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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 18, 1915

Page

4

Will of Jeremiah Healy Probate Stay in Townsville

In the Supreme Court of Queensland Townsville the will of Jeremiah Healy late of Percyville is offered for probate. After fourteen days from publication JAS BAS CLARKE of Robinhroad Percyville grazier stands as sole executor. Interested parties may caveat at the registry before probate is granted.

Jeremiah Healy Percyville Queensland JAS Brs Barseli James Clarke Supreme Court House Townstille

The Metal Market in Losdox

Copper prices range from £78 to £79 10s per hundredweight with electrolytic at £92 10s. Tin shifts from £172 5s to £171 16s. Lead and spelter quote around £27 5s to £27 and £0 2s respectively. Silver is listed as Dig.

Losdox

Regulations on Land Leases in Bahanda Area

Under the Sugar Works Act of 1911 the Treasurer issued restraints requiring written consent to lease sell or transfer land in the Bahanda area. The regulation aims to curb subdivision for residential use but critics say it undermines security and raises questions about its object and impact on land sales and farmer advances.

Sugar Works Bahanda

Protest Against Treasurer Regulation on Local Property Deals

A Babinda district protest denounces a new Treasurer regulation seen as interference with landowners rights to manage their freeholds or leases. The text argues the measure could lower land values, condemns unnecessary hindrance to free exchange, and stresses owners strive to establish homesteads amid surrounding tropical jungles.

Hebinda Babinda

Pleasant tonic marketed for vigor and digestion reform

An advertisement extols a pleasant tonic promising great value, boosting appetite, improving digestion, enriching the blood, and nourishing worn tissues. It notes a 4/9 bottle price and mentions Kelly the chemist and representative Mr T J Mc Mabos traveling to Marerba Ather ton and hinterland towns by Monday morning.

Kelly T. J. McMabos Marerba Atherton

Teo Neteres wethio Bim at Grinsipal Mem Theatre

A remerkeie film titled Teo Neteres wethio Bim screens at Grinsipal Mem Theatre this week. Rev William Morris, minister of his church, confronts a thief who strikes him. the blow nearly smothers him as the tale unfolds. Police later uncover the truth and Morris is revived, rekindling with his sweetheart amid other dramas and comics. A significant attraction is Calliria, plus a special feature to-night: the Methebeer Cup of 1915 race footage, well received last night.

Chimes William Wor- Pie Omal Church Beer Retory Morris Oylth Pest William Morris

Cairns Advertises Auctions and Remedies Rest of Queensland

A disjointed mix of notices mentions an auction at Kuranda by J Draper Ltd for builders materials on premises opposite the area's Motel at 11 am tomorrow. Additional items promote safety of testing powders for babies, special teeth ing powders, and Mulgrave Headache Cure sold by Craig's Viceregal Pharmacy Cairns. A Queensland and Cairns Telegraph style cable notice urges preferring Thursday or Friday for telegrams due to weekend rates. The Cairns committee hosted a student welcome event with the Gallipoli March and varied dances and songs performed by Private McSpadden and Mrs Craig, concluding with remarks on the program and participants.

Messrs. A. I. Draper Ltd F.C Trimtee John Griffiths and Sons Cairns Oldfellows Hiall McSpedden Gallipoli McSmedden Miss Craig McSpadden Craig Jannerette Condh Amrae Mrs. Craig Messrs Bennet Donnelly Mimses

AUSTRAL PICTURES Preview of Fresh Programs

The Bugie Call and A Helleieee of the Mack Weeds are slated to aid in chasing their aching side while The French Army im the Woevre helps steady them. Cost's Coat will feed them homes with their dog. Se orming, HER will be the or Ort the might. Saturday next features Sir Walter Scott's Heart of Midietbien and Westerns Night with Hepey Harry Salmon.

Reese Walter Scott Harry Salmon

Hospital Committee Meeting In Cairns District Tonight

The Cairns District Hospital committee will hold its monthly meeting this evening. The gathering aims to review hospital affairs and plans for the coming period.

Cairns District Hospital

Store at Badinda Opens Large Stock of Goods

Mr A M Waddel has opened up a large stock of focerks, drapery, boots and shoes in Badinda. Terms cash. Agent for Bovel Insurance Va.

