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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1915

Page

2

Malanda Open Prize Event Today in 1915 Sports

A chaotic schedule for the Malanda event lists prizes across boxing day activities beginning at 1 a.m. with numerous handicaps and races. The program includes girls and ladies handicaps, a woodshop handicap, a throwing at wicket, pole guessing, and final heats, all subject to posting entries by a mid December deadline.

Lin Uederhand Poplar Bjork Fin Poptory Tee AR Ted Aetep Malasda Prise Stalsing Sloce Wouwerhop Pris Li. Bom the Kaiser

Price of Antimony Reported by Agent Lemeral

The Agent Lemeral advised the Mines Department that crude antimony prices are 1/3 per unit in the market. The note appears in a Brisbane dispatch dated November 21.

Brisbane Liemeral Hes Mines Department

Towers Share Market

Market notes show bids and prices for various items including Dundes and numerous goods listed with fractions and measurements. The fragmentary text references buyers, sellers, and conditional terms, indicating a trading ledger or exchange listing.

Compulsory voting and enrolment debated in moral terms

The author argues compulsory voting is unnecessary and harmful, insisting enforcement proves nothing about a citizen's value. They challenge mandatory turnout as a misused, elitist machinery and question why the state should compel participation when abstention neither harms the public nor duties owed.

Our Townsville Notes And Public Interest Reflections

The article discusses public interest and electoral participation with caution about compulsory enrolment and non voting. It proposes fines as a logical penalty for disenfranchisement and questions the value of forced rounding up electors amid partisan controversy. It also notes a sugar shipment and local school meeting.

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Suspicious Illness Reported For Russian Arrivals

On Monday nine cases of a suspicious illness were reported by authorities. The patient is a Russian woman who arrived recently. A medical surveillance and precautions are in place. A public farewell and patriotic proceedings occurred at the port before a steamer departure.

Calens Pictures Ends in Turbulent Night at Theater

A crowded scene unfolds as Ralph Brewster wagers with Jake Pree and the District Attorney over a 100-dollar bill. The chaotic sequence centers on a cloistered envelope and a series of mistaken orders that lead to a tense confrontation and a troubling turn for a young woman.

Ralph Brewster Jake Preetem Helen

Stores at Babinda advertise groceries and boots

Mr A M Waddell operates large stock of groceries and allied goods at Babinda with terms cash agent for Royal Insurance Co advertising contests and openings at Mulgrave Hotel. Police court to hear charges of assault involving two Catron Police Force members. Courier details on Kuranda movements and mail arrangements between Cairns Towneville and ports, plus Mareeba Red Cross fund balance update to £18 19.

A. M. Waddell Royal Ineerance Co Catron Ualmy

Starr Bowkett Bouiety at Calros Starr Bowkett Bo

Report of a social event at Calros Starr Bowkett Bo with receipts totaling £25 11s 8d. L. firg and HB. BH. Kelly are the directors attending the event next Dublin day.

Calros Starr-Bowkett Bo- Getty Memars. L. Firgper HB. BH. Kelly Dallinday

Kelly S Fountain Soda Delights Tomorrow

Kelly S Fountain announces a full soda session tomorrow with cold sparkling drinks promised to quench thirst and please the palate at the shop.

Kelly

Constable Meintos Returns to North Adelaide Force

Back again, Constable Meintos rejoined the force on Sunday after a return to the field. He is reported to be serving in the dark country and is understood to be in North Adelaide.

Melntos Yii Adelaide Meintosl Hy Force Reine Ty Chilly Gore

Mulgrave Headaches Cure Sold at Local Pharmacy

A fragment describes a remedy called Mulgrave Headaches Cure sold by Craig's Vite-Regal Pharmacy in Caitma. The text notes the product is harmless, pale, inexpensive, and marketed as effective for long days and headaches.

Hend Craig Vite-Regal Caitma

Austral Theatre Show Delights Audiences With Hearts of the Author

Audiences at Austral Theatre enjoyed Gee’s The Heart of the Adorming with a 9 scene presentation from Sir Walter Scott. A large 2-image picture is shown as a feature, and the programme promises a high-class entertainment. Prices remain 6 pence and sales peak tonight as the run ends.

