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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 15, 1916

Page

4

Land Parcels Offer Near Bellenden Ker and Sophia

A catalog of land portions offered with frontages to Russell River and permanent tram lines. Areas range from 56 to 320 acres with alluvial flats, scrub land, and river frontage. Prices quoted per acre or on application, with terms varying and Crown liabilities noted on select parcels.

N.C Bochary Railway Nailway Bellenden-Ker Frenchman's Creek Sophia Russell River Crown Beilenden-Ker Rouseeil River

Correspondence on Freshwater mill dispute and land policy

A reader defends farmers against claims they lost a sugar mill chance. He argues the government should ensure land values reflect mill creation, proposes a land value revert scheme, criticizes a land tax alternative, and urges fair terms for cane growers while condemning one sided bargains and state overreach. The letter cites government stance, subdividing blocks, and Cairns residents' stake in the dispute.

Setzlng Cairns

Central Cane Prices Board Sittings Open in Carns

The Central Cane Prices Board begins sittings at the Carns Courthouse with His Honour Judge T O Sullivan chairing. Growers Hambledon mill represented by Mr A J P MacDonnell and Hannan, CSR Co. by Mr EM Mitchell, and observers discuss adjournment, statements of claim, and streamlined proceedings.

Central Cane Prices Board Carns T. O'Sullivan Cheirmant W. HH. Marshall Came Jrowers J. Smith R. Smith Claude O'Brien A. R. Henry A. J. P. MacPounel Ifessrs MacDonnell and Hannan Hambledon Mill EM. Mitchell CSR Co Mitchell West MacDonnell Mr. Mitchell Mr. MacDonnell Mitjchell Homeur

Repatriation Fund details for Australian soldiers

The Soldiers Repatriation Fund backs returned troops with interest-free loans to ease civil life re establishment. A Melbourne conference on February 17 18 formed the fund under a 14 member board led by the Prime Minister. Local War Councils will oversee state distribution and voluntary support is urged to aid ex soldiers, dependents, and their families.

Federal Parliamentary War Committee Melbourne Federal Parliamentary War Committee Commonwealth E. D. Millen W. H. Irvine K.cmlg K.C M.P James Page A. Poynton John Forrest P.C J. Langdon Bonython J. J. Long A. S. Bailliew J. J. Garvan E. Grayndler Herdern D. Miller Mosrice Williams Star War Council War Service Committees Board of Trustees

Australian Soldiers Repatriation Fund Seeks Wide Support

Citizens urged to donate cash, property, or securities to the national Repatriation Fund. Pastoralists and farmers may contribute livestock, crops, or labor value while local committees arrange saleyards, transfers, and auctions. Banks offer free services and interest on funds kept in trust.

War Service Combinetes War Service State War Council Commonwealth Bank

Soldier letter from Egypt praises Captain Bastin to mother

Major Elliott writes from Egypt to Mrs E M Bastin praising her son Captain Bastin as a brave, capable officer. He notes the soldier’s modest education, rapid skill growth, and leadership under war strain. The writer, separated by war, expresses personal admiration and invites contact after the conflict.

Elliotts Egypt E. M. Bastin Glen Hently 1Tin Jack Bastin Gordonvale Mary

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