Australia Recruitment Drive Toward Monthly Soldier Quotas
Senator Pearce warns recruitment lags risk reinforcement shortfalls as Australia pledges monthly intake of 5300 soldiers across states. Applicants aged 18 to 45 must meet chest 33 inches and height standards, with pay rates from 6/ to 21 per day plus family allowances for wives and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
Australia
Queensland
Wales
Victoria
South Australia
West Australia
Tasmania
Avery
St. Sia
Quarter Full Moon Jane 97 Apoges Jung Periges
Fragmentary OCR notes mention celestial terms and dates with unclear context. The readable items include months, tides, and odd word strings suggesting planning or observations but lack coherent events or identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Jung
Remembrance Notice for Ward Family Members
In fond and loving memory of JACK CHARLES WARD who died May 15, 1907. Farewell from sister, brother and son HL Ward A Sands and J Ward. Also remembered are GEORGE and BI IpyPyT WARD who died June 1914 at Mareeba. Dearest Father and Mother, your guidance and kindness live on in our memories through A Sanda H Ward EK Radlof and C Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Fond
Levine
Cairns Show Revival Hopes Amid War Era Uncertainty
Local residents discuss reviving Cairns ritual exhibitions once regular before the war. Support hinges on war outcomes and community backing as plans point to a next year show. Mentioned are Mr M L Cochrame and other district exhibitors who could showcase dairy cattle and farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Jobe Hill
Helen Houghton
Caines
Portoms
Australia
M. L. Cochrame
Far Flung Notices From Cairns District
The report notes local events in Cairns and surrounding areas including a farewell for a club member at St Joan's Gordon Club, a charity outing to Cairns, and memorials. It mentions Castor oil chocolates marketing, election results from Cairns, and voter lists, with details on local electors and upcoming auctions and allotments near Yorkie's and Kuranda.
Cairns Court Handles Drunk Charge and Local Notices
The Cairns Police Court on Monday dealt with three drunken defendants on the charge sheet. Bail was set for all. Reports from the Starr-Bowkett Society and Penny Savings Bank chapters note directors in attendance and deposits reaching specific sums. Local advertisements promote water bottles, seeds, and notes on political graffiti incidents, while a British steamer voyage suffers an outbreak causing horse mortality and prompting post mortems and water testing in Madras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bj.s.n. Co
Upeda
Australia
Madras
Indie
Veesel
Upada
Veterinary Department
Fragmentary Court Transcript Echoes Nervous Trial Tactics
A damaged OCR fragment shows a defendant questioned by a detective constable. Names and details are garbled but suggest discussion of aliases and possible misidentification. The text hints at defense counsel and courtroom tension without clear outcomes.
TRE Cost of Livine Inquire Wheat Supply in Queensland
Serge Macaveghten to inquire the cost and supply of wheat and flour in Queensland. The inquiry, under the Supreme Court, will examine wartime food movements and delayed Argentine shipments expected mid July. The scope may extend to other foodstuffs if developments allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge Macaveghten
Queensland
Supreme Court
Uome
Band
Previota
Ryan
Iran
Weather Report Notes Unsettled Monday Rain Across Regions
The weather on Monday remained unsettled with intermittent rain. Total fall for the 34 hours ending 9 a.m. reached near half an inch. Yulguburra reported 10% points, Habinda 11 inches, and other areas noted light falls. The rain was welcome after the driest first months of the year on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yulgaburra
Habinda
Lima
Petord
Complete change of programme at Palace Pictures
Tomorrow night the Palace presents a two act drama The Tragedy of Bear Mountain starring Paul Aure in the leading role. The life story follows a man who makes good from Nevada mining camps, with fortunes, theft, and a twist as a miner’s strike uncovers a murder. The programme also features musical numbers by Holmes and others, with a new stage arrangement praised by audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Mountain
Ufe
Paul
Nevada
Marbeck
Barry Loew
Barry
Nervy
Steve
Rei Astostenen
Terry
Lestie Molmes
Mr. Holmes
Fone
Mims Rosina
Palmerston
Maisis Pomer
Misa Lenore Graham
Sydney Kinsley
Fred Teal
God Harry Romaine
Roc
Catr
Tribute to Captain Walsh at meeting honors fallen officer
At a council gathering Alderman Griffiths and Captain Draper paid tribute to Captain Walsh of Caires killed in action. They mourned the young officer who had led in training and examinations for his regiment and said the district mourns a soldier who died for the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cair
Ald. Griffiths
Walsh
Caires
Derdanches
Thad Jo
Draper
Walan
Walah
Fesling
Mr. R. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abijah Murray
Wotary
Spesce Street
Abbott Street
God
Les
MacKay
Atherton Bros
Wubro 4 CO
Edmonton
P.O
Craig
Price
Robt
Cairws
King& Country
Tipton's
Aseotia
J. & P. Pease
Merchant Grocers
Lake Treet
Cairne Telephone 141
Lucy
Soprie
Nyal
Salty
Relly
Leecy
People's Cash Store
Speace
Geo. Williams
S. Ht
Smith*s
Tel
P.O. Hox
Melbourne
Hughes
Mayers
Vet Ieee
Sin
Savy
Serge Poe Twila
Abbott ST. Shopping Centre
J. Harry May
Swedish Health Institute
Howard Smiths Chambers
G.P
the Post
A Show Association
Choice
Martin O'Dossbee
Reilly Estate
ST. Joan's
Gordon Club
Membe
Banisda
Johnetome
Hahinds
Bern
Charlie
Thomas Donnelly
Flo
Piguefs
Ube Voling
Guisonee
Eang
Smithfield
Yorkie
Deubir Island
Wehurden
Ares
Austral Theatre
Port Pouglab
Amiong
Cairms
P.M. Est
Cairms Starr-Bowkett Bociety
Cys. Mears
L. Drewer
4. Taylor
Penny Savings Bank
Mears, Honmem
Messrs
Haneem and
Woodward
Collins
Cesar
Reshnes Andersen
Bea
Meldon
Tansee
Captain Walsh
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!