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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented notice from THE POST hints at a reading or event on May 8 near THE TIDES with unclear names and locations. The readable fragments imply a public or community notice, but specifics are obscured.
A tense Arbour Board meeting discussed the Treasury’s refusal to deliver machinery for the Habinda Mill until wage payments are settled. Earl criticized the Treasury and threatened formal action, warning that extreme measures could harm ratepayers and strain government relations.
A Chilagoe correspondent reports that at Friday’s meeting Mr G Mo Curie was appointed Shire Clerk, while Mr J Je Devin resigned. The notice warns against infringing the 00 ey Patent Barrami and Spear, offering a reward.
A garbled OCR list shows copper prices and various item tags with currencies and figures like 6118 to 88/6/05, 85/2/5, 40 AA, and 150 ko 151) for wend. Mentions Easy Tin and EXAM terms, but many words are unreadable.
A distorted OCR snippet mentions Hamburg, 11/54, with scattered words like London and German terms. The readable content is too fragmentary to identify a clear event, person, or organization.
A garbled notice details Nyat e peroxide cream, chemists, and a petition to Minister Lor Wallwraye in Brisbane. It references Mr McCormack presenting the petition, horse sales at Connawarre, and various local figures, with scattered discussion of estate work, fertility, and court proceedings.
A noisy clipping mentions the Bowling Club of Lith inst planning a winter event and marketing Dr. Rumi'sTeftuure Specie as a remedy for colds influenza and dengue fever. It also references the Callow Chenier of Commerce backing a proposal to appoint police officers to enforce habil to court and comments on antimlactary Phar in Sev South wales.
In a licensing case before Mr F O Great P M the court, Neville was fined £1 0s 6d for unlawfully on the Sewenartet Hotel property during prohibited hours. Fitzgerald pleaded not guilty to the charge but was found present. The adjudication noted the defendant’s presence and the issue of tenancy.
A staged drama at Tae CARS THEATRE features a complete change of programme including a forged bank note scheme. Morin and Maine La re appear in a large imitation, with Morin accused of laundering counterfeit notes and plans to con collaborators in a melodramatic scenario. The recital centers on a receipt and letters linking Marin to the bank note plot and a courtroom tone unfolds.
An advertisement showcases inexpensive and attractive novelties in Bend items including fringes ornaments fancy ribbons and gloves offered by a local merchant. The copy highlights stylish accessories for costumes and dress accents intended to draw shoppers seeking affordable decorative pieces.
Fragmented notice describes a postponed excursion to Rabintia with references to Cairns and locals including Aiden and Sons, Winecombe, Carson, and Chartres GT Murray. Mentions hospital ball plans and various organizations, with uncertain dates and details.
The Cairns Harbor Board met to discuss loan approval and expenditures. Motions approved include extending £18,000 for wharf and rail purchase, with accounts listing payments, police reward, and income tax collections for the month. The session scheduled for Wednesday night identified further agenda items and committee reports.
Reading list of fabrics, colors, and trims for weekend shoppers. Notes mention plain twill, velvet, muslin, embroidery, lace, and various dress materials with prices and yardages. References to submarine imports and a planned arrival next week, plus local events and a meeting under a civic group.
A fragmented review notes the Hokt of moving picture ube and a 40 3 act style story centered on a jewel, a protector, and a U.S. return. Characters include Oonah heir to a fortune, Seelam keeper of the jewel, and Tom King a liner traveler. The plot spans Germany to America with intrigue, theft, and a cabinet move, ending in dramatic recall.
Fragmentary report outlines civic reception plans and railway issues. Mentions secretary Wisry, Vib Vowight, and various bodies, with items about goods storage and railway service between Mosiata and Tannleil. Also notes discussion of government actions and unspecified protests or agitation.
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