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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions individuals T. P. Kelly J. Dunstone and J. Dunstone, with references to gold, silver, valuables, cash by return, and remanufacturing of items. Also cites long-standing experience of 18 years and dental-related terms in a confused antique notice.
Fragmentary notes list Moon phases and rise times with references to First Quarter and specific times such as 7.05 a.m. and 2 a.m. The garbled text mentions dates and terms like Thursday September and various unreadable tokens, suggesting a rough skywatching snippet with astronomical timing details.
Fragmentary text describes skin and health issues as arising from internal impurity rather than external care. It claims pimples boils and blotches reflect the body’s condition and mentions a product named Sarimpa cilia offered as a remedy at a chemist shop as spring approaches.
The executive of the United Cane Growers Association condemns government actions on labor in the sugar industry. It cites exclusion of Japanese and Hindoo workers, questions to the Queensland Government, and calls for a clear position for farmers and mills on labor conduct and penalties.
A Cairns Town Council session convenes today at 5 p.m. to appoint a Mayor, followed by a second meeting to review the Patriotic Executive's request for a ferry concession and related applications. Also noted is the landing of Craig's gout and rheumatic remedy stock and the installation of Broharks Butler as W.M. of Pyramid Lodge No 3287 during the Mason Horticultural Society show at Oddfellows Hall.
In Mareeba a surgeon will be available for one month. Ceil Farr, brother of J D Earl, has enlisted in New Zealand. Cairns Banking deposits totaled £21 13s 1d with withdrawals at Savabge Bank. Cairns Mareer Hinard meeting set to discuss carbide removal from the board’s wharves. Craig dispensing chemist promotes limited carbide remedy at 6d per tine.
The Cairns police force announces a transfer of Officer Comtebellum to Marcha as tensions rise over Sunday disturbances at licensed premises. A Sunday crackdown is noted, with residents urging Sabbath respect. A cosmetic hair product advertisement by A. Collins appears in the same issue.
The Cairns Horticultural Society opens its Show with blooms from Herberton including rams violets sweet peas and other cut powers. Fancy work and school work are featured and a school judging event named Honey Emma Manners Jean Craig places 1st 2nd and 3rd. The event proceeds despite drought conditions and is declared successful.
The Herald features Patriotic Day at Innisfail with snapshots by a special representative and coverage of the recent Mareeba patriotic concert. North Queenslanders in service include Jack Murray in Wolfram and Harry F. Carthew of Atherton with others wounded or serving. Local notes mention Proserpine River overflow, Hawkesbury area, Longreach, and the totem farm scene with tramway sheds.
A mixed film critique notes attractive photography and solid acting by Clay. The piece mentions Ben timester Tommy as a crowd pleaser and praises a film titled Latest War Jen tom for retaining good reputation. It highlights popular seating and growing Austere audiences for the show.
The notice mentions Mr A M Weddell opening a large stock of groceries boots and shoes and other items for cash. It notes Royal Insurance and reports the body of a man named Girvan found drowned at Fig Tree with the body taken to Cairns on Tuesday. A magisterial inquiry will be held with Gordonvale police noting no suspicious circumstances.
A notice describes where to obtain lovely baby photographs at Chargois Photo Studio in Neat Hides Hotel. It notes Mr Charecia with over thirty years of experience in portraiture and references a Gordonly police court inquiry conducted by Comtable Cremin.
Notice warns Mr. W. C. Collecte Tery Umepec tor from Atherton against selling Margarise without proper licensing. It states all exports for sale require a permit from authorities and that selling without a license may incur penalties.
A Sydney reader forwards a copy of the Sydney Morning Emerald describing a public reception for wounded Cairns men and callers urging similar welcomes for Cairns troops. Reports say crowds cheered as wounded soldiers passed, with a Thunderbolt fugitive story and a Palace Theatre biograph event featuring Rhodes Speight and the life of Thunderbolt.
The August issue of the Sugar Journal centers on the Australian Sugar Producers Association conference at Mossman and its proceedings. It also features photos of the new South Johnstone mill, town flower displays, and a Worthless Show scene in the Odontelows Hall.
In Brisbane discussions on a government measure to regulate meat works and related enterprises unfold in committee. Parties argue for or against state acquisition, with fears of Trades Hall influence and promises of stock breeding, compensation, and imperial supply priorities as the bill advances to a second reading.
On September 4, the Psiriotic Funds report a shortfall of 24/18 toward the £10,000 mart, highlighting a mounting effort to raise the final sum. The event centers on community drive and fundraising momentum.
Brisbane notes that the Appropriation Bill was unavailable and Mr Hamilton secured suspension of the Steading Orders to allow a second reading of the Sugar Cane Prices Bill The general principles were approved and the second reading proceeded with committal set for Tuesday mat The council adjourned to that date
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