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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

4

Rainbows and Natives Set for Tomorrow’s Rugby Clash

The Rainbows and Natives name their lineups for a Norman Park match today with Full-back and three-quarters listed for both sides. Referee W. Thompsen to oversee the pacey battle as teams prepare for kick off at 2.5 p.m.

Rainbows Fullack F. Dillon Threequarters A. Crane J R Storey W. Prichard J. Abell Igewtett McGrathhalt C. Bensee W. Kettles P. Foster Jaimee A. T Merlogh Threeaquarters McMunis Bietns Grogan Dowker Nveeight Lennos Hall Naughton Kennett McQuillan Foster Gates F. Thomas Jones Aitcheson Roberts W. Thompsen Norman Park Dai‘sds Renerrs Adamson Gomm Bentle Web Davies Kelly Hunter Mitchell YicKenzie Quaites Pyoncer Allison Golder Jorgenta Cres Flostle Coe

Cairns Mutgrave Jockey Club King’s Birthday Nominations

Nominations listed for the King’s Birthday meeting across Trial Handicap and Shorts events. Names include Ploughman Golden Grain Wongesyeah Ballgoul Co Lad Monarch Victoria Tole Thivisionnl Arsenicur Bulman Shirt Bill Matlock Dutchie Prop Berit Batisers and many more. A note mentions Sublet to additional yournation Gunilla was scratched at toe A effee today for the Southport Handicap.

Ploughman Golden Grain Wongesye'ah Ballgoul Co Lad Monarch Victoria Tole Thivisionnl Arsenicur Bulman Shirt Bill Matlock Dutchie Prop Berit Batisers RIO Temas Trenny Eolala Far North Young Mack Fleece Vulpherts Fiying Welter Tythercoatchie Hellman Woollotk Arsenicym Thitchie Pronstick Shirty Pill First Dena Carrengearr Glencarris Bille “Devil Young Waei Remairim Vivleece Vuiphecia Palleollie Dupont Wore Far ‘North Mathok My Flesee Arch Vietery Tolga Plowshman Miate Tpuree - Reliman Trenn Accenicumn Shirty TM First Demas Watlers Mt. Fleete Thitehie Kolala Carranfares Proretie Glengarif Billy Orit Vulphecla Gunilla Southport

Latest quotations from Albion Cop and local firms

Messrs Linnettsme Toll and suppliers present quotations for various items including 1 mile and 1 line, with references to Currasetmy and Veslottra. The list names multiple entities such as Florrie Kent, Fair Vanity, Finnall, Louin, and Peter Ubece, in a compact catalog of prices and offerings.

Linnettsme Toll Albion Currasetmy Veslottra En Haut Florrie Kent Fair Vanity Flaith Finnall Louin Peter Ubece The @hiet Baramden

Trade notice for tobacconists and tobacco products

J. Senror Bairdresser Tonacconirt turf commission agent registered C.R.A Abbott-stheer Next Burne Philp Co telephone 220 advertises latest porting information and all southern events. First class stock of smoking regigites cigara and cigaretta of the choicest brands. Three chairs ko waiting. Communicate with Hobart every i oomil.

Bairdresser & Tonacconirt Turf Commission C.R.A Abbott-Stheert Next Burne, Philp & Co Restigites Cigara Cigaretta Hobart

Official Notifications from Brisbane May 22

An Order in Council under the Susur Worke Act 1911 grants authority for specific works at Bebinden Mill and other sites. Proclaimed public holidays include June 7 for Ayr Shire and related clubs, with various regional events and tolls. Notable items cover supply contracts for a steel skeleton tower, land selections across multiple shires, and retractions of land reservations.

Brisbane Erentine Sebinia Eee Foundry Co. Ltd Bebinden Jene M Ayr Shire Wardekin Delta Turf Club Ninchiniwook Shire Derbert River Gayndah Gympie Bundaberg Inziham Inniaial Rockheapton St. George Charters Tower Gymple Isisford Dalby Grafton Cairns Clarina Normanton Iim Lindsey Hughenden D. H Towneville

Sanday Services for Methodist and Presbyterian Churches

Services tomorrow in Cairns and Freshwater led by Rev. H Denny with sermons on Humility Virtues. Presbyterian services at the Sheridan Street church are scheduled for 11 am and 7 40 pm. Watch Friday’s Mortiers Herald for details.

