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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
2
The piece condemns German militarism and tyranny, contrasting it with British liberalism and press freedom. It critiques German expansionism, Versailles era violence, and calls for vigilance against militarism while noting censorship and political tensions among nations.
An old classified item lists film and plate cameras with prices like 5 and 10 and 12 dollars, noting married births and deaths as items/notes to be inserted in the current issue of the paper.
Large audience at Catras Theatr for the Wednesday programme showing praised films. The event repeats tonight as the final showing and attendees are urged to see it. Mr W McCormack M L A notes in a Post message about tidal information and an arbor master correspondence on the matter.
The text notes a correction to a party statement in the Federal House, references a change of programme at the Palace Theatre, and announces a subdivisional sale of Pomona Estate at Ingham on October 1 at 1 am. It lists Melbourne House hats and accessories with prices as part of an advertisement.
Weekly record from Mossman Central Mill shows cane crushed totaling 3096 tons with 0.0 percent sugar and 490.7 tons of cane per ton. Hours crushing reported 150.7. Cumulative totals include 6.11 tons of sugar per ion, 0.01 wood per ion, and 14.189 tons of cane sugar.
An article describes the Alright patent collar system for shirts. It claims saves time and temper by keeping a tie attached to a collar until soiled, with various collar depths and colors stocked.
Letters of administration with the will for Ellen Ashford of Mundoo near Innisfail were granted by the registrar Mr. Charles Norris in Townsville. Ellen Ashford, wife of cane farmer Frank Ashford, is the deceased referenced in the probate action.
The Cairns Citizens Band performs a programme tonight at 7 45 in Latestreet between Spence and Shiekde-streets. S Whale, music master of the Imperial Hotel, Abbott street, will meet appointments for tuition in piano singing harmony and counterpoint.
Harbor board officials meet to confirm by laws governing harbor dues collection. Special session held before the monthly Cairns harbor board meeting and the by laws were approved on July 1, 1913.
A passenger sustained a broken arm and was taken by train to Nelson for first-aid from the Deputy Superintendent of the Ambulance, then travelled to Cairns for further treatment.
In the open season for clothes, the announcement states new styles and fabrics arrive today. Plans to expand competition coverage and set higher value records accompany a bold launch aimed at marking summer success.
The Northern Herald notes a smooth six month run with wide appreciation for its news columns and unmatched illustrations. This week features two views captured for the paper.
Ingham correspondent reports daily threats from Rein and a heatwave causing conditions to worsen. The warning emphasizes ongoing danger and the need for caution as temperatures soar.
The Cane Growers' Association selects Mr W Stevenson as delegate to meet the C B R Co general manager regarding the Rewane agreement. He departs for Sydney on October 2. Cairns Harbour Board grants Captain Foulis two months advance and a further month’s salary. Death of Mr S F McMaster noted for years of public involvement. Mason tuners to perform tomorrow afternoon. Vessels entering Cairns, Inter-State and coastwise total 69 ships for five weeks ending inst., 48 026 tons net. Oversees at Board's wharves 69 vessels 112 081 tons gross. outer anchorage 56 tons. total 06 vessels 15 135 tons port.
The Salvation Army will officially open its new hall at the intersection of Sheridan and Aplin Streets on Saturday evening at pm. The mayor Alderman Mcim will attend. A musical programme has been arranged with vocalists from the town contributing to the event.
At a Cairns Harbor Board session Mr Earl Muppled challenged motions on dredging matters. He accused actions of suspected committee handling and questioned authorizations while the chair was briefly vacant. The exchange referenced a German dredger and a 35 honorarium related to Clausen.
Ingham Police Court Percy Gordon alias Ben Gordon was committed for trial at the Criminal Sessions in Townsville for the unlawful killing of Claude John O Sullivan at the Commercial Hotel on September 1. O Sullivan died six days after injuring his head, cerebral hemorrhage cited as cause. Deceased, once in the Pest and Telegraph Department, was a long-time Ingham resident. Tergsco Malley received three months jail for obtaining money by feigning deafness after a recent release from a prior sentence.
Market figures show 4,970,000 yearly rubber revenue at 180 percent, while 487 representative general stocks declined by 18,500,000 during the month, signaling broad losses across the market.
Local events recorded by pon and Pictur note J Newell and A Inedale acquiring the entire onsets of the Ok Copper Co after tenders were called. Mention of advertisements for Children’s Hacking Cough remedies and Woods Great Peppermint Cure appears in the clipped item.
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