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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1915
Page
2
T. P. Kelly seeks to purchase gold silver or vulcanite at top prices in Australia. Respond to T. J. Dunstore Trivats Bus 78 G.P.O. BRISBASE. Cash sent by return mail with sender's name and address inside parcel. All sets of demigh wasted bought for remanufacturing. Moon phase data included.
Readers across Australia react to Mr. Anderson's report on Post Office operations. Northern readers lament lack of redress for insane regulations and coastwise steamer schedules, noting delays and systemic circus in official handling. The piece urges acknowledgement by department heads and adherence to proper procedures.
A curio on the British postal system mocks endless bureaucratic steps from Deputy Postmaster-General to clerks in transit. The report traces how a simple matter loops through chief clerks, branches, and records, only to drift back and be declared “decently interred” in GPO Records. The piece suggests public impatience with such procedure.
An advertisement promotes 0.2 Cherry Balsam as a cure for stubborn chest coughs and breathing difficulties. The copy from Kelly, Chemist, emphasizes its use for severe throat and lung irritation, noting its medicinal claims without modern medical endorsement.
Burns Philp steamer Marsina reaches Camstom Sault on Tossday morning after six hours stay. Two passengers board and cargo is taken. Mr H Fasterby, Sugar Experiment Station director, arrives from the south by Muri ven, departs next morning for Gordonvale and Habinds. Director returns to Ceitma on rettrsdiay.
A notice promotes baby portrait sessions at Charysis Photos studio with a window display from Hides Elystel. The fragment hints at a furniture sale and a 2:30 o'clock event at Mffereton.
Notice reports the death of Mrs. McCaul and promotes Craig's Proxh Rheumatic Remedy as a sought after gout and rheumatic treatment. The ad claims the medicine relieves after effects, follows directions, and is available only at Crags Vice-Hegel Pharmacy Cairn.
Mrs Fisher of Sheridan street Cairns is advised that Private Fisher has been discharged at Malta on the 10th with slight illness. Fisher has been wounded three times and this is his second illness.
A man identified as GC Gramshaw sustained injuries at the Cotes Timber Limit on Monday while moving logs. He became trapped between logs and suffered a left hand fracture. An ambulance crew provided first aid and he was admitted to hospital for treatment.
Austral Pictures offers another grand program tonight headlined by The Silent Valley a star drama three thousand feet of film with rich plot and emotional situations also featured Slime Dobbim Magrate and a Pal Feanty The Face on the Bedroom Floor adds variety with Charles Chay tin in a new mood patrons are urged to attend for a fuller satisfying evening
Fragmentary OCR notes describe dry winds and rough nights during a land commissioner's visit. The fragment hints at unsettled weather and potential effects on local conditions but provides no clear dates or outcomes.
A. M. Waddell has just opened a shoe store in Balinda offering a fresh stock and eager service for local customers. The business aims to supply quality footwear and related accessories to the community.
An old advertisement outlines Chamberlains Pain Balm as a quick antiseptic ointment for wounds and sores. It claims it removes pain and prevents scarring when applied promptly, available from chemists and storekeepers.
Fragmentary note reflects wartime sentiment about national strength and resilience. Mentions a world conflict, imagined mobilization, and calls for unity though details are unclear. Emphasizes collective effort and anticipation of future events.
The Glen Bow ch ton exhibit attracts visitors at the Atherton Show with travelers praising the display. Mrs Hil receives a special medal for her contribution. Plans to move the exhibit to Townsville or Sydney were discussed but shelved due to logistical issues. A parade of nations is slated for next Saturday under Norman Port Sued] srece, with Cairns residents invited to view before the auction to raise funds.
A damaged OCR reading of a sugar trade page yields unclear lines about state matters and a Ruger reference. The piece lacks readable names, dates, or concrete events to summarize into a coherent item.
Fragmentary notice states a charge is wanted and mentions a qualified nurse advertisement. The text references Evoggera and a sergeant major name, but details are unclear.
In Innisfail the formal selection process for the Central Board as canegrowers' representative proceeded after revisions. After initial refusals by Mr. Marshall and Mr. Johinston the committee moved to nominate Seymour Howe, consulting chemist to One United Canegrowers of Australia, who reconsidered and consented to nomination.
The Palace Theatre presents an unusual act with Jack George challenging Lex McLean to lift a horse and rider off the stage. If George wins, McLean will attempt the feat to beat him. The program includes the drama The Black Dianas and the latest film releases.
Travelers are assured of Japan’s stable, welcoming climate as November events in Kyoto mark imperial celebrations and Tokugawa era rites. The country offers improved hospitality, transit, and comfort for visitors, with steamship details available from Durms, Philp and Co.
A medical advertorial extols careful eye care by a specialized optometrist. It warns that missteps can harm eyesight and stresses the need to trust a skilled professional for proper anatomical understanding and treatment. The note is signed A. A. D. Leo, with dates from October 5th to 16th.
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