William Overend Wilton dies in action near Mamelet village
In fond and loving memory Lance-Corporal William Overend Wilton DAM MM of the 31st Battalion AIF fell on the German trenches near the French village of Mametz on May 23, 1916 in his 21st year. Eldest beloved son of John Radcliffe and Marmie Wilson of Mount Surprise Station. Pro Rege, Lege, et Grege.
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Wilson
Fond
Lowing
William Overend Wilton
Dam
Brench
Mamelet
John Radcliffe
Marmie Wilson
Mount Surprise
Marian Elizabeth Do Assumed Death Memorial Notation
In sad but loving memory of our darling daughter and sister Marian Elizabeth who passed away due to a tragic accident. We cherished you in life and mourn you in death. Inserted by her father and siblings, Mr. and Mrs. Fou and family.
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Donlen
Marian Elizabeth
Mr. M. Fou
Leahy Birth at Nurse Merries Private Hospital
Mrs Leahy, wife of Constable Leahy, welcomed twins at Nurse Merries Private Hospital. Drs Clarke and Elliot attended the birth with medical staff in attendance.
Movements of Vessels and Mines Update
Australian shipping notes list vessels moving to Cairns Townsville and Cooktown with departures from Adelaide and Sydney. Midland news reports Koor boora Mines manager Peberdy in Cairns on Monday noting delays from a Carn absence and an accident at Gurrambah, affecting operations and schedules.
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Peberdy
Koorboora
Water power debate on Barron River and Cairns industry potential
The letter argues harnessing the Barron River could spark Cairns district industry and regional prosperity, noting past failures and current government obstruction. It critiques water power use, local water supply projects, and proposed reforms like Local Authorities Acts and Lands Valuation, warning these would raise taxation and burden ratepayers while criticizing the Theodore administration.
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Hodel
Isene
Nott
Barron River
Queensland
Apple
Barron Falls
Labor Party
Cairns
Tableland
Barron
Marecha
Mareeba
Theodore
MY Ae
Gillies
Theodore Party
Leanne
Political clash over land costs and party loyalties
The article rails at tax burdens on shires funding hospital upkeep while warning that insect, climate, and political pests threaten farming. It critiques Billy Hughes and the Hughes Ministry, noting parliamentary gridlock, fears of Labor and anti-Labor blocs, and condemns opportunistic rabble creating local groups to pressure farmers and bolster Queensland Bolsheviks.
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Billy” Hughes
Hughes
Labor Party of Queensland
The Cost of Delay in Cane Harvesting
In North Queensland certain mills face scandalous delays between cane cutting and crushing. Old practices valued quick transfer, yet unions and awards slow the process, causing sugar loss. Recent experiments show significant yield declines with longer delays, harming farmers and the wider community alike.
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Queensland
Daya
Auction for Mrs. A. Pease furniture at Norman Park
Mesers Woodward and Calder to auction the furniture of Mrs. A Pease at Sachs Street Norman Park at 2 pm Friday. The notice also lists mail and newspaper delivery times and rates across Cairns Port Douglas Mowman Cooktown and Townsville, with various ship and post details.
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Rurniere Sale
Mesers
Woodward & Calder
A. Pease
Sachs-Street
Pear Norman Park
Nest
Port Douglas
Mosaman
Unclear civic reception prompts inquiry on royal commission
Fragmentary OCR describes a civic reception where Craig and Mir. Craig discuss calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into cyanide in a reservoir. Home Secretary is pressed to grant a formal inquiry and to use best endeavors in addressing the issue.
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Creside
Fin Cairns
Craig
Foeser
Pat Pune
Mir
Ped
Home Secretary
Prohibition Organizer to Address Nation at Cairns Meet
Prohibition Miss-W C T U state organizer will address a national meet in the Presbyterian Mall, Cairns, at 3 00 pm today. First auction Carg we Grangate to be sold at 2 pm at Carroll's yards Fecha J A Sheppard handling Mesgra Anning Bros Mareeba Horse Sale. Mareeba show grounds next Friday and Saturday feature Guonawar ra horses sale with heads from various owners. Police Court Cairns: John Land convicted and discharged for drunkenness. bail forfeitures listed for Mulla Ling Joseph Mennae and John Trumble.
