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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1915

Page

2

Auction Notice and Funeral Notices from Cairns

Auctioneer A W P Chambers with Griffiths instruction offers a public sale of household furniture on October 7 1915 at 1 pm near W J E Stillman residence. items include Wardrobe Duchess Chest Marble top table and chairs plus kitchenware and garden tools. Funeral notice requests attendance at Thomas Lynch Edmonton funeral from Norm Roberts Gordonvale to Gordonvale Cemetery. George Edward Poph to Rose Emma Furmedge wed in Cairns per notice.

G. D. Griffith Esq South Sheridan W. J. E. Stillman Wednesdas Nest Thomas Lynch Edmonton Norm Roberts Gordonvale Pope—Furmedge Cairns HH. Tenny George Edward Poph Charters Towers and Cairn Rose Emma Furmedge

Metal Market Copper Tin Prices Mix in London Trading

London copper quotes at £73/18 to £1/1/6 forward. Electrolytic copper near £47/1 to £50/18. Tin listed around £151/15 to £152/5 forward, with £153 to £151/10 range.

London

Sugar Market Update From London

The sugar market reports American granulated sugar at 12 5/8 to 12 3/4 cents a pound with firm tone in London trading on October 12. Traders note limited selling interest and steady demand for refined sugar in European markets.

London

Sale by Public Auction of Leasehold Farm Property

Public auction offers sale of leasehold farm extending 8 acres with lease expiring after crushing in 1930. Purchase option at 11 pounds per acre and royalty 1 shilling per ton. Area under canefield 18 acres. land owned by P.chenko at McDonnell's Creek North Cast Lines. Further details from auctioneers.

P.chenko McDonnell's Creek

The Post Notes A Navvy Correspondent’s Humble View

A fragment from The Post on a Saturday October edition references a Navvy correspondent. It hints at a stance against ending something for Abel and mentions the giger you re fer taj in unclear terms.

Abel

Redlynch Tatrirote Hall Opening Tonight

The article invites readers to visit Redlynch for a Tatriote Hall opening tonight featuring a no Sofaland Dance and a Purde Party in Wren Turner’s Dining Room.

Redlynch Wren T. Turner

Transfer of Liquor License Notice in Thornborough

A license holder in Thornborough gives notice of intent to transfer the liquor license to C. Ah Tie of Thornborough Storemen Ard 7. The licensing court is notified to proceed at the next sittings under The Liquor Act.

Thornborough Wald Theorn

Wanted to Buy sound or broken gold Australia

Local notice seeks to purchase any gold including broken or unworking pieces from Vulvenia buyers in Australia. Sender TJ Dunstone uses private box 18 Brisbane to arrange cash sent by return mail.

Australia T. J. Dunstone F.C

Perfor ton Tooth Powder Advertised by Craig's

An old advertisement touts Perfor ton Astineptic Tooth Powder sold by Craig's. It claims pleasant flavor, antiseptic properties, quick mouth sweetness, breath purification, and overall dental benefit. The wording imitates period promotional prose with emphasis on desirability and healthful mouth feel.

Craig's

The Pearl of the Ganges and the Rajekh’s Daughter

A misspelled tale set in India features Ivua, daughter of a Rajekh, whose beauty draws danger. The fakir Agorpoond claims vast wealth from her healing but aims to rob the Baish with plans tied to a mined treasure.

Pearl of the Ganges Cairns Aoust Arthur Bivinsden Mo Bes India Rajekh Andy Ivua Gangen Fakir Agorpoond

Wyandra Steamer Sets Sail for Southern Ports

Burns Philp and Co. announce the steamer Wyandra departs for southern ports at a specified early hour. The notice also lists related local business promotions and agency references for Hoval Insurance and A. M. Wardell groceries and footwear in Waninda Wisconsin.

Burns, Philp and Co

Local Entertainment Spotlight at Taylor’s Theatre

Despite heavy business, Taylor’s Theatre maintains active shows with Mr Taylor supervising. Lieutenant Stott delivers a varied program at the Austral Theatre featuring routines, new novelty acts, and a display of illusion and mechanical wonders. A monster matinee offers free gifts, jokes, and a display of moving pictures with price unchanged.

Stott Austral Theatre Ead Matty Low Fle Ituslomary Alan Columma

Death of Thomas Lysch at Gordonvale in 77th year

Thomas Lysch died at Gordonvale in his seventy seventh year after long residence in the district. He arrived in 1874 and worked as a storekeeper and trader between Cairns and Toowoomba before buying land at Edmonton. He was a bachelor known for a quiet retiring nature and solid health. Funeral at Gordonvale this afternoon with Rev Father Crotty officiating.

Gordon‘ale Owen Thomas Lyfinch Hin Dewise Palmer Hepioesa Gordrevale Cairns Toowoomim Edmonton Arder

German Social Democrats Demand War Ends and Peace

A translated excerpt from the Leipsiger Vetuspatt criticizes Prussian elites and the German Social Democracy for supporting war then failing to seek the party’s opinion on crucial decisions. It argues most Germans desire peace while various classes push war goals, calling for a stronger SDP opposition to continued conflict.

