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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
3
A defense memo outlines German spy methods used in England and occupied France. It cites German agents posing as officials, the Victoria insurance scheme, and recruitment through French industrial firms to extract war tax data and secrets.
The piece recounts a chaotic prewar aviation story with German engines and pilots, noting a powerful mater glider reaching 62 miles, built by M. De puicks in Paris and piloted by M. Sorina. It links Bosch engineers to air ventures and cites three German aircraft makers copying French designs while detailing espionage and near-ions ahead of war.
A fragmented correspondence piece discusses editorials and public sentiment in New South Wales. It references readers reacting to government actions, parliamentary committees, and local responses, noting debate about timing and public access.
An assortment of brief items from Cairns including travel notes, shop calls, and community updates. Mentions of residents such as Mrs Browne, Mr Foxeer, C Harwood, and J E Cornett with movements between towns. Includes notices of church events, tailoring ads, and references to military ship connections and the Jutland battle.
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