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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary text hints at dental or bodily digestion concepts with garbled terms. It mentions teeth, enamel, decay, and biochemical processes, but the passage is largely incomprehensible, offering no clear events, dates, or identifiable entities to anchor a factual summary.
A letter from Sophie the Chemist describes demand for Sols Peros Cream for the dom Mexion Tos honser sil. Kelly reports a big run and expects stock next week while urging Belle to fetch some at one penny.
Auctioneers Woodward and Miller offer numerous properties for private sale across several streets. Listings include parcels with varying acreages, some fenced, plus houses and allotments with weekly rental potential. Terms negotiable. contact for selections and details.
Cairns Pictures Limited tenders are invited and will close on Saturday May 90 for the project at Manchester. Tenderers must submit to the chairperson of the managing committee, KE HW. Seville Berretace.
The Post reports a British labor scandal claim widely supported by sources as credible. The piece critiques government handling and notes treasury remarks attributing shipyard slackness to drinking, while arguing profitable industry amid opposition to public alarm.
In Cairns Police Court cases, Johann Roe was fined for drunkenness, and Charlie Vorce pleaded guilty to assaulting a constable on duty. The town observes a half‑masted flag in memory of Captain J F Walsh. An urgent wire reports a serious accident involving the daughter of Mr BR A Tillis, worsened by hospital care. A garnishee order in the District Court Act case S W R Smith vs C Hale was granted, with July 1 return.
Serious Malanda fire at Malande station destroyed all buildings and the ambulance pump car. Firefighters saved a train and a cat, shunting it away with station staff while the station site lay in ruins and debris scattered nearby.
In strong editorial language the piece condemns wage demands and perceived indolence among government and private workers. It calls for drastic measures including martial law and total prohibition to pressure compliance, arguing that a mobilized home front is essential to defeat Germany and support troops at the front. It notes tenders for skating rink woodwork and a new general store opening with Bedrock Price pricing.
At a UK Atherton Tableland meeting five applications were received for the manager position. The successful applicant was Mr Hamilton of the Masonry butter factory. The cream price this week was 1/11 to suppliers. Anderson's seeds are promoted for the forthcoming Horticultural Show.
A fragmented note reports a sow named Asetol lysol taking the place of a German entry in a farm or auction context. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the main item involves replacing a listed sow.
Mise Draper, secretary of the airs branch of the Red Crome Sorletr in Cairns, received a letter from the Ted rams Society of Guvens land. They planned to receive socks and kit bags but request correct leg length and foot measurements for future socks.
Friday special offers feature discounts on footwear and shirts with reductions from regular prices. Lads white leaves boots and ladies buckle shoes see marked price cuts. white tennis shirts and other apparel also trimmed. The store promotes its broad range of London American and Australian films and a mixed program of comedies and dramas.
Austral Pictures offered a programme at the Austral Theatre with The Battle of Lebbeke portraying modern warfare. The German advance on the Scheldt is repelled by Belgians, casualties collected, and prisoners shown. Wireless rescue of an American girl features in a drama segment along with comedies by Ford Sterling including Hin Dinguime and Ma in Law's Menagerie. The South Sea Inland feature was well received.
The Saint Leon's Circus reached Wyreems yesterday but rain prevented a daytime rescue of Vairee. Tonight's program will go ahead with performers described as highly talented. Officials include Ocner Mewrs Leo, W. AN. Heoner, Prent Pomarcle, and others coordinating seating, press, and transport amidst a busy schedule and ticket prices listed as 3s and 0s with no extra fee for viewing.
Abbot Street tonight hosts Bret Music and Cairne Cuiin Band at eight oclock. A Requiem Mass for Lt Welah, killed at Dardanelles, will be celebrated at 7 oclock tomorrow morning at St Monica church. Cairns shipping reports include Wyree ma arriving after Melbourne departure and Fanpire voyage from China. Bland notices urge attendance at a charity rugby match for Telgton fund and Tedrome Society gates.
Evidence to-Chit reports Premier promised a deputation would push for a new Court House at Cairns. He hopes a better building could be funded in the next financial year and that schemes reduce counter delays by more than one person.
The season features comic operas led by Dr. O'Connor Overa Con and J C Williamson Ltd presenting The Girl in the Taxi at Her Majesty's Theatre Sydney. The forthcoming program includes a packing crowd, with principal performers Miss Wriglet Colkinsom and Ide Lepeett, plus a full chorus and orchestra. Whittick's opens yesterday and reserves fill quickly as shops tout special sales in shoes and garments ahead of the run.
Dr Macrossan endorses Liberal candidate and schedules electors crowds across Edmonton Katurdey May Webimds May MacKonnell Crowk May 1 Aloomba May 2 Freshwater May 11 Warunda May 15. Macrossan speaks at Gordonsvale meeting attracting large attendance while attacking the Liberal Party platform in a vigorous address. An extended report will follow tomorrow. Mr Heale opposes Critem and addressed electors at Atherton and Thormley night with slim prospects for victory. Mr Varter the Country Party organizer spoke as well.
Public notices report long repairs to the Telegraph Department building in Cairns. The structure has decayed for some time and cyclone damage worsened it. Officials aim to clear debris and erect a sturdy telegraph and telephone facility.
The Palace Theatre screens a monster Selig annual subject Thor Lord of the Jungle in a South Africa wildlife expedition plot. Harry Harwnom and Gene Breet travel with Jim to secure animals, facing tensions with Tom Karl as factions clash and a fierce capture sequence unfolds. The text also notes a bargain sale of a wide range of goods and garments at low prices.
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