This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
4
Local columns list shoppers and merchants in Cairns including Roberts Craig chemist promoting Craig’s Special Syrup of White Pine and Tar for coughs, along with tonic medicines. Residents such as Mrs Patras and Mr Menaille travel, while social dances at Hibernian Hall support convent funds and transfers of staff to Malanda.
A historical advertisement promotes a hair treatment claiming to destroy dandruff germs linked to baldness and other diseases. It describes a preparation with chemicals and perfumes, prepared for home use and available at chemists, with instructions to apply to the scalp.
The item covers free trade chatter and military matters, noting shifts in supply and troop levels. References include European and Asian theaters with vague troop movements and local production updates from Pinker, Lake’s Crock, and Fochampton.
A short notice from a business group addressing customers and friends about being present for business and aiming to achieve success by noncurable means. The message emphasizes commitment to growth and client relations.
Our motto centers on satisfying customers with full value. We promise attentive service and honest words, believing customer success drives our own. Even small orders receive our best attention to foster long term profitable business growth.
A storefront asserts its constant aim to supply the best goods at the lowest prices. The ad emphasizes value, urging customers of all budgets to shop for quality essentials.
The Cairns Theatre drew a good audience for the final show of the week with a varied program including recent Eight Hour celebrations images and a Tibertian Society group. Charities and local notices are featured, including town news and a donation appeal. Captain Dawson receives a presentation by Sydney commercial community observers at Apron’s Exchange Hotel.
The Times reports an appeal in England for subscriptions to memorialize late Wel call, headmaster of a London school. Other items note Parliament sympathy for King George and Queen Alexandra, German threats, and calls for Britain to maintain strength amid imperial and political shifts.
Fragments report a crime in France with bandits realizing defeat and notes valued at numerous francs. Details are partial and unclear as doctors and police respond to the incident.
A melodrama unfolds as old gardener Meredith is left to starve, Coventry returns after two years and plans to banish his daughter, while Standish and Cedric scheme to seize control. A shooting at Poll Point and a staged disguise propel the tale toward a sensational ending told largely through visual spectacle.
A fragmented May 17 passenger roster includes crew and travelers from Melbourne with entries such as Wodynga Captain Cow and multiple individuals including Misses Giamumew Melson Waters Reid Fea ser Gillis and Messrs J F Carr Saunders Boland Kelly Isaacs Stockwell Hopkins Morris Prior and Metas B E.
A collection of satirical notes on voters and occupations appears in a late 19th century column. Supplied examples mock serious civic duties by oddly described roles such as a spinster and a slave to my husband. A Sydney business slip from England adds a curious enticement letter.
Tomorrow the Officials Race at Cairne Inks features nine entrants in a high profile event. Officials will oversee the boats, with timekeeper Juanee and starter A Wallace among the listed officials, as the steel boat lines up at 245 PM under open heralds.
The programme lists England and Australia fixtures with dates from May to September. Key tests include Australia at Manchester on May 27 and Lord's on June 10, with England v South Africa at Lord's on June 10 and Australia v England at Leeds on July 8. The schedule also shows numerous domestic and invitational matches across major venues, including The Oval, Lord's, and Manchester, featuring squads from England and Australia and various county teams.
Stomach troubles and vile disorders are claimed to be treated by Lexe-Tonic Pills. The ad asserts the medicine is effective without weakening the system and notes prices and availability. The wording emphasizes quick quiet relief and broad availability.
A travel notice notes a visit to Mateja days before the Mareeba Show showcasing a splendid hat display. It urges readers to compare offers at Dunlip’s and take advantage of arranging the latest and best items. Three semi new plates for a forthcoming order are mentioned as well.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.