Visitors From Britain Overstate Australia Misconceptions
The article criticizes British politicians visiting Australia for underestimating the country. It argues many Brits see Australia as arid outside the coast and fail to grasp North Queensland’s wealth and scenery. It notes Australians themselves also hold hazy views of distant regions, and the visitors’ brief stay leaves them with limited, skewed impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
England
Commonwealth
Sydney
Great Britain
Emmett
New South Wales
Queensland
Melbourne
Brisbane
Darling Downs
Adelaide
Cooktown
Cairns
Queen State
North Queensland
Ilar
Surgeon Dentist A W BcManis Notified on Hinterland Visits
A W BcManis surgeon dentist, represented by C F Scott and colleagues, is noted as visiting hinterland areas and coastal towns. The notice lists professional associates including Christiansen, C D5, and C D Logan, bld s.
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C. F. Scott
Bld.s
F_ FE
Christiansen
C.D
Dentists Office Advertises Services and Notices
The issue carries a dental notice for Charles G. T. Murray L C D with contact details. It also notes no Cairn Police Court sheet on Monday and mentions a Palace Theatre screening change. A public notice warns co opers in the south eastern division about extended jurisdiction and employer reporting requirements for employees aged eighteen plus with forms available from the Industrial Registrar or Factory Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers’ Trade Board
Queensland
Coopers
Industrial Registrar
Joral Inspector of
In Memoriam Alile Gilbert Cairns Loss
GHBART.-In sad put loving men cry of our dear little son, Alile Gilbert, who was accidentally killed at Cairns on 30th September. Inserted by his sorrowing parents, and K. Gilbert, Maryborough.
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Ghbart
Alile Gilbert
Cairns
K. Gilbert
Maryborough
Local Ad Prices For Film Cameras and Supplies
Advertises low prices on film cameras papers plates chemicals and related items. Note from Kelly Chemin that prepaid domestic notices for marriages births and deaths in the Post will be inserted in the current issue without extra charge.
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Kelly
Chemin
Penny Savings Bank Holds Saturday Deposits and Withdrawals
Cairns Weekly Penny Savings Bank reports deposits of £37 1s on Saturday afternoon and withdrawals of £10 10s. Directors for Saturday attendance are Messrs J Burrows and W J E Stillman. The Mayor has a Parramatta sports ground proposal from Mr McCormack MLA and may seek £3000 from the Government. council may consider it soon.
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Cairns
Meaurs
J. Burrows
W. J. E. Stillman
McCormack
Mi.a
Parramatte
Helping the Hospital Boxing Benefit Next Saturday
Mr. Tercy Simmonds arranges a hospital Saturday fundraiser with a large tent near the stalls hosting boxing exhibitions. Admission will be charged to augment funds for a deserving institution featuring Jack George, Jim Mac Gregor, and spars between local youths, inviting broad attendance.
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Tercy Simmonds
Jack George
Jim MacGregor
Geraults Investigations and a Cairns Marriage Tale
The report by Entomologist A A Girault notes August data gathering on grubs from cane fields, with about three thousand specimens confined in cages awaiting maturity by early November. A separate Cairns note recalls the quiet marriage of Mrs Henry Simmonds to Mr Crossley, with North Queenslanders hopeful for her future happiness and health.
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A. A. Girault
Cairms
Henry Simmonds
Crossley
Cairns
Esmeid Ped
Queensland
Musical notices and sales update from Cairns paper
Mr C Whales music tuition at Imperial Hotel Abbott Street offers piano organ singing harmony and counterpoint lessons. Advertising error corrected for timber sale conditions from Cairns Land Agent. Malaria remedy advertised fire medicine 4d and 4s per bottle from B Craig Cairns Chemist. Saturday rain disrupts workers heat efforts and motor trip charges set at 6d for adults and 1d for children. Ladies meeting at secretary Mr E Mann's office this afternoon at o'clock.
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C. S&s. Whale
Imperial Hotel
Abbott-Street
Whale
B. Craig
Cairns
Larlien
E. 3. Mann
Matunga Arrives from Sydney En Route to Papuan Ports
The steamer Matunga reached Monday morning from Sydney and proceeds to Papuan ports with a large passenger list and heavy cargo. Captain Rhodes piloted the vessel in and out. The same day the Barron Falls train tour was not led by tourists. The sixth annual meeting of the Jaires Starr Hawkett Building Society elected A Atkinson G Bremner J Draper FE Hawkins H Kelly Sinclair Miller G E Moody HL P Philips A Taylor J Sheen A B Taylor M Winstone as directors. Auditors Manners and Vallance were named. A recommendation urged advertising before a balance for an appropriation. The Coin Tea organized by the Methodist Church Ald Society was a success with band music and hostesses Mrs McKenzie and Mrs Brickhill presenting bouquets. Five ladies, Moody, Brickhill, McRae, Johnson, and Matthews, competed in guessing a number of beans by touch. another set of bags will be made for a future round. The Song competition was held.
