16 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1914
Page
1
In loving memory of Dolly Sabadine who has died in Illinois. Her family notes her loss as a voice stilled and a place vacant in their hearts. Unngent by her father and mother Mr and Mrs J Sabadine the family asks for quiet remembrance.
The article lists the November 1914 moon phases including full moon on the 2nd at 0.15 am and last quarter on the 11th at 0.16 am. It notes new moon on the 18th at 21 am, first quarter on the 24th at 11:38 pm, and perigee on the 17th at 19 pm with a mention of an event on November 20.
The readable OCR fragment mentions Teen Court and a time reference 9.15 but lacks full context. It appears to be a damaged notice or short item with unclear names and events. No concrete actions or outcomes can be confirmed from the fragment provided.
Tenders for painting the Cairne Harbour Board offices labour only close at 2 p m on the Lith instant. A Cairns Post report covers public health notes, mail losses in a fire, a Trinity Lodge meeting with receipts and payments, K C Tablets promotion, and planting tree suggestions for Aplin Street, Cairns with local officials and residents mentioned.
Charlies G. T. Murray den t er may be consulted daily at his surgery A M Building Ac bottetregt Telephoss No 1M P D Box Ls. Native writes that the Commonwealth Government or States were fadi ng in SOL proclaiming a public holiday when news of the sinking of the Fimden by the Sydney came through. Official opening of the Anetra Pictures at Hibernian Hall on Saturday night drew large crowds with a programme including The Massacre of the 4th Country and The Sheriffs Child.
Mr J Floss, president of the Caledonian Society, reports the recent concert raised £15 8s 3d for the Red Cross Fund. Thanks are extended to all who contributed to the event.
The steamer Sam o Gowrie, longtime carrier for Australian Steamships Limited, now serves passenger and mall routes among Townsye, river ports, Cairns and Port Douglas. It will depart Cairns at five o'clock for Vacilla Mourilyan and Towmaville.
At the aims Town Council monthly meeting the Mayor proposes spending £150 for kerbing and channelling Florence Street five chains between Sier den and McLeod and for kerbing repairs on Sheridan Street eighteen chains between Florence and Aplin, with work to start as directed.
The Eifasleigh Shire Council posts clerk and vale notices while Babinda General Stores opens with prices. Tomorrow Frank and Alice debut at the Palace with a mining disaster feature and a full vaudeville program. audience reactions praise the robost acrobatics and star films including Rip the Dog Detective.
Coastal Lights progress reported by MELA HSE on November 1 in the House of Hepatoviay. A quarry opened on Flistles Island and stone prepared for foundations at Dhuree. Nine steel towers contracted on September 2b for lighting schemes including Coque Islands and Heath Reef. Multiple lights planned across Queensland, Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria, and South Australia with repairs, new wiring, and first instalment lights.
Queensland Assembly hears Hospitals and Charities vote with Mr Appel urging an inspector general of hospitals. Finance disorganization delayed the appointment. Votes for hospitals Goodia Asylum lock hospital medical and outdoor relief passed. Progress reported on the police vote at 10.55 p.m.
Sir Hamilton Goold Adams was appointed by the British authorities as the Governor of Queensland with the position stated on November 15, as reported by LOXDON. The note confirms the appointment during the era of colonial administration.
Reports from London describe a German cruiser Emden engaging the Australian cruiser Sydney near the island group. The Emden’s landing party seized the cable station and damaged instruments while British gunnery and shore defenders fought. Survivors were later picked up as Emden departed. prisoners were taken back to the mainland. In Pretoria, news states General Bathe moved toward Marquard and De Wet’s forces, with 200 prisoners taken as other commanders failed to reach planned points.
Historic dispatch reports German forces retook Vailly after heavy bombardment at Laon. Eyewitnesses describe Allied withdrawal attempts stalled by French and German artillery exchanges. A bullet wound is noted for a French participant.
Sydney authorities probe a car bomb scare after a device in a box exploded near a vehicle. The driver observed a small opening and a box containing detonator components, and the box was handed to police for testing.
Washington reports confirm that German wireless information supplied through sympathisers ashore affected British actions at the Good Hope and Montmouth. Chili seeks to close suspected wireless stations. Columbian and Ecuadorian ministers deny knowledge of anti neutral acts.
Passe la Eastern Silesia LOSDON November 15. The Allies recaptured Dixmude early. Allied artillery inflicted formidable carnage and demolished underground lairs where Germans were staging. Major William Cadogan killed in action. Berlin advices mention a panic in Fast Silesia. Civilians fleeing to Berlin Dresden and other cities. Two German aviators captured after descent into a ravine. Telegrams from Herlia uge report Kaiser era dispatches.
The Department of Marine notes no action yet on cavalry questions in Canada while cabinet discussions revolve around a potential scheme for the new parliamentary session. Rumors say a Pacific union proposal involving Canada New Zealand and Australia may be considered, with strong public and Liberal support for a maritime defense plan as Britain contemplates further wartime troop commitments.
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