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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
2
By order of the Minister for Public Instruction a meeting of Mole Patoote and cautions of children attending the above school is held at the Sebow Reem on 221 September for the nomination of a committee for that school.
Fragmented OCR shows silk blouses and light summer apparel for women, mentioning silk garments, yardages for fabric, and care notes. The garb described appears aimed at ladies in a northern region, with references to washing, patterns, and basic textile items.
For further particulars apply to our MEAT WORKS Rowen land where the plant may be in spectel or to BERGL AUSTRALIA LIMITED es Pitt Annet.
Cairns Town Council plans to apply to the State Treasurer for a loan of 1000 pounds sterling to fund a water service reservoir. Specifications and details are available for inspection at the Council Chambers in Cairns, with orders issued for the 셀 dater date.
Wr A M Wedeell has opened a store at Bahminda offering large stocks of groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes, etc. Terms indicate agency for Royal Insurance.
Messrs A J Draper Limited advertise the Hoval Hotel Mareeba for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis. Details available from the agents. Mrs Jermey of Mareeba appears in relation to the event.
Fragmented notice reports Severant Mearth of Chillagoe being transferred to Gordonvale Police station and to be stationed at Chillagoe by Sergeant Aird. Alfred Gilson presiding, small fine of three pounds for offence. Mulgrave Throat Pastilles promotion and tire sale inducement advertised by Craig dispensing chemist. Soundings near Cairns channel updated with low tide estimates of twenty one feet and related notes.
Haven look in the window at the collection of lovely bee portraits. Vr Charcois has thirty years of experience in managing little ladies portraits and related studios at Next Gites Hotel.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions daily items and a phone number, suggesting a brief reminder or classified reference. Limited readable content lists phrases not forming a complete event or clear entities. No dates, names, or locations are evident.
Cairns residents prepare a social evening in St. Monica's Parish Hall to bid farewell to Rev. Father Walsh who departs Cairns for England. The town also notes a special Cairns Lottery Club meeting at Tattersalls Ride on Tuesday to discuss future operations and a Wounded Soldiers Day at the Theatre with patriotic screenings. A horse shipment aboard the steamer Amaria bound for Calcutta is reported, with about 60 horses remaining from earlier consignments. a road accident near town injures a man after a collision with a passing fire brigade vehicle.
A short ad-style notice urges warm weather relief with Magnesis magnesia and Carrect Cartolic Soap for measles skin irritation. It promotes a one shilling per bottle price and tablet sachets, directing readers to Wo 4, Mot ling, Abermast, in Lake Street, Cairne, for purchase.
Members and residents of Edge Hill district are reminded of the usual monthly meeting at Mr Hommelgard's Edge Hill tomorrow Sunday at 7 30 pm. Important welfare matters for the suburb will be discussed. The association has a bright future and invites residents to join or contact E Mannins secretary at box HH Cairns.
The notice outlines a racing program with four or more events starting at 1 p.m. A Special Trem departs Cairns at 1.30 p.m. calling at Woree and Simanton, expected to arrive around 3.10 p.m. Returns planned after the final race.
Notice is given of a by election to fill the vacancy on Cairns Town Council caused by the resignation of Jules Griffiths. Election day is Saturday October 7, 1915, nominations close September 7, 1915, at 4 pm. Returning Officer Thomas Millson to preside at Council Chambers Cairns.
A fragmented page from LONDOS and Cairns markets lists copper and tin prices and banana shipments, interleaved with local notices about a missing Townsville contingent member, then ad copy for facial remedies and a misattributed medical claim. The scattered items culminate with a query about what constitutes a public place.
Fragmentary note shows Calzgxs Theatre box pen location at Whittick's with unclear surrounding text. Readable items imply a theatre context and a store reference. No clear event or names to confirm a full item or outcome.
Charlie Smith, former Cairne town native, serving abroad, reports from Heliopolis hospital with health improving though not yet back to active duty. He mentions time at Gallipoli and eagerness to return to service.
Sufferers from rheumatic ailments and the government are advised that Annie's has landed a fresh supply of their gout and rheumatic remedy. The medicine is highly recommended with effective results and no depressing after effects. Available only at Crung's Vieeltegel Pharmacy Usirns.
In Cais Police Court on Thursday a man named Harrato of Mourilyan faced charges of assaulting Ciavanni, causing grievous bodily harm. Senior Sergeant and Mr H K attended as witnesses. Remand requested as part of the proceedings.
A fragmentary report shows a Hospital Committee meeting discussing life governors and shifts in personnel, with reference to lady instructors. The text also notes sales of children’s dresses and various novelties at fixed prices including ribbons, perfumery, hosiery, and related items.
The Catmans Citi es Bend and Allied Choir invite members to gather at the Brill Gaeq this evening at 1 o clock for a meeting.
Babinda Mill work is in full swing with activity ramping up expected to peak next week. Officials anticipate steady progress across operations as crews push toward completion and restart schedules.
The ad notes Lactocen as a preferred infant food, valuable in warm weather. P. Kelly, chemist, has a full stock of crocks and will answer inquiries promptly. Prices are listed at 1/6 2/6 and 5/0.
At a Thursday meeting the firm board stated it had sold immunity metal for a certain sum and the purchaser is said to owe £26 based on statements by Mr Pease. He offered to donate to the Patriotic fund if Pease proves any further debt beyond the purchase.
The first general meeting of the Cairns branch of the ALCA was held in Trim Hall with 13 members present. Officers named include President J Manners. Vice Presidents A H Kelly and W Stillman. Secretary and Treasurer F A Brown. Directors Hew W Mitchell and E H Denny. Committees were formed covering literary arts debating social and Bible study with conveners listed. A sub-committee was appointed to draft a constitution and the first Bible lesson was scheduled for Sunday at 1 PM with further discussion set for the next meeting on the 37th.
Palace Theatre schedules a special feature film The Thestrover featuring romance and crime with Helen, Cherie, and Dick in a shifting web of flirtation and theft. A jeweller’s encounter and inheritances drive the drama while the Warwick Chronicle promises further theatre interest.
The Minister for Agriculture has remitted to the Director of Agriculture the question of future control of State farms. Mr Quoching will visit the farms to suggest lines of future work and the Minister will decide whether any farm shall be discontinued.
A terse September 16 note from Brisbane records a directive titled Preference for Soldiers. The executive minute directs actions implied by the brief entry, with unclear details due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR records Mr Hughes promising the federal government will not permit certain actions. The text hints at battles by land and sea, allied armies advancing, and a pledge of victory with colors trampled. The intact meaning is unclear and several names are garbled.
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