Northern District Patriotic Fund Balance Sheet 1915
Balance sheet kept for the Northern District Patriotic Fund dated July 1915 lists receipts from the Shire Councils and various funds and expenditures to support troops and service families. It notes government savings, subsidies, gratuities, and payments to related relief funds, with audited totals and signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
Cairos Shire
Dilago
Johnstons Shire
Tinaroo
Woothakata
Nelcisa Relief Fund
Stu Lu
A Food Tonic Promises Restored Energy and Appetite
An advertisement touts a tonic that boosts energy, restores appetite, and aids recovery after illness. It claims to fix fatigue and support better digestion, promising renewed strength and vitality.
Moon Phases and Odd Totals Mentioned in Cache of Notes
A fragment lists lunar phases and odd timings such as New Moon 5.23 p.m and First Quarter 16th 3.3 p.m. plus Full Moon 7.55 p.m. and apogee events, followed by a London dated line with copper prices in old currency. The readable items suggest a nautical or almanac style note with inconsistent numerals.
Far North Queensland Raises Over £100000 In War Effort
The article praising Far North Queensland for contributing well over 100000 pounds, noting the moral boost to Allies and the community. It highlights voluntary, spontaneous giving from local pockets and the importance of sustaining proportional support without harming ordinary contributions.
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Queensland
Far
North
Patriotic Day Sparks Resolve Across the Nation
The ordinary citizen grasps the war’s meaning and vows to sacrifice. A few selfishly claim nothing to fight for, proving they have little worth dying for. The many honor each sunrise as a Patriotic Day, committing to sacrifice and duty.
Exit backing down of Hun Government shocks United States
The article notes the German government’s retreat on the submarine question sparks US astonishment. It suggests the move is part of a broader effort to gain favor and reduce anti England sentiment in German cables. It claims Russia and France will influence the final outcome despite British hesitations.
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United States
England
Junker
Masy
Russia
France
Licesse Renewed at Favorite Theatre With New Picures
At the favorite aresair browns last night a new repertoire of high clam motion pictures mit-4 in baeoire with the standard which these entertainments have led the public to expect. An outstanding dream is Greater then Art. The life story of a girl who went to Paris to study art for art's sake, but learns there are other interests in life. The charming actress Gert rede Meier appears to essay in this role. Another dramatic
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Aresair
Mit-4
Baeoire
Hfe
Paris
Sue
Gertrede Meier
Public Meeting On Patriotic Fund Control Tonight
A public meeting is set at Okifellows Hall tonight to consider controlling the Patriotic Fund. An appeal notes ongoing commitments, urges participation, and mentions cards being filled for donations amid local fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Fund
Okiifellows’ Hall
National Octeties Convene At J Hom. Sachs Residence
National societies convene tonight at the residence of Mr J Hom in Sachs Strat. A naval item notes appointment of a surgeon to the Hegel Australian Savvel Reserves and district medical officer for Cairns. Mr A M Waddell opens large groceries stocks and imports Taiyuan salts through Hong Kong and Port Darwin via Thursday Island and the tech inst Pearaley and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Societies Convention
J. Hom. Sachs
Asrkce
Hegel Australian Savel Reswerves
Cairns
Taiyuan
Hong Kong
Thursday Island
Port Darwin
Pearaley and
Prospects Dismal As Immigrant Steamer Arrives
A Visiter from Bobegshta reports very dry conditions and weak stock prospects as the steamer Waipera of the Torres Straits service arrives from London via the port. About 13 immigrants expected to land. cargo for late deliveries noted. Mr Dean notes Red Sunday boat charges and patriotic fund support. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy touted for flu relief. no pneumonia risk with first symptoms. Fred G. Scott, known in musical circles in Mareeba, resigns to join the Dardanelles effort and leaves for Brisbane after passing medical.
