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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

3

Rescue After Weeks in Captivity Aboard a Tanker

A Turkish prisoner of war narrative recounts 19 weeks of exile after the sinking of a ship in the Gulf of Sofie. Captain Williams and others endured harsh camp life, scarce food, and guards before a dramatic rescue by armored cars and relief at the wells of El Hal. The escape and return details show resilience, hunger, and moments of generosity from captors and rescuers.

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Be prepared to ease a veteran’s long recovery with Elliott’s Beef, Wine

A wartime notice extols Elliott's Beef and Wine as a tonic for Corporal Carruthers and returned soldiers. It claims the product revitalizes the blood, strengthens the system, and restores health, praising its effectiveness during warm weather and urging storekeepers to stock it for Queenslanders seeking recovery.

Elliott Carruthers

Bargains On Freehold Land At Bellenden Ker N C

Draper Crp offers for sale multiple portions in Bellenden Ker with railway access and Russell River frontage. Prices per acre vary, many parcels described as rich sugar land or scrub with potential long-term lease or sale on application. Includes 96 acre and 142 acre lots, some adjacent to crown land or roads, others near Junction Creek.

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