24 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1943
Page
1
A garbled OCR note appears to reference a service project, with scattered names and roles. It mentions awards, positions, and a request for experienced accountants or secretaries, but the text is unclear and partially unreadable.
Fragmented listing notes a variety of items including spectacles, walking sticks, school books and pens with rewards and notices. Mentions locations such as Teton Street and Wesverd with broad ads for departments and subscriptions. Appears as a collage of notices and local shop offers from a mid century page.
Notes discuss Bead Beater repair efforts and calls for Main Roads Commission to complete repairs. Letters from Mt Carbine Chillagoe Grey Producers and Prospectors association seek information on blister copper production royalties. Council to write Minister for Mines requesting Square Df access. Damage to roads due to TeprwiTime military activities noted and under investigation.
The Mareeba Shire Council discussed converting main roads to National Highways and urged representations to the Main Roads Commission. It backed parts of the Berberton Shire proposal from Cairns to Kuranda Atherton and Barberton, while seeking clearer support. A letter from the Marwen Council about wartime forces and voluntary groups was noted. Employment Exchange Board plans were announced with worker and employer representatives. The council will consider a full-time health inspector and changed meeting dates to focus on water checks and an upcoming election.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a chaotic notice about sales and events near Atherton. It mentions a fence sale at a place called Roar at Diead Potte and a Market or fair, with references to SDR Bein and Er BY SNTas. The garbled text includes dates like April and mentions individuals and locations in a scattered fashion.
Partial readable lines describe a night scene near Sea Traian Pa with references to a conversion date of 12 April and mentions of Seder Meee Tall. The text hints at a paneer dish and various fragmented names and places, suggesting a cryptic local note or diary entry with unclear context.
Readable portions describe the Mulgrave Shire electoral notice setting polling at the Shire Office Cairns on a Saturday in May 1943. It mentions compulsory voting, the Returning Officer, and triennial elections, with references to local towns, war effort policies, water supply, and council duties. The fragmented text lists locations like Mulgrave Shire areas and names such as Cairns, Mulgan, Armsden, Watsonville, and more, alongside governance notes and public notices.
Under new management Green Island Guest House promotes efficiency amid war effort concerns. The ad urges holidays for rest and recuperation, offering TARIPA: Q03 per week and directs readers to the Tourist Bureau for bookings.
Fragmented OCR reads of a weather and conflict focused item describe heavy snow, wrecked travel, and rising fever amid plague like conditions. Mentions conflict tokens and recurring issues, with a hint of political or princely concern and renewed unrest in the area.
A disjointed set of notes from a district, mentioning residents, a hospital, a parish or hall, and various informal happenings. References to local figures such as Mr. Alister and Leslie Wilton appear amid scattered remarks on evenings at a hall, a tunnel project, and Easter Sunday activities. The text is fragmentary.
The Cairne Jockey Club seeks immediate resumption of racing at Fannon Park after clearing debts. Officers and officials are being elected as the club plans to reopen, arguing racing would aid morale and recreation for the armed forces and local population.
In a Brisbane race meeting the Queensland Turf Club stages a 7 furlong Two Year Old Mandicap and a Seven Furlong Maiden Handicap at Albion Park. Contenders include Master Peter Flying Admiral Plutocrat and Spear Amber with Watchful eyes on Brubud Melfeur Crafty Clare and Rose Verd. wagers center on Horse names, past performances, and expected conditions. The card also features Encour age Handicap with Don Duck and Two Imps among the notable runners and a Novice Handicap highlighting Sparrow Hawk Valparella Harvest.
A United Press Chungking correspondent reports severe carrier activity north of the Yellow River in the Fonan Province as Japanese attempts to advance northward are repulsed. The dispatch mentions measures and tactical movements, with limited detail due to garbled text. Historical context places the update among mid campaign skirmishes.
A brief note from April 23 indicates probable riders for an Albion Park event. Details are incomplete due to OCR limits but suggest entries for a BR event with potential competitors and scheduling.
A chaotic report from a historic chess event notes a player died during the held match at a venue near Ker nex Noste. Names mentioned include Bey Rom Ved and Parker with others like WO Smith VR and JOA Ageia. The fragmentary text references eight games, knights, and a misaligned schedule dated or tied to May.
The Cairns Charity League schedules three rugby fixtures with referees Jor Welly and Woodspecke presiding. Teams Bulleyer, AA Tigers and Ippon Tem Laas prepare to compete under Hateter Mirc Robinson. The event aims to engage players and public, with a modest gate and program of matches.
A garbled OCR style record lists numerous names and places, including Percetra Powell Carmint Bennett and several seemingly race related terms. The fragment mentions SOVICE HANDICAP and various surnames, places like Spokane, and event terms such as emergency or overture. Overall, the readable items suggest a track event entry or handicap list with scattered names and locations, but specifics are largely unreadable.
A garbled report notes final races and notable athletes in a Sydney Cup event with mentions of likely contenders and locales. Despite text corruption, names such as Sydney Cup and participants resemble a sports brief about results and standings.
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