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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1945
Page
4
Cpl D Davies has been completing studies under the Army Education scheme while on leave from the Merchant Navy. He recently attended a course at Atherton and Sas, continuing his education during interservice service.
AAPI reports defence of Lachoken air base as enemy troops press from Pieoan province. Frontline action involves aerial and ground combat with uncertain outcome and mounting casualties cited by sources.
A fragmented notice reports Papuan bandsmen on a Shady Street outing with mentions of Banter Urata and Mr J Bell, plus a nod to Green Island residence in Sheridan Street. It also notes Miss F Jackson of Beeramon traveling toward Brisbane and local holiday plans involving T Russell and family.
A lively afternoon at Mrs F Pret rs residence in Mt Pleasant featured a Victory Girl campaign event. Events included a novelty prize presentation, community singing, and dance programs with participants such as Mary Croker and Stuart White, plus awards for Monte Carlo and fox trot contests and a series of dances to raise funds.
War grave notice records Frederick John Newton of Bouder WA as killed in action while serving as a pilot of a torpedo plane. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Newton of Houlder Street. His family and many friends mourn his loss, with memories of his boyhood and schooling there.
A fragmented Australian public health note claims belief in national fitness is unproven. The minister cites health concerns, with 13,000 people in New South Wales living in tents due to health and financial strains amid a broader health investigation.
Morning wedding linked Miss Ho Rest and Mr Arthur at Parkes New South Wales with Reverend Fiat officiating. Best man Private J McLuckis attended and the couple planned a brief honeymoon before the bride resumes duties and the groom returns to his unit.
The vacated reporter asserts that German prisoners at the camp voluntarily signed a statement. The report from New York follows AP dispatches noting appeals by the People of Reich and related observers.
A fragmented notice mentions Barrier Reef House and Green Island with scattered details about costs and services. The readable items reference Remus, Westend, and Avamleur in a unclear context.
A fragmented note mentions Mr Len of Wi 2 sm and Jedi of Werehay in a dispute with foes. The text is incomplete but implies a conflict or confrontation centered on two named figures and a faction. No clear date or location is provided.
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