Recruiting Movement Welcomes Private Turner Back Home
The meeting in Cams, ME hears Acting Mayor Biggar praise the recruiting effort and warmly welcome Private Turner back from the front. Speakers urge more enlistments, sharing stories of service in France, the Dardanelles, and Belgium, and calling for Red Cross aid while the crowd sings the National Anthem.
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Tha
Biggar
Enid
Actjaz
Lo Ceiros
Turner
Amd
Red Cross
Terdanelles
Imports and Exports at Cairns Barbers Board
The Cairns Barber Board reports imports during the Norw enter showed a total of 600 tons 14 cwt. versus the previous period. Trooper Marlin delivered a most tense meeting in Cairns, details incomplete and fragmented in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TR. Hall
Cairns
Norwenter
Cairn
Marlin
Young Scoundrel Charged With Massive Theft in Brisbane
George Payne, 18, a miner born in Herberton, faced 14 charges of stealing at City Folios Court in Brisbane. He allegedly broke from a camp and stole goods valued at £7427 6s, including £238 10s worth of items. A military-style sentence and warnings to camp mates followed. Payne received a nine month prison term.
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George Payne
Folios
Herberton
Queensland
Clermont
Brisbane
Fracer's Hill
Tha Atin
Jean
Two Bankers and Frontline Injured Men Readied for Recovery
Postcard from the Old Country shows photos of W. Murdoch and Frank J. Cowley of Irvine Lank who went to the front. They were injured at Ballipoli and are convalescent. The note expresses hope to reproduce and share further details.
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Bove Receivin
Oli
W. Murdoch
Frank J. Cowley
Irvine
Ballipoli
Christmas sale at Colliers shop with silverware and cases
An advertisement notes drastic discounts on ladies and gents leather goods, silverware, cases, serviettes, and table items. Items include money priced at 98 per unit, 28 to 50 for outfits, and silver pieces from 16 to 75 per set. The message promotes a visit to Collies International Dairna for inspections and purchases.
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Kmas Noveltica
Tovlay Ely
Morocco
Tadies
Volunteers Named From Culina to Cairns in 1915 List
A fragmentary 1915 volunteers list from Australian Imperial Force personnel includes Culina Deventer Cairns Moule Kuranda Alfred Morris Gordonvale John Kirby and others. The text cites many names linked to Cairns and surrounding towns and mentions war ending references.
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Mperial Forres
Culina
Deventer
1915
Doody
Cairns
Samuel Villas
Cannes
Frederick Linford Moule
Kuranda
Alfred George
Morris
Gordonvale
John Francis
McDougall
Howand
Special church event honors departed with a Roll of Fame
A Christmas season service at the Methodist Church features a Roll of Fame exhibit of connected individuals who have gone to the front, with an appropriate sermon by H. Deany. The public is cordially invited to attend as several well known young people participate.
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Bear
H. Deany
Lee
Night Trains and Towage Plans Reported
Inland transport notes describe a Cairns bound goods train leaving at 11 with passenger carriages attached for Kuranda service. Five accommodation cars will run on the February trip to Cairns, while towage for the Willunga dredge at Sydney is delayed due to bargaining and crew availability.
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Kuranda
Cairns
Tha Adelside Co
Cantera
Calcos
Sydney
Owiay
Committed for Trial at Townsville Court
At the Police Court today the charges against Prendergast White and Lynch were continued. Witnesses included John Teorlsan manager Frank Morris and others from Adelaide Steamship Co. Committals for trial were ordered at the next sittings with bail set at 90 pounds for White and 40 pounds plus 20 and 40 pounds sureties for Prendergast Lynch and their associates.
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Howe
Towmrril
Wiewim
Prendergast
Tastret Court
Townsville
Christmas Shopping at Kellys Promotes Early Gifts
A fragment urges shoppers to begin Christmas buying at Kellys with advice on quick gifts. It highlights men and women attire such as shirts, underwear, pajamas, hats, and accessories. Promises a wide array of fashion items and a popular footwear style suitable for gifts.
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R. H. Kelly
Raid at Chemistana Sparks Storaveper Chaos
A fragmented report describes a raid at a place named Chemistana causing rapid disruption. Details are unreadable, but the incident hints at police action and local alarm amid unclear outcomes and names.
Teas and Dinners Puzzle Message
Fragmentary OCR note references teas and dinners, a riddle like line about three teams and directions, with names Po Kelly, Chemist, and Jack Newell. Text appears garbled, lacking clear event or outcome.
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Po Kelly
Newell
Christmas Church Services Across Cairns Area
Christmas Day and December 26 schedule lists Holy Communion and Evensong at St John’s Cairns St Anskar’s Aloopba and Kuranda with multiple choral services. Magees to be celebrated at Cairns churches with midnight to 10 o'clock observances.
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St. John's
Cairns
Pam
Baints
Gordongala
Se ‘Whoar
Evensuag A
Magees
Child's Restlessness Noted in Market Item
Fragmentary OCR describes a fretful Mesa child and references a chemist and storekeeper. The text mentions restlessness and nattering behavior, with scattered phrases about depictions of the child and related observations.
Royal Hotel Mawee ba Mareden Adverts Careful Notice
Royal Hotel Mar Cuba advertises a two story building with superior accommodations and first-class ware in a bid to attract traveling public. Proprietor G T Ambbury emphasizes comfort, excellent mining table, and attentive service to draw patronage in Mareden and surrounding areas.
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G. T. Ammbury
Marcoba
Xmas Eve at Trail and Winstone
Community shoppers flocked to Trail and Winstone on Christmas Eve. The store extended hours until 11 p.m. with bright, busy displays and a wide selection of clothing, hats, boots, and gifts. Residents were urged to shop wisely and support local merchants in Abbott Street.
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Bern
Logan
Abbott Stret
Strike disrupts coke workers in Illswarte district
Sydney reports a strike by coke workers in the Illswarte district on the south coast, with limited readable details. Melbourne notes protracted negotiations culminating in wheat sales to the Beitiokant French Governments, amid scattered hotel and travel references and unclear local notes.
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Sydney
Illswarte
Melbourne
Highey
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