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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
2
In memory of Richard Boandy who died for his country on August 6 1916. Loved husband of his wife and father to a sorrowing family. The family notes his service and honors his sacrifice, asking friends to remember him in quiet tribute.
The secretary of the Returned Soliders Tai Fue Mazinok notes a war service related collection at Normal Park on Sunday. The event honors soldiers who fell, with plans for graves and memorials connected to the war declaration.
Captain Vaughan of the Jain Murray and Captain Vauban of the Makura reported wrecks off Malden Island. The Jain Murray struck a reef in darkness during May 21, causing topsails to fail and the ship to break up. The Annie Larsen and John Murray also suffered damage in the same area with wrecks and missing crew.
In Brisbane this morning delegates at the Australian Town Planning Conference debated federal capital policy. The discussion weighed war needs and postwar finance against Canberra development. A proposal to postpone consideration failed. the majority supported advancing Canberra as the federal capital, while some urged caution amid wartime constraints.
A report outlines Mr Hunter's forthcoming trip by the Kanwar to the north. The Honorary Minister plans to review soldiers' settlement, meat supplies, and a potential bacon factory before finalizing decisions. The trip also signals possible changes in the Agent General role and lingering secrecy around appointments.
A public memorial service commemorating the anniversary of the war ends with a performance of the National Anthem. Speakers recall the war’s causes, the Allied resolve, and the need for unity and sacrifice. The service includes prayers, musical tributes, and reflections on Belgium and the defense of freedom.
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