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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
2
A discussion notes that inland areas in tropical zones are not universally healthier than coastal zones. It cites Australia and South Africa where inlanders praise dew heat, while Cairns in Australia endures extreme heat with little sea breeze relief, and bush-fire effects amplify discomfort across regions.
The Cairns town council argues the coastal climate, especially in winter, offers better health conditions than the tableland. It cites lower sickness rates and notes that the Northern Sanatorium should be located below the range for optimal health benefits.
London market report lists copper at 87 18 to the f avs with forward figures 65 83 to Lead electro lytic copper 70 Tim 180 5 to LUG forward ail 10 po 183 Lead 18 10.
A fragmented colonial page reports health ads for Tan and Freckle Lotion and Oxide Cream, a dentist’s return from holiday, Aboriginal prisoners escaping a lockup near Cooktown, and commentary on a railway agitation in Millan Millen with period slang and advert blurbs.
Mavers Limited invites interest in a refined holiday collection. The range emphasizes tasteful shapes and high class millinery at competitive prices, highlighting a modern up-to-date establishment with a reputation for low prices across all sections.
Tethers are invited for the erection of hospital buildings at Keorboora. Meners Bennett and Bennetts, den liste Abbott-street Cairns, will be closed during the Xmas and New Year holidays from 7 December to January 1914. We therefore request our patients to have their teeth attended soon.
In Cairns Police Court on Tuesday morning, James Murphy forfeited bail of £1 for drunkenness. Charles G. T. Murray, J.D.D., dentist, may be consulted daily on all breaches of the dental profession at his surgery A.M.D. Building, Albert Street. Telephone No. 39. P.O. Box 125.
Friends of Mr and Mrs C Clarke Warcea lament the death of their infant son aged six months. The death was caused by gastric trouble and occurred on a Thursday. The funeral was held with arrangements announced by the family. An obituary note accompanies the bereavement.
A local store invites customers to explore a magnified range of ties and shirts, boasting a large assortment and fine details. Buyers recently toured major shirt factories supplying upscale retailers to secure a supply for prominent outlets in the district.
Mr Sidney Cook, a skilled cinematographer, plans to visit Cairns on Tuesday to film local street scenes, the town panorama, and daily life including children doing physical drills. He intends to send the footage to Great Britain, with local streetcars and various traffic features highlighted.
A special Cairns Teen Council meeting discussed valuations for the coming year with Mr Sturt acting as valuator. Attendees included Mayor Ald. C. Sicken we and several aldermen, the Acting Town Clerk, and other officials. The committee considered price adjustments and rental coverage, agreeing to schedule monthly meetings and prepare a formal statement of funds for the library sub-committee.
The fragment shows a steamer named Ken tied to Kanows A U8N Co with unclear context. No readable dates, places, or fuller details are present to define a complete incident, event, or outcome for a confident card.
Mr S Whale offers piano organ singing and harmony lessons at his Sheridan and Florence residence. Mr Clarver Draper invites riders closing December 9 for erection of a bal store to Lake St for Burns Philippe Co. Cairns Citizens Band, led by Mr Prime, plays at Shields and Abbott Streets at 7 45 pm. The Celrmns Theatre presents a Mary Keen biopic promising crowded houses.
The new tidal gauge at the Cairns harbor instrance was completed on Thursday and the light shown the same evening. Mr Currie supervised the work before departing for Townsville. The Rev C Warren Tomkins, Law Rector, Toowong, acknowledges receipt of a sovereign purse donation from Carresged district and thanks donors sincerely.
A local shop highlights hand painted neckwear and new styles. Limited quantities prompt early visits to Abbott Street and Fac evile Shopping Centre. A School of Arts meeting is noted in the same brief.
A Victorian price list showcases linen damask goods and women’s footwear with numerous items and prices. It highlights white linen damask, embroidered knickers, feather-stitch garments, guipure collars, crystal buttons, and ladies shoes with varied heels and fittings.
After a successful screening a Palace management prize will be awarded for the best caption by a boy or girl. The competition will be judged next Saturday at 2 30 p m by a committee. A full programme of pictures will be shown separate from the usual sight programme. Admission for children is d. to all parts. Men About Town is shown tonight.
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