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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 08, 1917

Page

3

Town and Country Bites and Bets: Townsville Royalities

A jumble of town notices and arrivals from Townsville and Charters Towers includes visits by Mr C Patchiog and Dr J H Waite of the Rockefeller Institute, while the death of Austin Corcoran, head teacher at Munna school, is reported. Bernard Corcoran wounded at Posieres is noted among a list of local movements and civic mentions.

Cee Inspector Sweetana Townsville Charters Towers C. Patchiog Marect Henderson Tonth Rapars K. M. Livingstone Boonie Downs Mr. Hulbert Cairns Wyandra J. H. Waite Rockefeller Institute New York Sydney Waite Austin Corcoran Munaa School Mary Borough Ae Eares Dew and Vous Bernard Posieres

Terrifying the Bagi and Hostage Threats Highlight Occupation Brutality

Fragmented OCR text depicts wartime propaganda and reprisals in Liege and St Die. It alleges posters threatening executions of residents, hostage taking, and collective punishment for dissent, with references to French phrases and military authority.

Aa von Bammsch Audene Stise Liege St. Die

Memorial Ballad Of A Scottish Soldier In War

A fragmented verse memorial notes a Scottish soldier named Bob killed in action on March 21, 1917. It laments youth and bravery, references France and sacrifice, and reflects on echoes of brotherhood and memory amid war.

Stross

Ball at Chillacoee draws record attendance

A social and dance in Chillacoee attracted large crowds despite a low mood in the district. Organizers reported record attendance and a crowded venue as residents gathered, with many staying past capacity limits. Local officials prepared for continued events amid lingering tensions.

Vince

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