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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
4
The Brisbane release lists 190 names with 14 killed in action six died of wounds and 82 wounded. Names include J Johinston from Ire ami and Pte J Drylig among others. Also notes severities and a long donor list from Cairns Red Cross Society alongside a financial discussion with the Premier.
An enthusiastic Patriotic Meeting held at the University War Committee hall in Brisbane on July 13 urged public unity for the war. Governor Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams spoke as Prefect Gitcom promised to drop the cry Busheess as will and declare We have only one Business and that is war. The gathering pledged support to authorities and called for community mobilization to aid the front lines.
At the annual Lady Bowen hospital meeting Home Secretary Mr Bowman urged nationalization of hospitals. He argued those who could pay should pay to support maintenance while those who cannot pay still receive effective care, and said nationalization would safeguard proper operation though not imminent.
George Charles Bucknell aged yeare employed in the Huseian Council office Melbourne faced City Court charged with communicating information about troop and ship movements of His Majesty under the War Precaution Act. Fisher stated soldiers pay will not be safe to the Commonwealth tax.
The schooner Rio of 288 tons, laden with timber and pipes, ran ashore at Ligimia Point on King Island’s east coast during a voyage from Sydney to Melbourne. The crew were landed without difficulty and the vessel is reported as a total wreck. news reached Melbourne later.
A report suggests wheat, not oats, is the common trigger for coughing and cold symptoms. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy highlighted as relief option in early findings.
Brisbane reports Premier Spee Sotelo and Mr. Ryan clashing over pricing for sugar produced by colored labor versus white labor. The discussion centers on government power to set or adjust prices and the fairness of labor compensation under the act.
In Brisbane master butchers announce beef in cold storage will soon be sold locally to curb price rises. The minister expects prices to stabilise and possibly fall. He notes much fruit meat has been exported south, a practice he calls shameful.
Senator Russell outlined the large scale of the referenda effort in Melbourne noting a pamphlet paper weight of 108 tons and about 1 766 000 pamphlets to be addressed and mailed to Commonwealth electors. Arguments for or against the Bills would be prepared by MPs supporting or opposing the measures with a four pound duty for printing and mailing. Writs would be issued and polling likely to run into December.
A local report describes many residents suffering from itching piles era and affliction with oval symptoms. health officials urge care and mention ongoing outreach.
Odds makers list Mad Yack as a 3 to 1 favorite in a race referenced by betting markets. The concise line notes odds against a rival entry, with implied action on race day.
Moonbarria has withdrawn from the Australian Steeple while Lempriere exits the Hurdle. The Victorian Cabinet discussed racing curtailment during wartime, aiming to reduce meetings by about one third. Mr Murras will confer with principal racing clubs on the cabinet decision.
A local track meet at Sporting Hotel opens with anticipation of strong crowds and exciting events. Prominent sprinters and distance runners are expected to compete, including racers from Maree Ba. Officials aim to showcase the venue and attract spectators for a marquee mile races showdown.
Jade Williams trains under Fitagerald in Sardinpe, advancing skills in preparation for competition.
Fragmentary note lists House Hotel and a postal box reference P O Box 16 with unclear telephonic details implied. No readable events or names present.
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