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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 09, 1911

Page

3

Naval Training Amid Coast Guard Drill and Targets

Naval forces conducted a training period aboard the gumboat at the Esplanade sheds under Lieutenants J A H Beresford and Barret of the Drishame division. Cadets and Naval Militia formed classes practicing semaphore signals lifing and field exercises. A gun crew demonstrated accurate shooting at two targets, with daily sessions from 5:30 am to 4 pm concluding Saturday with a rowing exercise near the baths.

Laval J. A. H. Beresford Barmett Te Drishame Division Naval ‘Militia Sivid Naval Migia j_wa Wilitin Ami

The Empress Waltz Popularity Ad

An advertisement touts The Empress Waltz as the most popular waltz of the day priced at 1 shilling 6 pence. It promotes music sellers offering this item.

Guns and hunting gear advertised in Beirne & Co catalog

An old catalog page lists numerous firearms and accessories from Beirne & Co of Winchester, including rifles in 2 calibres, single and double barrels, and hammerless models. Also offered are cartridges, shells, shooting accessories, knives, watches, alarm clocks, saddles, and leather goods with price ranges and postages.

Harrington Richardson W. W. Gree Onan Elim Kerless Gengal Hasore Europe

Training Cruise Ends With Busy Week for Townsville Cadets

Aboard a vessel the crew completed a successful training week under Lieut Beresford. Cadets Barnett and others planned continued instruction at Peat Syberday while Townsville resident Gad Pesher returned home after a week aboard. The Townsville Division prepares for its next meeting led by Lieut Bevesterd.

Cew Beresford Liewt Barnett Peat Syberday Gamer FL Pesher Townsville Gad Wyreemaan Aturdey Antus Amd

Dr Sheldon’s New Discover Conquers Coughs and Colds

An advertisement extols Dr Sheldon’s new cough and cold remedy as the sure solution for stubborn cases. It claims the medicine quickly relieves coughs, colds, and related complaints with a small dose and guarantees satisfaction. The copy mentions Tasmanian ideal jams and a list of made products by FW Lord & Co with assurances of purity.

FW. Lord & Co Hgbert

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