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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
2
Part proceeds to the Patriotic Fund. Train leaves Gordonvale at 7 45 a m Cairns 9 a m Kuranda return 6 pm. Fare for children half price to Cairns Kuranda 3 1.
Editorial commentary condemns the Kaiser's latest Western Front proclamation as blasphemous, asserting divine sanction of German atrocities and a vow to crush militarism. The piece warns that Christendom views the Kaiser as misusing religion to justify bloodshed and to defy moral law.
An ad notes Lot Springs Blood Remedy prizing as a purifier, claiming blood strengthening and nourishing effects priced at 4/8 per bottle. It mentions a tonic, beet wine building the body and digestion, with dates and local names listed.
Cairns Polich Court faces charges of cheating for jammed cases as three defendants Arthur Hillcatt Daniel Fairweather and Paglel O'Sullivan appear. A dramatic unspecific incident leaves Morey a mountain girl with an arm wound as evening events unfold.
Fragmentary text discusses umbrellas and mentions Gilbey's. Details are unclear and no coherent event is discernible.
Shipping and port items note travel line requests by Pearsley Co and upcoming events at Taiyuan port. Financial figures for September show changes in wharfage dues and receipts. a court case concerns a guest leaving a licensed premises with liquor, with the magistrate dismissing the charge.
Local board members debated timing and procedures for a proposed roadway survey. The chair noted pending counsel opinions, while Mr. Warren moved to obtain legal guidance before proceeding. A subsequent counter motion halted the move as the discussion focused on survey access and authority.
A cable from Glasglow principals reports White Horse Cellar North End wins the Anglo American prize for quality and patronage, surpassing rivals and drawing many North European patrons. Palace Picture Theatre offers strong vaudeville with Hennessy and Martel acts, Hal Brash, and Stave Elles delivering new stunts and dramatic pieces.
Tenders for clearing work on a local project were set at the Co operative Sutchering Co office. An advert promotes a anemia tablet with iron claimed to be safe for women. A Junket dessert mix from Craig, Cairns, is advertised as wholesome and easy to prepare. A regional photo spread highlights returning troops and local events in the Cairns area. The War era debate on German goods continues amid council conference attempts and a Red Cross funds sale in Abbott Street.
The parish notes Sunday service times across St. Luke's Day in Dotober with Holy Eucharist at Cairns seven forty a.m. and six fifty nine a.m. at Freshwater five forty nine a.m. Kuranda lists Holy Eucharist and Evensong around seven in the morning.
A 19th century letter page records a heated dispute among women supporters and opponents of a charity drive. They argue whether funds should support the war effort or keep trade circulating, noting personal sacrifices and the role of patriotic duties. The piece questions propriety and emphasizes practical aid over theatrics.
Mrs Birch of Cairns reports kidney trouble with backache dizziness and headaches improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with permanent relief and a return to health. The testimonial mentions a Mr. Doe and stresses the pills’ cleansing kidney benefit and general well being.
A scanned excerpt lists stock entries and prices for several firms including Amalgamate and East Oriental Glammre with dates and amounts. The page notes a sale labeled Bans of Acatralasia and references various traders and brokers such as Columbia Extended and Bonnie Dundee with bid statuses and paid amounts.
Market report notes shares of Ch Towers of Kalamaday traded January 25 with bids and current prices. Victory and Hampden holdings show bids and insurances. Walene also listed with bids.
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