20 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary entry records a marriage at Townsend by Rev Kirke of a John Willimmgen caster to Month Sarah William. Mentions lunar phases November 1914 and a ceremony time around 1.1 am with brief notations about weeks and quarters.
Boots listings include Mens Derbys Lace Shoes Satin Leather Ladies Derby Shoes Glace Kid Derby Shoes with Welted Soles and Kid Lace Boots. Summer trims for children's wear feature lace, Swiss edging, floral ribbons, net laces, velvet ribbons, and trimmed fabrics. Also advertises ladies cotton vests, longjohns, children’s flannelette pyjamas, and knitted knickers at yard and per-item prices.
An OCR read of a men s wear catalog lists undershirts and shirts such as white india undervests, ventilated tuques, white cotton knit shirts, and mercerised Tennies shirts priced from 2 to 5 shillings. Several typos obscure item names and prices, but the overall page reads like a clothing sale flyer from a past era.
A noisy advertisement page lists millinery for Melbourne House and Jardan hats for adults, A J Draper Ltd selling superior furniture of Mr Ham Addison, and a hair-raising sale of drapery and bowls at Gordonvale. It also promotes the Queen's Hotel sale of Habinda township allotments and the upcoming film sixty years of Queen with a detailed review of royal life from Albert to the South African era.
A shareholder of GML No 15 declares intent to apply for exemption of the stated base after seven clear days. Negotiations were in progress at the time of the last application and an objection is anticipated. The application must be lodged at the Ward Council, with the date given as the seventh day.
Cane beetle concerns are noted as Cairns growers hear a demonstration of the McKay New Model Disc Plow at 9 a.m. tomorrow on Mr T Jones’s farm at Jorndavale. A. M. Wardell announces a Babinda General Store opening with Bedrod Prices. A UK/German press debate questions Britain’s commerce grip and wartime conduct in Belgium.
A vintage appeal urges housewives to try junket with stewed fruits. The ad touts Craig's Junket tabs and simple directions, promising wholesome dessert in minutes. Venula or Plain flavors offered for 1 shilling.
The excerpt notes Poland doubting Russia's sincerity while criticizing German and Austrian moves. It suggests Poland would question any power treating treaties as mere scraps and hints at broader shifts in allegiance and perception of neighboring states.
This week the Herald dedicates prominent space to a Patriotic Fet stone River piece and notes a discussion on the health of women. It mentions the Co. bridge at Tue magnon ectone magazine wettion, signaling local interest in public works and women’s health topics related to the era.
A Friday feature at Mayers basement exhibits on stage with Charles G. T. Murray offering dental consultations. Last night’s Palace vaudeville showcased Frank and Alice the King and Queen of Chote with jugglers and fire globe acts, plus Wina Allee, promising a strong screen program tomorrow with war news and drama from Bresels Namur and Dover.
A fragmented OCR excerpt discusses a London speech to the First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill. It urges concentrating warlike energy on field fighting and producing a military weapon while warning against treating aliens harshly. It notes internment of Germans in Canada as a wartime measure.
The Austral Pictures present a high class program at the Hibernian Hall to night. The hero of the mountains drama leads a strong bill with Woe of Matte and The Un buried Past, plus comedies Shares not Chaps and King Gontran the First. Musical accompaniment and other acts are featured as the Anettel management aims to repeat last Saturday’s success.
Trail and Winstone offer money saving prices at Abbot Street store in a weekend sale. Bargains cover gent’s pyjamas and tweed trousers, foot wear, and children's shoes with marked reductions on many items. The ad promotes “Where the Good Boots Are” and lists prices in old currency.
Attractive weekend specials at Kelly's Abbott Street Cairns market with large stock. Women footwear includes Tan Derby shoes now 11/6, black kid pumps 9/1, infant sizes and girls boots. Men’s leather slip ons 4/3, tan kid welted boots 15/11, wide calf boots 9/8. Shirts, socks, trousers, and flannelette pajamas offered, all at reduced prices. Offers dated today for limited stock.
The Hibernian Hall audience enjoyed a detailed amateur production titled TSCLE TOMS CABIN. George Harris and J Ward led a cast including McCarthy Shel by McInerney and Moore. Performers received enthusiastic notices for their grasp of parts and the scenery, with the ice bound river scene praised for realism. The company aims to tour other venues with similar creditable effort.
Fragmented notice lists church services and times including Holy Eucharist and Matins at St. Jobe's Sims and St. Aloombha Fin chariot. Also mentions Mill Bivensong at 3.38 with unclear context.
November 17 report from the Ex plosives Department notes an examination mate found a box. The fragment ends with the box's discovery and initial investigation details.
An open letter to Premier Atherton Chamber of Commerce argues for allocating revenue from Crown lands and Amber sales to road and bridge construction. It cites Western Australia New Zealand Tasmania South Australia Victoria and New South Wales examples, urging Queensland to fund local roads with land proceeds and criticizing current practices along Atherton district roads.
At the Coroner inquest in Sydney the death of Mrs. Katherine Crumplin, 43, is linked to an abscess on the brain from injuries. Witnesses say her husband Richard Crumplin struck her with a hammer. he was present and exclaimed he lost his temper. Coroner Hawkins committed the case for further action.
Fragmented OCR text reports racing or steeplechase style betting lines with names Bennie Dundee Bril Deen Clark's and prices like 1/8 3/8 1/7 2/8. The readable items indicate a sports card or betting excerpt from November with unclear context.
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