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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1915
Page
4
A reflective analysis contrasts England and Germany as national types. It imagines each nation as a person, rating German strength and cruelty versus English devotion to liberty, and explores how these traits might influence the course of the war and postwar moral order. It discusses leadership, culture, and perceived moral limits shaping future outcomes.
The essay argues humanity faces a struggle between good and evil driven by material wealth and oppression. It predicts a long conflict where spiritual progress and disciplined national reform may lead England to lead without force, while Germany’s rise could shift power away from commerce. The piece contemplates future social and economic shifts if England or Germany prevail.
An Australian tone notes relief in difficult times while promoting Robur tea as the best pure product. The text invites readers to drink Robur TM at home, praising its quality and value and urging loyalty to St James Service and Co. Proprietors. The message references a war map and stamps as ways to sustain through hardship.
Brisbane August Minister for Lands Mr J M Henter said he sent Hodmey Mir FP Mcleas former Under Secretary for Agriculture to supervise the shipment of 13000 tons of wheat secured from the New South Wales Government. Arrangements enable the railway department to transport imported wheat to the country rail at special low rates.
An extended report details pre Easter socials organized by local women led by Mrs Stansfeld to aid Belgian children and Kuranda soldiers. Funds from June to July gatherings totaled about £48, with small events and raffles drawing support, and plans for a patriotic day on the 26th. The piece lauds the volunteers and notes rising enlistment of Australian men to the expeditionary forces amid war in Europe.
The Northern Herald announces a special Christmas number on Friday December 4, a 100 page edition with a colored cover and numerous illustrations, produced in house without southern printing. Advertisers urged to book early and readers to reserve copies. three amateur photographer prizes of £2 3s, £1 1s, and 10s offered for best Far Northern town views.
A Queensland school photo contest invites amateur and professional entrants to submit a portrait themed Life in Town or Which Do I Prefer. Open to any boy or girl at a Queensland state school with prizes and a winning bid announced in November.
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