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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
3
Town figures Brady, McLeod, Williams, Griffen and others travel from the south and inwards, with Miss McLeod and Miss Griffen returning from outings. Sapper Percy Baker of the Maingontan France unit is reported killed in action.
Mixed items from 1916 to 1917 describe Captain Bonil and Watt of Buderim, sergeant sons in France, and a Cairns chemist. The Boomerang notes a Bugler Lashore portrait unveiling. defence authorities report Private William Skaise killed in France. Studebaker cars praised for value, safety and global reach, with early 1900s industry detail and a Royal corroboration.
Private C Golder writes from Dorset to Mr Bull in April describing health and family, memories of firing line life, thoughts on France, and updates on Harold in convalescent hospital. He reflects on duty, drinking rumors, and hopes for return home.
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