08 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
1
A well known creator of styles discusses a wife's Gowan remark. He asserts that what a woman leaves off, not what she wears, defines cachet. He mentions Becoming Doll and Warden Shape images with ribbons and a Chic New Flat Shape trimmed with small flowers.
Deputation from the Chamber of Commerce and Cairns Carters Association met Traffic Manager Frewett to seek relief from chronic congestion at the Goores shed. Merchants blame the old shed and delays, noting merchants’ own holiday closures contributed, while a new, more convenient site near the Triangle had been promised after prior agitation.
Cairns cart drivers, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, press the Railway Department over chronic traffic congestion. They blame the old school shed and delayed new building promised for next year, urging immediate action to ease delays and prevent more disruption.
An outing led by the Patriotic Fund and the Hibernian Society is set for Sunday under their auspices. The trip will visit Barron Falls and Kuranda, offering a day of sightseeing and fellowship for participants.
The Calms Airns Chamber of Commerce schedules its monthly gathering to discuss the Bep aration League movement and the State advance against metala.
An early 20th century ad promotes a blood purifier called Springs Blood Properties. It suggests trying a few doses and notes a price of 4 shillings 6 pence per bottle. Mentions seller Kelly Chemin.
On Wednesday before Memars A A O'Kelly and XN P Draper Sy justice the docket lists Verities for Plaincills in undefend d actions. Claims include Cummins and Campi v Mow Wak goods sold for £21 4s 7d with costs 13s Hillman v W McDonald goods sold for £5 10s with costs 8s 6d and Ler goods sold for £1 3s with caste 5s 6d.
A medical note defines Liverish as a dull heavy mood reflecting inactive liver and sluggish digestion. The description links bile imbalance to reduced brightness and activity in the body.
The article notes London and Petrograd as European capitals under foreign control. It advertises the Belinda Cane Growers meeting at Maroney's Hall next Sunday at 2 00 pm and mentions Mr. R T McManus to discuss Cairns Mulgrave Jockey Club privileges at Abbott Street offices today. It also references a special rain facility event next Saturday linked to the Cates Mulgrave Jockey Club Haces with expected strong support.
A fragmented Asherton Herald page notes a 40 percent collection rise over the last two months with emphasis on local residents and hinterland readers, signaling a broad community response.
A garbled report notes Maeve Stents of a state bay region facing degeneration as a migrant group marches to the coast. It cites a singular export focus and references enforcement actions, with unclear dates or places.
A garbled South Pacific item cites the Sydney Morning Times style and a Cape Colony town name, then mentions the steamer Nelson returning to North Queensland for agar trade between Cairns and Port Douglas. It notes Captain Gallivean, a Times military correspondent praising German complexity, kidney remedy ads, and letters of administration in Atherton with Mary Donovan named as executrix.
The Minister for Agriculture and Stock Hon John White announced a drive to boost maize farming amid potential wartime food shortages. A lecturer will tour farming districts to urge larger areas under cultivation at the State Farm and Gatton Agricultural College. The department aims to ensure a 25 large supply of foodstuffs for Queensland to aid the Empire and support farmers.
Mr D C Pryce manager of Nestle's milk factory at Toogoolawah judged the cattle section at the Atherton Show. He praised the Tableland's surface water and dairy potential and said profitable dairy stock will soon be raised there. He urged branched factories and noted Tableland's advantages over the Richmond River district for corn and bacon production.
Caml ns Pictures notes waning regard for Unser two Gflletes as sign of reduced public support. Sign reading contests lose appeal. community interest dwindles amid uncertain future of the event.
An entry from the Queenseed Agricultural Journal notes seed of perennial rice was received in April 1913 and grown in a mail plot where only one plant survived. The crop showed persistent weeds through maturity with blades spotted and browned, indicating poor emergence and health.
Weather dispatch notes heavy rainfall with Corfield and Stanford each recording about an inch and a half. Other areas including Winton Nonda and land reported approximately one inch. Telegraphed list of residents and families in Wyandra's through passenger Meedaltie and others follows.
Mackay reports ongoing rain after days of boisterous weather with showers turning to steady rain. All cane crops receive needed moisture benefiting plant cane though milling delays may occur if rain persists. Rainfall this week tallies 63 points with an estimated two inches since the update.
A Queensland press item describes the paper trade's cash strains amid wartime shortages. Publishers, debts unpaid and tightened credit force calls for leniency from readers. The letter urges readers to accept smaller daytime pages while praising loyal British allies and warning against enemy provocations.
The Wonderful McEwen and company appeared at the Palace Theatre to a large and appreciative audience. McEwen demonstrated mesmeric and hypnotic feats while Miss Florence Plakley impressed with a bright soprano voice. Tonight includes a new sensation The Murder Trial with Mr Ewen portraying the supposed murderer to thrilling effect.
In Brisbane on October 7 the Legislative Assembly discussed appointments to the Northern district Control of Pr ies Board and potential conflicts involving Mr T K Thorpe. Denham found no direct improper influence, while inquiries concluded Thorpe’s appointment was judicious. The session reviewed multiple bills, including amendments to the Liquor Act and printers and newspapers laws, with votes and amendments on Sunday travel, punishment penalties, and related motions.
Reports say Lilian Warner aged 10 and two men Leslie Tumley 18 and Inaac Martin 56 were shot near a works site in Rozelle. Mrs Warner unconscious with wounds to the head and back. Martin died after a struggle as Thomas Tennley fired. Police searched the neighborhood and arrested Tennley later.
Fragmentary OCR note references an event titled BORTHERE NFRALB with unclear context and sparse details. No identifiable people organizations or places are readable. Further text is needed to establish who, where, or when.
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