24 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1916
Page
1
L A Miller, dentist, is listed at the School of Arts Buildings on Shields Street in Cairns, with the entry detailing the practice location.
A hotel in Cairns is described as thoroughly donated and now among the most up to date in the city. The piece emphasizes its prime location and modern amenities, presenting a snapshot of a well kept, highly accessible lodging option.
A historical listing of allotments and suburban sections with block numbers, sections, and street corners. Descriptions note frontages, areas from 4 to 7 acres, corners at Draper Spence Minnie Severin Mulgrave Sheridan Abbot Wharf Water Upward and Lake streets, with references to long-term subs and investment value.
Detailed list of allotments and subs in Cairns showing street addresses Lumley Scott Esplanade Draper Victoria Spence Aplin McLeod with varied deposits and weekly balances. Properties include newly painted dwellings cottages and hotels with terms such as cash deposits from £5 to £25 and weekly payments. Many parcels offer multiple houses or shops and indicate blocks and sections within Esplanade Spence Street and surrounding streets.
Wool selection features hand in good shades of grey brown and natural suitable for socks. Also finer brown and sable brown shades available.
At Brisbane Exemption Court Frank F Hoey, a Plymouth Brethren follower, was recognized as a conscientious objector. He requested non combatant duties, stating his beliefs arose after 1914 and that he would not bear arms or use force. Captain Dash questioned the practicality of training objectors, but the bench affirmed the exemption under non combatant duties directed by authorities.
A wartime report claims German authorities mobilize women for munitions and hospital work. It notes upper class Austrian and German women in hospitals and ammunition production while knitting stalls, and alleges widespread belief among women that Verdun fell and Britain is blocked. It says working-class women struggle for children's meals as rebellions loom.
A large Cairns WCTU meeting at the Methodist Church reviewed correspondence from the Repatriation Committee seeking representation on Repatriation Day and agreed to donate. Reports praised anti narcotic efforts and mite work while noting losses in bereavement and the impending departure of Vice President Mrs Morrison for Tasmania.
Bias reports standstill in doubles with Gorton and Toohey vs Bulcock and O Leary awaiting next Saturday. Singles lineup for Saturday includes Sheen Lennon Overland Smithers and potential Bulcock vs Bennett Skeen vs Wilson. Green in wear raises bank upkeep concerns and material lading on site.
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