24 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
1
Train schedule changes effective Monday November 2nd with daily departures from Calms at 3.00 pm and from Cuirne at 2.45 pm. additional runs to Moolita on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays arriving 7.39 pm. Authority: Commissioner for Railway J Crowther secretary at Full Moon. Nov dates and lunar phase notes included.
A 1914 column laments the decay of German culture and ideals since 1870. It contrasts Goethe and Schiller with Prussian militarism, criticizes Kaiser era influences, and argues that true culture vanished under Berlin’s domination. The piece suggests only a break with Prussia and its traditions can restore Germany’s standing among nations.
The passage contemplates a future where the current rulers lose power to those resisting what are termed ugly Romanes and harmful doctrines. It foresees a return to earlier teaching and a renewed, if distant, display of the truer Germanic spirit. It notes long recovery times for Bernhardian poison camel victims and questions public perception of their recovery.
A garbled notice describes peptonis and beef iron wine tonics, a general store opening at Babuda, and an insurance company with plans for a sale. It mentions tires and personal supervision, with references to Panic, Bedrock Prnza, and schedule hints for new housing.
A critical paragraph mocks British views on enemies and war leaders. It ridicules De Wet as ineffective, claims he dodged battles, and questions the Germans claiming Von Muller as a great war hero. The tone is derisive and reflects wartime bias.
A high class selection of dramas and comedies is presented at the Cairns Theatre. Australians contribute to the program with notable performances. The show promises an entertaining evening for patrons at the Dewar house venue.
A man near Charleville believes the Kaiser is pursuing him, condemning sensational newspapers for public fear. The piece critiques how press coverage shapes peril and echoes sorrow over broader tragedies. KC Tablets are promoted as a kidney remedy by Craig, a Cairns druggist, touting waste filtration and relief from kidney complaints.
The Cairns Ambulance Committee met on Monday with J Chiffiths as chairman A Kelly and W H Kelly present. A letter from Col Herds thanked them for wishes on his appointment as officer commanding the Sun Light Horse Regi ment. Accounts totaling 100 11 4 were passed for payment. The bank balance seemed small after those payments. The Superintendent's report reviewed last month's work and noted no subsidy reduction yet pending government advice after a protest.
Sydney reports Fraser Film House has secured an LOOM copy of Charler Steade's The Clotter and the Hearth. The American star’s film, a noted English fiction tale, appears to be set for early release. Sir Walter Besant once described the novel as Charles Reade’s work.
The Courier reports the body of G. F. E. Bunting, a compositor, was found in the river near Victoria Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Post mortem shows death by strangulation. He left home Monday, hired a boat Thursday to fish with a party, and died at about 11 years old.
The Arrial Theatre offers a triple weekly program with top pictures and a high class vaudeville act The Aerial Dentines a trio and a midget perform acrobatic feats on ladders and trapeze plus a Catherine wheel display The show costs 1/6 1/ ... and 1 about the same as usual A new film Lieutenant Daring and a drama The Firemans Consequences are featured subjects
The Cairns School of Arts committee plans Thursday night meetings. Ambulance brigade responded to a sick case, while builders and steamer schedules affect Cairns and nearby towns. A magistrates court continued the Magnus Johnson case, and drunkenness charges led to fines and prohibition orders.
Mr. OD. OW. Ma.D nald, Genwal Manager of the AULS.N. Co. advises that due to government policy four OULTEE. ships with Commonwealth Government for Quetéland will lapse and inquiries have been received about continuing the Arusbage to Townaville Friday fast passenger and cargo steamer. The last dispatch under current contract will leave Brisbane on November 7. A revised timetable will include Fort Alma as a port of call daily, with passengers connecting at Bajcol to the Rockhampton Port Alma service. The re engined Bingera will replace the Woodlings, and the Kalamas Gramer Kuranda will leave Townsville each Wednesday for Lucinda Point and other ports.
In Melbourne on November 23 Inabella Louisa Remedale a mother of eight pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court to illegally obtaining her family’s allowance. She said she acted to support her family after her husband’s death and due to lack of boots for her children. Judge Cursen ordered a bond of 35 pounds and postponed sentence, citing mitigating circumstances and intent to avoid further punishment.
In Brisbane on November 21 the Queensland Assembly debated Works Department votes. Theodore moved to cut £20 from the Inspector of Machinery salary as a protest against the raise. Barnes argued the increase had been paid since January by executive minute before the war. The division failed 4 to 21 but the vote carried in context.
Melbourne on November 1 reports the Prize Minister confirms Britain will provide funds to meet naval and military needs and other duties, not for development. The note states the aid to the States totals eighteen million dollars and is a commencement rather than final.
An itemized plea from the Northern Patriotic Fund requests the Premier’s help to forward a £750 bank draft for war relief. The donation covers £250 for Belgian relief, £100 for widows and orphans of British sailors and soldiers, to reach its destination during the Christmas season and support families of fallen troops.
A Sunday morning report to Gordonvale police stated farmer William MecCroaky of Aloomba killed himself at his home. He shot himself after obtaining a rifle, his wife saying he had been despondent over not being able to get his cane off. A magisterial inquiry is in progress.
A garbled OCR passage references a chemist named Robert Craig of Abbey Street in Calms claiming remedies for conditions like dandruff and typhoid. It mentions praise for a product tied to Maria and warns about dangers from chemists. The text is largely unclear with many misspellings and fragmented phrases.
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