Anzac Day remembered in Cairns amid patriotic respect
The Cairns gathering marked the Fourteenth Anniversary of the Immortal Landing on Gallipoli with flags at half mast, wreaths by Girl Guides and Brownies, and remarks praising Anzac courage and Australian patriotism. Speakers urged ongoing support for veterans and noted wartime sacrifice as shaping national identity despite wartime disruptions.
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Gallipoli
Cairns
Pelite
Australa
Hoarenzacs
Lenune
Commonwealth
League
Ameri
Termes
Commemoration Service Honors Anzac Dead at Memorial
A to the cenotaph ceremony drew citizens and officials including Mesars Henderson and D. fu oldoet before the monument. Girl Guides led by Mrs. Langa, with the Bey Senate, and Cairns Choral Society performed pieces while solos by Mrs. W. Owens and F. Millett accented the program. The Mayor praised Anzac sacrifices and urged unity and policy aligned with Anzac ideals to safeguard liberty.
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Mesars
H. M. Henderson
Langa
Bey Senate
D. Fu Oldoet
Albert
Wefaeet Howe
Resolutions Passed at Anzac Day Service and Remembrance
Revered M I Hohenhouse and Rev R H Reid led uniform resolutions supported by Captain E Watkins of the Salvation Army. Rev Phelan and Rev J Tainton spoke as the crowd observed a one minute silence. Choral Society song Abide With Me followed by wreaths at the Soldiers' Memorial and floral tributes from St John’s Church Women’s Guild.
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R. H. Reid
E. Watkins
the Salvation Arm
Father Phelan
Choral Society
Donnelly
Howe
Te St "John's Church of Women’s Guild
Wiso
Anzac Day Service Plagued by Messy Arrangements
A local Anzac Day commemoration faced disarray as crowding and late setup disrupted the service. The Mayor’s address proceeded, but press access and seating were chaotic due to included lorries, improvised tables, and misplaced equipment.
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Eugraph
Ths
At & P.m
Bee
Nonstop to Calcutta Flight and Anzac Day Observances
A historic non-stop flight to Calcutta is described with details of piloting, takeoff, and fuel carried in wing tanks. The report notes wartime press coverage, audience reactions, and a postflight account. Anzac Day activities in Brisbane include school talks by ex-soldiers and teachers, marking the memory of Allied forces landing at Fown Royal.
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Walcheren
Volland
Brisbane
Ageit
Sires Bs
Fownreal
Anzac Committee
Innisfail Stores Protest Over Anzac Day Closure
Innisfail soldiers stage a meeting to protest the decision by A C B Ltd managing director Mr A C Byerley to refuse closing the local Innisfail branch for Anzac Day. Members seek public notice of the stance and vow to boycott until a change is made, with officials contacting state RS S L A leaders for interviews.
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Tat Innisfail
A.C.B
Brisbane
M Sweets
R. H. Sherrington
Inwisful
W. J. Morgan
Ae Chamber of Commerce
Byerley
Crane Beri Mae
Borges Sai
Bane
Rs.s.lla
Norman Mighell
Mike
Quick Communication Service by Air Cairns to and from the South
The article urges rapid aerial service to link Cairns and Far North with capital cities. It notes the benefit to remote areas, cites existing Qantas connections to Normanton, and calls for prompt acceptance of aerial mail and passenger links to the South.
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Cairns
T Han
Commonwealth
Qantas
Normanton
Gulf
Cairun
Sydney to Cairns Flight Plan Showcases Future Airmail Route
Report details a test flight from Townsville to Cairns with a triple engine aircraft designed for long passenger runs and mail. Capt Treacy notes a smooth, cool route with good emergency landing spots and outlines plans for regular Bribene Cairns service and separate taxi operations. The venture includes pilot training, a southern service focus, and a proposed fare around £25 for about 12 hours of flying.
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Pasta
Hat
Ses
Brokt
Caled in Church Proserpine Epic Townsville April
Inspector Farrell reports from the Presbyterian Church service that Horace Harris, a returned soldier attending the service, fell ill at the collection plate in the vestry and died before a lector and congregation. Authorities are investigating the death.
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Townsvil
Farrell
Tens
Horace Harris
Farm life and local rates in old Urbam district
A fragmented report notes a farm along Kelsey Creek and mentions local rates in the Urbam district. It references a Welsh connection and a death toll linked to a heart condition, with penalties and a pound the figures given.
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Urbam
Kelsey Creek
Wales
British Isles
Chamber of Commerce Addresses Air Service Meeting
Captain Treacy and Mr. Oepie attend Cairns meeting to discuss air service. The group stresses air support as vital to warfare in Cairns and district.
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Treacy
Oepie
Storm Ee
Cairns
Air Service
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Queensland
Defence Department
Townsville
Annes
Anzac Park
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Zealand
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Ion
Peter de Eenion
Birdwood
Australia
Cairns Chamber of Commerce
H. K. MacDonnell
Andrew Prime
Soling
M. I. Hohenhouse
J. Tainton
L.th
Calcutta
BIG
Jones Williams
W. N. Jenkins
Ping
Schedle
Ig Romaanase
Avzac
Hof. Mlaughlin
Innisfail
Sydney
Tomes Draper
Strand
Avian E
Mn Draper
Hambledon
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