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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
2
A dated notice touts a November 7 event labeled The Big Hospite with prizes and cash or kind rewards. It lists names Pasty Helresheest and Cenera State and invites participation or disposal of valuables and offerings for processing.
The Cairns Harbour Board advertises a typist vacancy and announces social events. An elderly party and dance at the Babinds B.C. Church is planned for next Saturday. A Military Ball for E Company Cythem Porcws is promoted and to be held at the Dupernian Hall with proceeds indicated.
A distorted notice recalls global events shaping Britain and France as markets, reserves, and mobilisations loom. It predicts a packed theater show titled Hedemp dee of Dawid Carsen, amid wartime mood and public interest in naval defence.
Messrs Alice and Sons Cairns are cited by Massrs Winchoomw Limited under date October 3. J. G. Moore will auction the Pearl Queen on the Esplanade near the market coatshed today or soon. The Cairns Pony and Galloway Jockey Club are meeting at Ware for a special train departing at 5 20 p.m.
Milbourne telegram of Frisey reports Karl W. Kleye former Francatelli Cafe manager fined five pounds on three charges of selling liquor without a license. Also notes anemia tablets, a charity open-air party at Rantes residence of Mr A B Giieon with Bishop of North Queensland presiding, and shipments from Atherton and Ko Bowne with strong market demand for a high quality jitter.
The Ceedonian Society plans a patriotic concert next Monday featuring Agnes Kore as lead artist with local talent providing strong support. A trio by Mes Coup bell, Asies, and Gelling is also noted. A brisk demand for meats is reported in connection with the event.
A fragmented note promotes a simple junket recipe called Junket with Stewed Fruits. It mentions vanilla flavored Idain and Craig as chemist sources, urging readers to try the easy directions and enjoy a refreshing summer dessert.
Advertisement notes Mir Winges as liquidator of Societe Franquis des Metaux Rares telling Queensland creditors a dividend of 4d in the £ is now payable and the company is wound up with assets to pay expenses. Also outlines the Bishop of North Queensland's schedule of services at St John’s Church and St Amkar Alcombs with later visits and a fete. Probate of Edward George Gane’s will granted to Albert Weier near Cairns, executor, with sworn estates.
The Paparoa steamship arrived at Carns apchorugy port and posted 15 passengers for Len dur. It carried 249 tons of cargo and was noted as overcarrying. Debates arose about feeding a river to Trinity Bay and other route suggestions, with the board weighing the issue.
Hole Sel theta faced charges after being found with firearms on Double Island road on Sunday October 18, 1914. He pleaded guilty as Senior Sergeant Hawes noted the act was not stealing. Constable McIntosh testified the defendant had nothing to say. The magistrate indicated a nominal penalty and delayed sentence.
A Cairns meeting reviews mango export controls from Bombay and North Queensland, urging stricter packaging to prevent bruising, and noting limited undeveloped fruit shipments. The report mocks government cooperation yet highlights new packing methods and a busy entertainment slate accompanying the program.
At Friday’s Harbour Board Executive session Mr Reed noted beer storage occupied six barrels along the wharves. The board, while not policy to provide space for beer, indicated they would give space if the Brewers take responsibility for their barrels. Dr Reed and Mr Earl supported the beer war camcerband effort.
Joseph Gregory sued Mary Brown for property taken or detained. Steele for complainant said Brown owed £5 11s 6d. Whitman paid £4 by cheque leaving £1 11s 8d. A later agreement reduced the balance. Brown refused further payment of 6s 11d. Judge ordered return of goods or value £17 5s in default levy and dismissal in one month with costs and witnesses fee.
The Paparoa of the Tor [Peo Straits service arrived at Cairns unable to dock, 31 booked for Cairns with 19 rerouted to Townsville via Lucinda or Innisfail. The rest transferred to Kia Ore in rough seas, all reaching Cairns safely. Cargo and passengers spread to Townsville, Rockhampton, Marlborough, and Brisbane with few complaints. The voyage praised for smooth handling despite weather and a brief incident with an injured immigrant left at port.
Sydney October 29 The Netessar Commoditia Com munion has received from the Colonial Sugar Refining Co a letter containing a proposition for a 20 shillings per ton increase for all kinds of sugar the company sells This will lift the standard 1A sugar to £32 5s per ton. The commission will consider the matter Mr G H Pritchard secretary of the ASPLA recently went to Spiney to pose questions before the Commodities Commission It notes sugar prices lower now than last year but higher than two wars ago The sugar price rises tied to retail costs and farming returns in Queensland contrasts with lower Sydney prices and the refinery firm stance.
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