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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1915
Page
2
A fragmented advertisement promises top prices for gold silver or vulcanite in Australia. Mentions cash sent by return mail and lists contact names T P Kelly and T J Donstone with garbled details. Also notes purchase of parental waste for remanufacturing and claims GS years of establishment.
Fragmented notes enumerate lunar phases and timings including new moon, first quarter, full moon, apogee and perigee dates. Mentions September 1 1995 and scattered times with many garbled terms.
Mr and Mrs J Crook Lancelot Ceatre express gratitude to friends for letters telegrams and sympathy following the loss of their son Private R. E. Worphett 13th Battalion.
The Metal Market reports copper and lead prices with forward, ware, and daily figures. Copper ranges around 70 pounds and 12 shillings, with Ta, Tm values and a 70/ ta spread. lead sits near 20 pounds 18 shillings with implied forward rates.
The article contrasts Allied and German fighters, noting Allies as superior in fighting strength. It argues Germany used gas and liquid fire only after realizing they could not win by conventionalmethods, comparing German conduct to a criminal resort to foul tactics if victory seemed unlikely.
The Cairns Jockey Club calls an adjourned general meeting to be held at Tatteraill's Gadex Motel at S o'clock tomorrow night. The notice mentions Lance Corporal Incram of the 5th battalion as wounded and refers to local dressmaking changes and letters from Private Heath.
The Cairns Technical College begins its new term today with exhibits. Attendees at the Atherton Show expressed regret that the State Farm was not represented. Eastern arrivals from the south arrived after a brief port stay. After a voyage to China and Japan, gate takings at the Atherton Show totaled £111 with side-shows £70, amounting to £181 in all.
The passage argues that German forces have rarely won on land unless outnumbered, and have been defeated by numerically smaller troops, with examples against Russia and Cradock’s unit. It condemns Kultur and mocks the German army’s reliance on poison and equipment, noting their need to avoid face to face combat. Also mentions well known ads for groceries and throat pastilles in the era.
Salvation Army Norman Park plans an open air concert at 8 in the evening with the Cairns Citizens Band and Allied Choir assisting. Father Will meet for practice next Wednesday evening at the band room. Funds surpass six thousand pounds with profits from a patriotic lawn tennis tournament and entries totaling £27 0s 6d. Ladies provided afternoon teas supporting the patriotic effort. J Faber pencils query about production origin prompts travel notes.
A public meeting will be held in the Nelson hall Gordongals at 5 pm tomorrow to receive the balance sheet and decide the future administration of the Wounded Soldiers Fund.
An advertorial snippet promotes Chargom Photo Studio at Xext Hides Hotel for baby portraits. It notes Mir Chargois with decades of experience in handling birth-related imagery and party portraiture in a window display setting.
The Cairns Starr-Bowkett Society presents its eighth annual balance sheet showing a prosperous state of affairs. Profits on last year’s transactions stand near 17 percent, illustrating the cooperative enterprise’s strength and success.
Gardmer and Hovertson depart the Wests soon while Post staff join the mission. Miss WeWalkin's pupils attend at the Texas Tondon College of Music, with grades noted as immediate and first class in primary and higher levels.
Two deaths occurred at Mareeha on Sunday, including Paul Jensen, a venerable figure, and Mrs. Pares, wife of J. Pares of Neill Hack and Pars. The deceased lady was 25 years old, and broad sympathy is extended to her husband.
Death occurred Sunday for Charles Wallace a longtime district resident and early settler in Mei or Fier Cyeltown area He died aged about 70 and the funeral cortege proceeds to Cooktown for interment to-morrow The region notes his long association with the local community and his role among early settlers.
Mr. G L Tantom Stock Inspector reports from the area between Herberton and Tumour Mine that severe drought has dried up springs and water, miners suffer bad health, stocks decline, some deaths occur, and vast wash dirt piles await attention. The situation is described as very serious.
An advertisement-like note urges use of magnesia tablets and carbolic soap to keep blood cool and skin healthy during warm weather measles. It promotes a per bottle magnesia tablet and a soap tablet, available from W A Catins, Chemist, Lake Street, Cairns.
The notice references TAD COUGHS and a claimed remedy from Cherry Halsam for severe coughs that tighten breathing. It mentions Kelly Chemist and a letter from Mr. BR. Mediock via Mr. J. B. Story and includes a ministerial directive about a report from the Superintendent of Technical Education on revision to secondary education.
The Cairns Theatre presents a summer friendly program headlined by a two act novelty The Man from Nowhere. A Naples city scenic and famous Keystone era comedy Keyston-erie are among chief attractors. Prices are posted for the varied program.
A fragmented note notes a trend of facial disfigurements linked to emerging spring issues. Mentions unnamed locations and individuals including a chemist and a beat system figure, signaling growing health concerns as seasons change.
At Spence Street theatre dm a Saturday programme in tall Keepiner with high repute the house was presented.
Sufferers from rheumatism and gout are informed that Craig's remedy is available. The medicine is highly claimed to relieve symptoms without depressant effects and should be taken per directions. Available at Crew's ViceHegal Pharmacy Cultru.
A damaged report describes a raid on a vessel carrying passengers from an Orient location. The attack damaged the ship and affected about 28 mule loads of cargo or supplies as the incident unfolded despite prior precautions.
A new batch of volunteers departs Cairns amid a large farewell. They gathered at the Drill shed where Captain Draper and Lieutenant led a briefing on trench life and head protection. The march to the wharf saw band music and martial cheers as the vessel pulled away.
The Palace Theatre showcased Lex McLean, the Scottish Hercules, as the main attraction with his motor car pull and feats of muscle while Mr. Melan Witedt demonstrated juggling 200 lbs. Cards, chains, and a dramatic stage program complemented the night. The Moor contest drew little interest as local rivals faltered.
A long OCR of prize categories features numerous entries across livestock, ponies, horses, horticulture, and crafts. Names like Carr, Adele, Daisy Kelly, Maxwell, Ramage, Neal, Smith, and O'Donnell appear among many exhibitor references. The document records awards, entries, and participant classifications across multiple divisions with scores and placements.
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