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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1919

Page

4

The Housing Problem and Its Treatment

The article argues high labor and material costs curb housing development amid rising demand for affordable homes. It critiques government building as impractical, notes private enterprise may help but faces investor skepticism, and highlights public pressure for more houses despite conflicting views on ownership and investment.

Macy Bere Hame Otley Fomger Waseas Anina

Roll of Honor Baker Memoriam Note from Family

A fragmented obituary tribute from 1978 honors Baker, listing his grieving family including wife and children Maurice and Pant. The text laments loss and memory, mentioning Herta and prance themes while noting enduring affection from loved ones.

Tyth Ham Maurice

Tribute to Cairns Hospital staff and mourners

A note of thanks from Mrs Muldoon and son expresses gratitude to Matron Edwards Nursing Star Coline and the Cairns District Hospital staff for their care and support during their bereavement. It also acknowledges friends who offered help and sympathy during the period of sorrow.

Muldoon Coline Edwards Cairns District Hospital

Fragmentary notice on event at Bees Point and nearby plans

A garbled column notes a Saturday gathering at Bees Point with an 9 o clock start and mentions plans for a range of hosiery and a correspondent’s review of raising possibilities. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.

Calas Bees Point Wales Mt. Goreat Maresba

Land taxation battle splits leaders over small farm relief

Debate on taxing land values erupts among Victoria and South Australia MPs. A motion to fix land tax at 400 is rejected for lack of a statutory majority. after debate it is re-submitted, with calls for exemptions to aid small farmers. Weary lines show anti-socialist unity as federal elections loom.

Soesiers Stewart Victoria Grealey McNamara Vic Quesmsand Farell S. S Red Sering Anti-Socialia

Auction notices and fashion at Julie Creek market day

Fragmentary notice describes an auction at Gordonvale with names like Mr H and Lambert's Mochiba. mentions a Cairns organizer and sale of goods or property. Also notes new fabrics and garments such as crepe de chine and Georgette styles appearing, inviting attendees and buyers.

Red Cross Society Annual Meeting Recalls War Efforts

The shore Red Cross held its annual meeting at Cairns. Madam Craig and Mrs McManus led thanks to volunteers, fundraisers, and sewing teams aiding servicemen and Belgians, with praise for wartime relief and coordinated branches across Cairns.

Shore Society Geldy Plate Courpenen Cairns Ceimas Rick Gibson Craig Lording Alysia Catrie Wwe Han Carey Wal Hive Alaa Edeh Tince Fiat Heen Dhs Press Uae Eoom Harris Fowle Fan M Geller Mins Smith Red Cross McManes Hranesarters Hassel

Fragmented OCR notes on military list and events

The readable text mentions military ranks and units, a ceremony or meeting with soldiers and officers, and references to schedules and committees. It appears as fragmented OCR from a wartime or veterans page with unclear dates and places.

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