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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
3
Fragmented items describe community notices, railway policy, and local incidents. Topics include railway extension plans presented to the Public Works Commission, and court actions where Edward Nugent, a local magistrate, is referenced amid disputes over property and livestock.
Durie the Anzac day speech in Mareeba lauded the dead and living in a nation risking war to defend liberty. The speaker recalled ancient heroes beside modern Greeks and celebrated Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli and beyond, urging unity and courage.
Atherton reports slushy weather delaying local improvements but noting steady business growth. A notable homecoming honors driver Harry Dalziel with community turnout and council representatives from Ravroven and Williams ton, plus speeches by Dr Wilkes imade and others on planning and effort.
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