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Waipera
Torres Straits
Lopsion
Des- Veght
Fred G. Scott
Mareeba
Ballesy
Dardanelles
Brisbane
Enoggate
Parade of Nations plans and local fundraising efforts
Mrs Craig organizes a Parade of Nations with advertised liculars to date on a Saturday in October. Misa Ross has handed £11 on behalf of McDonnell's Creek School Committee. Many will assist, expected success mirrors past events promoted by Mrs Craig amid community activity and local fundraising.
Patriotic Day Special Calens List and Charity Sales
A long fragment describes a patriotic day with fundraisers and sales by many individuals. It lists donations, donations boxes, flower and badge sales, raffles, and gate collections totaling 23 pounds 46 shillings. Named contributors include Homer Backer L Curtis and Mrs. W. Downie among many others.
Surgical at mechanical dentistry
Dennet PL F Meredith will be in Stieg and at his Battery MerEebs Daily for one month. Telephone 5. Out of Dock. Advice says the dredge Trinity Bay is now out of dock in Brissesr and should not be long in returning to Cairns.
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Govt
Craig's
T. Sisbet and Co
Storthers Hareld
Iowa
Hoad Galemen
T. Nisbet and Co
T. Nisbet
Dennet PL
F. Meredith
Stieg
Mereebs
Trinity Bay
Brissesr
Cairns
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Abijah Murray
Wotary
Spence Street
the Jewelers
Sail Teen i
el Ly
Lipton S Famoocs
Ein
P. Pease
Lake-Street
Northern District Patriotic Fund
Mortga Ebure
Barbour Board
Caenms
Ugumil
Sileagees
Vachs Shire Council
Kintligh Store
Siti Bal
Timates Shire Council
Woothwtata Shire
Art Unters
Horse Sc
Umiom
Nein Babies Milk
Caren
Tapia
Seorthern Chaerict
Cairne— Pertraving
Ube
Bétzman
Feime
Myal
T. P. Kelly
A Barriegtos
Sydney
Courier
Sydney Morning Herak
New South Wales
Victoria
Adiryss Barrington
Owen Whittick
Absott Street
Land CO
MIVIC
Barling
G.H.D
P.O
Craig
Frice Ifs
Robt
Australia
Witch Hazel
Lee
Ambicaford & Sons
Uenvis
Bow
Abbott Street
Londos
the Post
Smeeeeh
Licesse
Cairns Pictures
Wink
Australia Dey Fund
Mr. Devies
Craigs
HW. K- Storey
Isbor
Mengint Co
Sue Saget
Set
Enc
MK. A. Wright
Osr Jie Health Acts
Carns
Neath
Ligtel
Chargaia
Cotras
A. B
C. Lanmoy
A. Fowler
Emily Cahill
Wr. H. V. Heenam
Abi Murray
W. Oj. Metjaigan
Kementon
M. Bradley
W. Bradles
T. P. Jessop
F. .T. Jensop
W. J. Jensop
W. J. McGuigan
Lient
Spares
Ead
Hand
Austral Pictures
Bahinda
A. M. Waddell
Ngkorg
Bobegshta
Post
Watpaha Ayai
ARDC
Aticol Belpoing
Dean
Alta Aquatic Lob
Chaberlain
Chamteusia
Palace Theatre
Ruth Castle
Homer Backer
L. Curtis
Migs J. Heid
Mr. Palwer
Valance
B. Patterson Ie
Wuling BP
Orkshopa
Paup's
Hoopia Tabi Young Worshipers’ League
Fortune Teller
W. Blaw
FE. Pym
A. J. Wem
Harry Bulcock
Archie Arbuckle
BR. BR
Founcard
Campbell, Howard and Powell
Missus Heid
Pearce
Abil
Gane
Mc Tewerall
Termaiden P. Grace
Mills
Marjorie Martin
Indio
Master
Misce Fox
Wallaby
Commins
Campbell
Whittick
Mary Whittick
J. George
W. Downie
Warner
Herbert Mina E. Jgnem
Edgehill
MacDonnell
Wr. Whittick
Whittic
Dr. Clarke Son
Draper
Clacherty de Knowles
Kerwin Ata Murray R
Raffles
Aaa
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