30 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
1
A notice from the Lawes College of Health at Oxford Street Sydney promotes a visit by a specialist from the Lig ed q warters and the Guan Serest Bris bems. It mentions an event on Friday and offers free consultation with Dr B WM Countey and the Orange Lily Treatment. Be wary of inferior imit ations.
Fragmented OCR text shows distorted phrases about districts and governance. It mentions a suspected reim and emphasizes progress backward, with a reference to Cicero three centuries ago about attacking cities. Names and details are unclear due to garbled source.
A fragment outlines a household dish idea with stewed fruits and simple directions, noting that housewives who have tried it can follow steps to achieve a pleasant result. The text seems informal and exploratory about a domestic food促.
A reader notes confusion about letter boxes on the Maite extension. Letters posted October 25 and October 2 were still in the box or misplaced, causing concern for late arrivals. The writer mentions receiving letters found scattered near the shed instead of in the box.
Fragmentary notices from a local paper describe a Saturday event at dta with A J Sraper Limited and gatherings for refreshment at a theatre. It mentions a noon sale time and a planned meeting of the Cairns Pony and Galloway Jester Clap with a special muster departure.
The Ernest Ath Company reports strong interest during its Cairns visit noting Mr Archer’s starring performance as trader and the troupe’s skilled drama. Critics praise the acting and stage presence as top tier among recent productions.
An advertisement lists tenders for the purchase and lease of Abe Strand Hotel with Mrs A J Draper Ltd as a bidder. It notes the death of a Mr James You and mentions a long illness. The notice provides sympathy to surviving wife and two daughters and references Miss Jewis You visiting Scotland. A product ad for iron tonic tablets appears within the same fragment.
The Northern Herald this week stresses the need to uphold commitments and maintain production amid growing demand. It calls for continued effort under present circumstances to sustain pace and avoid shortages.
The store offers heavy markdowns on men and boys wear and footwear. Prices list gabble items from trousers and shirts to boots and shoes with significant reductions, including gents khaki, tennis shirts, and ladies sandals. Trail and Winstone promote as high close mercers and bootmen with hours extended to night.
Palace Pictures presents a record showing at a major venue in what promoters call the greatest meral work of the year. The event draws attention for its scale and significance in the local film scene.
The Australian War Contingent Association in London hosts a major meeting led by Lady Reid to coordinate support for troops. Officials including Sir George Reid and Lord Islington outline channels for communication, with fundraising reaching £2000 and a broad committee of prominent Australians and their spouses organizing sewing and relief work. Volunteers plan packing of medical supplies and clothing, while discussions connect to Red Cross aid and patriotic drives across the empire.
The fragment lists end date sale items and prices for footwear and accessories including men’s and women’s shoes, pumps, boots, and infant wear. It references specials in late model styles with varied prices and sizes, and mentions BR. H. Kally as a possible advertiser or store contact.
The report lists odds for several horses and bets. Rethien and Barre at 21 to 1 clash with Moosbria and Glu Wasa. Wetesee invention, mi Waltz, Newberry, Naxterry and Ctra show varied odds. Woorsk favored for the Derry at 4 to 1, Mountain Knight at 1 to 4 against, and a long shot 11 to 1 on the rent draw.
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