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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1914
Page
2
The Strand Mote bar reopens under Mr Spillane with a promise of civility and respectful service. The proprietor assures patrons that courtesy will be a principal feature as the venue welcomes the general public today.
Fragmentary 19th century notes mention the moon and dated entries with unclear amounts and measurements. The readable portions reference celestial observations and a monetary item labeled 7. Sins. BH pom. ei. ft. 7inm.
A garbled OCR snippet lists prices and items for copper tin lead zinc silver and other metals with figures like 5410 198 1010 19 and 32 filed. The text reads as a rough ledger of industrial commodities and related values without complete context.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a brief item about neighbors and ships named by Australian sources. The text mentions a poet and a pre summer note but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm a full report.
Mr J G Hoare advertises an auction of a horse harness cart and various fowls for 11 am next Wednesday. Also note a large fire at the Shamrock Boarding House occurred Sunday night from a curtain lamp incident and residents evacuated safely.
A Cairns W C T T T serial for mothers and babies held at the Presbyterian Tall on Wednesday afternoon attracted many members. After devotional, seven white ribbon recruits and three moults were enrolled. Mrs Barnes sang solo, with a short address by Mrs Pluerty and a recitation by the President. Refreshments were served and officers elected: Vice-Presidents Mesdames Morrison McCowan and Mins Winston, Superintendent of Sabbath Observance Mrs Morrison. A short address by Mrs Barnes and the Benediction ended the pleasant afternoon.
All unemployed skilled and unskilled laborers are required to send in their occupation and address to the Labor Court at Cairns at the end of each month during the war period.
Mesara Henn tt and Benmetta don Umis Abbottsbest Cairns announce closure during Christmas and New Year holidays from December through January 1905. They urge patients to have dental care attended to immediately.
Russians in Cairns celebrated a recent victory with orderly protests and toasts to the homeland and allied nations. Observers noted remarks praising Belgian bravery and a lively toast to that cause before the gathering dispersed quietly.
The Palace Theatre crowd on Saturday night applauded the aerial display "Aerial Dentia" as the energetic management earned praise. The enthusiastic audience cheered the action amid wartime imagery shown in the film, including a German cruiser sequence.
Late arrival of the Arewatts caused a substitution for Saturday night at Cairne Theatre. Tonight a drama unfolds showing Allert Enid and Helen in a tale of extravagance and conflict. A moneylender’s office hosts a tense meeting between spouses before a tragic turn.
About 300 people joined the Cairns Aquatic Club annual picnic. Boats ferried guests to the shore while the procession toured the beach. A large crowd enjoyed swimming races, sports, and socializing with tents and flags, despite a medical emergency requiring a doctor for Mr Young.
Announcement lists Charles G T Murray J D D available for consultation daily across all dental branches at the AMP Building Abbot Street. Includes telephone number 16 P O and location details, though some text is unclear.
A. M. Waddell announces the opening of a general store at Baiirda offering Bedrock Prize value and inviting customers to visit. The note mentions connections to Agency Royal Insurance and a general invitation to the public.
At Austral Pictures on Saturday a full house enjoyed the new program lineup. Will Moody of Jusland entertained with an Italian dialect recital about Filumena and Silvia, with copies of the words to be provided. A chess preliminaries lead to an amateurs prize event on Wednesday, while the cinema continues with The Tempator of Jam and a local comedy act.
In Brisbane on November 2, Jeet Stanley settles the Spurts round after four tight rounds.
London reports on the first days of the new army at Shoreham on the Sussex Downs with recruits describing cold conditions and scarce supplies. A veteran corporal explains blankets and meals are inadequate while others recount long marches and early breakfasts as they await fuller organization and support. The piece also notes the rise of special constables and the financial relief measures for wives of soldiers, including allowances and relocation guidance.
The article notes German caricatures and antiwar satire in the press, alongside Australian rescue and relief work. It highlights figures such as Dr Isabel Ormiston assisting Belgian refugees and Australian nurses joining efforts in France and Belgium. It mentions the Victoria League and efforts to support Australian war causes through lectures and collections.
In a Cairns Police Court session before Mr A Ellcom Saloomthim was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Charles Ross. Senior Sergeant Mawkes led evidence describing the Aloomba Hotel incident where Ross and witnesses discussed the night’s events and a bottle seized, leading to a hand strike that felled Ross and prompted pursuit by bystanders before medical aid arrived.
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