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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1928
Page
8
Poetic tribute emphasising Australian sacrifice in war as Cairns and Commonwealth unite to honour dead soldiers. Rousing plea to mother to remember the fallen who kept the home intact, linking endurance and service to national liberty.
Canberra verse by Henry Newbolt contemplates mercy and affection within royal duty. The lyric muses on time and memory, contrasting earthly frailty with enduring reverence for a sovereign's legacy.
A Rosemary poem reflects on Anzac valor and memory, recalling Gallipoli and World War I heroes. It honors Australian and New Zealand troops, their sacrifice, and the duty to remember with gratitude while acknowledging the cost of freedom and national identity. It laments forgetfulness and urges lasting reverence for those who died.
Capt Snodgrass spoke of the war’s costs and sacrifices while praising Australian loyalty to Britain. He urged teachers and students to honor their country and hearts of patriotism as they study the Anzac legacy and the Union Jack emblem of freedoms under Britain.
A 1925 account recalls the landing at Gallipoli on April 25 and the Australian and New Zealand forces under General Birdwood. It describes bold beach assaults, four months of trench endurance, and the gallant dead resting in orderly graves with a call for unity, reverence, and Anzac Day observances across Queensland communities.
British racing motors prepare to challenge the American record holder Captain Campbell and Mr Seagrave pledge to keep the record in Britain. They reference Pendine Sands and a forthcoming October attempt as a continuation of Britain’s racing ambitions. A ceremonial procession and community notices follow, with local civic addresses, choral events, and memorial tributes to fallen sailors and soldiers interwoven in the program.
The Cairos RSSNA and Mr. F. R. Mastin announce today’s events. An orderly procession forms at 3 pm from Drill Hall to a destination, with notable participants named in the program.
The piece recalls Anzac Day memory linking Alsace beliefs and Australian resolve. It critiques autocratic politics and direct action while honoring the Anzac sacrifice and brotherhood. The writer calls for a peace driven memorial to honor shared courage.
Floods and rising rivers disrupt service from Brisbane to Rockhampton and Gladstone. Trains delayed or held up due to heavy rains, with Dawson River rising and then falling at Theodore as telegraph links restore. Officials warn further rises possible in coming days.
Rockhampton reports a body recovered after Muldoon’s Farm tragedy as floodwaters hinder rescue. The Williams family feared dead. Theo dore postmaster injured, railway and telegraph services targeted for restoration within days. Evacuation and relief efforts planned for Mount Morgan and Callide Valley areas.
In Canberra on April 24 the House of Representatives discussed the White Star line sale amid confusion. Only one bid, from government ties, was accepted, while other offers were rejected, ending a dispute over dock operations and government involvement.
In Rome on April 23 Hopman of Australia beat Italian Castor 6 0 4 Crawford advanced via walkover. The next day Castor again faltered as Hopman dominated. The Italian Davis Cup team did not compete and Crawford drew Gentien with Koseluh to meet in the semi finals.
In Greece a major quake sequence hits Peloponnesos Corinth and nearby towns. Reports say 80 dead and about 10 000 homeless with power failures and collapsed buildings. Government commits relief funds and ministers tour disaster zones.
An incident aboard the steamer Morinda near Misima Island involved J Jackson and J Alexander facing charges of concealing and remand to the police. An injunction from the NSW Supreme Court restrained transfers by the defendants amid disputes over syndicate agreements and registration.
An Oslo dispatch from April 23 reports a sea voyage from Green Harbour by an Abysealion explorer nearing Norway after ice has broken up. The message describes a historic feat in Arctic exploration and notes the expedition's progress toward routes opened by melting ice.
An OCR fragment from a Oslo report shows garbled phrases about travel or plans with incomplete words and uncertain dates. The readable bits mention Oslo and a planned movement within a week but lack clear names or events.
Reader asks for the origin of the railway stop named Keepit along the Invisfall line. The inquiry seeks who labeled the site and when, along with the facts behind the Keepit toponym. A local clerks’ explanation is requested to clarify the naming history.
An unclear letter to the editor discusses Malanda Factory concerns over labor and machinery. The writer questions management practices and the impact on workers, referencing expenditures and potential sales. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse fully.
A correspondent questions racial privilege in access to unemployment relief. He argues honest workers deserve equal benefits regardless of creed, citing small ranchers and mill workers relying on weekly wages and criticizing misuse of relief funds.
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