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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1914
Page
4
Numerous reasons to buy enamelled ware there. Wide variety across branches and big turnover ensure easy selection and satisfaction. No middleman's profit and prices are right.
The Cairns Shire Council meeting, presided by Chairman Moyers, deals with inward correspondence including a suspended temporary teacher appointment, school sanitary plans, road repairs funded at five pounds, police actions against dynamite use, road repairs to a farm, railway resumptions, public health annual reports, and survey instructions. The council discusses road openings, public health advice, and land leasing, with decisions to seek further input and reject compensation. The meeting notes show routine administrative matters and a closing anecdote about a local druggist's testimonial.
Queensland Parliament in Brisbane discusses a pension and cooperative sugar mill bill proposal. Ministers outline a general bill, then ministers answer questions on petrol bores and local authority bills. The session passes several bills including charities, newspapers, and liquor acts. The Testators Family Maintenance Act second reading is moved, and criminal code amendments are debated. Amendments on overtime pay and inquiry venues are discussed as chairs wrap up the day.
Traters accepted include erection of State school at Mefigellan Atherton district. EF J Grenny 274 pounds for fly proofing and resins. Blase School at Campowral J MM Fitzgerald 287 pounds. An order governs dues to the port import Douglas Harbor on a date in 1915. Transfers of officers William Alexander from AT Wolfram to HLT. John Sullivan from HLT Sandford to HLT. Dr Augustus OL is appointed mathematical overseer at Ayr and Hearts Officer in place of Dr Craig.
A damaged ad fragment advertises a product claim about a permanent hair treatment. It lists a seller named Robert Craig, a chemist on Abbots Street in Cairns, and mentions a bold promise of durable effects with no fading. The text is partially garbled but highlights a commerce notice.
The Senate at Melabourk on October 4 discusses the passing of the late Senator MacGregor. Senator Pearce moves a motion of regret for his public services. Senator Millen seconds the motion and it is agreed to in silence. Guy moves the adoption of the Address in Reply. He denounces the war and hopes for a speedy end to the carnage. The debate is adjourned, and the Senate adjourned.
Mr Viclavsom filed a motion for subsidising an annulance corps. The Prime Minister outlined the late Government motives for a double dissolution. Cook agreed to publish related correspondence. Governor-General approved publication. The Prime Minister said unionist preference guides the Government across departments. Address-in-Reply moved by Mr Jolley. seconded by Mr Lynch. House adjourned at 6 54 p.m. Next day awaiting resumed debate.
Maryborough reports the Marlee’s crew arriving by the Alvetross from Sandy Cape with most of the party reaching shore by noon after the ship settled in the sound. A diary notes the vessel began listing and taking water on September 29 and an officer and crew barely escaped drowning as they sought emergency rescue.
Caulfield hosts the Victorian Spring Carnival opening with key races including the Caulfield Stakes and Toorak Handicap. Leading favorites emerge, while the Toorak Handicap narrows to a dozen contenders such as Gold Breeze and Royal Laddie as racing action heats up.
Fragmentary racing diary notes mention start times and handicaps with references to a final and a scurry. The author comments on about six entrants as smarter and expresses caution about ventures and picks, indicating uncertainty in selections.
A series of earthquakes near New Zealand caused Black Smoke from White Island and disrupted maritime activity. The Mokioin was off Cape Hue when the vessel lurched and trembled, its masts creaking as the ship staggered forward. Settlers faced heavy damage and urgent aid is requested to prevent further loss.
The CaIRSS Aquatic Club schedules the first race of the season for Sunday afternoon at 1:45 PM. The route runs from an imaginary line between two marks to a distant green light, with checks and a clear finish. details and times appear in the club notes.
St John s Cairns holds 7 4 a m service followed by 1 28 pm and 7 8 p m prayers at All Saints Nelson with a 1 cm offering noted Holy Eucharist also observed at St An skar s Aloomba in the morning service.
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