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Sydney
Barron Falls
Papua
Rhodes
Jaires Starr- Hawkett Building Society
L. Draper
Mesers
A. Atkinson
G. Bremner
J. Draper
H. O. Hawkins
Mr. H. Kelly
Sinclair Miller
G. E. Moody
Hl. P. Philips
A. Taylor
J. Sheen
A. 8. Taylor
M. Winstone
Megs
Manners and
Vallance
Methodist Church
Ald Society
Denny
McKenzie
Brickhill
Emell
Ted
Vin
Meadames H
Moody
Frrickhill
McRae
Johnson
Miss Matthews
Tableland Butter Factory Site Chosen in Queensland
The Atherton Tableland site for a new butter factory is fixed and suppliers urged to cooperate with directors to advance erection in one of Queensland’s richest districts. The Federal Picture Co. held a benefit at Nelson for Eddy’s widow, raising £30 from admission with songs by Abdullah, Wade, Wedlock, Lancaster, Smith, and Ferris adding to the event.
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Atherton
Queensland
the Federal Picture Co
Nelson
Mr. Eddy
Miss Abdullah
Messrs
J. Wade
J. Wedlock
J. W. Lancaster
J. Smith
J. Ferris
Inconsistent Stance on Free Speech by Political Parties
Government fails to permit meetings in public spaces while Labor denies Liberal meeting rights. The passage accuses politicians of inconsistent zeal for free speech in Liberal gatherings and calls out their opposing tactics.
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Labor Party
Cane Fires Ravage Multiple Farms In County
Post correspondent reports a major cane fire at 4 PM Monday on Mr Hickey’s O’Leary farm destroying 65 acres. Neighbor W C Grim escaped with singe injuries while aiding defense. Fire then spread to A J Draper’s Carrah Farm and Hi Moller’s adjoining property, each causing significant cane losses. police have been notified.
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Post
Sesson
Pam
A. J. Draper
Carrah
Fee
Willing Hands
Hi. Moller
Infantry School of Instruction Concludes At Cairns
The five week Cairns infantry and cadet officers school closed with strong attendance and high interest. Chief instructor Captain Willis and Sergeant-Major Given praised the corps for its intelligence and enthusiasm. Courses covered squad to battalion drill, outposts, marching, attack, defense, and musketry. Draper and Grenfell passed practical exams for first lieutenants in infantry drill field engineering and topography.
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Cairns
W. ©. Willis
J. Stal
Aft
Turing
Lisuts
N. P. Draper
F. A. Grenfell
Summer Voile Shades in Saxe to Black
The listing describes the Summer Voile available in leading shades including Saxe White Cream Grey Tan Sky and Black. The note emphasizes a full range of colors for the lightweight fabric option.
Citizen Forces Officers Exam Results Announced
Competitive examinations for corporal sergeant and color sergeant positions were held. Corporal Kearney topped all three ranks with Sparks close behind in several categories. Results list names and percentages for each rank, note exceptional theoretical knowledge but weaker practical handling, and mention exam boards and officers presiding.
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Sellabus
Kearney
Sparks
Murphy
Cairns
Alphen
Mareede
Calvory
Royle
Mighell
Booker
T. Richards
Rooker
Sparkes
Boyle
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Anereas
Spencer
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The
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Uesday
Lord Emmett
South
Spence Street
Abliah Murray
Townsville
Hones, Wilson & Eyan
MacDennell
Nannam
E. J. Harris
Victoria House
Lake Street
Maere Bennetts
Bennett & Bennett
R.D.S. Anbott Street
Cairns Kewre Co
Ana Tae. Mackay
Craig
Robert Craig
Opposivn Post Offices
Calne
A. W. BcManis
Charles G. T. Murray
L.C.D
A.M.P
Abbottst
P.O
Cairm
the Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre
Penny Savings Jank
Girault
S. T. P. Kelly
Aimott-Street
Palace Picture
Benson & Cnuset
Ototen
Tems Detide
Talate
Ante Anand
Euch
A. J. Green & CO
F.F.O
Abbott St. Cairns
Koch
Hospital
Matunga
Starr-Howkett Society
Tableland Butter Factory
Summer Voices
North
Santer Voiles
Wil Yard
Voiles
Anbott Street
Lons
W. OO. Willia
A. E. Aitkin
Lieut. P. Deuper
Infantry
J. F. Walsh
W. ©. Willig
J. B. Walsh
Woods
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