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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1943
Page
6
In Sydnf y August 15 Jockes A Know received a two month suspension for fergeriog in the Trial Stakes at Roeehut on Saturday. The stewards reported Knox, while Puchong was guilty at careicammenn for allowing his mount to crest sharply.
The text describes wartime Dutch underground papers like Free Netherlands and West Nederland, their aims to resist Germany, and the fate of editors and printers. It notes arrests, suppressions, and the distribution methods used to spread anti-German messages despite German measures.
The Cairns Aquatic Club recounts the social events and committee efforts as members and officers, including the ladies committee, plan gatherings and support for servicemen. The piece notes a social schedule, venue details, and the ongoing social duties that accompany the club's swimming activities.
In a Manateratchers college rugby event on Saturday afternoon two spirited fixtures featured St Augustio's College and Lady of Good Counsel College. Calms edged past Innепail 12 to 7 after trailing 7-3 at half time in the senior division.
A fragmentary extract discusses labor and gratification in serving armed forces and the aim to encourage and enlighten compatriots. It notes the editor of a secret paper hopes his voice is heard and that his message reaches officials and the public. The text references government and information services in a terse wartime context.
Washington reports the United States submarine Pickard failed to return from Mediterranean patrol and is presumed lost. Navy vessels seen in action include P C 46 sunk July 4 and Redwing sunk June 2 after underwater explosions. Also mentioned are M Dox and Plymouth among other units. Optometrist visit announced at Grand Hotel with times in August.
An advertisement claims Idan Kidney Pills are available from chemists and stores for 1 shilling 9 pence and 2 shillings. It mentions Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills as a remedy. The text uses promotional phrasing about kidney health and affordability.
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