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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1943
Page
1
A scrambled OCR note mentions a vigil, a crime, and names like Er Gh and Cheal Wala amid garbled text. The readable parts point to a discussion of a local watch or event, with unclear details and multiple distorted phrases.
Fragmented OCR text shows an auction style notice with bidders auctioneers and estate mentions. It references board and lodgings and a national office, with costs, rates, and addresses unclear due to corrupted text. The readable elements indicate an auctioneer led sale of houses or real estate with related bidding terms.
A garbled notice lists auctioneers and property sale terms with references to Draper and Union coat. The fragment mentions machinery and real estate items to be auctioned under supervision of Progeny Selene and Austral er entities, indicating an estate or asset auction in progress.
A garbled OCR read lists numerous names and places such as GALES MANEEDA, DOUGLAS, ST GARNET, MOLLOY, CHILLAGOE, and AUSIRALLA amid stray terms. The text resembles a rough collage of persons, regions, and institutions with no clear narrative or dates.
Fragmented OCR notes list various locations including Railway Station Tully and Tus Motel with alerts, rewards, and warnings. Scattered mentions reference police stations, missing items, and potential notices tied to dates or events, but details are unclear and largely garbled.
A fragmentary ad urges women of Queexis to help them win over youth under 18. It cites candidate Mey Athena Deane from Athens Share and Magnetic House, mentions Commonwealth and Australia, and hints at warnings about handling and pricing. The text is garbled and reads like a damaged notice with references to medical and confidential correspondence.
A parliamentary group led by Earl De La Warr urges a long term policy for Britain to secure home production of essential foods, stabilize prices, and expand protective foods like milk and meat. It proposes a Central Import Board to stabilize world prices and favors a balanced expansion in dairy, meat, fruits, and vegetables while maintaining reasonable farm profitability through controlled pricing and production quotas.
The article details a 9 May 1939 proclamation marking I Am an American Day. It highlights 356000 foreign born residents naturalized, including 2.75 million more who will gain citizenship and the role of new Americans in society. It notes pride in democratic ideals, defense of liberty, and the blending of cultures. The piece references President Roosevelt and the broader U S values of equality and opportunity.
A fragmentary account notes that women increasingly join steelworks and related trades, from crane operators to machinists and hairdressers, with many recounting shifts from civilian jobs. It highlights personal stories like Joyce Brows and Nancy Dehren, describes family ties to shipping and defense work, and shows mixed attitudes toward wartime labor.
In a hard fought junior match at Norman Park Saturday evening the Blues edged a tough opponent 4-3 after a tense second half. Bergman secured the crucial penalty shot and Skies contributed key plays while Bergman and Calg led scoring efforts as the Blues pressed for dominance under coach M. Continuous defense and timely offense defined the 40 minute clash with both sides trading chances.
Report notes nursing training in America with high remuneration and longer hours. Col James of Baltimore cites figures showing nurses receive eight hours weekly lectures and travel time. The piece contrasts US and European training, with duties described and pay figures varying across posts and facilities.
A chaotic report describes a test parachute descent by Colonel William Lovelace from a high altitude. He faced oxygen supply issues and a rapid drop during the attempt. The mission aimed to demonstrate a safe emergency deployment and continued ascent planning under wartime conditions.
At the Atherton meeting at the Red Cross hall a substantial donation was approved for the fund. A cheque for £50 was authorized to Headquarters and further donations were discussed to support the appeal. The secretary urged timely payments while noting receipts and accounts totalling £88.08 with £21.20 from local sources.
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