Sailed notices and memorials from a regional paper
A mixed page lists ship sailings to Australia and London with ports of call and dates, including Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, plus a series of memorials and thanks from families for recent bereavements. Names such as Mackay, Brisbane, Carst, and Sinton appear alongside dates in September and August, with notices of arrivals, sailings, and obituaries.
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Manion Aes
Porte Camberta Meares Foveneille
Grutexr
Mackay
Neri
Caensa
Dene
Hinchinbrook
Caiene
Melbourne
Jeaves Mefnsrisz
Sidney September
Laerses
Townerne
Cateas
Cornsco
Cairne
Brisbane
S. Christensen
Mra ED
Suamge Wish
Rey Father Hunt
Teir
Carng District
Forecast Text Fragment About Weather Direction and Speed
Fragmentary weather note mentions forecasts with directions and wind speeds. Contains garbled names and partial phrases, hard to parse. Likely notes a southeast to northeast drift and some wind speeds, with unclear references to places.
Commercial report from Brisbane on August market activity
The Brisbane market notes show prices for polebee components and related goods. The principal line of tusm producs at the Bema 4/8 and garlic items traded with mixed demand. a sine was tare af iueerne Ber. Several lots moved at 3/7, while Wheat prices averaged around 26 Pompeins. Tent Schew offerings were reported at 3/4.
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Srisbane
Polebee
Catee
Decision Reserved in Brisbane Case Hearings
The court in Brisbane reserved its decision after hearing further evidence in the claims by the defendants for a form of appeal. The hearing focused on arguments surrounding the alleged breach and relief sought, with the judge set to announce later.
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Brisbane
Jesus Thal Court
Neilding Todieirynions
Mail notices outline post office closing times and collection points
The notice lists mail close times at Cairns Post Office and numerous surrounding towns and districts. It mentions Brisbane inter state and Townsville schedules, with varying days and morning or afternoon cutoffs. It also references regional centers such as Babinda, Innisfail, and Tableland, detailing daily or weekly collection windows for different regions.
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Cairns
Brisbane
Inter-State
Aon
South Beyord Insistad
Townsville
Siam A. Eat
South
Goedewysie
Babinda
Jonistall
Pam
Mosman
Dovgus
Sam
War in Europe and the fate of small nations debated
The Cairns Post discusses ongoing tensions in Europe as France Britain and Poland resist German pressure while Italy seeks peace. It notes Hitler's refusals to concede and the hope that diplomacy may avert full conflict, with Bouyerel and the United States pushing for negotiations and self-determination for smaller peoples.
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Europe
France
Germany
Hitler
Great Britain
Poland
Italy
Bouyerel
United Later of
America
War pressure and calls for peaceful solution from The Times and Daladier
The text argues that war should be a last resort and diplomacy should be exhausted to buy time for humanity. It stresses no quarrel with German people and cites The Times on Anglo British unity with Germany. Daladier’s letter to Hitler is cited urging peaceful solution if Hitler wills for peace.
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Cvarm
Lom
Don
Britain
Empire
Poland
the Times
Germany
M Daladier
Hitler
Aida
Injury and incidents reported around Cairns and Edge Hill
The Cairns Amalgamated Club sent a driver to Hancock’s villa for a 18 year old injured in a laceration, taken to hospital. Edge Hill Improvement talks with Cairns City Council discussed projects. the council will consider them. A shark at Calas anchorage yielded six scagelle and four two-foot fish. it was dispatched. Minor court items include a man named Hugh Minkle charged with vagrancy and theft plus a two months term. Several local injuries reported from accidents, ambulance calls, and a cane cutter treated for a leg wound.
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Calas Anchorage
Tally Ambaliset Camm
Hagne
Furstaid
Lola Piper
Harry Edmondom
Militia Turmoil Highlighted In Cabinet Update
The Federal Cabinet amid tense times reviewed overseas positions and domestic security as Prime Minister Menzies spoke of a deteriorating but not worsened situation. He noted traffic controls on warfront routes and emphasized wheat industry support during a day of state premiers’ meetings.
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Menzies
Itr
Menaaron Tee
Commonwealth
Menzes
Federal Cabinet Meeting Urged For Today
Canberra reports Mr Menzins Das called a meeting of Cabinet for today with emphasis on defence and supply and emergency precautions indicating the current stage of the crisis.
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Canberra
Menzins Das
Tomar
Vital Ettada
Rationing Petrol Supplies and War State Alarm
Government draws up petrol rationing rules but likely unable to curb shortfalls before a declared state of danger of war. Australia requires 300 million gallons annually and moves to boost stockpiles with both small and large suppliers. Federal ministers monitor political shifts in Japan as reforms proceed and uncertain petitions hinder reliable conclusions.
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Commonwealth
Australe
Japan
Mystery jamming disrupts 45 metre emergency wavelength
Sydney authorities probe deliberate radio interference on 45 metre emergency wavelength used for naval postal and civil aviation communications. Jamming disrupted transmissions at 3 pm Friday, with efforts to trace direction and identify offending station. Garden Island Naval Station and GPO notified.
