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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 25, 1913

Page

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Metropolitan Hotel Charters Towers Tender Notice 1913

Alternative tenders invited for the Metropolitan Hotel Charters Towers for a full lease term. Tenders must be received by December 1 1913 addressed to Queensland Trustees Limited Hinabone Trusts in the estate of the late 7 AL Track. Trustees do not guarantee the highest or any tender.

Freetevidl Frachold Prem Gower Il Seth Formitare Metropolitan Hotel Atdhrese A Quensand Trustees Limited Quevast Hinabone Sytteey Ho Charters Towers

Women and the Unions Vote Scheme Debate

A discussion advocating that every wife of a union member gain automatic voting rights in her husband’s industry. The piece argues unions should ballot on strikes, compares to adult franchise, cites King O’Malley, and notes objections about strike power and fairness. It calls for practical, justice based voting within unions.

King O'Malley Federated Trades Unions of Australia Annd Atto Steet Pilat J Broken Hill Anmstralia Such Or

Monuments Highlight Queensland Herald Feature

In this week’s Herald a selection of illustrated monuments includes Dr Kerh’s Cairn, the Captain Cook memorial at Cooktown, and a memorial to Lizzie Watson in Cairns. Herberton Shire Council discusses cement pipes and water service extension with Cairns Town Council, with a boundary rearrangement noted.

North Queensland Herald Kerh Cairn Captain Cook Cooktown Ldzrie Watson Herberton Cairns Lerlie Moted Bonar

Milkmaid Coffee Ready for Immediate Use

A fragmented product notice describes Milkmaid Coffee and Milk as a convenient mix requiring only boiling water. The text promotes it as a boon to households and mentions a preparation from grocers in tins with correct proportions of coffee sugar and milk.

Hospital Ball Featured in Summer Photo Display

Terberton Hospital Ball and the Hospital Ball at Herberton drew local interest as the “Photo of the Summer” set. The Northern Herald notes dental surgeon Charles Murray operates daily from his main surgery in the Building, Abbett Street, with contact details listed. Starr-Bowkett Society at Cairns reported receipts of £40 10s 2d on Saturday and outlined next week’s director attendance at the Oddfellows Hall.

Herberton Hospital Northern Herald Charkee G. T. Murray L.C.D A.M Abbettst P.O Cairns Starr-Bowket, Building Society Oddfellows Hall Messrs H. FP. Philips A. Taylor

Malanda Sports Club Boxing Show Attracts Wide Interest

The Malanda Sports Club announces an upcoming boxing programme expected to draw strong public and competitor support. Entries close after the 94th walking race and the Malanda Post entry details are provided.

Malands

Northern Herald praised as model country weekly

A Brisbane gemilienan connected with printing praises the Northern Herald for its makeup, arrangement, and style. He notes Queensland readers compare it favorably to the Queenslander and credit its quality for setting a high standard in weekly provincial journalism.

Brisbane Queensland North Queensland Ubp

Cairns Theatre Screening Teases New Program

Patrons who have not yet seen the Thursday night first program can attend the final showing of The Lighthouse Prisoners noted for its scenic charm and attention to detail. The other picture subjects promise novelty and entertainment, with full program details to appear in tomorrow's issue. Legal proceedings mention cases of assault and breach of the peace adjourned to December 3 with next hearing Saturday night presiding. Watch Friday's Northern Herald for walk news.

Opin

Weather Note Sees Heat Across Cairns District

Excessive heat persisted in the Cairns district on Monday with clear warnings. By noon temperatures rose, highest readings reported near Herberton as records remained high.

Cairms Pointe Herberton

Dentists Closed for Holidays in Cairns

Destral Holimmay notice shows Megars Bennett and Bennetts dentists on Abbott street Cairns will close from December 17, 1915 to January 2, 1914. Patients urged to attend to teeth at once.

Music tutor to take appointments for tuition services

Mr C. S. Whale, a music omster, invites appointments for tuition in organ playing singing harmony and counterpoint at the residence corner of Sheridan and Florence streets. Also notes AJ Green & Son eye specialists will close during Mr T A Green's hinterland visit and mentions Mulgrave Mill cane crops and sugar yield talk.

C. S. Whale Menta Sheridan Florence Streets AJ. Green & So T. A.green Herbert River Toensville Halifax Mulgrave Cairns

Dusty Streets and Water Woes at Prom Meeting

Narrative notes the poor condition of streets and watering efforts. It mentions a caretaker instructed to keep the reservoir full for fire protection and laments the lack of proper watering and upkeep during the event. The piece centers on community concerns about infrastructure and public works.

Benefit entertainment for Cairns Trade and Labor Council

The Palace Picture Co. presents eight benefit items tonight to aid the Cairns Trade and Labor Council building fund. A fine programme of pictures features, plus a club display by Messrs Thomason and Rattray performing blindfolded axe throwing and juggling acts. A collection of money is allocated from the proceeds for the fund, with further details in Friday's Northern Bar news.

