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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

2

Cairns First Line of Defence and Navy Sustaining Questions

The article argues Cairns stands on the ocean highway to the East and will gain strategic importance with the Panama Canal. It emphasizes that Australia must solve how to pay for and sustain a navy, noting population growth and immigration policies have left national challenges mounting.

Cairns Cairng Ocean Highway Panama Canal Pacific Australia United States

Australia must boost navy by widening manpower

Article argues Australia should not rely on English sailors for its fleet. It calls for increasing national service to ease upkeep costs and prevent draining young manhood. It notes past views that Australia cannot spare workers for ships and urges broader enlistment and homegrown labor.

Brisbane Australia A.N.A

Hermal Practitioner to Visit Atherton for Consultations

Herbal practitioner H E Kugelmann plans a visit to Atherton on the 27th and may be consulted there that day and the next, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Cairns resort showcases a film program led by a dramatic feature The Cry of the Blood with a plot involving a baby swap and tragedy, plus other dramas and comedies.

HE. Kugelmann Atherton Cairns Apres Jackson Taylor Tayler Flarry Axias

Bulls Stampede From Wharf At Cooktown

A chaotic scene on Hasters Jetty as bulls being shipped for Cooktown by the Avenue line broke loose. One bull boarded a ship, then fled toward the other animals after a wild plunge from the telegraph pole. The crew and onlookers watched as the bull clambered back on deck and centered its gaze on the rest of the herd. The incident, described in the Northern Breaker, interrupts the weekly Friday edition.

Cooktown Avene Townsville

Moon Phases and Orbital Details for May

The document lists Moon phases for May including First Quarter on May 2, Last Quarter May 1, and New Moon May 4 with times around 10 17 a.m. It notes perigee on May 6 and apogee on May 2 and includes scattered garbled timing data.

Hospital Ball Set Promotes Local Studio Photos

Fancy costumes and sets will be photographed for the Herald at Me Taylor's studio if arrangements are made. Cairns officials report a busy week with court fines for drunkenness and preparations for a visiting fleet and regional events. A regular motor boat service is planned Saturday and Sunday to aid public transport during the Eight-hour procession on May 4.

Herald Taylor Cairns Uni Spain Charters Towers F.T. Hick J. Currie Townsville F.C Wungeberre Millstream Falls Herberton Glen Houghton Collins” Pharmacy Lokeelrest Mr. W. Jackson Fort Douglas Hergla Leon Ant Ome Hospital Balt

Metal Market London Price Report May Day

London metal market notes show capper copper forward feint to £ for ward rates and electrolytic lister timing quoted at 1s3/ per £ and 153/1s/ forward CYS8/s with typographical distortions in the ticker.

London

Murray and Bor Dentists Serve at Able Bott- street

Charles G. T. Murray and P. D. Bor operate dental practices at the A.M.I. Building Able bott-strest offering consultations daily. The steamer Matungs arrived from the south last night en route to Papua with the vessel Isavea continuing this morning.

Charles G. T. Murray Deeiat A.M.I P.D. Bor Matungs Papua Isavea

Locke's Garage Adverts Highlight Tacke Cycles

Locke's motor garage and cycle works in Lake Street famed by motorists. The Tacke bicycles are advertised as well suited for rough roads in Queensland.

Locke Lake Street Una Queensland

Collins Pharmacy Illustrated in the Herald

The Herald features two photographs of Collins Pharmacy in Lake Atrest Cairns highlighting its steady growth and up to date medical and pharmaceutical advances. The article praises reliable service and reasonable prices, noting Mr Collins thanks customers and aims for continued patronage.

Herald Colline” Pharmacy Lake Atrest Cairns Oheriver Ollina Eforte Collins

Stabbing Sensation Reported in Babinda Frontier Fete

A serious stabbing incident is reported in Babinda during a Wednesday morning fete. An Italian resident Maranoj, wife and mother-in-law operated a boarding house, and a man named Leo Betora faced police after Margnoi told Cairns police of plans to take his children away. Constable Rowntree detained Marat hol, and he is to be taken to Colmes morning for inquiries by the Special Gargs team.

Babinda Maranoj Momej Leo Bettora Margnoi Cairns Endl Meifon Jeff Cairns Rowntree Gorton Vale Colmes

Railway Farewell to J C Donald at Goods Office

A large turnout of railway staff and merchants bid farewell to J C Donald chief goods clerk as he leaves for Townsville. The event featured speeches thanking him for three years in the post and wishing him success in the new role.

J. C. Donald Wyteema T Cisg Townsville Fchwil Nategie Towmevills God Carters Donald

Gordonvale Tennis Club Dance a Charming Evening

An eagerly anticipated Gordonvale Tennis Club dance on Monday evening brought a lively crowd despite weather. Mr Johnson explained the rules, guests awarded prizes for perfumes and men’s hair brushes, and dancing followed under Mr C Varrenkamp with music by Miss McGireth.

Progressivs Sucre Ana Dante Gordonvale Federal Mall G. Flanagan Johnson Kevine Humter Mieleen Bataram C. Varrenkamp Mim McGireth

Prohibition Talk Promised At Methodist Church

By advertisement, Mr. E. H. Taylor organizer will speak in the Methodist Church this evening on Prohibition in New.

E. H. Taylor G.T. Organiser New

Kerry Gow at Palace Ends Tonight with Adrift on Life’s Title

The Palace screens Fate views of Old Ireland with strong audience praise. Tonight marks the last show night of this program and includes Adrift on Life’s Title 2500 ft starring Flora Morris and Aling Taylor plus Rex and Girl and Gambler. Also featured are Guarding of Hearts, Winter Sports in Italy, and two comedies John takes brunsely off and The Last Guest.

Kerry Gow Praisie Ireland Wepworth Flora Morris Aling Taylor Tlarry Royston Herbert Gilbey Selig Italy John Agatha

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