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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented OCR reads as a long catalog entry listing rifle components and accessories including Lee Enfield and Lee Metford parts, No. 8 sights, B.S.A. items, telescope gear, gauges, oils, patches, and related hardware such as brushes, jags, mops, and patches.
A London observer, writing for The New Work Times, sketches war life behind and ahead of the front. He contrasts civilian Paris with khaki clad clubs and night life, describes trenches and patrols, and reflects on the looming human wreckage and strategic factors shaping Allied prospects.
A 19th century reminiscence recalls the Mulgrave River gold prospect near Cairns. Diggers, including Chinese labor, braved swamps and rough road to reach reefs along the Mulgrave in 1682. The article notes early mining gear, a portable battery, and local investors funding the mill, amid community excitement and hardship.
A Daily at feature quotes four experts on explosive action heard from the front. The piece discusses how explosives are used in warfare and the implications for soldiers and civilians alike.
The article explains explosive chemistry from cordite to lyddite, detailing grain shapes to regulate burning, propellant behavior in naval shells, and the broader wartime need for steady explosive production. It notes British production strength, protections, and ongoing advantage despite German challenges.
A condensed critique of German politics argues the people tolerate the regime as a whole and that the Social Democratic faction hides behind reform, blaming insufficient redress for failures. It notes repeated protests and calls for firmer action by leaders to avert broader discontent.
The advertisement touts fresh goods with speedy service and fashionable boy and girl clothing. It highlights Reno glove designs, Shamrock patterns, rose rosette details, and new hat styles. Mothers and fathers are urged to buy today for well dressed boys and family members.
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