08 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
1
Fragmented OCR from a land auction notice lists parcels with acres and prices near places like Rowrui and Gordopvale. Mentions alluvial soils, permanent water, railway access, and alludes to allottable blocks, arithmetic totals, and terms in an old estate sale context.
In the region near the North Coast line the parish offers multiple properties for sale. Parcels range from 32 to 405 acres with varied per acre prices and notable mentions of adjacent roads, stations, and estates. Purchasers are invited to view and submit offers on the premises.
The Northern Herald prints a personal reminiscence from Pte. Dr. Turner of Cooktown about his wartime experiences in Gallipoli. The soldier speaks plainly of hardship and the harsh days endured while serving with fellow traders and soldiers.
The newspaper presents two more graphic and authentic accounts of the Gallipoli campaign from a participant. The diary is printed with full rights reserved by the paper and notes the wartime statements will appear in the issue.
Fragmentary text references choosing a weekly prize and Viking style Destravions news. Unclear names or dates limit concrete facts. likely a newspaper notice urging readers to select content for a prize feature.
In Melbourne on October 27 William Irvine spoke amid a volatile wartime debate on conscription. He urged steps to reinforce the empire and warned of potential political fallout if reform failed. He criticized government promises and urged the prime minister and Liberal MPs to consider appealing to the people.
The article reports on public contention surrounding conscription policies in Canberra with figures like Senator Pearce and Sir W Irvine criticizing or supporting measures. It notes Labor alignment debates within the Industrial Labor Party and concerns about mobilization and worker sacrifices amid wartime pressures.
Fragmented notes from Ravenshoe reflect treacherous timber trade and unsettled weather with flood warnings. The school committee debates discipline and a fire drill plan while bank and town dynamics show shifting limits on home allocations and tower work.
The text outlines varied notes from 1902 including economic concerns in Queensland workplaces with mentions of savings bank reports and annual figures. It records a Defence Department Naval branch activity, School of Arts committee meetings, and a sports meet with a near miss due to a fire scare.
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