19 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
1
The Taiyuan A C Line departs this morning at 11 o clock bound for Hong Kong, routing through Thursday Island and Fort Darwin. Fearnley and Co Ltd act as agents, with ample space for passengers.
Townsville reports Wyreema through passengers including James West and 6 children Thompson Fulton Stirling Hradley Hull Carr Spencer and 2 children Hlowgegs and son Marshall Mimes Denny Hull Usher Green Anderson Dean A k with Fulton Stirling Stone Robb Burton Bielson Brown and 12 aboriginal travelers. Townsville also notes a fatal accident near Myall tender where a young Mitchell forest worker loading potatoes fell on wood planking and died from a fractured skull.
Meaning Kidney Cire Tablets enjoy popularity for back ache and kidney relief. They claim to filter waste from the body and ease congested kidneys. Price is 1/6, obtainable from BH. Craig Pure Drug Depot, Corima.
Cairns reports a damp outlook with possible rain as the Magisterial Inquiry into the Strand tote fire begins at 1 am. The nuisance inspector impounded four horses and destroyed dogs and goats while local notices announce a new General Store at Babindia and Craigs Chemist promotes a Vanilla Quiver product.
The District Court in chambers granted garnishee order nisi in several matters including Sylvia McLean v Erasm Janes Sanford with garnishee Robert Guthrie and Bridget McClosky v J Mather with William McClosky as garnishees. Orders were set for the next sittings and made absolute where appropriate. Also noted is an action: A J Draper Ltd v O Stanbey fuseell for £15 for goods, with McDonnell Hannam and an arbitrator present.
A memorial notice from the sorrowing wife and family mourns Richard King who departed this life on November 10. The note speaks of enduring grief, a missing face, and a photo on the nail as the heart’s reminder.
Memorial notice from a son in law E and G Hynes dated Pull Moom Nov 3 1948 appears with lunar phases and astronomical timings listed. It commemorates a father who died last November and notes his grave nearby with family sentiments.
The fragment suggests a product claim about Peptonis Best Wine aiding digestion and building vitality. The text is garbled, unclear about author, date, or credible context. No verifiable entities or events beyond this marketing claim are present.
Fragmented notice from a small debts court listing cases. Refors and plaintiffs include A. 3. Giteon P.M. and H. Smith v Lag Gibbon. Goods sold and costs noted with monetary amounts such as £5 13s 4d and other charges. Debtor details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Engelnburgh faces potential temporary school closure as strong German sentiment rises in Moonah Queensland amid war. Few British-descendant children attend Emgetsburgh school, with German youths reportedly facing hostility, prompting calls to end schooling for pro German influence.
The Palace Theatre reveals a change of program aimed at boosting popularity. The bill includes an older Tara act and a Max Linder comedy with a seaside setting aboard a steamer, promising another evening of light entertainment.
Notice lists Charles G. T. Murray L D as a dental professional with contact details at a building on Abbett Street. Includes telephone numbers and a daily consumption note for SFanthe. The text is garbled but indicates a dental practice advertisement.
The Morinda reached Watras from Semntnen ports then continued to Sew Utne, with cattle loaded for Sew Guinea. A single injury occurred in the Cairns fire, Acting-Sergeant eer sustaining a nail wound but not serious. Public plans announce a dramatic club show at Hibernian Hall, with Austral Pictures providing limelight and strong advance ticket bonds.
A stray British article notes the arrival of the coffin with the remains of the late Lord Roberta at Folie. The report describes a slow, glorious burial process and honors paid to the deceased.
A massive blaze in Cairns destroyed the Strand Hotel and an adjacent cottage early Wednesday. Fire crews faced fierce flames after 4 AM as guests and staff escaped with belongings. the hotel suffered total loss while nearby houses and a boarding house were damaged. Police and volunteers aided firefighting efforts as crowds watched the dramatic scene.
The Cairrs Cabmen held their sixth annual event at Woree Ratecourne on Monday with about 150 attendees. Children’s races and events filled the day, with winners including Mire. Erootst and Mrs. G Jones in the Yeing Ladies' races, plus multiple contests like the Cabmen's Handicap and Baby Show. A large crowd enjoyed the day and praised the Ipekey Club for ladder and stand use.
Citizens complain of weak water pressure as fires raged through the Strand Hotel. Mayor and Alderman Ward investigate, blaming part for the strain on water mains and praising firefighters. Fire damaged Strand Hotel remains and a future replacement is hoped for.
Rainy days hinder farmers while profits from land acts stir tension. Mr Mathews on Kaliri State Farm visits, noting delays in land sales and pricing pressures. Potato crop looks good though market readiness is delayed. Tamoulin club dominates match against Raven Shoe club. bogey accident on Ravenshoe Tumoulin road. Timber trade slowed by wet roads. limited railway progress noted. School of Arts dance stands out as recreation.
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