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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1942
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text hints at a theatre event and a final confrontation involving named figures and places. Names appear garbled but suggest a conclusion of a program or performance with references to individuals and dates. The readable core implies a closing or overview of a theater production’s progression.
A fragmentary copy shows a social notice for an OLWA Bridge Party and a section of birthday greetings and congratulations. It references venues, committee roles, and plans for dances and events, with names including Bella and others, plus hints of a dance program and rewards for attendance. The piece includes scattered personal names and local organizational mentions without complete context.
Fragmentary archival text presents a meditation style excerpt linking Wordsworth and a biblical reference to humility. The fragment includes phrases about teachers, stars, hills, and a biblical quote from Matthew 14, evocative of reflective, moral instruction.
A garbled wartime notice describes a postponed call up for large war production efforts. It references meetings and officials, but the readable fragments confirm the action and the urgency of mobilization.
A fragmented report outlines plans by Rusmane Mutuals and Cement Ltd to coordinate a seminar on energy and transport, aiming to sustain material supplies and civil operations during wartime. The text references fuel pools, training, and travel restrictions affecting the sector.
A compact guide presents cabbage boulettes using onion, flour, water, cabbage leaves and minced steak with parsley. Dice the onion, mix with meat and seasoning, roll in cabbage leaves, then bake slowly with strained sauce, spinach optional for variation.
A scattered fusion of notes on Paul Revere The Ride references to poets and authors Shakespeare Tennyson Browning Shelley Joyce and Poe with stray musings on blank verse travel and a unclear murder scene description. It ends noting answers on the last page.
An unclear OCR report describes an arrest after an assault near the Bardon district yesterday afternoon. A young woman was tested for injuries and taken to a general hospital. Detectives searched for the suspect and processed evidence as several cars and garages were examined.
Fragmented text shows meetings for IAASS group with unclear dates and agenda. Public notice references advise attendance or reminder, but specifics are unreadable due to OCR corruption.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Tuesday event and a meeting or opening connected to Macee UAL and Celene ATP. Names and places are unclear due to corrupted transcription, but the item seems to be a scheduled proceeding or public notice with dates and officials involved.
A step by step guide to preparing an apple custard tart with a butter crust. Ingredients include flour sugar and butter, forming a firm dough, rolling to a deep base, and filling with a seeded custard.
Brisbane police and social workers conducted patrols on Brisbane streets and at St Paul Cathedral on Friday to curb night life disorder amid a city brownout. Reports say some women are moved to safer areas as patrols continue with supervision by officials including US Brigadier J Beaodoo of the Salvation Army.
The essay surveys how poets from Golding to Yeats and Plomer treat birds and their habitats. It highlights the chough, hens, sparrows, gannets, and nightingales as subjects that reveal nature, grace, and rhythm.
The notice reports the engagement of Miss Nita O Leary to Mr W E and a wedding planned at St Monica stuff on August 15. It notes Sergeant A Boyle of the R A L missing in air operations from Enland, a former schoolteacher, and mentions Mr T McGuire of The Cairns oat mechanical leaves for the mib on holidays. Also Mr M H Jarrett, Commonwealth Meat Inspector, leaves for Sydney. Congratulations to Mr d G East wood turning five on August 11. At Mourilyan, friends bid Nellie Stewart farewell with cards, games and singing, a presentation and best wishes.
The Mossman VDC members held a court of inquiry at the VBC under the Messinan room on Tuesday evening to investigate an injury to Private George Alfred Palmer of the 4th Mounted Detachment. The inquiry found a damages claim for compensation due to Palmer’s incapacity. Attending officers included Lieut Col HA Wehir, Major ME Markham, and others with evidence by William Huh Crawford and pinson tender commandha.
Brisbane authorities announced a new coupon exemption list revision affecting furnishing fabrics including mohair Utrecht velvet and leather cloth. The August 3 decision removes several items from exemption while clarifying permits and verification requirements for industrial and retail handling of fabrics and related goods.
Shaky OCR text depicts a Perth magistrate scolding lax morals and criticizing parliamentary critics. The fragment mentions the Police Court, prosecutors, and warnings about public decency, with unclear surrounding quotes and names. It references a special magistrate and discussions on morality in August in Perth.
Fragmentary obituary notes the deaths of Arthur Hudson and Bre Hinson in the Smithfield region. Rowley conducted funeral services at the church and graveside, with many Teleciver and friends attending. The notices reference local areas and a cantal Vollat Choren in yesterday’s services.
Mr C Bassani died in Cairns on Saturday aged 77 after a long Peninsula pursuit. He was injured in an accident seven years ago that left him incapacitated. He leaves a widow and one daughter. Funeral held privately Saturday afternoon with Very Rev Father Hunt officiating.
A crude advertisement promotes Double D Ointment with eucalyptus claimed to soothe fast. It urges readers to apply the ointment on affected parts and notes the product is sold in generous sizes at various outlets.
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