Austral Walter Scott

Production of furniture and effects and voyage schedule

Notices announce the sale of furniture and effects of Mrs Hi bra hum Upward’s trest, with a separate ship departure for the Rupars from Cairns at six. Also a dental notice for Bennert and Hennert’s patients urging prompt dental care during the Christmas and New Year holidays, endorsing Special Teething Powders at 1/ per box.

J. G. Hoare W. A. Collins Calres

Death of WA Keating at Cooktown estate lagoons

The death occurred Monday in Costos of Mr J E Keating a local selector in The Palmydayx of Cooktown and owner of Keating's lagoons. The late Mr Keating was well known and respected and helped those in need. Funeral took place Monday afternoon with a cortege from St Monita's Church and many wreaths and floral offerings.

Costos J. E Keating Seth Queensland Palmydayx Cooktown Keating St. Monita's Church

Police Court Case Involving Captain and Defendant

At the Qeiras Poties Court Mondus morsing before Mr A B Gibeos 1Mog man Paitley James Gibbs was charged with assaulting Captain Gallivan. Muriel spoke with the Captain after an incident on Saturday leading to the arrest of a suspect. the court found the defendant guilty and imposed £1 fine plus professional costs and witness expenses.

Qeiras Poties Mondus Morsing A. DB Gibeos Paitley James Gibbs Gallivan Muriel Colmes Sfterwarda Astors Gilltly Thomas Mears

Cairns Recruiting Speech Persuades Young Men

In a fragmentary report, Cairns recruiting committee hears a speech by Jameson on Friday. The speaker urges quick action to support Homer recruitment, noting a 14 hour steam distance from Townville and promising a few days to assist.

Payche Homer Juige Jameson Weaghle Moo Mercre Calas Townville Mathimg

Palace Theatre Screens Popular Western Drama Pere Used

The Palace Theatre presents a grand change of pictures with a western drama starring Warren Merriges. The crowd enjoys the rugged tale of love, quarrels, and reunion amid a sheep station setting as Palace comedies back the feature.

Pere Useg Warren Merriges Phe

Merthers Bofall Week Gees Highlight

A garbled OCR fragment hints at weekly sports notes titled Merthers Bofall. The readable bits point to a recurring feature naming weeks and events, but specifics remain unclear in the damaged copy.

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Abijah Murray Morory Spence Street Cairns Australia BP. Pease Emcuiesr Cairns Timber Limited George M. Gummow Woran MacKay & CO Steais Throat Pastilles Clara T. P. Kelly General Commission Lake Street Norman Park John Griffith Mulgrave Caires Weston Sparg Powltry Bevediers Cine New Tithmond Chandiere Children's Wear Abbott Street Melbourne Mrs. Aghes Miss Salt Strum Wotel A. J. Draper, Ltd M. J. Mackesy Yongarurra Emdstun Owen Whittick Abbott-Street Q.C. Beat Tobaccos Cectreding L and CO TIVIC Barling G.B.D P.O ROX Robt. Craig Vice Regal Malanda Baret Locke James Sathders Jomt Hea. Letrets Towers Share Market CH. Lures Lj. Pelts Clarks N.M. Mexicam Cromes Np Papuan Victory Mungo the Post Aimee Townsville Ayr School OF Arts Caires School of Arta Comme Japan Westerday Thoms Brews and Sons Nyat AU Rey OM Camaspot Chemiat. Caires Calens Pictures Babinda Advertca Gs Coptest Oporie Mt Mulgrave Hotel Ath Tea P. Wf. Foxwell Howey Herbert Towneville Adelaide Dy Mareeba Red Cross The Red Cross Society Mareeba Miss Gieddon Starr-Bowkett Bouiety Kelly S Austral Theatre Hous Adelaide Co Rupars Meer Bennert Hennert Otroet Latras Shilangy Palace Theatre
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