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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
2
The London metal quotations for October 7 show spot and forward prices for electrolytic copper and zinc with standard rates. Silver is listed at 4 pounds 14 shillings fine 4 pounds 57 16s. Cairns weather is described as mighty trying with a推 remark urging Ballarat steelwork as a remedy.
The Cairns Spur Bowkett Builder Society reports receipts totaling 56/3/10 for Saturday night. Directors A Atkinson and J Brewer are scheduled to attend next Saturday's meeting.
A brief ad touts expertise in eyewear and eye strain relief. It stresses faultless glasses and fatigue reduction, claiming wide experience and alignment with modern scientific methods to improve vision comfort.
An Oct 9 1918 reflection argues that German peace offers fail to meet Allied demands. It notes German internal sadness, external invasion pressure, and Reichstag impotence over military actions. It asserts Allies must pursue unconditional surrender to prevent revival of German arrogance.
The advertisement from Mayers Ltd promotes household drapery stock including calicoes sheetings and damask items claiming unbeatable values in Australia. It notes prices secured early and invites pattern comparisons while discussing confusion over a German national anthem and a proposed new patriotic song.
Motes Boat Club announces nominations for next Sundays race closing today at five. The mains will be cut at midnight for one hour. Green’s at Cairns offers remedies for skin ailments. AJL Franks provides signwriting and painting services. C Woodward to auction furniture of Mrs Davies and Mr Matthews. Peapes & Co. Ltd. reps in Sydney advertise new men’s wear at Imperial Hotel. Police obtain remand for medical advice in a case of alleged unsound mind.
A brief ad notes ladies shoes offered at Dan's Drapery and Mercy opposite State Hotel Babinda. It emphasizes value, suggesting prices are favorable and the footwear is styled with daintiness beyond leather.
The Palace management plans a benefit night for the Boy Scouts with a film program plus various acts. A number of tickets have been sold and the event is expected to be a bumper success. Full details appear in tomorrow's issue.
The firm Peapes and Co Limited specialists in men s wear announce Mr E Jackson will open at Keating s Acre Mareeba on Wednesday in October remaining to the 5th. The tour continues Barron Valley Atherton from the 5th to 6th at the Post Office Herberton from the 16th to 16th and returns to the Imperial Hotel Cairns about the 16th.
About 30 attended the coin evening in Cairns less the Mayor who attended a Town Council meeting. A Booker opened the program with Mra McLaren presiding. The Cairns Band played two overtures and the evening featured singing games and petitions. Performers included Mrs Wright Mrs Mc Cowart Master Norris Master Jenkins Messrs Newcombe and Walter Dominic. The Rest and Recreation Home will benefit from the proceeds.
Announcement states Mr J D Story heads a commission to examine Public Service matters. Tallot papers prompt a ballot asking voters if they accept the Government commission or prefer a revised Royal Commission with one government appointee, one association appointee, and an independent chairman. Ballot closes on October 10.
A letter arrives for Major Craies’s father, Mr. W. Craies of Townsville, from Geneva Birdwood expressing deep sympathy. The note notes Craies’s brave service for King and country and comforts the family after his death in action on April 5.
The gallery highlights soldiers from Edmonton Cairns and Darwin with weeks of portraits. Mr F C Northage shares three travel scenes including Honmoku Yokohama and Bow Canadian Rockies. Cartoons feature Egypt era images, American and French war themes, and previews of Mt Morgan visitors and race horses in next week’s issue.
The War Loan Committee in Brisbane reports the final week of the drive with less than half the distance to go. Queensland must raise 1 730 pounds to meet its debt, urging citizens who did not invest to consider bonds at 5 percent interest. New South Wales leads in subscriptions, followed by Queensland and other states as records compare to the Sixth War Loan.
Cairns Town Council held a special meeting to discuss investing in the Seventh War Loan. Mayor A J Deraser proposed the move and a Cairns Water Authority investment under Commonwealth rules was approved. The mayor will announce the investment at a war loan drive at the Palace Theatre the following Saturday. Small contributors make up a large share of the subscriptions.
Townsville’s war loan barometer shows subscriptions total £47,000 up to Sunday, rising 2.20 from Friday. The local quota stands at £75,000.
The Northern quotas list details for Cairns Johnstone Tinaree Einasle Barron and other shires with specific pound allocations. Included are Wootha Shire Thornborough Herliberton Carpentain Burke Eacham Cardwell Daintree Cooktown Chill Walsh Douglas Croydon Hann Maytown totals. The total of the Northern quotas is faux cou.
At the Mareeba War Loan Drive last Saturday evening the list of subscribers shows several £300 and £100 bonds with multiple named donors such as Mrs Shand Miss Sheila Walsh and J F Perrin among others. A further drive is planned for next Saturday at the picture show with expected subscriptions of over 1000 from wealthy residents. The Returned Sailors and Soldiers League adjourned monthly meeting will be held tomorrow at 7.00 in the Chambers, with all returned sailors and soldiers urged to attend.
An ad touts Greenville's Karith for instant relief of skin irritations and indigestion with a 1/6 price. Separate notes report John H Sleeman, Publicity Officer, leaving for Brisbane to promote a March for Freedom while recommending speakers for district enlistment.
Queensland Parliament in Brisbane debated the Council Abolition Bill with ministers arguing for safeguards from an advisory body while opponents warned of harsher government action. The State Enterprises and Insurance Bills were recommitted and amended amid crossfire involving Mr Bedford and other members.
The Queensland Legislative Assembly debated relief for North Queensland cyclone victims, with the Acting Prime Minister’s advice on state action. MPs discussed the Justice Department estimates, horse racing proposals, totalisator profits, and calls for electoral reform including proportional representation and camp polling for soldiers. The session included cost notes on ballots and the passage of Justice estimates and a Life Protection bill.
A mysterious advert announces the adaptation of EF Phillip Oppenkenn's novel The Coury of St. Simon. The cast includes Warwick Live Well and Anna Litthemm with pricing details at box office.
Jamies Cumming, a laborer, pleaded drunk at Shields Street and was charged at the Caires Police Court before Mr. T A Ferry. He was convicted and discharged. A similar finding followed for John Tully in a related case. Mc Gregor failed to answer and was estreated.
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