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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1915

Page

4

Messages from a Kadri boy in Gallipoli trenches amid fighting

A Kadri boy writes from Gallipoli about heavy fighting as Australian troops advance and retire. He describes rear-guard actions by four machine gun sections, casualties among his battalion, and the tense wait for relief. He notes letters from home, his promotion to Lance Corporal, and life in the Nile delta region with irrigation by canals and pumps.

Egme Lam Imbros England Bert Shelley Apparess Talip Greet Bert Bheliey Harry Minter Bert Heer Bern Medegn Agein

Mystery Letter From Mire Reveals Silent Clue

Fragmentary note from private correspondent mentions Dublin and Gaspeli names with uncertain lines about Tom, life, and a hidden truth. Despite garbled text, readers sense a cryptic plea or confession tied to a local figure and ongoing inquiry.

Fragmented battlefield letter reveals wartime distress and peril

The writer describes chaotic scenes of fires and wounded, a perilous inland march, and bleak outlooks. References to delays, treacherous terrain, and hopes for communication hint at a campaign’s strain. Mentions a companion, tea, and plans to recount experiences once safe from Turkish menace.

Holiday School Closure and Local Jubilation Amid Harvest News

The community notes summer vacation activities at Woodville and Mulligan, with scholars treated to a festive day and praise for ladies' help. A local committee distributed prizes, urged daily attendance, and vowed medals for perfect-year participation. Mulligenites bid farewell to visitors while Lord Mayor Mullery comments on year-end plans and New Year wishes. A new coal cutting machine arrives for the Meust Mulligemallicty with promising results.

Amtimooy Res Og Pelee Woodville Prigenss Mary Halse Hue Lamberry Emi Edgel Grebe James Herrin Saatome Mt. Mulligan Scheel Ami Tarewell Miers Archis Fisteher W. Richards G. Richards Bohet J. Jenne Mesk Mullery Speme Sullivan Ami 1

Local Station News Indicates Management Shakeups Across District

A battered column reports district station changes with Wright and Clarke owning Halston station, Lamb taking charge at Brighton Deen, and Merlene Station transfer to Lum, Jotnems and Co. Also noted are Brecker at Drumala and Anning eyeing Cornelia Station upgrades while fires rise and cattle moves continue across the West District.

Mupgens Mitchell, Ancher Weels J ‘Seer Wright Gad, Clarke Halstom Wright Amd Lamh Lamb Brighton West Jotnems and Co Brecker Drumaul Wright Ead To Bes Gems South Brettley GH. Ree Nyohum Anning Mr. Anning Cornelia Station Mr. T. Sullivan West Bulimh Aleander Metlevne Fino J. Gliddes Bossy Kilpatrick and Co H. Doyle Meil Horwen

Moon Phases and Times on December 1015

The page lists moon phase dates and times for December with entries such as First Quarter on December 3 at 0.38 p.m and Full on December 21 at 60 p.m, plus Last Quarter and Apogee noted. Other text is garbled and nonessential.

Periger

Riverwalk incident inspires abrupt departure

A fragment lists a river setting with a walk out and a withheld action. The readable text hints at an abrupt departure linked to a person named Walt, but details are missing.

Walt

Final Union meeting closes year in Methodist vestry

The last meeting of the year was held in the Methodist vestry with Mrs. Fluerty presiding. She praised the year's work, noted progress despite circumstances, and highlighted efforts by Mrs. Bradshaw and others in narcotics suppression and Belgians relief. Belgian Mothers Fund shipped over two thousand clothing items to Belgians. The executive voted a festive recess. the next meeting is February 1, 1919. The fund for Belgian Mothers remains open and £575 was banked for motor ambulance purchases.

Fluerty Word Bradshaw Mira Leck Gugerin Felereete Willine Olf Macon Gret Cairns Society Tower of Queensland V.t.u. Motor Ambulance Cairns Union Williame

Towers Share Market Report Fragment

A fragmented OCR list shows multiple entities such as Bonnie Dundes Brilliant Deeps and Milly Moxham with various prices or shares, including Queen Crom and St. George. The text resembles a historical share ledger with mixed abbreviations and incomplete values.

CH. Towers Bonnie Dundes Brilliant Taopalde Clarke Milly Kem Beh Lamt Fresholds Mimnie Moxham Queen Crom Popes St. George Paki Victory Bt. Andrew Muego Vulem

Magnesia for Dyspeptics and Digestive Aid Claims

Fragments discuss magnesia as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. The speaker criticizes routine drug use, favors digestants and natural causes, and argues against mixing medicines such as Circe and acids. The tone is advisory and cautions against overmedication.

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