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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1915
Page
2
The itinerary covers Edward Street Brisbane and towns including Atherton Port Douglas Mossman and Walkers with hotel stays at Hunter Strattmans Barron Valley Courthowe Exxcharere and other venues. Personal notices record Gilbert Alexander Walker and the birth of Benjamin Croasland with memorial wording.
The text notes ongoing debate over a Freshwater policy with supporters ready to wait and push for "Freshwater next" even if no mill is currently viable. It suggests a firm belief in pursuing the freshwater option as a justified demand while delaying concrete action.
An ad for hair dye from Kelly the chemist promotes a special om solstion dye with quick application and colors including black dark brown and spicy light brown. It notes a 1/4 bottle postpaid and emphasizes stain avoidance on veins.
The A O steamer Taiyuan reached Cairns on Sunday from the East and stayed briefly to discharge Abhinese cargo at this port before sailing to Townsville, Brisbane, and Sydney.
Mr and Mrs Crossi express gratitude to Gordonale Clark and Kerwis for support and sympathy during their bereavement. They acknowledge floral tributes and kind friends who sent expressions of sympathy after the loss and for meals provided in the difficult time.
The London metal market lists antimony from 9/3 to 9/8. Copper ranges from 71/7/6 to 2/4/8 per ward and from 7/15 to 73. Lead moves between 6/2/0 and 23/7/0. Update notes reflect price spreads and unit names.
The Adelaide Company's steamer Mor Toite arrived Sunday morning from the south, commanded by Captain Sumter formerly of the Wolfe. The voyage was made under favorable conditions. Departure for the south will be on Wednesday afternoon.
A local ad announces smelling salts pouches in various styles and fillings. W A Collins on Lake Street Cheraist Caires offers to fill bottles with perfume quality goods and invites letters for full particulars and pricing.
Report notes danger that Freshwater Mill may be set aside in favor of the Bailey's Creek scheme risking Cairns and Meighee, despite Government Commission support for Freshwater. Bailey's Creek offers to surrender lands for a perpetual lease and payment terms, signaling a shift in land allocations across sites.
Fragmented notices report Cairns City council discussions on water mains along Ap lin Street and nearby road works. Separate tenders called for carting and removal work at Harger Road Waiting Room. Auction of J H Batcher property slated for next week. Local business notices reference recent professional moves and medical concerns.
Reports say the real army Ventriloquist Lieutenant Stat will visit Cais soon, bringing novel innovations and a popular stage show. Albert Dortington notes Stat’s fame across Avetrala for his feats of ventriloquism and a "Headless Army" routine. A separate item recalls a Lusitania tragedy with a man and his family drowned after a protester’s attack.
Cairns cinema showcases The Sign of the Uroes by Wilson Barrett as a special star production exclusive to the theatre. Supporters note three weeks of effort and high costs to secure this melodramatic feature for Cairns patrons.
A patriotic social auction planned by the Patriotic Fund is announced for Cairns at BedieYeh Hall with a Cairns Red Cross event. A Cairns Police Court report notes two drums forfeited gall and a horse accident injuring Mr M McCarthy near Redgneh. ambulance and doctor attended.
Mr T W McMason representing Fost and Herald tours Papua in the interest of the paper. He is currently unsettled but making an interesting journey and has received kindly treatment and courtesy from Governor Judge Murrey.
Fragments describe parcels and marching boots for soldiers, noting fatigue and dusty roads. The text praises a new ready form of items, claiming safety in transport compared with liquor cases, and mentions a pharmacy in Craig’s VierRecel, Abtotts, Miet, Cairns.
AUSTRAL PICTURES discusses German wartime messaging claiming British defeats and a weakening alliance. The piece argues the enemy will show vulnerability as their forces endure continued pressure and that German leaders emphasize the power of exposing adversaries.
Saturday night crowd fills Palace Theatre for a popular programme titled 689 im Kemping with the class always John for the last thes. Local attendees describe a lively evening with a strong turnout and upbeat reception.
A large Cairns crowd welcomed Corporal Maddock home from active service after notable Gallipoli service and injuries. Mayor officiated, praising sacrifices and urging young men to enlist. supporters donated to Patriot Fund and Wounded Soldiers Fund as community honors concluded with local music.
The threatened strike in the metal trade in Melbourne on October 17 appears to be averted as arrangements are made for wage boards to determine the wage dispute promptly. Representatives have urged the boards to take immediate action.
A large crowd of citizens seized the invitation extended by a French vessel, showing broad public interest and participation in the event.
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