Notice of Polling Places Published
A terse notice indicates polling places with date and location details as of May. The readable fragment names a targeted election process and designated venues for voter access.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
2
Extensive Auction Sale And Society Meeting Notice
An extensive auction sale is announced for this day including table covers damask lace curtains and silver plated services plus a meeting of the Cairns Horticultural Society on Monday May 17 at 1 pm in Mr. Anderson's office. Trade items and room for business listed with prices and bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aires
The
Cairns Vorticultural Society
F. Anderson
Fragmented rant on wartime leadership and German treachery
A fragmented wartime English article fragment attacks Belgian allies, condemns German traitors, and criticizes the Hun nation and government. It laments unchecked spins and calls for swift action before collective punishment or lynching processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hintein
Pest
Huntein
Omd
Asquith
Asf
Teginn
Meeting discussed town seating and wireless station plans
A town council consider placing additional seats in various locations and discuss a potential German influence rationale. A correspondent notes attention to a proposed low powered wireless station at Caires and asks Dr Nagel for updates on developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Caires
Certificate of Application for Biggs Lease Hearing
Certificate of application for Biggs lease filed by Percy Frederick Drewe. Kirkwood fox warden note. Application and objections, if any, to be heard in the Werdens Court, Ch'legot, Monday the 16th day of June 196, at 6 oclock am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Frederick Drewe
Kirkwood, Fox Warden
Werdens Court
Ch'legot
Certificate of Application for Mining Lease Faswucana
A certificate of application has been filed for a mining lease on ten acres at Faswucana. The filing indicates intent to explore and develop mineral rights under the proposed lease area.
Empire Call Echoes in Wartime Speech
A fragment reflects on Britain and Allies fighting Europe’s road-bogs with public law under strain. It notes brutal German actions, including murder of children and shooting of women, and urges national unity and recruiting to win victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis
Great Britain
Europe
Britain
Unclear Exhibit Intent at Morticultural Show
A garbled note discusses exhibitors at the Morticultural Show and hints at doubts about seating or setup. It emphasizes the need for a suitable patch of well manured soil, careful planting of good seed, and attentive care for young plants. The main point remains obscure due to the damaged text.
Railway and theatre notes in Coles district report
The Coles railway employees are reported in a local note, Burma sailing updates mention Kanowna mail run, and a farewell event for Mr. Youngman at the Butter Factory includes toasts and gifts. The Barren Valley gathering featured speeches, a fountain pen gift, and a company balance sheet with credit balances. O’Connor Opera Company presented The Merry Widow in Cairns Bight with strong cast and audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. F. Youngman
Caires
Gatton
Agricultural College
Browning
Biard
Park
Wr. W
Weare
Mr. Youngman
Annual meeting of PESMY Savings Bank notes changes
The annual meeting of parents and Callas Petey Savings Bank was held on Wednesday evening. The retiring directors were re elected with three new directors to fill vacancies. The interest rate was fixed at 43 percent with a 1 percent bonus. Mr Lyme Brown resigned and Mr K F Gelling was appointed. The bank announced 34 approved securities. Directors reelected were J Henriques as President and W J FE Stillman and J Borrow as Vice Presidents. Johnston as Treasurer and Henriques and Johnston reappointed to the Loan Committee. The secretary was instructed to transfer the account to the Cairns branch of the Government Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Callas Petey Savings Batk Wee
KR. Vernriques
Lyme Brown
K. F. Gelling
J Henriques
Messin W
J. FE. Stillman
J. Borrow
Johnston
Henricureanpam
Cairns
Governent Savings Hank
Australian filmed drama The Silence of Dean Maitland
A special two day show at Aus oral Pictures presents the Australian production The Silence of Dean Maitland. The plot centers on Everard and Alma Lee whose affair leads to tragedy and a trial that tests loyalty and justice among companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausoral Pictures
Dean Mait-laud
Australime
Cme
Everald
Alma Lee
Everard
The Worliys Entertainers Fresh Bill At North Yorkshire Hall
The Worliys Entertainers presented a strong bill with a new comedian Bert Tesman and Miss Motte Jansen drawing applause. A southern tour influence shows in a varied program of songs and vocal items while Leued and Miss Jannin perform ragtime numbers and comedic sketches as the house fills for another night of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veerobright
Bert Tesman
North
Yjusemaland
Motte Jansen
Sunde
Unie Cubinalien
le Ued
Mattie Jan
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