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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR lists two ship arrivals with names and dates but is largely unreadable. The readable items mention Mare 13, Moeiteam, Car F Mincispe, and names like Horton and Martinn with unclear ship references.
The notice lists March 12 departures from Lae with names including Mes N Meese Sleure Spedatead Sea Wo Tule FO Veumg and others. It mentions several individuals such as Lan 1p and dosnih ag eR Lopate and Meek fon ibrae Wyocyawe Peter and Stew Mesgerald Mersey J Campbell Fe Shang.
The forecast lists moon phases and tides with high water times. It notes ships and sailing activity in the area around Coniston and nearby towns. The report also mentions the 195% mining cyclone forecast and a March schedule for events and observations.
Letters from Cairne boys and girls contesting at Meyers Store close on the set date with prizes in range. The Northern Supreme Court at Townsville records a case verdict with Justice Stowner delivering on the boundary. Australian plans to travel from Cairns to New England are noted as three week appointments and security measures.
A Cairns area notices page shows a household furniture auction of Mr J Fawkins led by Mr Woodward on Crimshaw Street, plus advertising columns noting St Patrick's Day closings and a public voting booth set for 8am to 6pm Saturday March 10. The item also mentions a crime case and a court appearance, with dairy herd sale plans and a ship deck task update.
Dispatch from Rotterdam notes Germany intends levying wartime funds and resources on allied regions, citing economic measures rather than military aims. The report emphasizes Germany’s focus on requisitions and trade impacts during the EupAKON period, with authorities arguing actions serve strategic, not political ends.
Fragmented wartime dispatch from London notes Royal forces raiding trenches northward toward the Cambrai sector. Reports describe enemy losses, battlefield artillery exchanges, and attempts to retake positions amid continuing hostilities.
A confused March 10 London report reflects war weary sentiment amid demobilization and unrest. The piece notes thousands leaving, trains crowded, and calls for broader peace efforts despite voices blaming delays and intervention.
A cryptic OCR fragment references a lost bag and a vague London item. The text mentions The Press Bureau and recruitment actions linked to coal miners, but details are unclear. The piece reads as a wartime era gloss with scattered proper nouns and dates.
East Africa reports Allied forces advancing north of a major river while London wires note a Japanese response. Tokyo confirms government moves to nationalise industries for war aims. Amsterdam cites Austrian fronts and a German plot to restore monarchy tied to Petrograd reporting.
Fragmented report describes an air raid on London with casualties and a damaged area. Authorities report 46 injured and prompt medical response as evacuation and emergency measures unfold.
March 1 London dispatch reports General Hag directs troops in a Menin Road action. Allied units advance against enemy positions as combat continues along the front with reported material and tactical gains.
A chaotic set of reports describes massacres and brutalities amid conflicts. Eyewitness accounts allege Turks massacred civilians including women and children and actions such as crucifixions, while various cities report radio and telegram exchanges about war crimes and refugee movements.
A historic article critiques recruitment manipulation and Soldier pay policy. It discusses government roles, wartime concessions, and the public burden of funding Army benefits. The piece condemns profiteering and argues for fair treatment of veterans and workers, urging responsibility from leadership.
Melbourne March 1 and 4. The recruiting aims to enlist men for fixed terms of service. Officials say many must be ready to join promptly. The appeal stresses serious minded citizens and readiness for duty.
The Defence Department details casualty figures from wartime action and convoys. Wounded not sick are counted with total admissions and later verified against official records. The report notes missing or unconfirmed cases and emphasizes safeguards for accurate accounting of military injuries.
The United Press reports heavy fighting in Flanders with attacks one mile south of the Houthulat forest and near British posts. At nine thirty noon, German forces pressed back Allied lines in repeated attempts, damaging trenches and challenging fortifications near the front.
Fragmentary wartime bulletin from March depicts an air raid drill in Paris. The scrambled text references air defenses and civil defense measures, with unclear details about locations or times.
A local Red Cross sale lists many items for bidding including clothing, household goods, books, and sweets. The advertisement notes a meeting on March 5 and urges participation, detailing items such as jam, yarn, and assorted milks as part of the fundraising drive.
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