27 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
1
The advertisement invites readers to consult John Abbott consulting herbal practitioner during limited visits to Malanda Atherton Yungaburra Mareeba and surrounding areas. It claims rapid cures by experts, rewards for proof of visits, and urges early contact due to many patients and increasing demand.
Air A M Clarke reports mining results with scattered place names and figures. The text lists various ore trials, deposits and locations such as Oak, Tyronnell, Am, Kitchener, and Coalfawen with multiple numerical annotations and company abbreviations.
Fragmented OCR lists items and names around Arters Towers with entries such as a shark market and local vendors. Contains place names, prices, and proprietor mentions, including references to Freach Food & Ice Co and Henry Jones, among others, in a rough town directory style.
The text notes recent weather shifts and upcoming St Patrick's Day athletic events including foot running and competitions. It mentions a long-delayed meet, a timber ramp, and train schedules to Cairns. Local social details include a supper, busy preparations, scarce bags and fowls, with visits from a relative to Mrs Maynard after nearly two years.
A Mareeba area hall event honors returned service members after two and a half years of conflict. Speakers praise loyalty and sacrifice while officers and residents present tributes, funds, and a £ contributions from local donors to Treacle McFarlane and others as the town reflects on wartime hardships.
The first meeting of the Ath theological reparnation committee was held at Albertom on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Geoffrey Geleete presided with Treasurers and secretaries present. They discussed ceremonial duties and electing a steering committee for the Northern conference. The Talga Atherton resumptions were noted amid delays in opening and communications from Sir Welsh regarding veterans.
Readable fragments show Maryborough Conference debating a slow repatriation plan. Discussions mention erwin Tack of Fusnese, wartime allowances, and calls for avoiding voluntary taxation while considering specific tie ins for veterans and settlers. The text references ministerial actions and committee grants but lacks clear names and dates.
The text describes efforts around repatriation of civilians and service members, outlining authorities and procedures. It notes registration acts, funding, and requests for statements from the regulatory department. The piece mentions applications submitted by various individuals via chambers and a mission to raise funds for assistance.
Former Emuplayers to be registered as part of post employment records. The Department of Repinka lists details at Ste Oikee with careful notes on former service and status. Affected individuals number about forty, with records indicating prior positions and quality of service. The agency will issue formal notices and direct correspondence regarding placement and verification.
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