Methodists Cairns Ian Freshwater Rev H. Denny Presbyterian Church Sheridan St fTemcker Bey James Kirke

Stormy Scenes in the Commons on Irish Proposals

London May 22 The debate on the Lords adjournment motion over the government’s proposals for Irish self government ends with a government stance to seek firm judgment on main proposals. Bonar Law calls the plan farcical and the adjournment is defeated 186 to 178. Nationalists claim a plot to bring Londonderry under provisional rule amid arrests in China and unrest in Ireland.

London Hulse Rupert Cecil Asquith Ireland Howe Commons Bonar Law J. Campbell Besar Lew Kildare Newbridge Bern Nationaliats Londonderry

Criminal Court Sentences Escapee and Burglars in Brisbane

In Brisbane on May 22 Chief Justice Frederick Ssen Hacoilten presided over the Criminal Court. Jamilien, an escapee from St Helena serving five years, was sentenced to 18 months after a prior two year allowance for good conduct. Robert William McGregor and Geo Smith were found guilty of entering five dwellings at Tarine and stealing several articles. each received a three year sentence, with prior records noted.

Brisbane Criminal Court By-Tiny Frederick Ssen Hacoilten St. Helena Hamilton Robert William McGregor Geo.amith Tarine

Suffragette Raid Fizzle At Palace Ends In Arrests

A chaotic suffragette protest at the palace ends with 42 women and 3 men arrested after a small band led by Mrs. Pankhurst Sylvia Pankhurst and Mrs. Tuke clash with police. Demonstrators fling white and colored powder as police suffer injuries and wave after wave of supporters surge.

London

Wreckage Found Hinting at Dredge Voxitenia Disaster

Pieces of door jamb cabin insulation and timber wash ashore along the west coast and near Flinders Island, suggesting a disaster for the dredge Voxitenia on its Fremantle to Port Irie voyage. Discovery ties the wreck to coastal areas, though the fate remains unresolved.

Adelaide Fremantle Port ‘Irie Flinders Island

Aviation Advancing Sydney Melbou​rn Flight Plans Revealed

Sydney May 3 report that Leoteus Hordern and French airman Gautlaws will soon attempt a Sydney to Melbourne flight in a hydro airplane. They aim to follow the coast covering about six hundred miles between sunrise and sunset with two fuel stops. Gautlaux plans to delay in Sydney while importing several machines. Engineering staff and plant shipments for a Babinda project near site build are noted, with Mr Elliott as lead engineer and a hoped September or October completion for a new mill awaiting unforeseen issues. A health ad and peppermint cure jingle conclude the item.

Sydney Leoteus Hordern Gautlaws Melvourns Sunre M. Gaeullaux Elay Sedney Sydey German Babinda Mil Fletener and Co Leavce Ai Ome Elliott Maher Ty iv

Secret Cleopatra Hair Formula Surfaces in Old Book

An old musty book reveals Cleopatra’s hair growth formula. A traveler copies it, shares with a friend freed after ten years in captivity, and after improvements a chemist makes the remedy. The formula, widely printed, claims to restore hair with Lavona de Comro Menthol Crests Bay Rum.

Erving Constables-Two Coiss of Blsecadat Investigation

Police commissioner reports an inquiry into two Erving constables amid allegations they misused post after hours. One claimed admission to a gravity hotel, an arrest of a landlord, with Chief Secretary Bice noting fines for the offender. Additional claims involve attempts to obtain drinks in Port Pirie hotels while in uniform and disorderly conduct later.

Commissioner of Police Ecrack Bice Eftenner Politemap Port Pirie Ferce

Kephaldol Prescription Claims Severe Rheumatic Cure

A dubious testimonial from Milton dated 1914 touts Kephaldol tablets as a miracle cure for rheumatism after twenty years of suffering. The letter imitates medical endorsement, promising instant relief and urging readers to demand KFPA DOT, alleging nationwide availability and savings.

Vuerstreet Milton Kephaldol Co Sytingy Kephaldos Empire Wairdon

Money-Saving Couch Mixture Ad for Home Remedy

A vintage home remedy advert promotes a cough and cold mixture that can be prepared at home to save money per pint. It claims quick relief, including throat soreness, and suggests using Hean’s Essence Mixture as a gargle for sore throats. It lists Hean’s Essence as sold by chemists or via post and urges looking for the signature on the packaging.

Kshane Hean

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