29 Oct 1917
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
1
Scattered fragments describe streets and allotments, with references to alleys and sections. Mentions of property, dwellings, and a hotel hint at real estate notices. Also notes a Gallipoli campaign account and copyright remark, revealing mixed archival material.
A reader letter criticizes the government over wartime policy on aliens and indicates concern about deportations and security. The writer urges immediate action and questions the handling of alien eligibility and loyalty at wharves and ports.
Special notice records a ceremonial proclamation by Worth County leaders expressing gratitude to residents for continued support and cooperation in community services. The item emphasizes longstanding ties with local businesses and upcoming civic events.
A terse diary note by Private D Turner of Cositewa records his time before action. It notes his current residence and that his unit or line of deployment has shifted, reflecting wartime movement and personal circumstance.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a house and rooms with ages of children 4 and 6, names Harley, Terms, and possible attorney reference. Details are garbled, making exact actions, places, and dates unclear.
Locals discuss a theater production titled Pet and the Herald with spirited debate. The letter writer Copian comments on performances, the audience, and the era’s social norms, noting a night watchman’s role and crowd reactions as the piece unfolds in a small town setting.
An irregular notice from Orlene Co at 18 Southview Watling St Dartford Kent describes an unverified treatment claimed to permanently aid hearing. The fragmented text promises dramatic results after years of failure and offers test results and a home preparation with questionable efficacy.
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