War News and Local Notables Affected by Frontline Service
A series of wartime notices and civilian updates summarize soldiers returned wounded or missing, transfers within banks, and leadership changes. Mentions include W. B. Smith transferring from Tableland to Cairns, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor assuming Atherton peat Bank management, and several named soldiers like Lyndsay T. Maplestone MC, and families noting sacrifices and commissions amid broader front-line campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Taylor
Malenda Ranch
Taylor
Atherton
Bank of Nsw
Boxing Day athletic greetings mark the season
The report notes a festive Boxing Day athletic display led by Mr. Mason as he retires, with the next show and running events tied to the association. Club Hotel is being taken over by Mrs. Edwards from Tumeu fin after a successful sale, while atmospheric conditions include dust heat and smoke making life tedious and a large Sunday hall service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Edwards
Tumeufin
Appeal for Peace Suretus in Domestic Dispute Hearing
A court session before acting magistrate A H Scott heard a husband and wife case with Mrs Gusthart recounting daily drinking and abuse. The husband denied frequent drinking, while the court considered a 12 month term and ordered peace for the wife. The testimony described threats and physical altercations, including attempts to remove a child from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Scott
M. M
Cairns
Withese
Exid J
Freshwater
Fragmentary Note on Ailment and Remedy
A partial line discusses a substance that is fated to soothe and heal the stomach aiding digestion. It implies a remedy or ritual but lacks clear attribution or context. The text reads as a medical or herbal claim with uncertain source.
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Overland
Walue
R. J. Overland
United
Alfred Taylor, Ltd
Cairns Plumbing Works
P.O. Box
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
Wharf Street
Gaby
Shirley
Fearnley & CO. Ltd
Spence Street
Aegina
Estey
Gars
Gary
Paling
D. Caterer
Gelling Bros
I, Tanith
Propeistec
Calrus
Mr. A. Boonen
Perer
of & Ie Te Oun
Dundamagi Bet
Sree Noe
Walter Lebrkuh
H. F. For
J. Been W
Everton
Pte. Wallace Mra. Wallace
W. A. Bland
E. Blancford
South Sohean
Frias Siveeas
August
Srs
Geant
MIM
Frin
Lyndsay T. Maplestone
M.C
Canada Cycle Co
Brisbane
Sient Seley Bek
Aife
Pogieres
Ilecourt
Messines
Wynschaede
Redond
Hehan
Wensland
Docgla Browna
Douglas
Hfield Lydas
Tart Fm
Post
Herald
Suretus
H. J. Bulcock
Chevrolet
Colins Cycle and Motor Works
Iginall
LEA & Perrin Pai
LEA & Perrins
Clark & Co
A. Villiers
Nagloest
Feller
BN Prunes Es Curry
the People
People's Cash Store
Peoprister
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