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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

2

Cotton Growing Association in Australia Debate

The article reviews the British Cotton Growing Association history and aims, noting Lancashire support and capital raised. It cites criticisms that Australia receives insufficient attention and questions feasibility of cotton cultivation with white labor. It references Royal Charter, funds, and past optimistic reports to the Dominions Commission.

British Cotton Growing Association Australia Lancashire Oldhem Chamber of Commerce Manchester Chambers of Commerce Cameron Dominions Commission Doe Queensland Remein

Funeral notices for Charles McKenzie and Charles Melensic

The Frien of BRS. CHASpacers AND FAMILY ere re eclock THIS Saturday afternoon en route for Caires Cemetery. The Brethren of the shore Lodge meet at Mason ic Hall Lavestreet at 3 3 to attend the funeral of Chas Melensic. The Brethren of the above Lodge clock this Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of their late Brother Prop. G.M. Chas Melensic. The Odd Fellows meet at their hall Lake Street at 4 30 to attend the funeral of their late SVENDSEN Windertaker and Embalmer. Cairns Citizens Band members meet at the Band Room at 1 4 to attend the funeral of Charles McKenzie in uniform.

Chas- Pacers Caires Cemetery Cairns Brethren of the Shore Lodge Masonic Lavestreet Chas. Mehkentic Brethren of the Above Lodge Prop G.M. Chas. Melensic M.A Pam Grandslode Odd Fellows’ Hall Lake-street Effermoon Charles McKenzie A. Scott

London market prices for metals and pig iron

London reports show copper paying 0 6 to Laine for jean, 63 15 to 61 for others. Electrolytic tin ranges 21 5 to 158 forward. Pig iron at 2 11 11 and lead 18 15 to 9. Spelter listed at 11 857.

London Jean

Sugar Prices and Trade Terms Reported in London

London reports sugar prices with German imports affecting the market. First marks, granulated, f.o.b. Hamburg listed at 11/7 per cwt. Bargains noted under se eded with 0,7 per cwt, reflecting early May market movements.

London Hamburg

Njal a Peroxide Cream Featured In Townsville Note

An item describes Njal a Peroxide Cream as a dainty greaseless preparation that soothes cools the sun and leaves it in while noting a funeral held at 4 PM today. A Townsville paper reports the cruiser Sydney passing Townsville at 11 with two submarines aboard.

Seya Townsville Sydney Pasead Townsville

Foxwell's Representative in Cairns for Tailor Firm

Mr. 78 Foxwell representing Foxwell Tros. Limited High class Tailors Brisbane visits Cairns with season's samples and can be consulted at the Strand Hotel until Wednesday night. Sailing South The Wyanmira leaves for southern ports with mail close times and letter dispatches listed for the evening.

Wyanmira Bto'edack Reckote

Warringle Show Prep Amid Nursery Exhibit and Auditions

Notes from Cairns report a State Nursery exhibit at Mareeba’s show next week and tender auditions for Warringle verandahs closing Friday. General Ryder’s rep A E White visits Cairns to display goods. an injury at Abbott Street worsens Mr T Barr’s condition. Post Office hours shift to 9 to 4 weekdays and 8 to 4 Saturdays for Savings Bank and Duty Stamp business.

Mr. C. Wood Kaemerungs State Nursery Jeft Mareeba Warringle Cairns C.P Offies N. W. Nagel Imst Cairns Ofes

Unlawful Attempted Murder Trial Reported in Townsville

Townsville dispatch reports Allan Barr found guilty of unlawfully attempting to kill his wife Elimbeth Barr at Rosslen Estate on March 7. Ambulance wagon returning from Dalrymple after a trip to fetch a man named Sam Charlton was badly damaged from rust and a slump in rough seas. patient reached hospital about 7 am Monday. The wagon was later retrieved beyond Ur Sandy and is undergoing repairs.

Townsville Allan Barr Elimbeth Barr Rosslen Estate Dalrymple Amy Sam Charlton Wagee

Excursion to Atherton Planned by Local Club

An excursion to Atherton at popular rates is being arranged by the organization for Sunday, June 14. Details include contact at the Am building Abbots Street and telephone number 158.

Atherton A.M.P Abbott-street P.O

Cairns Citimens Band Presents Dance Evening at Hibernian Hall

A Cairns city band hosts a Thursday night dance at Hibernian Hall. A good programme and arrangements are completed, promising a very enjoyable evening. Music will be supplied by Miss Northage’s quadrille band.

Cairns Citimns Hibernian Hall Mies Northage Quedrille

Fleet Leaving Sydney to Northern Voyage

Royal Australian Navy vessels will depart Sydney around mid June for the Yarra, with calls at various ports en route as part of a routine fleet movement and sailing schedule.

Royal Australian Navy Sydney Jume Yarra Vitel

Palace Theatre Saturday Show Promises Varied Screen Program

Palace Theatre presents a strong lineup from Australasian suppliers with "An Indian's Fate" as the headline feature, highlighting a racial theme and a dramatic love story. Additional offerings include "A Romance of the West," "Giovatat Mina," and "The Twins and the Stepmother" with Thanhouser and Lubin productions.

Palace E Theatre Palace Picture Anaging Lye Conner Trong Bright Journal Salamander Toad Bloeamer Palace Theatre Managment Intermational Picture Company Karen Jher Marriee Ghowt Lubla Producers Thanhouser Mices Eneady

Parat and Geerdian Debate School Fees in Separate Institutions

A fragment discusses local school fees charged to girls after separation of schools. It questions legality of a 1/6 per pupil levy for girls, mentions security visits and free education, and wonders if Kamerunges should be reserved for boys. The writer asks if parents will send daughters for activities like tree planting and if fees should be imposed.

Kamergnge Kamerungs

Prisons and theft probe tied to rail worker losses

In a Perth court, Mr Res P.M. remarks that stopping pilfering at the employer requires imprisonment, as other measures fail. Accused felons admit more fur thefts. authorities recover letters and a stash of furs from the lock-up, with missing items noted among the recovered goods.

Res P.M Perth

Primitive Man in Australia collection sale at Oddfellows Hall

HAMLYN HARRIS director of the Queensland Museum invites patrons to an event on Thursday May 26 at 6 o clock in Oddfellows Hall. A collection will be taken in aid of the Cataran School of Arts Museum. The notice promotes men suit sales and social服 attire.

Catran School of Arts Oddfellows’ Hall Torsday Hamlyn Harris Eng Queensland Museum Australia

Australian academic Fletcher to visit Cairns next Tuesday

Rev. M Scott Fletcher principal of King's College Brisbane arrives in Cairns by Kuranda next Tuesday during college vacation for a brief North visit. He earned M A at the Methodist circuit in NSW and B D and B Lily at Oxford, returning to Queensland to head the newly formed college division. The Cairns public may hear him at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening.

M. Scott Fletcher King’s College, University Brisbane Fisticher Cairns Fletcher N.S.W Oxford University Dweensland

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