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W.C.T.U
Presbyterian Mall
Cairns
Grangate
Hare
Carroll's Yards
J. A. Sheppard
Mesgra
Anning Bros
Mareeba
Messie Clarke
Markham
Guonawarra
Mareeba Show Grounds
John Land
Mulla Ling
Joseph Menaae
John Trumble
Cairns Route to Hong Kong Sailed via Island Stops
A fragment indicates a sailing from Cairns on the first of the month bound for Hong Kong. The voyage would pass Thursday Island Sandakan and Manila with agents Samuel Allen and Sams Lid Cairns noted.
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Cairns
Hong Kong
Thursday Island
Sandakan
Manila
Samuel Allen
Sams
Lid
Show Sale at Carrolls Yards Featuring Horses and Exhibits
Mr H Sheppard conducts a show sale of light draughts show exhibits and race horses at Carrolls yards near Friday and Saturday. The sale includes fourteen rejected head from Messrs Collins Bros, a well known WC brand, among numerous lots.
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H. Sheppard
Carroll
Messrs
Collins Bros
Seed Distribution Effect on Alystoba Tree Plantings
Dr Reed recently distributed a large batch of Alystoba Tree seeds in the Catena district. He seeks reports from two regiments on the outcomes of seeds planted per his directions, noting any growth or success achieved since distribution.
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Reed
Catena
Hospital Ladies Meeting Seeks Public Support Tomorrow
By advertisement the hospital secretary notices a meeting of ladies at the institution at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The object is to form a fund for the hospital and promote a convivial future. The success of the hospital depends on voluntary effort and public support. all who can assist are urged to attend.
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Fonda
A Country Girl Postponed To June Production
The production of A Country Girl is delayed to June due to circuitous circumstances. The Cairns Rand committee, in a cautious move, postpones their portal and dance to avoid clashes. A special treat awaits Saari at a future opera, to be staged in a new country Kant style. cast and details to be published tomorrow.
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Cairns Rand
Saari
Mareeba Show High Jump Exhibition Sparks Interest
Mareeba Show officials announce an enhanced prize for the high jump event to boost district interest. Competitors may attempt heights up to six feet six inches, with a purse of two guineas for the winner and a single guinea for the runner up. Brownlock, the district champion, is highlighted as a record holder in other rings with a 7-foot mark.
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PINE
Soihey
Mareeba
Brownlock
Alligator Attack Spooks Cairns Foreshore Crowd
Reported sighting of a twelve-foot alligator near the Cairns skating rink led Constable Osborne to attempt capture. The animal returned to shore after a volley, then swam around the officer as fresh shots were fired. The incident drew an anxious crowd along the beach and boats.
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Cairns
Osborne
Gehorne
Council Wake Up To Filthy Street Nuisance
A deteriorated sanitary situation on Abe bett Street prompts renewed Council attention. Citizens report persistent filth and open inspection gaps, with the foreman and sanitary inspector clashing over duties and timely reporting. Immediate action urged to address the pest and hygiene concerns.
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Bern
Cowmcil
Sither
Weather report notes heavy showers and May rainfall totals
The weather item records continuous showers contributing to May rainfall of about 60.70 inches and mentions railway department actions and various fragmented place names and numbers. The piece reads as a rough OCR with many garbled terms but centers on rainfall figures and meteorological notes.
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Tog &m Mota
Poimis
Yong S Landa To
Herbertion
Babinda Ayz
Melbourne Premier Talks and Public Notices
Fragmented report from Melbourne outlining Thursday discussions with Hughes, calls for a tentative agreement, and key dates like June 19. Includes notices on police matters, tramway uniforms, bank directors, and a public event at the Start-Bowkett Society with local officials and a charity auction.
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Sue Jane
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