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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1916
Page
1
A correspondent questions the idea that conscription implies military dominance and challenges views on France and the state of war. The writer argues for delaying military considerations during ongoing conflict and contends human nature and social contracts shape justice rather than constant war conditions.
A reader defends horse racing class and notes the Munro Gerdeal Cup for three year olds. He asserts the strength of stock at Bulimia and promises to demonstrate breeding and handling prowess on a subsequent visit, criticizing the previous commentary as unfounded and inviting further inspection.
Partial notice describes property held by Draper Ltd including Mulgrave Mill land and 5 shares, with lease details and option to purchase. Mentions 4 acres under cultivation, cane, other improvements, MacDeensil Creek, and a Gret-class designation with payables and entitlements.
Listings describe multiple land parcels in various areas with acreages from 3 to 193 acres, including parcels near Junction Creek and Par ish Sophia. Terms include £5 per acre, some parcels with Crown due, and references to timber, grass, and forest land with several partial descriptions and indications of available applications.
A WWI era letter opposes conscription and urges a large reserve force while criticizing total war tactics. It argues for militia based on age and home defense, and condemns those opposing duty. The piece notes Trooper Miz-Min as a strong recruiter and comments on public sentiment in Australia and Britain.
Fragmentary med interomeet text discusses dangerous seeds of strife and possible deportation of Germans. Mentions budgets, imprisonment costs, and public anger, with references to wartime era sentiments. Includes terse notes on remedies and a product advertisement at line end.
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