A. M. Waddel Bovel Insurance Va

The Mayor in Ill Health Draws City Concern

The brief notes the mayor Ald T. Dillon’s ill health as a matter of public regret and expresses hope that his condition may improve soon. The item reflects local concern and calls for the mayor’s recovery to sustain civic leadership.

Ald T. Dillon Fes

Thief to Steal Bennett Household Furniture Tonight

At 1 a m tomorrow Mr. J G Hoare will evacuate the premises and carry away the entire household furniture of Mr. A J Bennett on Abbott Street. The action is described as a high class theft with an emphasis on the upscale nature of the target.

J. G. Hoare A. J. Bennett Abbott Street

Cairne Properties Auction Attracts Buyer Attention

The ronesi of valuable Cairne properties Megara Start and Co will submit at their auction rooms next Saturday. The sale begins at noon and draws attention from intending buyers.

Cairne Megara, Start and Co

Taivuan Arrives Cairns Bound for Port Derby

The A steamer Taivuan arrived at Cairns from the south on Wednesday afternoon and was piloted to the wharf by Captain Mid-Wetorp. After a three hour stay a consignment of Limber was loaded for Port Ter, and the vessel departed for the north in the evening.

Taivuan Cairns Bartourmaaster Mid- Wetorp Cofisignim Nn Limber Port Terwire Morth

Small Debtor Court Docket At Cairns Court Session

In Cairns Small Debtors Court on Wednesday before P M A H Gibson verdicts in undefended cases were recorded. Wallace and Wallace v E Hannah goods sold 5 1 costs BY Wallace and Wallace v Fred Weiss conds sold 17/4/9 costs fi/l Wallace and Wallace v C Brady poms sold CW/15/ costs K/h J Hoare v Gladys Cole work done 1/2 costs 8/

Cairns A. H Gibson P.M Wallace E. Hannah Fred. Weiss C. Brady Hoare Gladys Cole

Palace Theatre Shoreline Programme Delights Crowds

At the shore palace theatre presented an unusual progr amme with two star dramas The Olden Trail and The Vanishing Vases both offering compact thrilling plots. Comic scenes provide genuine laughter while the overall film lineup holds steady entertainment value. A full three reel drama The Stolen Heiress is announced for Saturday night with seats likely to fill.

Dramos

Northern Herald Preview and Notable Local Highlights

The Northern Herald reviews the paper's style and features new illustrations and columns. It notes a focus on cultural notes by J. Robertson and local church events, including the Sodality of the Children of Mary. Also mentions ten Cairn eregs and three Papua extracts from a special feature.

Herald J. Robertson Bt- Memica the Children of Mary Papua

Arrivals list with several uncertain names

A brief arrivals note lists individuals such as Smith, Pe Devi, S Yeves, Williams, Mayer, Letgres, Egide Bursa, Philp Co and Led among others with unclear spellings and possible errors. The fragment suggests a docket or attendee register rather than full biographical details or events.

Smith Pe Devi S Yeves Hi. Williams BR Senith Tt. Mayer J.1 Letgres E. Egide Bursa Philp Co Led Qqeets

End of drought brings rainfall in Cajon area

After a prolonged dry spell, rainfall hits Cajon region easing water scarcity. Officials note improved reservoir levels as storms move through, providing critical relief for agriculture and city water supplies amid ongoing drought concerns. Local farmers report milder conditions and hopeful forecasts for upcoming weeks.

Weather shifts to rain after long drought across regions

Reports from the country describe a long sought break as overcast skies burst into heavy rain and gusty winds. By early morning, up to 1.18 inches fell in Cairns district with showers easing then returning, while Aloomba Babinda Gordonvale and Mareeba reported varied rainfall as forecasts warned of renewed unsettled conditions.

Cairns Aloomba Babinda Arbertan Gordonvale Weather Bureau Atherton Dam Tougy Wangeburra Malanda

Towrsville Supreme Court Case On Malicious Prosecution

The Towrsville Supreme Court continued Archibald John McNaughty and Francio Bemmett in a case over 800 for alleged malicious prosecution. Marsiged sought costs. Jake Norman Meletyre and P T Games and Co claim damages for breach of contract negligence and breach of duty. Defendants failed to supply adequate pandock and sold horses by private treaty after an auction.

Supreme Court Wg Archibald John McNaught Francio Bemmett Elsim Far Marsiged Wes Douglas Pigiatid Costa Jake Norman Meletyre P. T. Games and Co Gresser Hieghendel Pisiatifi

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