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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1916

Page

4

Mareeba Notes Public Meeting and Local Updates

Mareeba notes cover a committee meeting of the B.O-B. Society in D.O.B. rooms with officers named and a plan to invite Mr McMahon to speak. The group discusses patronage, mail delays for soldiers, weather impacts on ground and maize, a hall gathering on Tuesday, and a School of Arts meeting postponed for quorum. Ratepayers’ ballot papers address the No vote on water supply.

B.o-B. Society D.O.B Clevene Cha Couper Cairne Eeraiting Committee McMahon Mareeba Spek EA. Atherton B. D. Colquhoun Sugrue Rev Thomas Moore J. D. Earl J. i Varios Myles Peery Sean Didfellows Hall Howard Keiser Tareo

Propaganda and the unseen sea war according to Archibald Hurd

Archibald Hurd argues in the Daily Telegraph that German propaganda seeks to downplay naval battles and mislead neutral states. He warns that truth can be buried as military aims push to victory and silence on the seas continues with only occasional reports of ships sunk.

Joer Ee Banat Archibald Hurd London Daily Telegraph Admiralty Gonwe

Naval arms race framed by German leaders and British response

A discussion centers on Grand Admiral von Tirpitz and Admiral von Goltz, arguing Germany's naval buildup contrasts with Britain’s peaceful preparation. It notes Britain’s intensified program after Lord Haldane’s Berlin visit and debates whether sea power or land force governs national safety and outcomes.

Ademiral von Tirpitz Hgere Germany Lord Haldane Gowa Admiral von Tirpitz Berlin Coadburst von Goltz Admiralstab England Europe North Sea

Dug Out Letters From Gal poli Op November 19ts

Private Arthur Mayers writes from the dug out near Antag describing cold weather scarce supplies and dugout life. He notes trenches, rain, and the strain of winter while awaiting letters from Miss Williams and demands on morale. He mentions friends trying to join and a new doctor in town amidst fatigue.

Galpoli Arthur Mayers Marston Mayes Antag Gret Ile Mathey Miss Williems

Sugar Firms Start Cane Farming Amid Heavy Rain

Sugar firms announce cane farming begins on estates above mood level despite 16 inches of rain. Blocks include Cane, Falton Land and Standing Scrub. Reduced Prices. J. Draper Ltd.

J. Draper, Ltd

Untitled historic shop and dwelling with independent leases

A sturdy two unit property with a ground floor shop adaptable for email shops and a separate upstairs dwelling that can be rented independently. It is well built and strong with favorable terms offered for applicants.

Sale at Redlysch February 28 at 3 p.m.

A sale is scheduled at Redlysch on Saturday February 28 at 3 p.m. Details readable mention location and time for potential buyers.

Five Roomed Houses Offer On Sheridan Street Site

Property listing notes a five roomed house with stabling on Sheridan Street near Norman Park on elevated blocks with a 96 perch allotment. Central location described as valuable. Also mentions another five roomed house on Mel zod Street with tilt over five years and road access to 16 pitches of land.

Sheridan Street Norman Park Mel Zod

IMPORTANT SALE OF STATION PROPERTY

Trustees announce sale of estate including ninety square measures of land rental £235 15s with mixed cattle and 100 cattle brands. Items named include Clydesdale Entire Duke of York Plough and Herrens. Stock will be mustered and inspected at the homestead paddocks for seven days preceding sale. Sale on going concerns under Section 4. orders to inspect from mayor or trustees’ office.

Bas Mesa Steining Minety Square Clydesdale Duke of York Plough

Chamberlains Tablets touted as remedy for stomach troubles

The ad proclaims Chamberlains Tablets cure chronic stomach issues and constipation with lasting relief. It claims long-term sufferers obtain permanent relief and praises Chamberlains Tablets as a pleasant laxative when used in the proper dose. Sold by chemists and storekeepers.

Barrington and Danaher Join Tattersall and Victoria Clubs

A Barrington and Ww. Danaher noted as members of Brisbane and Sydney Tattersall's Clubs and the Victoria Club in Melbourne. The reference lists these affiliations for the two individuals within club memberships.

Brisbane Sydney Tattersall’s Clubs Victoria Club Melbourne

Sub. 11. Per. 1d Sophia cottage and finn sale

Subsection 11 paragraph 1d lists Sophia with 1p0 acres and 25 atyeg cane, a cottage and finn, a bores Prise, erse0, half cash and the balance due long term.

Sophia

Hodels Limited of SB P. Ofl Engine Bench Exw

Fragmentary OCR notes list items including an engine bench and five ew s. The text mentions Hodels Limited of SB P. and references exw terms.

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