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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
3
Fragments critique cane farming methods and government policy. The author laments inefficiencies in cultivation under present conditions, questions government spending and bureaucratic waste, and recalls historical reforms impacting workers and industry structure.
A garbled report details building work at a bakery site and tramline repairs amid moody weather. It mentions ambulance activity and a Betis Hall dance with May Day plans, reflecting a tense community pace and local concerns.
Historical bulletin tracks dairy yields, cow lactation, and management notes from Tableland. It cites specific cows and producers, highlights peak milk periods after calving, and discusses yield targets and feeding practices.
The passage describes about 32 British prisoners arriving by sea to Boston Dock amid cold winds and cheering crowds. Wives and children greet returning exiles as they are examined, with one man named Evered among the crowd. The scene captures emotion and pride as families reunite and exiles recount their war experiences.
A brief note describes the weekly headlines and moral themes in Worden’s anthology. It outlines key stories and lessons, presenting a compact summary of events and guidance in a period-voice style.
Fragmentary recollections describe ex Councillor Bartter and others recalling a grim era. The narrative wanders through scenes of examinations, movements to stations, and distant views of a railway yard. Personal ties mix with hardship and the stain of dishonor while residents recollect days of struggle and survival.
Local shop promotes Skene’s Tailored Suits with long-standing service and Cairns roots. Emphasizes fine weave White Paper Prrama Nata fabric and latest shapes priced from 11/6 to 19/0 with special hat lines in fleck and fawn and grey tones. Window display highlights fashion and value.
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