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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
2
Cairns firm Bennett and Carroll offer six light and upward electric lighting plants with engine dynamo switchboard accumulators and fittings. They supply repair and charging for accumulators and provide telephones synchronised clocks and electric cycle lamps from Abbott Street. Phone 76.
The piece argues Liberal and Farmers unity against Labor, warning that a split will boost Labor in government. It cites landowning issues, strikes, and disputes like New South Wales under Gowen and Jolman as evidence of industrial risk.
The fragment notes visits to hinterland and coastal towns by C C Scott, BDS, C D Logan, BDS, and A A Goodall, BDS. It lists lunar dates for May including First Quarter May 2 and Last Quarter May 16, with other May markings and a tam apoger on May 1.
A special invitation advertises free perfumed handkerchiefs and new imported French toilet requisites at Craig's Pure Drug Pharmacy Cairns. The steamer Kanowna will sail tonight at a stated hour with mail close preceding. A large shipment of quality apples from Hobart is offered at 8/6 per crate. Ted Smith, a strong contender, plans a future match with Galway for £5. A seller James Hoare injured when Camira fouled her hold. ambulance assisted, he suffered serious elbow and hip injuries with abdominal trauma, condition later reported improving.
A description of affordable and stylish evening wear featuring silk frocks, hair ornaments, bead fringes, decorative ribbons, gloves, and related accessories showcased for stylish, economical options. The collection emphasizes dainty, chic styles and subtle beadwork suitable for social evenings.
The steamer Aldenham, under Captain Smith, anchored at Cairns Friday morning after an East to West voyage. Fifteen Chinese travelers disembarked following customs checks. most were bound for Sydney or Melbourne. Reports mention the Tai On’s pirate attack near Tongtong and the daring defense by its crew, with gruesome scenes described aboard. The Aldenham resumed its southbound voyage Friday night.
The Betal Garret London column shows odds on Cowper at 22/176 to LT/s/6 for arse to Crs Ls/-. Tin priced 16 to NS4. forward 15 to 150/10/-. Pigiran quoted 2/11/T and Spetter 21/5-.
A jumble of notices mentions remedies and a greaseless peroxide cream, a ship departure from Cairns en route to Milbourne with stops, a cattle sale for Mr. W. H. Viewer, an upcoming school concert at the Palace Theatre, a will dispute involving Denis Ambrose Guinan in Cooktown, and town agents Roberts Leu and Tynnett handling matters for Charles Patching, solicitor.
Notices from the Elrasleigh Shire Council invite applications for Shire Clerk with duties, valuations appeals due within 28 days, and a Cairns Valuation Court session set for June 15. In Townsville, insolvency action against John Henry Beal concludes with a discharge certificate. Cairns Tennis Club prepares a Sydney and shore club match with tea for visitors on No 2 court.
The Cairns Pictures show a screening of Message from Mars in the Kingdom of Mara council chamber where Horace Parker witnesses the Martian envoy. Horace’s attempt to dodge the envoy’s warning tests the story’s theme of mortal selfishness and fate. Charles Hawtrey leads with witty, inimitable style. Holman Clark starred as the Messenger. Christie Bell and Kate Tyndall provide engaging female roles as crowds fill the southern centers.
The Hospital Ball announced prize winners including Cupid portrayed by Vonnie Waters and Minnehah (Nellie Kerwin) with special mentions for Dorene (Jean Craig) and Pierroche (File Mactonnell and Ronnie Jenett). Other noted names include Dorejl Admiral Madet Curl and Tom Watters with Monkey Sachemaeata and Tittle Moy Blue led by Dicky Lyon.
A Palace Theatre program for Saturday features a diverse line up with "Chasing the Smugglers" promising double interset action and war crisis scenes. The bill includes "Indian Ambush" with vengeance against whites, "French Jura" scenic mountain vistas, an aviation cross Atlantic sequence, and "Fellow Voyagers" a Vitagraph comedy with lavish production. The program also notes Australian navy entry scenes and a patriotic tone.
Cleaning up operations discussed for the cruiser Sydney and a submarine yesterday. Today men to visit Darron Falls on an open public inspection at the waterfront from 1 to 6 pm with motor launches available to shuttle. Tomorrow offers special excursions from Tableland and Rahinda for country visitors to view portions of the area.
The advertisement notes a reader’s praise for Berlain's Tablets in the Paper. The writer claims the first few doses relieved headaches quickly and recommends the product to chemists and stores for availability. The excerpt reflects a period ad style with consumer testimonial.
A historical item notes a medical remedy for woods complaints dated January 6, highlighting a peppreniat cure.
A fragmented summary notes a sold out Herald issue in Cape Colony and references a scene at a shrine with three individuals charged, two fined and one absent. An Australian claim praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after 15 years in India, with natives and colonists alike seeking the remedy.
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