Moves and Messages from Cairns to Soldiers Abroad
A Cairns area column notes Arthur Northage traveling toward Sydney and visits by B Bromhat LN and Mr. W. Griffin. It reports Capt. J. Bastin returning from Gordonvale, and local professionals like Dr. Murray and Mr. G Tucker in Cairns. Updates mention sons of residents receiving military honours, including the Military Cross, Military Medal, and mentions of missing then confirmed as POWs. It lists shipments of goods and services and local business references in Cairns.
YMCA War Work Appeal Aids Australian Forces
Queensland approves a 32000 red triangle fund drive to support YMCA war work for Australian servicemen. The plan, named Red Triangle Day, will launch in April with committees forming in towns statewide to boost public backing and sustain the association's aid for men in active service. Sir Douglas Haig’s messages praise the effort as essential to health and fighting spirit.
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Walag
We Grbhie
Queensland
Australia
Utse
FACCR
Sheraton of
Vie Assocission Tor
Msn
Pepe
Ceed
Queensiea Wr
Organi Ion
Nuearly
Teta
Y.m.ca
Douglas, Haig
Britia Cormmaneder
FACCA
Bosanko’s Bicycle Offers Quality Gear Despite Cluttered Ad
An ad fragment cites Bosanko's Bicycle on Aplin Street with claims of top quality gear and high standards. It suggests prices and catalog details, noting engineers and gunsmith references in a sales context. The snippet hints at bicycle bestsellers and a focus on durability for riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aplin
Bosanko
Curtiy Gnd
Ately
Rubleben Internment Camp Civilians Describe Harsh Life
A London Daily Mail article reports on British civilians interned at Rubleben near Detmold in Germany. It describes desertion like camps, constant threat of hunger or madness, and tepid accommodations while they await possible exchange or repatriation amid wartime policy and shifting prisoner deals.
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Bertin
William Wie
London “Daily Mail
Kote
Nevers
Biags
Trubleben
England
London
Willy Uie
Alecsudra
Weublebeets
Prussia
Runlehen
Germany
Europe
Rubleben
Fos
Te Rade
Tanewares
Gesousie
Ead Med
Mumbers
Bur
Britain
Riggdom
Dominions
Sahe
British War Office
Hindenburg
Ruhlebens Ig
Boston
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Wwe
R. J. Overland
Jeweller
Cairns
Alfred Taylor
Flumben
Gasfitter
Glazer Glass
OFL
Lake Street
Bor
el Lee
Ose
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
WHARF
Sted Ras
Shirley
Wharf Street
F. W. Aulmuller
Spence
Olse Devatione
Norte
Gelling Bros
Sachs Street
Sladesmiths
Oase Shoeing
Arthur Northage
Sydney
Bromhat LN
Garam
B.A. Ross
Townsville
Hy Hesle
W. Griffin
Gordonvate
Conerible Wallace
Siren
Mtn
Belange
Ar. J. Bastin
Gordonvale
Cams
G Tucker
Murray
Lod
Dentisi
AALP
Abbott Street
Ida Skadon
Karanda
AL MC Canbey
Carlstreet
Thompson Estate
Brvnle A Miconkey
Dyson
Hot Lake Street
S. Jackson
Neil St
Robert Craig
Rwhnvard
Tammaail
Tao
Taman
Serreatt
Norman Daniel
Greenville Nursery
Brice
Hrelay
Verdun Royal-street
Ead Longeseries
Vierson
Leslie Barclay
W.R. Archdale
Ail Hate
Mervyn Archi Gs
Roy
Poricres
A Scott
Klein Rec
Toowoomba
EH Scott
France
Scott
Egypt
Estey Organs
Dalightad
Brisbane
J.D. Caterer
Strand Hotel
Carene
Arnott
SAO Biscuits
Crisp
Featuers Renants Arnott Bakery
Woodness
YMCA
Rubleedn
Grice Anniversary
MOGUL
Mackay
Proserpane
Halifax
H. J. Bulcock
DELCO
Laeyer Fr
Perco-nagat
Balieres
Caren
Simple & Child
Ayr
Clark & Co
A. Viliers
Vulcan Foundry and Engineering Works
IRON
Vulcan Foundry & Engineering
the People’s Cash
Blo Bag Shoes
Fogeio
Ye Tapiers
Sunants
Dod Foltanas
Simon Deel
Sarge Xmas
Fin Sal
Tin
Esse Power
Pyele Vestas
Duce
Ay Boa Bran Oh
Bae - Bots Sahar
Deans Rockery
People’s Cash Store
Spence ST
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