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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
2
London copper prices range from £59 to £99 3d per ton with electrolytic zinc at 311/18 per ton and lead priced around £18 10s. The market shows variations in forward and spot quotes with listed bargains and turnover noted.
A local advertisement touts Nyal's Peroxide Face Cream as a greaseless toilet preparation that soothes dry harsh skin and reduces redness. One tube price is listed. In other notices, prepaid domestic notices for marriages births and deaths will appear in the Herald at no extra charge. Cairns leaders protest picture entertainments as harbor board vacancy and election details given with nomination and date.
The small steamer Normanby is chartered by Adelaide Co for six months to carry sugar from Jamestown River to Cairns. The vessel is expected to arrive in the North early next month. Barron River mouth fishing reported yesterday and two men returned with three dozen aborted denizens for the deep. The Arn Officer Captain Walsh proceeds with Huglers Horria and Geer to guard of honour for Mis Mecelomy at Pimbulah for the turning of the first sod of the Mount Mulligan railway. The Cairns Harbor Board is urged to vote £38,000 more for completing Nom 3 and 4 wharf sections with reinforced concrete and updated plans to be deposited with the secretary.
In Cairns residents face an An epidemic of malaria with rising hospital admissions, especially from Parramatta. Dr Ellington warns that fish in swamps can curb larvae while councils must act quickly to clear stagnant water and fund prevention, citing Kingston Queensland as a precedent.
A steamer Easter brought about a score of Russian settlers heading south to Queensland. One family embarked at Cairns. The Adelaide Co. coaster Wot lowra is under Trend's survey in Sydney and will depart May 1 for Cairns. The Innamincks will reach Cairns next Sunday on their first voyage since stranding near Port Douglas in the cyclone.
Mr J Mann Liberal Federal candidate for the House of Representatives spoke at Oddfellows Hall Cooktown outlining his departure from Labor and joining the Liberals He criticised the Labor Government and pledged no future confidence He received a vote of thanks as did the mayor J A Martin presiding.
The Cairns Theatre hosted a strong program on Saturday night featuring Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow. The reconstruction on the action site drew attention for its scale and the help of a Russian Army unit and pilots. The event included a lantern display and a sequence of songs, with further reports expected tonight.
The Howard Smith Co Ltd faced naming confusion for a new collier and capital site designation in Canberra. Officials discussed permissions from the Board of Trade and public preference, with the public showing interest in Canberra based naming over other suggestions.
A report from the city notes an unjust extra charge imposed on a shipment from Phip and Co. The Post Preventative was informed that the motor would face a cameo fee, prompting calls by the Chamber of Commerce and other bodies to have the charge removed.
A Sunday voyage aboard the Mourtyun to Pom Douglas and Mouriliam Harbor drew a large crowd. Report describes the steamer crowded with people of all ages and suggests such coastal trips attract many travelers and interest shipping firms along the coast.
Mrs Carson of the American White Goods House Ltd Sydney arrives in Cairns for a limited exhibition at the Strand Hotel from Wednesday to Friday. She showcases high class white washing rocks blouses skirts and gowns in stock with fittings available. The event promises a rare view of the newest Sydney summer fashions and exclusive designs for Cairns shoppers.
A large audience at the Palace Theatre on Saturday witnessed a varied programme. The Star feature The Power of a Byam from Kalem Co impressed, with For Mother's Sake described as a powerful drama. Other acts included Gulesppe's Good Fortune and The Electric Ther, plus travelogues on Madrid and Japan.
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