07 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe a war special with phrases like ten at Tipe lead and Harv Mashers. Mentions on shoulders and telegraph, references to sardines and herring tomato sauce, missing clear actions or outcomes.
Noted milliner Shen, famed for gowns, promotes a shift in hat design. Highlights include the L-A Becoming Tho’l- Varden Shape with ribbon halo, a Chic New Flat Shape trimmed with floral motif, and a Neal Sailor Tail swathed to ribbon tones. Prices range from 10 shillings 6 pence to 25 shillings.
The article lists full moon on October 4 and new moon on October 6 39 pm with first quarter on October 28 10 44 pm and perigee and other times. It also notes tides on Wednesday October 7 around 8 am and mentions a time sequence for morning and evening events.
Kalri State Farm advertises a cleaner purifier bottle claim, urging customers to try after initial doses. The note mentions a purifying product marketed by a chemist, touting property value increases and quarterly quarters.
A garbled letter from Emgland Cairns describes receipt of a note from Mr J McLaren Morris enclosing a cheque for £ a/9 as prize money for The Old Landowner competition. Morris expresses thanks and wishes to...
Questioning Britain’s capability in wartime finance and sustaining the fleet through winter. The piece argues Britain is stronger now than in Napoleon’s era, having financed allies to vast sums and maintained a naval blockade for extended periods in history.
The passage records the Edson farmers association annual meeting held last October 4. It notes improved finances, a plea for a solid basis and strong support from fiscal growers, and lists officers and speakers, including president and treasurer, with a bonus vote from association funds.
A Prussian officer reportedly seized iron crosses inscribed Paris Midt-2914 as a symbol of occupation. The crosses, linked to the fall of Paris and German advances, reflect desires to honor the bezituing of the German retreat and acknowledge Kaiser's foresight amid Allied troops.
The Cairns Theatre program tonight offers Fantomas the False Magistrate with Juve plotting to trap Fantomas in a Belgian prison tale. Miss Male Wise and Mr Wershall Malmer headline a strong bill as spectators await the Mrs Boose final and a Female Interrogation event, with entries urged and prizes noted.
The bi monthly electoral card is postponed to Thursday due to the police magistrate's absence. Tenders open for 600 cubic yards of approved concrete sand by the Cairns Harbor Board, with lith inst tests for eight miles of tram. Wines for Babinda Mill accepted till December 1. A traffic managers’ cofferace and Carters' Union meeting set for 10 am at the railway office today. At Cairns ice court, Tessell Murphy forfeits bail for drunkenness. O Kelly asks why bail set at 1. James forfeits bail charged with finding a gold medal valve worth £1. remanded for a week. A full page highlights Atherton’s annual event with northern views including Bloomfield River and Servian sharpshooter. Also features a “cog watch” on BMS New.
Fragmented notice mixes recruitment pleas with public health and wartime appeals. It cites an Englis hman recently returned from Germany, urges support for a harbor landing area, promotes liver tonic, and announces a hospital charity event on November 7 with expected strong committees and government subsidies to maximize donations.
In a controversial discussion the Australian Mining Sta je protests loyalty of pro German groups. Calls arise to banish such elements and mirror harsher measures seen in other nations. Debate centers on_gtreatment of alleged German sympathizers and policy toward enemy-aligned individuals.
The Defence Department announces arrangements for correspondence with Australian Imperial Force members and relatives in Queensland. A base record office will be established at Victoria sur Fecha Belhourme to retain records and handle personnel inquiries. For prompt delivery letters should be addressed to the example format No. 437 Seneamt W. Brown eth Battery Artillery Brigade WA Australian division England.
The report notes the death of Mr. Frank Lyons after illness tied to Brights disease in North Queensland. He was a well respected Cairns resident, highly regarded for civic involvement and support of a large Australian family. His widow and family receive deepest sympathy from the community. He was a brother of Mr. James Lyons, a longtime resident.
K C Tablets described as a kidney cleanse remedy, marketed to help eliminate waste products from the system. The item mentions a 1/6 bottle price and a Cairns chemist, with adherence to a Methodist examination note about students achieving honours and prizes across senior, intermediate, and primary divisions, listing several named students and their placements.
A German made lamp triggers a cautious shopper to inspect many suburban stores for a globe not German made. After hours she is assured by a young shopman that a globe is not German. She leaves content, only to learn the lamp globe may bear German origins. The tale ends with questions about the globe’s true manufacture.
The McEwen Company opened a Calm season to a large audience at Palace Theatre. The show featured Mr McEwen's conjuring and hypnotic acts, with comic interludes drawing tears of laughter for nearly an hour. Miss Florence Horley earned praise, while the company and other performers received strong applause making the evening a standout entertainment. The review urges continued attendance tonight.
Feewici and Co sell sheep at 6100 penned and lam bales at 100 penned with minor declines noted. Prime beef values fall to 24 and 16 for prims, with lamb and calf prices rising slightly. overall weighty cattle sold well. Yearlings and veal reported, with 1968 sheep and 246 calves moved, prices listed in pounds and pence.
A long letter from the Central Queensland New States League secretary invites cooperation from Northern and Central districts. It promotes forming branches, collecting signatures for state and federal petitions, and argues for self-government and division. The correspondence stresses anticipated benefits for northern and central areas and requests local leaders’ endorsement.
The Ingham gathering in poor weather drew a large crowd and featured a Red Cross League charity event. Net proceeds from admissions and raffles totaled £105 10s, with distributions to the HR League. Races included Val o Lenn and Easy Life events with minor placings, while a tragic death was noted at the nearby hospital.
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