Australia must defend itself says Captein Glossop speech
A May 1914 speech from Captein Glossop in Council Chambers argues Australia bears a heavy moral and practical duty to finance its own defense. He criticizes sentimental imperialism and stresses Britain can no longer bear the whole burden while Canada New Zealand and South Africa face greater risks.
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Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
Australia
Homer Leo
Britain
Empire
Glossop
Commonwealth
Pacific
Port Arthur
Canara
United States
TIDES AND MOON PHASES NOTES AND NEWS
Fragmentary maritime notes list moon phases and tide timings for May with scattered times and events. The garbled text mentions first quarter last quarter new moon and tides with several unreadable entries and a brief note about a toilet cream.
Wollfran District Hospital seeks certificated nurse
A historical notice reports Wolfram District Hospital advertising for a certificated nurse. The article blends other local items including a Craig's pharmacy promotion, a Citizens' Entertainment Committee excursion plan for naval personnel, and various advertisements and notes from Charters Towers region.
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Wolfran District Hospital
London Market Prices for Metals and Copper
London reports mixed metal prices including Comper at 63 pounds 3 shillings 9 pence to Kea a8, forward copper at 65 pounds 5 shillings, tin at 15 pounds, with Electrolytic copper quoted at 185 pounds 10 shillings.
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London
Towneville Window Incident and Sudden Glass Breakage
Damaged glass and an ensuing accident disrupted repairs to a Townsville storefront. A second mishap occurred while a pane was being replaced, delaying work. A notice advertises a new senior event planned for Saturday, inviting participation with marching forces to Kanown.
Cairns Theatre Presents Cry of the Blood at Crime Picture House
A disjointed review notes Cairns Theatre shows last night with the film Cry of the Blood deemed sensational and illegal by some, while other dramatic, scenic, and comic pictures receive praise. The current program ends tonight with a final screening, followed by a weeklong change to new features on Saturday night.
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Cairns Pictures Limited
Lubin
Nate
Palace Theatre
Court House and Its Use in Townsville 1918 Report
Townsville notes include a court house usage report for 1918 with duty stamps, remittances, suiters’ money, hours by police and clerks, firms registered, tax returns, and license controls. The item also mentions cinema programs at Palace Theatre and planning efforts by the Towesville District Development Association with remarks on visiting city planners Brade and Davide and eminent architect Mr Sulman.
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Towesville
Geest
Tm Unie
Sulman
New South
Tewmeville
Messrs
Brade
Davide
England
J. P. MacDon Ino
Home Secretary
Cairne Court House
Treasury
Hille
Police
Magicrate
Northern Service
Offie
Police Court Proceedings and Local Civic Talks
In Cates Police Court Grace Damm faced a disturbance charge and was fined 18/ with 48 hours default while J Nicholls and W E Jobraon were each fined 8/ with 24 hours default for drunkenness. A Cairns lecture on Present-day tendencies in English Literature was announced and Charters Towers volunteers prepared for brigade contests in Rockhampton and potentially Brisbane. The Municipal Gas debate noted that the council cannot buy out the gas company under current law, but could seek government assistance if the council shows prudent management.
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FP. G. Gram
Grace Damm
J. Nicholls
W. E. Jobraon
Cairns
Appel
Ald. Dillon
Mayers' Ltd. Cairns Auction Listing Trouser Brands
A Cairns auction listing by Mayers' Ltd details various clothing items including Cottox Tweed trousers in fawn and mars grey, Kilaki and Hamberion trousers, Dungaries denims, and GLK lace ups. The advert notes sales to Sydney and Rockhampton buyers and mentions a Queens Street frontage near Federal Chambers. Purchasers plan to build a modern picture palace costing about £15000 with seating for 10,000.
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Meemis,Charkton, Elliott and Co
A Message From Mars at the Cairne Pitteris
Horace Parier stands among a crowd of onlookers in a crystal globe inspired drama. The Messenger Holman Clark delivers a striking performance as the crowd and stage effects create a memorable onstage dynamic. The film and production draw admiration for its imaginative staging and dramatic turns.
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Cairne Pitteris
Council
Kingdom of Mare
Amd
Horace Parier
Deming
Horace
Holman Clark
Messenger
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