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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1915
Page
2
Office of the District Engineer issues orders by Commissioner and Arthur J. Crowther, Secretary, concerning specifications and management.
A partial list of textile and tableware terms appears, including Damagh, Sheeting, Towels, Serviette, Flan melettes, Prints, Crepes, Coumment Cloth, Coin lin, Pillow Slips, Run mers. The fragment ends abruptly with further items unreadable.
Copper prices range from 67 to 61 5/ to the pound with forward rates noted in the metal market summary. The report cites Morie Smith's residence in Gordonvale and mentions James Fairweather's wife in a brief stock note.
Jack Hight notes lack of scores hinders compiling interealing votes. An advertisement promotes No 2 therry Balsam by Kaene the cough remedy. Mentions coughing and breathing difficulty with a testimonial by My petty Kelly, Chemist.
Fragmentary notice discusses.calling it a spring prevalence caused by internal impurity. Mentions Craig's Chemist as remedy and services at Brisheme Marybor Ballina plus scattered names and dates. Text is damaged and hard to interpret.
A community effort titled Rand and Choir aims to raise funds in November for the Repinda Ambulance service. Those willing to donate should notify Deputy Superintendent Ishe Steas.
Advert sees Craigs firm promoting a gout and rheumatic remedy, claiming high demand and no depressing after effects when used as directed. The note cites Regal Pharmacy as supplier and references stock being exhausted due to demand.
The text notes a cinema program featuring up to date spectator impressions and a double feature including Keystone comedies like Hogs Out Wet. It mentions fairground acts and a Chanlin competition, with plans for further shows at Whitties at ordinary prices.
A Cairns Harbor Board meeting is planned for next Thursday night. An ambulance proposal will be presented, with a motion expected from Mewill to approve or advance the plan.
A readable fragment lists Dr P F Merw... at his surgery and references to War Census Returns and tax forms. It mentions Chargois Photo Studio offering baby portraits at Next Hides Hotel and notes the Trinity Bay dredge overhaul with Brisbane updates. The snippet also advertises Weigrave Throat Pastilie and Craign medicine tins.
On Friday morning at airos Summons Court before Mr A B Gises P M, Henry William Pearce fined for breach of the Traffic Act with costs. Michae Lattry fined for being unlawfully on licensed premises during prohibited hours with costs. Thora Hair Tosie advertises a hair tonic claiming to restore grey hair and prevent falling out, priced at 1 shilling 8 pence for a large bottle. Colima i Lake Street Char ist. Cajrna.
The resolvent estate of William Pearce undergoes examination by Mr A B Gibson with witnesses including Selina Pearce W T Pearce and A W Pearce. The inquiry ends as the insolvent and witnesses are reviewed. A fishing excursion on the Victor departs from O P wharf with return fare eight shillings.
A wartime spy tale unfolds in a large American city as Major Bailey’s daughter and Van Vorst race to recover army post plans from a secret service agent. Van Vorst is wounded defending the agent who, before dying, passes the plans to a colonel. The Beystone comic features leading actors of the era.
The college sent Hartis Law 3 to represent the institution at a conference held in Brisbane. The report notes the delegation and the college's strong showing on Thursday evening.
The first famous Carina Horticultural Society show was held at the Oddfellows Hall on Thursday. Officials included President G Moody and committee members Mrs R Craig and P Kelly. Exhibits in flowers and crafts impressed despite dry weather. Kids from Girls State School showcased Kinder warten work and proceeds supported Wounded Returned Soldiers.
Local advert reports Mr A Waddell opening a store at Babinda with a broad stock of groceries bakery boots and dry goods. Terms cash and agents for Royal Insurance listed alongside the shop offerings.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised as safe for all ages from infants to the elderly. It soothes coughs colds croup and bronchitis without harming delicate throats and can be given to even the youngest child.
The Taree exhibition lists numerous prizes across classes such as Basket Arrangements Floral Table Decorations and Floral Design with entries by Mrs Whittick and Mrs Wright. Awards cover pot plants cacti crotons and vegetables with multiple prizes and silver medals. entries include varieties of lettuce tomatoes pumpkins and sugar cane with judges named M L Cochrane and A W Mighell.
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