War letters reveal death of Private Lesewell in France
A flood of wartime messages from mates and officers details Private Lesewell killed in action in France. Letters describe his final minutes, his bravery, and comrades expressing deep sympathy to Mrs Finn of Mareeba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Lesewell
France
Touke Field
Mra
Foo
Jack
Hinsell
Hoq.s
Clive Brady
Rlows
Cr. Brady
M. H. Finn
Mareeba
Queensland
Jack Leneell
Maghara
Hastim
Egypt
Chas. A. Munro
B. Senadron
LA Tith LH. Regt
Alf
Finn
Jack Eet Naashi
French Minister Praises Lloyd George In Preface
In a Grande Revue preface M Albert Thomas, French Minister of Munitions, lauds Lloyd George for truthfulness and leadership. He argues Britain and France must mobilize all industrial power to defeat Germany, and that every shell saved is a soldier’s life. The piece frames shared democratic resolve and a path to victory through continued production and initiative.
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Grande Revue
M. Albert Thomas
Llgud George
Lloyd George
Great Britain
France
An Ba Asi
Vietory
Germany
M. Thomas
Renter
West
Wall Between Quality-five parts drama at the fort
A discredited elder Kendall battles scandal after a Fort clash with Lieutenant Burkett. Edith Ferris and her mother plot to ruin him while Kendall risks his career to protect his love and hide Edith near the shore storehouse. Nicaragua aid follows the regiment.
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John Lesage
Col Fe
John
Edith Ferris
Dickson
Kendall
Peroon
David Barclay
Lance
Lieut
Burkett
Edith Ferti
Edith
Country Club
Fudith
Colonel Dickinson
Keinall
Burkeft
Ickinson
Nicaragua
Cairns Theatre Currents Programs and Cast Attract Crowds
The Cairns Theatre presents a varied roster headlined by Austral Pictures with Bluebird film The Yaqui. John Clark and Mary form a political romance plot while Jane Guyton falls into debt and Worden schemes influence. Banjo Paterson performs tenor solos and whistling with the audience offered balloons for children.
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Ceirea Theatre
Cairns
John Clark
Mary
Clark
Jane Guyton
Jane
Worden
Anes Anaius
Sexredig
Goen
Pore End
Hap
Bob
Austral Pictures
Aear
Austral
Bluebird
Mexico
Me Mary
Cony
Clair Journal
Banjo Paterson
Lowering Boats at Sea Sheds Light on Britannic Sinking
Herbert Harris argues in a Sydney letter that the Britannic disaster was worsened by defective boat launching gear. He cites brutal boat deployment and the failure of mail boats and coasters to have fixed davits, urging improvements to avoid deadly, seaway launches with antiquated tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Harris
Sydney
Australia
Ome
Innovation Plans for Safer Faster Launches in Ships
The author argues for two essential aims: lowering boats safely and launching quickly at favorable moments. He cites his 1924 patented scheme, developed with a skilled engineer, praised by seamen, but notes London interests hesitate to adopt during the war. He compares to railways delaying safer brakes until compelled.
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London
Captain the Rev William Benton Henton of Manchester Regiment
The war ends reveal a dramatic end for Captain the Rev William B. Henton of the Manchester Regiment who fell at the Somme in August. His life spanned service as a private in Marine Artillery deserter turned priest, with curacies in Wal sall and Bear ied, work with lepers at Rodden Island Capetown, and chaplaincy in France before rising to captain.
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William B. Henton
Manchester Regiment
Somme
Benton
Herne Bay
Kent
Framlingham College
Suffolk
Marine Artillery
Australia
Talind
Renanene
Lichheld
Cape Colony
St. Barnabas
Capetown
Mr. Benton
Roddensland
Cape
Fogland
Imne
Bearied
Mangone
France
Manchester
Edinburgh case ends with Not Guilty verdict in baronetcy fraud
In Edinburgh High Court David P Menzies faced charges of uttering forged documents and perjury tied to a claim to the Ad vacant baronetcy. A handwriting expert testified that modern elements were added to old documents while witnesses noted ink and paper dated to the 18th century. The jury found him not guilty on the forged documents charge. he was 60 and had been an engineer in Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Edinburgh High Court
David P Menzies
Ean Castle
Sterlingshire
Menzies
Deak
Sirie
Robert
James Menzies
Comrie
Reber
Ames Menzies
Flean Castle
Crowe
Ennies
Glasgow
Sor
Neil Menges
Evils of Constipation and Cham berlain's Tablets
Those troubled with constipation lose appetite as their stomach distrubs. they may suffer piles or kidney disease. A daily bowel movement is urged and Chamberlain's Tablets are promoted to relieve obstinate constipation and strengthen bowels for regular action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Metro Picture
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Aldl
Vm. Coesche Bowen
G. Lisha, Soer
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Burns, Philp & CO
Burns, Philp & Co., Limited
Cairns Pictures Ltd
LUBIN
Love
Carrie
Morteen Herald
MacKay & Co
J. G. Howre
Prowate Lindsaw Mall
Mra. BR
Partea
Dowiste Teland
A. J
Gulf of
E. Millman
Mouriyan
Tam
H. E. Macdonnell
the Wyttre
Hlow
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Wyteema
Pessenger Private
Cotte
Wytrema
Mr. Blumenthal
Whey
Tee Young Cairne
Towwavellr
D. Howe Ba
Tal Feawe
Mr. MeInernen
Mourilyan
Charles GT. Murray
Lod
Abbott Street
Dan Kelly
W Hiiteen
Tooty
W. Ho Greep
Ser Georer
Roebere Anstnong
Verburgh
Conservtive
Chester
Renfer
Deresseil Ceotean
Rossell Harrow
Cowersty Collree
Oxford
Middle Temple
W. H. Smith
Treasury
Ashy
Remilton
Herron Falla
Tanda Heights
Tofantia
Sal Boyd
Lance Fullan
Thy Cairns
Limited
Tt Utp General Printing Office
Abbot St
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