15 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
1
Linen goods offered include pure white linens 17 1/2 inches wide and mercerised linen 7 inches wide. Cotton fabrics feature shades such as sky white navy and grey. Also listed are cotton prints in pink brown apricot and other colors with varying yard lengths.
Milne, born in Yorkshire Bradford Eyland, died at Mt. Garnet on October 10th. The brief notice records a local obituary with minimal details and no service information.
The Cairns Harbor Board discusses dredge Trinity Day plans to clear hard water in the channel. The Harbors and Shippers Department weighs a loan of Trinity Bay to assist, offsetting an estimated £5900 cost over six months. The full Board will decide at tonight’s meeting, with members to weigh project feasibility and risks.
Cairns board faces tough questions on lending the Trinity Bay dredge to Brisbane. They weigh financial impact against port needs, dredging windows and weather cycles, with potential nine month absence and impact on local offices. Board members must decide if loan offsets costs while protecting revenue and dredging policy.
The report portrays a remote district in South Africa as a deserted, marginalized area rarely visited by locals. It notes only a handful of white residents of very low status and suggests the conflict lasted about a week with five or six casualties, framing the event as a minor disturbance in a neglected region.
An old advertisement touts Spring Blood Hemedy to purport blood purification and liver action with claims of health benefits. Mentions pricing per bottle and a sales note from Craig's Pure Drag Pharmacy. The fragmentary text references a long-time chairman’s death and a general push for stimulant tonics.
A local social notice invites members to a Wednesday euchre gathering at the Oddfollows facility. The message lists committee members and contact details for attendance and inquiries, with a street address and telephone line provided.
A fragmented report covers a court action for a small debt of 6 shillings 0 pence and costs of 13 shillings 1 pence, with the defendant represented by Mer Steele and the plaintiff entering for 3 shillings 6 pence. The text also advertises K.C. tablets and a kidney remedy claiming filtering effects, priced 1 shilling per bottle, from a Cairns chemist. The overall tone mixes legal notices with commercial patent medicine pitches.
This week's Northern Herald features a Yungaburra group of returning troops from the northern expedition, a portrait of Quartermaster Easterbrook of Sydney, and a Cairns memorial tablet plate. It also shows Port Moresby scenes, Malanda wedding, irrigation methods, a water supply on Mr Styles’ farm, and a portrait of Pastor Russell with other illustrations. A new serial chart and full tidings from various sources are included.
An adjourned case involving Ar tier Garton recounts how he stole a medal, attempted to sell it through a Russian jeweller Schulgen who reported him, leading to his conviction. The court commended Schulgen for his integrity and ordered the medal returned to its rightful owner with a month in prison for the offender.
The Vine Palmer season ends with a full audience and an all picture program tonight. The main feature is the patriotic film The British Army with dramatic military scenes and King leading troops. Additional attractions include a Keystone comedy and a Germanic romance reel, all priced accessibly.
Wartime style notice states on Wanday night at the Ambulances Comies Dr Tyrio will read eyeer Ayeigre shedi and successful Iedy candidates in the r femt cramination.
The Bishop of North Queensland I Feetham will spend a week in Cairns starting October 27. He will attend services at St John’s on Sunday and visit Alnemmba Gordonvale Kurseda Balinds and Yarrahah, with a meeting for organizing helpers at the Gilsons home Friday at 1 30 p m.
The Caledonian Society of Cairns plans a concert and dance at Pivernian Halem to raise funds for the Red Cross Society. Miss Agnes Kerr, famed as Queen of Scottish Song, will perform and debut Australia, Unfurl the Flag. Local talent will support Kerr in a memorable evening as details near.
Palace Theatre Tenasss showcases The Carctery Acrobats with a powerful company delivering clever tricks and dexterity. The program includes vaudeville acts plus a sensational film program headlined by The Cypher New Saga and Her High Scoop drama, all drawing strong local praise.
Cosgrove and Cosgrove faced charges of consuming liquor on hotel premises during prohibited hours and being unlawfully on the premises. Witnesses testified the pair entered Hawk Hotel bar, Cosgrove raised a pint, and he claimed the licensee served him. Defence argued Cosgrove was sick and had a prescription. trial continued with further testimony.
SAVA October 1 The San Francisco under schooner 51 Aleasader Captain Lorenzen bound for Tago struck the reef at Tulow north of the Tongan Group on September 3. The captain and four men set out in an open boat reached Mango Fili after five days fever affecting the crew. the ship broke up as they left. The mate and 18 men remained on Tutua, an uninhabited island.
A serious fire in Manila caused extensive damage to a tram building and equipment. The estimated loss is 5000 pounds, with rescue efforts preventing greater destruction. Fire officials and workers responded quickly to contain the blaze.
In Cairns police court on Wednesday two men named Huddy and Edwards faced charges of assaulting and robbing Samuel Christie on October 5. Witnesses testified Christie, a laborer, was attacked at the Hopal Hotel after drinking with the pair. He said money and bottles were taken. both defendants denied guilt as Christie identified them to police. The case proceeds to trial.
The Marine Board continued its inquiry into the Marloo wreck with Captain Prove recalled saying no watch after 4 am, noting 4 o'clock as the washing time. Witnesses agreed a man on watch might be sent down and Captain Forrester called such a practice unusual yet possible in exceptional cases. Henry John Fletcher testified the Marion’s chief engineer believed the ship would have sunk without beaching, and the inquiry adjourned to Thursday afternoon.
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