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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1915
Page
2
A concise obituary style item notes Isla Norris and Kam Norris being left by their parents and sister in a minor desertion context. It records one or more relatives in a lack of guardianship situation and mentions their names in a brief public notice tone.
Next Friday at 2.30 p.m. Mesers R. Sturt and Co. will auction the plant and stock of the late Thomas Peat Abbott Street. Mr J A Kearney Northern representative shows a very attractive range in all lines to a gentleman's complete outfit in Notsum. Remaining unsold items note.
The Post reports a special Chamber of Commerce meeting scheduled for Tuesday September 11 1915 to discuss the proposed Workmen's Compensation plan. The session aims to consider the pros and cons and inform local business interests.
Freehold land along the Russell River offered for cash or terms within Babinda mill area. Portions 304 and TA near Glady feature wide river frontage and virgin alluvial soils. Interested buyers should send allotments to W. L. Venkine c/o Bank of Australasia.
The record lists lunar phase times including New Moon on the 8th at 5 p.m and Full Moon on the 2nd at 7.15 a.m with other phase notes and apogee timing such as Apogee on the 7th at 1.8 a.m. The data appears as a fragmented astronomical schedule for observatory use.
Ana Steiner Mataram arrived Monday morning from Sarapors via porta. The steamer called unusually on the return voyage to Cairns, loaded cargo for Townsville, and departed shortly after midday for the south.
A Cairns notice reports receipts of £31 12 0 at Starr Bowket Society from Saturday. Directors A Atkinson and M Winstone to attend next Saturday. Magistrate Mr Gibson presided in Cairns Police Court over WM Pord case, with evidence from Constable Ketts. three months imprisonment imposed.
A speech by Mr John Dillon MP condemns national discipline failures in the Munitions Act crisis. He notes the government sent three ministers to persuade the South Wales miners to return to work and protests that Wales faced coercion without daring to use the act.
A fragment describes facial blemishes and boils as internal imperfections. It praises Stampa rilla with lodites paired at Craig's, the Chemist, as the best remedy. It notes these conditions rise with spring and are seen as a blood impurity indicator rather than disease.
Mr Warry May of the Sawrelish Brealth Institute on Abbott Street, Coiriss, has built a sizable client base since the establishment. The report notes a broad following for his services as word spreads.
Capital audiences enjoy a new Cairns programme led by popular Wajow drama Out of the Ruins and the poignant Her Trussed Past. Scenic photography highlights include California beauty scenes and an English Waraceite feature updating wartime events for modern spectators.
A crowded local column notes P F Meredith’s dental attendance schedule and enquiries. Friendly Societies Day and Kel Cross Society Cairns branch meet in Council Chambers at 8 pm Thursday. Currency and tax reminders appear amid cane fires, dry weather, and cane crushing updates near G or donvale and Mabinda. A Kellys display of hats and straw fashion opens at Wingen, supporting Girls State School fundraiser at Palace Theatre with a limited ticket push.
Suppers from Rev wa s SM and Gost will be pleased to learn Craig's have landed a fresh supply of their famous Gout and Rheumatic Remedy. Demand is high and stocks ran out, the remedy is thoroughly recommended and confidently recommended for relief when used with proper diet and directions. Obtained only at s Vice-Tegal Catena.
A correspondent reports Irvinebank on Patriotic Day with a large flag at Town Hall and a brass plaque encircling the pole. It states the flag was erected on the king's birthday in 1915 by citizens honoring volunteers for the front. The town remained quiet and normal business continued as collectors sought donations.
At Palace Theatre tonight the program includes the Leroy Sisters, a dainty duo of performers, opening with pleasant ballads in varied renditions. The act shows range and charm, with praise for their vocal versatility and stage presence.
Inspector Wright of the Health Department says the Girls' State School cannot be readied for use today as fumigation is ongoing there by the department. The report notes throat ailments are common and mentions Mulgrave Throat Pastilles as a recommended remedy and a promotional offer at Craig dispensing chemist Cairns.
A fragmentary caption notes a heroic action at the Dardanelles, depicting a soldier being wounded after advancing to the front ridge and returning. The text appears to promote enlistment through dramatic scenes, though details are incomplete.
Mackay September meeting of the Pioneer River Farmers and Fruitgrowers Association discussed cooperative tramways with Mr Morris noting farmers could fund two thirds of cost to build lines as feeders to main lines. Mr Hoss urged railways to take cane derricks, proposing cheaper rates. matter referred to branches for consideration.
Mr A M Waddell has opened up large stocks of groceries Perry boots and shoes and more at Barinda with terms cash. Agent for Loyal Nemurmer Co.
Brisbane hearing reveals doubts about certain inmates insanity and crowded wards. Witness describes filthy wards, lack of clothing and paper fitness, overcrowded No.4 ward, and patients standing ankle deep in filth during storms. He accuses doctors of neglect and notes illicit newspaper collaboration since February.
Thursday Island September 15 two Malaws clashed during a quarrel. Arthur Flannery 19 naval cadet on guard duty intervened to quell the Guterdance. A revolver bullet passed above his left breast seriously wounding him. The two Walies were arrested.
Mackay observes Patriotic Day on September 1 with heavy travel by morning and afternoon trains and paydays at the mills. Stalls and raffles boosted fundraising, pushing day collections above £800 and the district total over the CORO.
In Townsville on a recent Saturday the Unilcovatered Society of Enginers held a meeting with railway Watwhors staff. They prepared for possible industrial action and asked their Council for permission to abstain from a formal ballot. No reply had been received.
A special issue will be issued Friday featuring the district and its businesses activities. It will present well known buildings, push bodies, and scenes of town and country in photographs. Large copies are available and nearly every home will see the issue. The publication aims to interest Northumberland and the local people in Innisfail and district.
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