05 Apr 1918
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
1
Scattered text describes residents securing supplies and a tense mood as a farming community faces losses and needs. Mentions a sanitation depot and old brigade imagery, with farmers meeting to discuss future requirements and toiler life paths.
The Cairns district reports a cyclone aftermath affecting Babinda and surrounding areas. Residents rebuild mills and rail spoil, while farms face flooding, weed growth, and road damage. J. Kearns, long-time resident, recalls hardship as authorities relocate and repairs begin.
A Mossman excursion to Mossman Beach drew families for a day of sea breezes and racing along the shore. A horse and rider splashed through near the water while ta kers raffled and danced in Lann’s Hall later. Proceeds support the Tunisfall-Babinda Cyclone Ford project and local fundraising.
Fragmentary lines ponder the universe and a higher power. The speaker contemplates life’s meaning and the elusive key to existence, noting uncertainty and the sense of near yet inaccessible knowledge.
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