Leipsiger Vetuspatt

Austral Theatre Promises Big Star Feature Change

The Austral Theatre remains popular as nightly patrons attend a continually high standard program. An upcoming complete change promises an absorbing star item titled The Power of Hyp retisnd, expected to draw strong interest and excitement.

Austral Theatre

Infectious Diseases Ward Meeting and Sale of Work

Local authorities and the hospital committee will confer at the hospital today at 3.38 pm on the infectious diseases ward. A Sale of Work opens at 5.30 pm in the Methodist Church grounds, hosted by Mrs A B Gibsom, continuing until Topum.

Methodist Church Cairre Mose Fonvale Loral Methodist A. B. Gibsom Roe Arrow

Young People's Day Observed With War to Peace Theme

Trasmerian Church plans a Young People's Day with morning and evening services. The afternoon service is by the children. The morning sermon is Through War to Peace and the evening service will read the names of young men who have left for the front and discuss Christmas gifts for all.

Test This Splendid Hair Restorer

There are many causes for hair loss including dandruff dryness and oiliness. This notice advises trying Thorn Hair Tonic regardless of condition or prior remedies. Bottles cost 2 shillings 6 pence and available from W A Co line Lake Street Chenin Cairns.

W. A. Co Lake Street Chenin Cairns

Red Cross Donations Sought For Equipment Drive

The Cairne Red Cross asks for a donation of ten pounds from Mr John Maria. Treasurer Mr T M Searls in Government Squares Peas will accept further contributions at weekly meetings or the Works showroom end of Abbot street. Volunteers are urged to respond as demand outstrips supply.

Cairne Red Cross John Maria T. MM Searls Gov Workeshow Abbot Street Meron

Weather Worsens and Local Efforts Expand

The district endures continued rain and drought damage as cattle wander seeking water. Local groups like the Carms Rechablies form committees with lodge and religious reps to address recruiting and relief, electing J Cadman and W J Hodg om as Bashabites delegates to coordinate action.

Patrick Grace Pleads Guilty in Cairns Driving Offense

Patrick Grace of Carmen pleaded guilty at Cairns summons court on Friday morning to unlawfully remaining in the driving seat of his car when not actually engaged. A fine of 3 pounds 6 pence plus costs was imposed.

Cairns Cour Carmen Patrick Grace Costa

Photos From The Front Bring Cheer To Christmas

The misspelled fragment hints at photos from the front easing boredom. It mentions sending photos home to cheer brave staff and encourage Christmas spirit, with a note about late work and keeping spirits up.

Aquatic Outing and Nominations Amid Local Discussions

About 70 people rode the Defiance for an Admiralty Island excursion with sights of distant hills and lively chatter. The Cairns Canerow era Association nominates Messrs Warner and Curlewis as local board representatives for cane price regulation, with a meeting and official submission to the Under Secretary forthcoming.

Admiralty Taland Messrs S_ 1 Warner F. Curlewis Cairns Era Association

Billy Cannot Fund Germanophile Wartime Propaganda Test

Fragmentary text references a person who resists or rejects a directive to study Germany, suggesting pressure to conform to pro German cultural advocacy and a defensive stance against forces forcing alignment. The passage alludes to a named audience or publication but lacks clear events or dates.

Volunteers Rally For Front Line Duty In South

A new batch of volunteers gathers tonight at the Drill Shed at seven to march to the steamer with the Wairus Citians Band and Allied Choir. The public is urged to attend to boost morale for the lads who have offered their services to the country.

Wairus Citians’ Band Chotr

Incomplete Soldiers' Parcels Sold at Craigs Pharmacy Cairns

Parcels for soldiers are described as incomplete with mixed contents. An advertised remedy is promoted as safe to transport and non spilling. The notice notes Stand Posy packets and claims easy packing and shipment, available at Craigs Vice-Regal Pharmacy on Abott Street in Cairns.

Hensier Cra‘g’s Vice-Regal Pharmacy Abott Street Cairns

Discovery of a Cough and Cold Remedy by Dr Shane New

An advertisement proclaims a new cough and cold remedy labeled Cpl-42Dr for adults and children. It touts strong merits, a safe curing effect, and relief from coughing and wheezing with no bedrest needed. Obtainable at all chemists and stores.

Shane

Lighted lamp dispute at harbor hotel protests

On a Friday morning a protest by theatre Summons Vout against Patrick Terence 4lane charged him with ruling a lighted lamp tract over use of licensed presses at the Etrend Hotel on Sunday night in October. Senior Serg. Hawkes prosecuted with Mr. Li and Srelly present as the light was so bright that harbor authorities asked the engines to guard some lights for port signaling.

Foyce Patrick Terence Etrend Serg Hawkes Li. &. Srelly

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