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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
2
It is asserted that India can produce shells with railway cooperation, proving Dowbls Inland a top holiday spot. The hotel at Dowbls Inland is described as up-to-date and able to accommodate all visitors.
Obituary notices reflect mourning for Brady from Brisbane area families with deaths on October 1914. Blanche Jones died October 25 1914 in Sydney. Bla Sch Elizabeth Jones died in Sydney after long illness. Rosa Jones aged 63 of Gordonvale Queensland died October 1 1915 after a painful disease.
A promotional notice extols Syal's Beef and Iron Wine as a tonic for convalescence, claiming it nourishes and strengthens, boosts appetite, aids digestion, enriches the blood, and aids recovery. The piece notes growing popularity with capacity crowds at performances and claims the drink supports well being during illness.
The Babinda Mill GK announces regret over not meeting estimated capacity after its meeting on Monday. The matter now rests with the authorities as the project, once hoped to be the district’s brightest, faces delays and reconsideration.
Mr J Kearney representing Bothwell's Brisbane tailors and outfitters will visit Babinds on the 20th and 37th, and Wrordonvale from the 37th to the 30th instant, offering garments and fittings to local customers.
The Cairns Aqua ne Club hosts an eight soci evening in the club rooms to welcome home Mr. J McSpadden who has returned wounded from the front.
Mrs. Spencer Browne acknowledges receipt of funds totaling 30 19 through Mrs A B Gibson Cairns. Of this amount 30 was donated by the Patriotic Fund with the rest collected. The sum will be sent to New Guinea and the Dardanelles. Also a note on Perfection Tooth Powder sold by Craigs.
The article notes the British government and the United States trading notes on wartime postal rates. President Wilson backs a long message to Britain urging relief and streamlined mail to allies. Britain seeks cheaper postage to reduce costs for parcels to the Australian Expeditionary Force and United Kingdom and France receivers.
A reader urges trying Thora Hair Tonite to address numerous hair issues including dullness thinning and breakage, claiming the product can help regardless of the defect. The notice presents the item as a universal remedy.
The notice advertises an upcoming theatre program at The Austral Theatre featuring a show titled The Power of Hyr rota with opinions read by a panel. It also lists a sale of women and children's trimmed garments including costumes, bridgers, skirts, undergarments, hats, and bows advertised for sale.
In Cairns the Police Court session before Mr. A B Gibson deals with bail and a sale of furniture at 3 pm tomorrow by Mr C Woodward for the estate of Mr F D Griffith Upper Sheridan Street. A M Waddell advertises groceries drapery beets and wares. A reception committee meeting is scheduled at Council Chambers tonight to discuss important matters.
Greenfield and Co Ltd of George Street Hrevana, long trusted opticians, are in town and open for consultation until Thursday evening at their private consulting room. Mr HR Wright, Inspector of Shops and Factories, warned that factories must register and urged immediate completion of the required forms.
The Eastern Extension Company reports a new wire line commercial station has opened in Singapore with rates in plain language. Edge Hill area fires burn fiercely as rain last week proved insufficient to moisten soil and awaken ground. Abbott Street work nears completion along the main commercial thoroughfare despite wet season delays.
Readers are invited to send photos for Christmas letters and cards. The notice emphasizes sharing cherished images to honor loved ones left behind and promises timely processing so recipients do not wait long for the prints.
The delegation list for the Methodist Synod proceeding in Cairns includes Mr. and Mrs. Frederick, Mr. and Mrs. Senith, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmdore, Mr. and Mrs. Trees, Mrs. Millett, Meyers, Watkinsee, A'les, Larkin, Bat, Weberts, W. Prosser, Hail, Witeen, Meoree, Summer, Gist, Selmy, Deteger, Rodgerson, K. Manning.
Local residents receive parcels of food and comforts for soldiers overseas. The effort gathers items like corn, silk, and mushrooms while urging wider support and donations from shops and inhabitants.
Loyal Trinity Lodge plans a meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall with a brief gram business session followed by a short social gathering in Rome of the Loyal Fellows Lodge. The event invites members to attend and participate in the post meeting social.
A Brisbane and Ingham fundraising appeal seeks donations to the Billy Can Fund for wounded and returning soldiers. The effort coordinates with the Brisbane Patriotic Committee to transfer money to Ingham and cover relief needs, while a civilian advisory group handles cases for local claims and aid.
A homecoming ceremony at the Palace Theatre in Momiay honors Private McSpadden. The Cairns Aquatic Club presents a memento as crowds cheer his return from the war and salute his military service amid references to Allied forces and the fallen heroes.
The report cites late rains and rising temperatures as the district suffers, with four point rainfall observed Thursday morning. A double motor car collision on Dussay near a cow crossing caused minor damage and no serious injuries to driver Mr. Gard of Card ood Taylor. In cricket, Barnes Cup competition sees Imgham early defeat. Victoria Mill, Muchmads and Halifax won easily as relegated matches loom for the season.
The Trades Federation president argues labor acts through ballots not violence and predicts a future strike wave as economic tension grows between capitalists and workers in Johannesburg.
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