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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1918

Page

2

Restoration debate for Rheims Cathedral after war damage

The piece argues against restoring Rheims Cathedral, noting Gothic architecture cannot be truly rebuilt. It cites war destruction in France and Belgium, debates on restoration versus preservation as a warning against repeat aggression, and references to broader political sentiment about postwar reconstruction and faith.

Garwtiva Germany Repitiore Melgran Credener Arytain France Belgium Rheims Europe Cemanes Nobie Pile Helms Hilt Rheims Russia Gladstone Cermuay

Unclear OCR Snippet From New Brunswick Page

Fragments describe unnamed figures and quotes with garbled text. The readable parts reference a Dewars whiskey note and a bemused speaker. No clear event or identifiable individuals emerge from the OCR fragment.

Fragments of a Sacred Rhinefront Cathedral Amid War�s Ruin

A damaged eyewitness passage laments the destruction of a historic Rhine cathedral and the resilience of stone against wind and stain. It contrasts the ruin with memories of saints, martyrs, and the savage impact of German aggression, noting centuries of faith endured despite fires and collapse.

Rheinie Catherdal Jalen Ruskin

Cairns Times Defamation Case and Mail Delivery Troubles

Tomes Writs issued Saturday on behalf of Miss Tall and Mig in an alleged defamation case. The Southern Mail reports mail delays due to Sunday non arrival causing irritation among merchants. a rescheduled boat service will bring mail by Monday morning.

Miss Tall Mig Cairns Times Clair Southern Papmga Cairns

Weather and local notices interrupt day with heavy rain

A garbled report notes heavy rain began last night affecting the region. Citizens are advised to take caution as conditions worsen and to monitor updates from local authorities.

Job John Stone

Deceased Relative of Senator Givens Found Dead in Hut

A 60 year old relative of Senator Givens was found dead in his bunk on the 17th inst in a hut at Goldsborough. Authorities reported no violence or suspicious circumstances and the body was buried locally.

Goldsborough Senator Givens

Special Simmons meeting at Trinity Lodge discussed lodge officers

A special Simmons meeting of the above lodge was held at the Hall on Wednesday evening. Attendance was good with the chair occupied by Bro. Metatyre. The main business was electing a noble and three candidates for positions, with brief remarks by speakers and praise for the progress of the lodge.

Trinity Lodge

Disputed Political Protests and Local Elections Noted

A protest is lodged by a local branch amid nominations and declarations of election results. Dr John Cs non will represent No. 4, Cr. C. Butler No. 2, and Co. G. Knowles for Cairns Shire. Harbor Boat Finney, Ines and Co. Ltd. oversees delivery.

John Csnon Cr. C. Butler G. Knowles Griffin Cairns

Optical specialists offer accurate eye care and free sight tests

An ad from H. Stacey promotes Abbott Street Caimes and Thane 10 area optical services. It stresses competent staff and scientific sight testing with guaranteed accuracy. A public auction sale by J. G. Hoare for Friday near He has details of household furniture and collections. Country lien customers can leave instructions for Hoare to handle.

P Stacey Perninore Ale J. G. Hoare Fridey A.W Mall Hoare

Millan Millaa Farmers Rally For New Curing Factory

In Millan Millaa residents discussed drought and abundant rainfall in 1917 with strong citrus and pig farming activity. A vote carried unanimously to establish a bacon curing factory, with KS Archer Coombs Me Evoy Kelly Fisher Bick and A Fours forming a committee to oversee location and arrangements. The meeting followed a tragedy as a local residence lost two children and the community offered support.

Tig Breesd Seceenes KS. Archer Coombs Evoy Kelly Fisher Bick A. Fours

Deriding Devil as Seat Dew Sting

A brief note from the period records mockery of a figure described as a devil in a local seat dew context. The text shows distrust and humor toward an urban superstition or event without detailed names or dates.

Weather notes on tropical disturbance and weekend conditions

Local weather reports describe a tropical disturbance with unsettled afternoon conditions and strong winds. Observers quote high heat and torrid humidity with storms in the region while residents fear storms may reach coastal towns this evening and into Sunday.

Rockhampton Wharves Submerged Amid Severe Conditions

Report from Rockhampton describes submerged wharves and hazardous seas with wind driving heavy swells. Ships and barges face risks as tides rise and currents complicate docking, while harbor facilities assess damage and prepare for repairs.

Gale Rages Off Bowen and Cape Coastline

Brisbane reports a severe cyclone affecting Bowen and Mackay with very heavy southerly to easterly gales. The weather center notes a sharp temperature drop and rising seas near Cape Sandy, with unsettled conditions extending to northern coasts in the next 24 hours. Premier Ryan weighing federal political moves amid cabinet talks and public debate on policy directions.

Brishane Sto Forday 9Ame Ted Ha'taley Otto Saar Snogie Frean Sammy Cape Bat Bowen Mackay

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