31 May 1915
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1915
Page
1
A compact notes brief items on bargain living. The column lists low cost ideas and quick hacks for daily chores, shopping, and home money saving tips. It highlights simple, practical advice for budgets and frugal comfort.
A period ad lists weekend specials on shoes and fabrics including white lace curtains and flannel materials. Men's leather waterproof watches and lace boots are promoted with cut prices and varied sizes while ladies footwear features patent oxford pumps, glace kid lace shoes, ankle strap pairs, and silver sewing soles.
In loving memory of Kate Lamont who died in Cairns May 30 1913 aged 3 years. God has given He has taken away Blessed be His Holy Will Buller little children to come unto me forbid them not for the Kingdom of Heaven is of such. From her loving Mother Mrs E Lamont Constable J J OBrien thanks Cairns police and friends for sympathy in his sorrow.
The London market notes a Betal Garket reading with Capper and Electrolytic bids and prices. Quotations show spartan sums for Danish butter and other commodities, with various forward and value markers in pounds and shillings.
The author argues against pacifists blaming the German people for the war, asserting that only leaders bear responsibility. They challenge the idea of collective guilt and urge readers to recognize the true character of Germany beyond its rulers. The piece condemns pacifist delusions and calls for understanding of wartime realities.
A text argues that German leaders and people, including youths, are committed to Britain’s defeat and to building a world power. It claims Teuton support for war runs deep, critiques German culture, and suggests a total, no half measures mobilization to crush Britain, citing widespread anti British sentiment and backing from teachers, scientists, and clergy.
Reports from Townsville and Cairns include a July auction for KE Mateos furniture at 2.39 pm on Friday, a legal judgment in a local case, a Pure Foods Act inquiry update, and plans to display Cairns minerals for the Vice Regal Party visit. Also, Milan dispatch notes Attilio Annunzio and others visiting Wilheims Cathedral amid wartime shelling.
A pastiche of 1914 era dispatches covers shipping cargo charges in Australia, German attitudes in POW camps, and local horticulture. It mentions Mr. Williams assuming train service, Anderson's Seeds praise, and Germans poisoning wells in South West Africa as Britain and Belgium war harms are debated.
A sales note touts Castor Oy Chocolates as suitable for children and highly effective with tasty flavor. Mothers are urged to give them to infants with confidence, advertised at a low price of 1) per box in the local pharmacy.
Mrs EK Markham of Musgata attended the Walsh River Races and led a Belgian Fund drive, collecting £73 19s. Also at Cardross last week Miss Markham helped events staged by Willis and Carvey raising £17 18s. The total £96 15s was given to Mr Silies in Cairns to forward to the Brigs Fund.
A private L W Mazlin junior of prominent town families died early this morning at about eleven years old. He was a pupil at the State school and esteemed for manliness and kindness. The community mourns as parents and relatives receive condolences.
A cleus shet was recorded at the Caires Police Court on Saturday morning, noting a brief entry in the docket.
Corporal Fred Chatterton, visiting relatives at Studantwig Manor, accompanied the Australian contingent from Melbourne. A driver in his unit had served with a Frenchman and spoke both German and English. He was suspected after Mediterraneans observed him reading German texts and writing in German, leading to custody and a search of his effects revealed details about troops, ships, and equipment on board a Melbourne voyage. His fate remains unknown.
Frank Herbert features songs Britannia School Australian a Sem Its the Boys and war slides at the Empire Theatre Drisbanr marking a second season Ambulente Brigade. The English War Gazette notes the patient treated at hospital. The programme includes The Dominant Passion a very fine drama, Winter Sports and Games in we den, Placemaker Rajah s Vocation and other comedies. A lively show aimed to draw smiles with a mix of films and songs.
A new programme at the Austral Theatre on Saturday night drew a large audience. The Warwick War Chronicle includes segments on Marlins and the Kings of Sweden Norway and Denmark, a German air fleet mishap, a Red Cross front concert party, and Servian troubles with bridges blown up. The feature Lacilia Love part three and The Brand of Evil drama headline seven high merit subjects in a diverse program.
The text lists three Black Sea fleets built across periods 1006, 1698, and 1082 with multiple gun types including Linch, Finch, 6 inch, and 13 inch weapons. It notes a total of eight heavy guns and compares their mounting limits to British ships, suggesting limited bombardment capability for Gallipoli.
Sergeant W J Marshall writes to his parents at Reading about the Clyde front. He questions the loyalty of patriots and imagines the consequences if troops stop. he recalls invasion harms Belgium suffered and fears homes burned and civilians harmed.
The account recalls Lieutenant-Commander Weddigen, praised for English manners before the war. He often visited the Isle of Wight with German naval officers traveling to Portmouth for intelligence. Weddigen, half Danish by descent, impressed locals with a wealthy Englishman persona, then quickly proved staunchly German as war began.
British officials deem the U boat sinkings and ship destruction as accidental rather than deliberate. The piece notes German naval actions risk further misfortune as warships strike Belgian and Allied vessels, hinting at growing concern over mishaps and intelligence reports.
The Palace Pictures management brings Mr. Leslie Holme and his P s and C s company to town after acclaimed runs in Melbourne Sydney New Zealand Rockhampton and Townsville. Holme, a skilled English humorist, formed Pierrata entertainment with partners and assembled a first class troupe headlined by Sydney Kingsley and Harry Rompine. The group tours with a full cast of performers and a complete picture program. box office at theatre cafe phone 218.
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