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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1918
Page
2
The piece denounces consistent antiwar stances by Labor supporters, argues for compulsory loans if needed, and highlights political stances on conscription. It notes public hesitation, protests over deportations, and pressure to fund national defence despite partisan noise.
The Wolfram district seeks a railway connection to the Six Mile trunk line but faces repeated postponement and evasion by officials. The Thermo Company and Wolfram Progress Association press for a site visit by the Public Works Commission and ministerial action, urging Hon. Theodore to arrange a one day special commuter to Wolfram to witness growth and the camp’s role as a feeder to the Chillagoe Main Railway.
A compact balance sheet detailing national assets and liabilities during wartime. It contrasts losses such as lands, homes, employment, money, and lives with gains including freedom of the seas, democracy, honor, and immunity from war’s horrors. It notes Britain’s wartime loans and global payments, and cites large asset valuations and annual income preservation.
A notice mentions Franks as responsible for prompt writing and painting and includes a signing offer. It also lists a contact phone number 229 and references a social and dance event for footballers at 8 p.m. in Hibernian Hall with music and refreshments, plus an appeal to donate socks for soldiers with a drop location at the office.
The Welcome Home Gate fortnightly meeting drew strong attendance from members band and society leaders at Oddfellows Hall on Monday afternoon. The social committee is managing plans for tonight’s event promising a pleasant evening and public welcome. The hospital visiting committee reports progress and considers ways to give sick soldiers a better time. The group closed with the National Anthem.
Timbs-C The Waronty teases Cairns about month end while reports say a new line of i ewwa trber for Erlebare Apply Hendricks Lin. Green chemists at Abbott Street advertise an unfailing ring-worm remedy with skin prices. Supplies for the flaming draught at Strand Hotel delayed due to shipping. Peapes & Co. Ltd., Sydney, send representative Mr AL pacrava to Imperial Hotel Oct 6 to 14. Sergeant Ted Carseldine wounded after four massed charges. parents live at Fairfield Bald Hills. Ministers plan abroad jaunts as Ryan Hunter and Railways officials prep America visit. purpose unannounced.
An OCR fragment advertises -sumunited Soda as enemy of indigestion and helper of digestion, suggesting morning doses relieve heartburn and dyspepsia. It also touts Greenville's Kuriteh for instant relief from skin irritations like prickly heat and itch, priced at 1/6.
The revernemant Statistician issued reform figures for Queensland live stock. On January 1 there were 697,517 horses 4,057 cattle 155,242 sheep and 7,000 pigs.
The Mayers Ltd market report shows household drapery stocks such as calicoes, sheetings, damasks, serviettes and Turkish towels secured early and offered at wholesale prices not affected by recent log rises. Patterns available for comparison requests.
Great sympathy is extended to the relatives of Sergeant Major H N Fisher of Cairns reported killed in action in France on September 15. He served over four years after enlisting from Cairns in September 1914. A single man nearly 24, he would have been among the old originals for extended home leave if he had lived.
John Lennmon and John Gibbon, both charged with drunkenness, appeared at Carros Police Court before Mr T. A. Ferry. Lennmon claimed it is a bad time to be in gaol while Gibbon noted there is plenty of work. Both were convicted and discharged.
Mr J H C Sleeman Publicity Officer of the State Recruiting Committee arrives in Cairns after a six week tour from Townsville. He opposes a Cloncurry to coast march due to sparse population and suggests sending three speakers to the district to discuss freedom, planning to cover the west and then join Townsville speakers. If he does not go west he will return aboard the Rupara tomorrow.
Rev. C J Armstrong spoke at St John’s Cairns on New Guinea mission work with lantern slides. The talk covered mission schools, theology progress for ordination, and urged financial support and prayers for the mission. References to soldiers, travel scenes, and other illustrations appeared in the discussion.
Barron Shire Council schedules a Monday meeting on the 19th at 9 30 am. The Palace plans a Thursday night benefit for the Boy Scouts with several acts and sold special tickets. The scouts will perform in additional items beyond the main program.
At Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank on Saturday afternoon directors Woodward and the Secretary attended. Deposits totaled 7 0 7 1 and withdrawals dia 2. The next meeting on Saturday the 12th will have Messrs Abraham and Kelly as attendees. The Commercial Travellers’ Carnival committee plans a final meeting tomorrow night to close accounts and support Cairns District Hospital’s children's ward.
A special meeting convenes at 7 30 tonight to discuss tree planting in streets Kamerunga State Nursery trusteeship as a public park hydro electric schemes Draper street loan new award Works Committee report to Returned Soldiers League complaint to Ganger Diehm Taare Page report on elevator Seeeications for Acting Town.
Lively youngsters and footwear needs are highlighted with emphasis on correct fitting shoes for growing feet. Dan's opposite State Hotel Babinda offers many shapes and sizes of boots. Three Toowoomba girls from St Saviours Convent read an address and presented a bouquet to General Pau at a civic reception. Marie Parry, from Moree district, was chosen to read the address due to her extensive soldier-relatives. five brothers, two brothers-in-law, six uncles, and 20 cousins have enlisted.
P J Sughene of Vidagiere says the effect of duty removal from beer under Price Fixing Regulations will be discussed at a meeting of interested parties in Brisbane. He suggests steps similar to Sydney Licensed Victuallers' actions to fix beer and spirits prices across bar service.
The letter criticizes Water Board methods causing water waste and idle pumping. It links political hypocrisy to the Marechal Water Board scandal and notes public anger. A Babinda reader reports Allied optimism as peace terms loom and Kaiser questioning fate.
Brisbane reports a widespread beer price increase followed by a strike by Water side Workers and others. Pubs near the water-ram are deserted as licensing houses defend lower prices and resist what they call an imposition, while drinkers expect a tough stand from vendors.
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