13 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
1
A fragment outlines estate and health notices, fruit market prices, and orchard cultivation. It mentions Charis Murray and Department of Ladies Health advertising a sale of household goods, with hours listed and a sample display in Mavers' vestibule. It notes rising fruit prices and optimistic prospects for trade and family welfare.
In fond and loving memory of our dear mother who died at Townaville on the 11th November 1913. May she rest in peace. Deserted by her loving sons James, Patrick, Daniel, and John McDonald of Tolra.
Readable fabric items listed include White Longcloth, Sateen Aprons, Hobeyn in White, Stripe and Plain Crepe Codumes, Striped Pigue Shir in various colors. Prices show 1/0 each. Item names reflect period fashion accessories and fabrics offered for summer wear.
A fragmentary passage describes a silky white velvety substance used as a soothing application. The language is garbled and unclear, but it mentions Aloe and a soft texture with a mild, comforting effect.
A fragmented 1914 almanac note references the full moon in November and perigee timing. It mentions a 1138 p.m. perihelion-like marker and late evening times on a November Friday with unspecified events or observations.
A complete change of programmes will be shown at Cairns Theatre featuring dramas comedies acenics and educational fare. Tomorrow night the programme includes new entertainment for patrons with health themes and audience appeal noted.
The Vtal Exchange resumes full trading on Monday with copper at 50 pounds 16 pence, electrolytic copper at 59 pounds 15 pence to 3, tin at 5 pence per unit, and silver at 22 pence per unit. The report lists metal prices and market reopening details.
The notes announce extended services to Tatent with mail and passenger car fees. The Calmns Harbor Board will hold its monthly meeting next Thursday night, and the annual finance meeting is scheduled for the same day.
An advertisement notes WEESR END BARGAIN ATTRACTIONS offering quality goods at large reductions at Winston's store. The sale ends tonight at 3 p.m with early hours tomorrow, urging customers to visit Geot and Shanowe 5 for pajama suits and newer items at reduced prices.
The Palace Theatre presents a crowded vaudeville program headlined by the Seyfler Twins and an extensive film lineup. From Father to Son runs 273001 feet, with Just Mother and Ten of Spades among the dramas. Venice from a Gondolier and That Derstown Hedie add comedy and beauty, while Gilligan’s Accident and Luncheon for Three cap the bill. The show closes tonight.
At Cairns Police Court John Kidd with prior convictions was fined £3 or seven days. Robert Johnson forfeited bail on insobriety. The report also notes Kidney Core Tablets promotion and discussions on travel permits for stock through stations, with delays from permit shortages and a Mareeba horse sale anecdote.
Masa will be celebrated at Freshwater on Sunday at the usual hour. The steamer Mbourilysn, placed on the Townsville coal town mail service, will run between Townsville river ports Cairns and Port Douglas under Lass o Gowrie management. A hospital collection raised £12 7s 1d. Acknowledgments from Mrs Mackay Fishery Creek Marago Kuranda Mrs Neary and others. An English traveler from Berlin says only truth can be believed amid rumors. Kaiser's hair has turned white since the war began. Skeleton requisitions for Cairns Ambulance Brigade include French skeletons from France. workmen doubt more skeletons until the war ends.
The Cairns branch president wired the Board of Directors congratulating the Navy and the cruiser Sydney on the capture of the Eam deo. The message expressed delight at an Australian cruiser earning such distinction and offered condolences to families of the fallen and wounded aboard the Sydney.
The Herald changes its advertised pictures list at the last moment to include a photograph of the Emden conqueror from her visit to Corns earlier this year and shows war views from Europe. Images depict a German pontoon bridge destruction, Royal Field Artillery units, German retreat, and a Marian River canoe crossing scene.
The Urilla cargo steamer bound from Townsville to Sydney reported on fire in ore concentrates aboard while south of Double Island Point at 1.30 pm. The tug Coringes will assist and Harbor Master may beach the vessel between Pile Light and Pinkenba if needed. Coast defense minister notes frequent fires on ships recently.
On the voyage from London aboard the steamer Turekina four passengers die including steward Frederick Winckworth and ship's surgeon Llewellyn Thomas aged 41. Others named are Denia Walsh motor car driver and Lawrence Mautsley aged 60. A 14 year old passenger John Lewis jumped overboard October 5 during the incident and a rescue attempt followed.
A garbled court record from the Northern Supreme Court outlines penalties for Jame Petrick Johnson on a one year term. It references a conspiracy charge and penalties of £100 and £10 in related costs, with a focus on a smuggling or restraint context.
In Melbourne the Senate discussed disemployment in Australia and New Guinea, and debated German appointments in Tiabaul. Defence inquiries were promised as wet canteens and alcohol prohibitions on shipments and officers were outlined. The Supply Bill was read, with critiques of borrowing and spending in SA and Queensland, and remarks on unemployment policy.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives debates duties of customs and budget, with notices on Divorce and Matrimony and various Acts. The Prime Minister proposes a Supply Bill of £1,104,000 and bills covering Patents Trade Marks and External Affairs. The session adjourns after discussions on finance.
The fragmentary OCR reads as a cryptic note about a race and a shield event. Limited readable names and details hinder a complete summary. The piece appears to reference a race and possibly a championship shield, but critical specifics are missing.
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