seley with roles tied to Somerset district licensing and area offices, and a reference to the Worker's Compensation Act.
A fragment notes a memorial in London praising engineers and aiding orphans as part of a special ceremony. The report brushes with Ottawa politics describing government tariffs and a Senate vote with Liberal support noted, reflecting cross border interests.
Mohamed Farid Bey, a nationalist figure, receives five months for making a speech and two editors get three months each for publishing the piece. The courtroom action reflects a government crackdown on inflammatory material.
Berlin officials report German trade with New Guinea expanding faster than British trade, while Colonial Minister notes the colonies seek Paris policy and engages in diplomatic replies on trade growth and German influence.
The passage notes a Unionist motion seeking government cooperation with doctors to push a universal insurance plan. Lloyd George said progress with doctors aimed at securing adequate recognition. Government aims to meet doctors demands amid ministerial tensions and fears of a division.
In Westminster last night the House of Commons discussed a proposed security and reform bill for Ireland. Sir Robert Finlay urged avoiding civil strife while Nationalist Andrew's University and William O’Brien argued the plan would fail financially and threaten British liberties. The exchange highlighted sectarian tensions and calls to safeguard Protestants in Ireland.
A damaged text fragment from a church notice lists a Reverend and services with garbled place names and times, mentioning a sermon titled The Fascination of Sin and a Sunday service around 7:30 pm.
Reported recruitment of British Royal Navy personnel joining Australian forces for training in Australia to form the core of the Australian Navy training program. Instructors note pension concerns and pay disparities between Australian service and the Royal Navy, with expectations of 100 sailors to join in June and ongoing three year terms.
Advertisement touts high grade English motor cars sulkies and buggies with BentLish springs and axles. Claims long wear and satisfaction. Catalogues sent post free.
Shipping movements show Burns, Philp & Co and Linghy with arrivals from Townsville and Cairns. Vessels depart Melbourne for Sydney and Brisbane, with multiple port calls including Port Moresby and Port Darwin, detailing times and sailings through May and June.
Visitors to town are urged to consider life policies from the National Life Association of Aualy Ls. The Great office promotes surrender values and Proclams to prevent a levy or lapse, advancing a benevolent policy for friends and relatives through local application.
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