30 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
1
The readable text outlines various land parcels and per acre rates with figures and references to names and places, but details are garbled. It mentions Mulgrave and Jones, per acre costs, shares, and a mix of terms like cash, portions, and meters, lacking coherent narrative.
The report notes a legal dispute involving Parisi and Reg lendes Ker over property and land use. It references a trial or hearing, with mentions of the area near Frenchman’s Creek and Scrub Na Porno High Maak. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
The text discusses shares of a firm, paid capital, and reserves, noting net premium income and capital reserves. It states reserves equal a percent of the year’s premiums and compares leading British prices, reserves, and premium income, with mention of Australasia and the firm’s financial terms.
Trade notice listing Arthur 1 Clarke of Cairns and a group of firms including GF Smith and French Lin James Lyons Lafted noting sawmilling and timber trades. The text references rough and dressed timber, joiners, turnery, and related woodworking descriptions with modern appliances portations by letter.
An extracted wartime letter reflects Australian and New Zealand soldiers' morale and loyalty. It contrasts frontline sacrifice with home front expectations, noting reverence for liberty in France and concern over reinforcements and homefront support amid a broad wartime dialogue.
A correspondent reports the Australian YMCA has established a modern wartime centre in London named Like Home to support Australian troops. The site runs around the clock offering meals, sleeping rooms, and ceremonial roles led by Lady Plumer and Lady Albright, with service advised by notable officials to protect troops from daily injuries and strain.
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