World War Rumors Stir on Verandah Amid Park Race Debate
Kenyon and Carter argue over Albion Park betting as the newsprint mutters of a critical Greek situation and Russian set-backs unfold. They dismiss fears, insisting victory is possible, while recalling past wars from the late 19th to early 20th century in a tense room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Aliboa Park
Carter
Jone
Sereth
Meuse
Albion Park
Tim Lea
Sid Kenyon
Victoran
Carter Mages
Kemyom
War-weary voices from the front in a letter from Australia
A draft dialogue reveals soldiers in France and Australia weighing the war's scope and a desire for relief. Kenyon notes a reader’s plea while Carter and an enlisted narrator reflect on morale, duty, and the pull of kin back home in a brutal global conflict.
Chronicling a cryptic line from a historic tabloid
A fragmentary OCR item presents a cryptic phrase in bold caps, suggesting a sensational or emphatic quote. The readable portion hints at a public or editorial remark but lacks full context, leaving the core claim unclear.
Rexona Ointment Promoted for Wounds at Home and Front
Advert explains Rexona ointment as soothing rapid healing for war wounds and home use. It emphasizes Rexona’s necessity both on the battlefield and in civilian households, with pricing noted as 1/6 and 3/. Available everywhere.
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Bennett & Bennett
Abbott Street
Cairna
Goeeen Street
Brishape
L.A Miller
School of Arts
Headrick, Limited
Australan Meat Co
Cairns
Newmarket Hotel
Tolga
Bibophra Meat Export Co. PO
Gordean
P. O'Byrne Aloomba
Wheensland Insurance Co
Erduovale
Jack & Newell, General Merchants
Curna
EK Wilkinson
A.J. Draper
Limtritp
Amenonethnag
Arthur H. Clarke
Stock & Smwakebroker
Cairn
Mareeba Sash and Door Factory
G Fo Sanit
Properdtor
Oheah
Furnure
James Lyons Limited
Cairne
LYONS
North Queensland
Hughes
Susith
Melbourne
Abbott — Street
THE
Cairns Post
P. E. Wilkinson
OFP
Cairns Pictures
E.L. M.pink
D.blo.a
London
Atherton
Hese
Koban
J. O. Paxton
and T Cairns
Corporal Norman Campbell
Monkey Brand
Bere Secon
Lake Tonic
Alee al
Balkane
Australia
France
Coeeiearen
Bunsebeee
Carer
Kelly’s
Clare
ASE
Jtinker
Stott and
H Business College
Stott and Hoare's Business College
Osly
Edward ST
Brisbane
J.L. Peake
Nezt Echeel of Arts
Digem
Stovel
Taiaphone
Comstock
Herve and
Bene Linkme
Mamo
Cometeck
Cometock
Bose
Booker
Nakashiba Bros
Oriental Emporium
P.O
Fort They
Reland
Grecer
Seome Tedas
EES Vie Tea
Seerevast Fresca
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