Town and Country Visitors and Local News Cited
A jumble of names and places reports visits to Cairns by Me. W Griffin and Vy Hives with notes on towns Babinda and Cooktown. Wounds to Private W. Stedman on the front and medal awards for bravery are mentioned along with other scattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. . Griffin
Gordonvate
Cairns
Ate
Vy Hives
Ranma
Cairne Seaturday
A. Fell
Babi Babinda
Constable Sale
Cooktown
Mat
Mount Mulligan Notes at McCormack's Fan
A long fragment describes a Friday event at McCormack's fan with the largest audience yet, over 3200. It details performances by Mrs. Grant, Master Wil Goviter, Sarah Barcy, and others, including songs, recitations, and lantern slides. The piece notes lively reception, with costumes, humor, and organized dances late into the evening, following a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Comuss
Wil Goviter
Ariana
Mazer
Sergeans Wolleney
Arassie
Ello Si
Yale Bsa
Terry
Tom Murray
Amuserev
Uae
Sarah Barcy
Mex Grant
Jegur Harris
Gito
Germany
Anni
Mere Jones
Ewanner
Swat Dalby
Martin O'Grady
Alhy Sas
Siete Restore Vo
An Saa
Perros
Jas. Harris
Aranas
Grant
Header
Australian Major Hamilton noted for service in France
Fragmentary wartime notes describe Major Hamilton of the Australian forces and references to Gallipoli and Rouen. Mentions are made of family members, schooling, and hospital admissions with scattered details about awards and transport. The text includes references to injuries and general wartime service.
Spanish bullfighting scene described with dramatic detail
A long, fragmented account from Seville surveys bullfights, the crowd, and the spectacle. It notes elaborate costumes, the matador’s peril, the ritual dangers, and the high drama surrounding the corrida, including the crowd’s cheers and the danger to bulls.
Australian Defence Hope in Face of Naval Power Threat
A historical discussion argues Australia must rely on British naval supremacy or risk domination by a major sea power. The piece contends that without strong naval force and allied support, Australia could be vulnerable to German or other rival fleets, urging readiness and sustained defense capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Ameri
Europe
Glen
Mancha
Austalia
Australia
Farang Mies
Hasden
Hay
Germany
Dnet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Overland
Intendine
Dexire
R. J. Overland
Alfred Taylor
Lare Street
Catrns
Bor
Phuay Ae
Fearnley & Co. Ltd
Wharf Street
Grogstedy Finis
Arial Coer
Sarniey & Co.) Ltd
Seay Motor Engines
Stationerry
Frcs Aoe
F.W. Aulmuller
Pelebhace Wa
Spence Strieet
Kidiow
The
Norte
Gelling Bros
Sachs Street
Cadaws
Ateand Hotel
P.E. Wilkinson
Amrott
Ayareeba Sash. and Door Factory
Seth
Prometon
Chistes
Mammy
Lod. Demin
Abbott Street
Semotas Milo
Turer
Favate
Albert Chisholm
Hiuemiah Eng
Teil Walser
Gantradt
EL Driscoll
Rosevale
Oom
England
Sra le Sereci
Si Rery
Mulligan
Ars
Kellaway
Indooroopilly
Hee
Kexilaen
Jig Geom Miliary Hospital
Mon Drauvessng Atitaeinelly
Ti Puislie
Spatn, A
Souin
Seville
Pipidacity
Spain
Salford
Pugley Lake
Spetinker
Acre
Bae
Monty
Ig Ulec
Ny Patel
Miadind
Neun
Ijtecature
Orchard
Australis
Wuld
Foney
Condi
Hipiai
Bulcoge
Mardwarr Serchane
Colne
Oakland
la Colmer
Hoursuds
ENS Sarend Motor Chk Company
Chivrolet
Trinity
Pee Middlin’s
Re Email
Ease
Mak
Bank Department
Ais Benson Millese
Telephone
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