Cairns and Brisbane Trade Notices and Exhibits
Abbott Street Cairns and Queen Street Brisbane entries list tradespeople and firms including E Wilkinson Licensed Plumber Gasfitter and Galvanised Iron Worker. Hanson and Sons Lake Street Cairns contractors. Arthur H Clarke stock and sharebroker Abbott Street Cairns. Spence Street Villa hotel and two grand prize Panama Pacific 1925 exhibit.Embroidery attachments and buttonhole devices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wilkinson
Abbott Sueet
Caima
Arthur H. Clarke
STOCK
Abbott Street
Cairns
P.O
Spence Street
Correspondence on War Duty and National Unity
Readers condemn antiwar statements and encourage enlistment and support for the war effort. Letters argue for duty, patriotism, and government schemes while criticising pacifist views and perceived enemies among aliens employed in national industries.
Debate Over Small Farmers Value to State Revealed
A letter by a defender of small farmers argues ten yeomen are more valuable to the state than one large landholder. He contrasts worker loyalties, immigration, and family growth with the annex of capitalists, urging support for settlers to boost population and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Kitchener
London
Hughes
Commonwealth
Penn
Appeals for Help of Suffering Serbia Funds
The Serbian Legation in London appeals for donations to relief funds in Serbia. Funds include Belgrade Families of the Fighting, St Helen's Relief Fund for orphans, Parliamentary Fund for Serbian refugees, and Serbian Red Cross Panel for the wounded. Donors should send contributions via the Legation at 195 Queen's Gate, London, marking the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Belgrade
St. Helen's
Parlia S
Abe Ker Legation
Queen's Gate
London
Baby’s Dry Rash Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
A mother from Sydney reports a baby’s dry rash on the face turning red and ugly. She used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after seeing an advertisement and says the rash healed with no remaining marks. Sample offered by B Towns & Co. Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George St
Erekinevie
Abe
Cotees Seep
Cuthcurs
M. Higgies
B. Towns & Co
Sydney
Soldier’s Christmas News From the Front to Family
Corporal W Spiers writes from Egypt to his mother recounting delayed mail, a Christmas parcel, illness of a fellow soldier, and hopes of reunion. He mentions the band, reinforcements, and plans to resume songs, while thanking Australians for Christmas billies and sending best wishes for the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Spiers
Doll
W. Murdock
W. Brooks
Australia
H. Stanley
B. Davie
Egypt
Edinburgh
Northern Herald Weekly Review Recaps Key Local News
The Northern Herald compiles the week’s notable events in a book like feature. It highlights community happenings, official actions, and notable figures shaping the region with concise summaries and period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Herald
Samarai Notes Highlights Arrivals and Local Club Dance
The Morinds arrived February 20 with notable passengers including Hon. EK. F. Whitten and Government Treasurer RR. W. Kendrick. The Tennis Club held its annual dance on February 38 and the Ledder Tournament concluded March 6 with Miss G. Ellerton and Mr. C. J. Higginson winning. The Revials, with Excellency aboard, passed through on the 8th en route to the Solomon Islands. Passengers by the Morinds included Mrs. F. G. Foris and daughter, Miss G. Ellerton, and Mr. Farebrother and Mrs. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samarai
EK. F. Whitten
W. H. Wright
M Bunting
W. T. Kendrick
A. McAlpine
E. Wilmott
J. A. Deene
Ledder
Mies G. Elerton
C. 3. Higginson
Mies Pp
W. B. Lawson
Hievals
Salomon Islands
F. G.foris
Intent
Mies G. Ellerton
Man
Gilmore
A. Farebrother
T. Miller
Mirth and coercion mark Mackensen’s Hungarian campaign
A Morning Post report depicts General August von Mackensen in Temesvar during a Serbian advance. He enforced harsh price controls, ordered arrests, and used church bells for surveillance while threatening punishment to merchants and suspected enemies, as he sought swift control amid wartime unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arliament
Post
Marstai
Mackenseni
Temssar
Hungary
Arrahere Mpa Petnagts Dhocares
Ees Fond Press
Temmever
Oislers
Dis
Temesvar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennett & Bennett, Dentists
Queen St
Brisbane
L. A. Miller
School of Arts
Shields Street
Sele
Australian Meat Co
Newmarket
Tolga
Agent
Bibophra Meat Export Co. PO
Bowef
Lion Agents
Hanson & Sons, Contractors
Lake Street
A J. Draper, Limited
James Lyons
Sawmillers & Timber Merchants
Lyons
National Insurance CO. OF NZ. Limited
A. C Salamarsh
A. J
Draper, Limited
Cairns and District
Singer Sewing Machine Company
the National Mutesl Life Association of Australasia, Ltd
Herald
Jane
Yeu
Treanogade
Nate
Herali
Bally
Kelly’s
Kelly's
Milton
Peeress
Waite Bee
R. H. Kelly
Abbott St
Mackensen
Indian Motor Cycles
Ceirevs
Csf Tricicles
F. G Locke
Bom
Ils
Cake Street
Smellie & CO , Ltd
Woodwaere
GLOBE
Townsville
Alm, Marsaane
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