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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
2
The Home Secretary’s Superintendent observes King’s Day on June 3. The steamer Marsinece sails Cairns to Papus via Ireland and Darwin on Saturday. Cairns Chamber of Commerce meets Friday. Starr-Bowkset notes receipts of 70/8/60. Greenhills gears report grub harvest. private sale of nursing corps transfer. Mulgrave river works progress. Mayers Drapery touts English flannelette. Anderson Seeds praised for garden success.
A report details a German escort forcing up to 800 townspeople including men women and children to spend a night confined at the kings school in Louvain. The overcrowded space caused suffering with women going mad and infants enduring extreme distress.
The Post reports that internal quarrels toppled the Denham Ministry while German taint allegations circulated among candidates. It notes the public divisions were severe yet the election results aim to move forward, urging unity and tempered policy under Premier Ryan.
Frank Herberti, famed Australian stage singer and actor, headlines tonight’s vaudeville in a program promising epic ballad performances. The act showcases a lively mix of vocal pieces and comedic entertaining bits during a busy show.
A Female member receives notice of the hospital ball to be held tomorrow night at the Hibernian hall. Children will have the floor at ten o clock, after which adults may enjoy the event. Arrangements and games are reported as well in hand and the night is expected to be a success.
Photographs in the Sun show worthy tennis champions at the Schools Championships held at Double Rey. Among them the second daughter of Mr. G. R. Mayers of Cairns wins the wire singles title for the second year in succession.
At Cairns Police Court before Mr Bi Cibeon PML J Byrnes with eleven previous convictions faced charges of drunkenness and obscenity with resisting officers. James Melaan with six previous convictions was ordered to review or enter a judgement for intoxication. A named Martin was fined in all £3 six Bek for obstruction. The report notes renewed activity and employment among farmers near Pieris and Hambledon with land being prepared for cultivation. The general view is cane cultivation will benefit interested parties as fields are worked and transport horns move toward the land.
The Northern Herald presents this week a special illustration section totaling twenty three images. It features four views of Gordon Vale, four groups from Cairns district volunteers, six Port Said scenes, two combat pictures of Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant O’Leary winning the VC. The page also references New South Wales coast, a Darling River town, camel trade, and wool wealth.
An uncertain record from Cairns Harbour Board executors describes a meeting with hospital representatives and council members. The chairman noted the atmosphere was uneasy while some attendees expressed contrition and relief after discussions around local duties and welfare.
Alderman Selling secured permission at Cairns Town Court for a benefit concert at the Palace Theatre next Sunday night. Proceeds to aid C. B. S. Whale, currently an inmate at Diamenina hospital.
Obituary notes the death of Harry Gray of Mughenden Monday. He was cousin to Mrs. Gideon wife of the Cairns Police Magistrate and formerly in the Beaks service at Chillagee. In his early forties he is survived by a widow and young child.
The readable text strands mention the Lo al Anzeiger and a German stance toward peace and war, with muddled phrases about Wilson, a clear conscience, and references to Bismarck, Triple Alliance, and Italian ports. The garbled lines obscure concrete events or dates.
Alderman Hughes told the Cairns Town Council at a Thursday night meeting that a return should be obtained for the peat meeting showing work already approved but not yet carried out. He urged that work be handed over without delay to implement the council's solutions.
Weather in the cane districts turns cold with diminishing rain signals. Farmers, previously busy planting, face a slowed pace as dreary conditions threaten tasks.
The Cairns Harbour Board Finance Committee met Tuesday afternoon with Chairman Mr FE c Bart presiding. They discussed the henance statement wages and salaries for the department and accounts for payment. A subsequent meeting of the Works and Executive Committees addressed a supply question and decided to obtain 8 yards from Mr Christensen at 4/8 per yard.
Execut ive Committee members met yesterday with Chair E C Parl stating a board meeting with Mears EF G Theodore and W McCommeack set for Wednesday at 2 98 to discuss the boards stance on the Chillagoe lease and the need to enquire on it to advance the wharfage scheme.
A crowded Palace Theatre audience witnessed a varied program headlined by N Robins of Charters Towers who played through the film. G Trail provided piano accompaniment and Hobins showcased a special piece. The 2,000 foot feature The Gamekeeper's Wife and a mix of comics and topical items drew strong crowds. Monday next promises new acts Leslie Holmes and errote and Unartiers. The company of six top artists has drawn bumper houses for the past week at nearby venues, while patrons anticipate further entertainment in the balance of the program.
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