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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
1
The Daily Telegraph reports a large enlistment in Ulster with volunteers expected to enter by Saturday. Belfast alone lists 27,008 drafted, while 3,000 more join to increase corps mobility. Dependents will receive weekly support as the corps becomes mobile.
A tram ticket found on a river bank leads police to investigate a possible hoax. Active inquiries and dragging operations were under way this afternoon as authorities pursue clues about a message reading goodbye to Alice. Local financial transfers appear mentioned with sums in pounds.
The Postmasters General Mr Wynne approves several new postage stamp designs. The aix peony stamps feature a kookaburra on the Himbof tree. The blue stamp will depict the King’s head. The 2/- stamp design centers on a black swan.
A correspondent describes colonial mission work among Papuan peoples on the East Coast of New Guinea. He notes women and girls employed at homes and fields, priests and missionaries guiding settlements, and rations costing government funds. He hints at local poverty and admiration for mission methods while critiquing lingering colonial attitudes.
The piece features Joe Mesdus delivering a splendid finale in a march scene. Miss Smallwood leads a semi ballet with graceful dances as the girls receive hearty applause. Joe Mesedhar shines in an Irish Jig while the overall program shows lively energy and vivid stage presence.
An old style notice notes a speech thanking all prearst on behalf of the institution. It mentions attendance and appreciation for efforts, with a hint of a gathering enjoying a coming event and references to Mrs. and Miss Zillah Amh-.
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