Cairns and Townsville notes mix in regional dispatch
A Cairns based notes column records residents visiting Cairns and Ingham, with several returning travels and letters from abroad. It mentions Constable Sandy’s return from Cairns, Mrs. Taylor’s trip to Ingham, and Mr. Shann arriving from Townsville by the Morialta. It also notes Murray the dentist in Abbott Street, Mr. Matthews visiting Cairns, Prichard's Sydney trip returning to Ingham, and McElnen’s safe arrival in England. Further items include Lalor’s Melbourne stay and return, G J le Marchand ill at Kangaroo Point Military Hospital, and Haddock family cable about a son wounded in France. Williams family planning a move to Townsville near Flinders Street. The W H Green Limited chemist mail order department is praised for efficiency, and Wylie Cockburn’s return to Townsville en route to Enoggera is noted. An obituary references the centennial birthday of a 24 year old.
Local Soldier Injured in Plane Crash Named Alec Burns
His Honour thanked Mr and Mrs J R Burns of Indoowilly for learning that their son Flight Lieutenant Alec Burns had been seriously injured in an aeroplane accident. He suffered multiple fractures but is admitted to hospital and is doing as well as can be expected. Burns served in Egypt and in the Somme and joined the Royal Flying Corps in December last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wand
J. R. Burns
Indoowilly
Alec. Burns
Lieut. Burns
Egypt
Somme
Royal Flying Corps
Her Vocation In Memory Of Miss Liss Lysis
In a compassionate memorial note the late Miss Liss Lysis is remembered for her war work as a V A D. Her urged service, chosen as a nurse. illness and death follow. The piece reflects family sorrow, faith, and the call of duty amid wartime strife.
Soldiers' Postbag Letter From Broncho Coleman
Mrs Totten of Mareebs receives a letter from Broncho Coleman describing raids, cold Somme scenes, and horrors of war. He mentions lost letters, hopes for June end, and urges Australians to support the fight against the Germans. He recounts travels through France and Belgium and notes assault on civilians including a 12 year old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jase
England
Australia
Somme
France
Belgium
Bob
Elegy on Von Bissing after Cowper's Loss
An elegiac verse laments Von Bissing's crimes during war. It notes Allied guns, Hun enslavement, mule thefts, and murder, declaring his infamy lasting. The poem concludes with his defeat and hopes the Hun nation will curse the world no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Bissing
Interesting to Mothers How to Cure Coughs and Colds
A mothers guide on treating children coughs and colds with early remedies to prevent croup. It emphasizes starting treatment as soon as symptoms appear to ward off worsening illness. The article presents basic home care steps and cautions for common childhood illnesses.
Bonnie complexion promises smooth skin with White Vathmi
An advertisement touts White Vathmi as a skin product that smooths wrinkles and crow's feet, claiming it leaves the skin smooth firm velvety and wrinkle free. The copy emphasizes a radiant complexioned look and implies strong cosmetic benefits.
Ima Seaweed Arrival Noted By Local Firms
Local businesses H and PSTARD and CO report latest shipments of fen seaweed to Ima Seaweed amid regular mail arrivals. Se Instruments and Pee eee eae oe Ry ee were listed in fragmented notes.
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Overland’s
Hether
R. J. Overland
Alfred Taylor
Lake Street
Fearnley&Co., Ltd
REET
Cairns
Portland
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
Eteset, Carrms
F. W. Allmuller
Speece Street
Gelling Bros
Chappell Pianos
Paling’s
Aia
I & Caterer
Strand Hotel
Calinne
Lee Et
China
William Wilson & Sons
Sandy
Wolfram
Mrs. Taylor
Atherton
Ingham
Mr. Shann
Townsville
Morialta
Charles G. T. Murray
A.M.P
Abbott Street
C. Matthews
Herberts River District
Mr. T. Prichard
Sydney
R. T. McElnen
Herbert River
C.F. Lalor
Darwin
Melbourne
G. J. le Marchand
Fae
Kangaroo Point Military Hospital
C. ¥. Williams
Haghenden
Peed Queen's
Flinders Street West
W. H. Green. Limited
Wylie Cockburn
Enoggera
Mms
Satan
V.A.D
Caringa
Oman
Mareeba Anzac
Cowper
The
Royal George
Mooliba
Commonwealth
H. J. Bulcock
Hardwaerr
Smellie & CO , Ltd
Hardware & Machinery Merchants
Northern Distributing Agents
Tiree Parts
Ayr
Brisbane
Clark & Co
A. Villiers
Vulcan Foundry and Works
TRON
BRASS
Aga
Vulcan Foundry & Engineering Works
Nestle
Nestles
Tommy
Heaslop
People’s Cash Store
Assott Street
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