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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
2
A fragmentary report describes dental processes and effects on gums from decayed teeth. The text references enamel, decay, and accusations of harm to oral health, mentioning neglect and possible conditions affecting gum tissue.
The notice lists hours for a person named Kerwim with evening and early morning sessions at Abbott Street. It includes a telephone contact and indicates specific times from 7 pm to 7 am and a period labeled hours to women. The fragmentary item appears to be a personal arrangement or advertisement.
TESDETS invite tenders for the purchase of the Lion and woodwork at the Skating Rink Esplanade Cairns. Tenders close on Saturday the fifth of the month. Highest or any lender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to the chairman through the secretary MH Neville.
At Atherton on 27th April, George Mickie Cameron beloved husband of Agnes Cameron. Funeral details note late of Nelson and a peaceful passing. Text includes lunar references and times, but the readable portion confirms death notice for Cameron with family connection.
A fragmentary letter mentions a shop named Kelly's the Chemist and references a remedy for a skin condition. The writer notes plans to stock motor goods next week and asks Leey to buy items, indicating casual personal tone and slang remnants.
A 1915 discussion at a workers meeting argues that many so-called non producers perform essential roles in production. The piece notes that printers drivers cleaners and many others contribute to distribution and use of output, though they may not create value themselves. It challenges the notion of disgrace in being a non producer and underscores the complexity of labor roles within unions.
The item mix reports on political rhetoric about private enterprise, a local store opening at Babinda, agency insurance in Gardenvale, and an inquiry into a Fishery Creek cane fire. It also notes renovations of The Australian Hotel, a Cairns police court fine for Peter Phillipe for obscene language, a plea by George Giford, adjournment for witnesses, and Sydney Calle jailed for drunkenness.
A local ambulance collection item notes a sighting of £1 10s 2d last Saturday. The perigraph cites the will of the late Prencis Lyon and corrects a name to Mr A Murray.
Townsville reports Quintin Hunter, former Armstrong Ledlie Cairns staff and Ninth Battalion member, pivotal in bid to secure a dredge via government for Cairns wharf works. The Cairns College campus shows war topics, local portraits, and court fines for aboriginal offences amid a Cairns theatre showing The Best Men.
The ambulance benefit dance scheduled for Freshwater was postponed due to weather and will be held at Freshwater Hall next Saturday May may. Mise Le Granda in charge promises an enjoyable event with plans in place for a successful function if weather permits.
The D. B. Connor Opera Company opened with The Girl in the Taxi at Theatre Royal and drew a crowded house. Violet Collinson and Ming Ide Leggett received strong notices for vocal and acting skill, with praise for Tannner and the chorus as well as the orchestral accompaniment. Box plan available at Whittick's. sales urged to avoid disappointment.
Tomorrow night the St Leons Circus debuts in Cairns presenting a star filled show with wingle and double trapeze aerialists horizontal bar acts brave equestrian feats and a hostess of acts including Miss Willison the aerial queen and educated horses. Day sales and bookings run from 2 30 to 8 60 each day with a grand Saturday matinee and full details in amusement columns.
The article previews the Horticulture Show with First Prize goals and notes good seed quality from Andersons Chemist W Anderson. It promotes a special evening at Austral Theatre with Cairne agents, featuring a varied program of seed stock, entertainment, and a photo feature of leading performers in "Southern Seats for tonight."
Cairns audiences will see a strong programme at the popular theatre tonight with two star vaudeville features. A completely new act titled the Wierrott is promised, along with a notable performance by Will Varlyon.
The text hints at pressure between groups to rank members in a way that avoids expulsion, referencing Germany and a decision aimed at minimizing removal. The passage appears as a historical fragment discussing social hierarchy and political consequences.
The fragment notes W Smit h of the Community of Great Barbers strived in station of the yearly festival of Ot Jobe.
Bresdhisl Combs introduces the Woods Great Peppermint Cure in a public notice dated January 1. The item highlights the remedy product and its touted medicinal claim within a historical trade context.
Report text shows fragmented phrases about an engineer reshaping a hall and discussions of prosperity and captains. The line hints at a motion being postponed amid a matter of succor and a deferred decision. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
A fragment describes abortive sale attempts where bidding stalled and buyers waited in silence. Fragments hint at a large lot offered but failed to draw bidding, buyers fidgeted with pencils or smoked as the room fell quiet.
A fragment discusses a prevailing notion that it is dangerous to do something unspecified. The text hints at risk and public perception but lacks concrete details or named entities to identify a clear event or subject.
Brishase on May 3 reports Eight-Hour Day celebrations amid poor weather. The Union procession to Webexhibition Grounds featured Letter Carriers among many unions. Mackay on May 4 recalls Eight-shwin Sows events with races and bicycle handicap results led by leaders T A Tanty and J Lorimer amid disqualifications for incorrect past performances.
Judge Murray arrives aboard the Hotliman from Papua and says daily life is not fully realised as crisis tightens. New Guinea development stalls while a planned Commonwealth loan is held in abeyance, delaying education projects and schemes. Despite drawbacks, New Guinea recently repaid £100M to the Commonwealth and holds a surplus of £ IMM in Hund.
Government statistician Mr Trivett estimates total Welsh wheat availability after the 1916 harvest at about 14,200,050 bushels with 1,200,000 bushels in reserve for stock across bakers merchants and others and a projected surplus of 900,000 bushels after consumption needs are met.
Reports from the Expert Affairs Department state natives near the head of Mobinson River have killed several white planters and native police. The planter's name and the number of victims are not yet confirmed. Police are seeking suspects.
Showery weather described for Veisbane with rain reported across Coast districts. Several sites noted good rainfall today with measurable totals and steady falls in Downe area.
A fragmentary item notes a London fire causing major promises to collapse amid chaotic scenes. The text mentions Turkey and a referenced battle, with distorted phrases suggesting wartime rhetoric and foreign influence. The readable content is limited to vague indications of destruction and upheaval.
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