The Palace Picture Cor Cairns Gaw Cairna Trade Land Labor Council Thomason Rattray

King of Clubs Tours Cairns Returns to Promote Exhibitions

Ary J. Lawson known as the King of Clubs has returned to Cairns after a tour of hinterland and business centers. He reports hot conditions and a lack of rain, plans exhibitions at Cooktown Nelson and Irvinebank, then Towpaville to open December 30 with a money night hour attempt, aiming to swing from the old year to the new. Large crowds are anticipated for the holiday season.

Ary J. Lawson Cairns Lawson Cooktown Nelson Irvinebank Towpaville

Ladies and a Simple Description for Hair Care

Heat waves are noted and hair becomes dry and brittle with irritation. A simple prescription suggests cleaning the hair and scalp to relieve irritation. Coramins Granules Pettall are dissolved then shampooing is done with hot water.

Townsville Weather Update Sets Five-Year High

Townsville reports the maximum temperature at the Pilot Station reached Li] at 3 p.m. yesterday and today, marking the highest reading in five years.

Townsville

Excursion Draws Hundreds to Charters Tow

A large excursion from Charters Tow er yesterday drew about four hundred attendees. In Towns ville a police raid on a Flinders Lane Chinese venue led to five arrests. charges include keeping and being present in a gaming house. Bail set at £25 for Lee and £4 for the others. remanded to Wednesday.

Townsville Charters Towere Flinders Lane Jackee Lee

Sawmill Destroyed by Fire at Blackbutt

Frederick Hamblin's sawmill near Hincaheart, five miles away, burned on Saturday. Reported cause is an ignition in the mill. The mill and contents reportedly insured with the Queensland Co for £900.

Tersey Head Sale Brisbane Stud Auction Report

Tersey Head sale at Kelvin Grove features Jer my Berd from Ad. Alflece's Grasmere stud. Thirty-nine Iota cattle sold realising £2341 with an average near £4 each. Buyers hailed from Roma Dalby Atherton Hopetomn Opsy Bundaperg Bengierfest Wilton Childers Indooreppilir Gayedeb Natengo Mogill.

Brisbane Nev Alflece Grasmere Jermy Berd Kelvin Grove Huyers Roma Dalby Atherton Hopetomn Opsy Bundaperg Bengierfest Wilton Childers Indooreppilir Gayedeb Natengo Mogill

Blazing Descent Reported From Paris

Fragmentary Paris note cites Veirines and his brother Emile Rend in a descent event as published by the Northern Herald. Teswedk's Sows is Qeok fom appears in the readable text with unclear details.

Paris Veirines Emile Northen Herald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ecnn Vitagraph Company Pathes English and Continental Gazette Metropolitan Railway OF Federal Pictures Federal Theatre Koen Bolle Robert Craig Alhott-Street Je Resto Ranar E. J. Harris Victoria House Fake-Sthert Wallace & Wohnert the Tailors School OF Arts Caimns Melbourne Torsey Hughes Miss Smith J. M. Lennon Trea S. R.A Abbott Street Burns, Philp & Co Hobart Women and the Unions the Post Spence Street Charles Lilley, Abijah Murray Towneville Hobbs Wilson Ryan High Court of Australia Supreme Court Commonwealth and New Zealand A. J. P. MacDonnell HH. V. Hannam HH. K MuacDonnall Owen Whittick P.O. Box Abbutt Street Bennett & Bennett’s R.D.S. Apbott Street Cairns Picture Co.j Queemstreet Victoria-street Mackay Kelly Southern Monuments Joint Authority Terberton Hospital Ball Starr-Bowkett Society Malanda Sports Clib Cairns Thareate Jj.p C. W Winkworth H. Char C. H. Spewick C. W. Winkworth Abi Murray Nesers Lilley and Murray Spemewick A. E. ‘Atkin Mr Aitkin Towo Port Dougie Jmactionnell Winkworth Brown Myals T. P. Kelly Robinson Harley J. & P. Pease Merchant Grocers Lake-Street Destal Hhe Long Farm Darling Downs Comatabie Poe Howe Charlie Booth General Miv Bitdy Mastill St. Bernard A. Teylor Australian United Company Pen Ap District Palace Theatre Ulder Pteaction Palace Pictured Dave Ormsby Trades and Labour Benefit Thomson and Snattray Star Pictures Courtiaens Dental A. W. McManus F Stottens FF Christian Colgn, DD Visite Fed the North Queensland Mortgage and Investment Co.,Ltd Fiinders Street Caires Agency C. Ie A. J. Draadgott Egrect Porronere A. J. Draper L. C Wholatcr Mulgrave Mill Bennett and Henpetis Electrical Agents Cairas Benefit Entertainment King OF Clubs Mayers Ltd St. John’s Church Tersey Head Sale
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