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Sydney
Naval
Postal
Civil Aviation
Garden Talasd Naval Station
GPO
Obituary: Brisbane Man Dies After Long Illness at 35
Anput Grisbane aged 35, manager at Firlie Wholeme Meat, died after a long illness in Queensland. He leaves a widow and three children. He had worked since 1853, native of New South Wales, and resided at Wan. Details describe a violent injury and ambulance response, with officials investigating and a memorial arranged.
Premier gifts £1000 to Mackay district education fund
The Premier announced a £1000 donation by the SIS electorate to aid two Mackay and Mirani district children in pursuing university education. He aims to use the funds to support education for families lacking resources and will coordinate with the committee that raised the money. The presentation, led by Mayor Ald Meade, occurred at an open air ceremony.
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Markey
Mackay
Queensland
Childryn
Mirani
Ald Meade
Council weighs oil storage rules for Cairn2 Shire
The Cairn2 Shire council debated oil and petrol depots in residential areas. Cr W W Thomson and Cr A F Evans backed a bylaw to prohibit storage near homes, urging depots be moved or kept far from townships due to fire risk. The chairman Dr J R Martin noted dangers in Banda and Babinds.
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Cr. W
Gordonvale
Formré
A. F. Evans
Babinds
G Page
Gr W.W. Thomson
Cri Thomson
Evans
NOTHING TO FEAR FROM ORIENTAL DYVAsion
Fragmented text discusses Japan and economic conditions with mentions of Kobe Yeama Boston and rubber materials. Notes restrictions and shipping issues, hints at tensions over war, exports and a Soviet pact. Overall unclear but focuses on Japan’s perceived economic strength and international posture.
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Savsiteha
Japan
Anid
Wilhelmann Sing Motor Shiyhe
Kobe
Yeama
Serep
Lohe
Boston
Sorwegiaan
Core
Ube Moresgiams
Loans Granted to Cairns Shire
A fragmented notice records loans granted to Cairns Shire with references to a chair and Stir Aened Gy. The text mentions the treasurer, a deputation, and a debenture, indicating financial proceedings and a request for particulars upon receipt of information.
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Cairns Shire
Verona
Hs Mies
Corsa
Council weighs 44 hour five day week request
Majority of Respectors Bhire Council employees favored a four day week with forty four hours total. Council member AF Evans proposed restricting the council’s stance to keep the 44 hour week within a five day framework while HT Grete and A Bolend argued the 44 hour plan would not violate arbitration court rulings.
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Bhire Couneil
Cairan Shire
Ihg
Ce. AF. Evans
Moon
Grete
Sugar season figures discussed at council meeting
The council debated worker hours as Musgrave and Tully reported a 16 for a week, with talks on alteration and adherence to the eight hour day. Dr Boland and others argued labor rules, while Griffin and Evans pressed for a five day week and a possible agreement.
Parramatta I. Court Requests Reasonable Medical Aid
The document discusses a party seeking reasonable medical support and references sexual matters and relief relating to a provision. It notes a request for additional medical treatment tied to a legal proceeding and the need for careful consideration of relapsed or extended support.
Cairns City Sports Grounds Urged For Better Facilities
Mr M J Hogan argued that as a SES sport body sponsor, Cairns must provide proper sporting grounds. The present Parre Matts dust ground is in poor condition, unworthy of Cairns. Officials promised action, noting no professionals would attend with the track in its current state. A cycling track blemish and unsafe conditions deter southern cyclists from visiting Cairns.
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M. J. Hogan
Parrematts
Cairn
Beker
Cairns
Resuscitate Footrun Efforts Face Facility Hurdles
A report describes interest from southern venues in hosting cycling and foot running events in the city. Organizers say adequate facilities are needed to attract participants, including sheltered areas for football season. Without suitable accommodation it is unlikely a meeting can be held in the central ground, risking cancellation of promising cycling and foot running plans in Queensland.
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Mr. Hogan
Booth
Sears
Daines
Queensland
Haven
Fragmented OCR Tale Of Chad And Mayoral Dispute
A garbled report discusses Chad, Chad’s mayoral race, and caretaking concerns in North Queenside. It references Baker and a plan for community care, noting reactions and local debate about who should oversee district matters.
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Imeral
Wooh
Wiley
Enpty, Limited
Embaimert
Argtherinslaw
Terria
Kasimtta
InterBiate Loies
Overseas Lines
Matai
Alte Brugane
Bester
Morehilt
Steed
Rabaul
Pease
London
Ceres
Australia
Orient
Ausraliaan
Omar Sore
Martha
Som
Charles Henry
Hin Loving
Uber
Eters
Urpiew
Merthasin
Jomite Meriba
Goodson
Bimaband
Benny
Bevares Hampton
Fraecet
Jy Land
Oor Ear Swin
Benares
Hampton Goodson
Jovsfal
Amd
Alloc
Leslie John
Hare
Mie
Iber
Prewett
Victor Edward
Jack
Porieres
Eva
J. A. Sterritt
Hannimereet
J. S Paul
Zinasleigh
Gordonvale Mexoral Hospital
Cora
MR & Mes
W. Collins
Wasbane
Perth-West
Cassaur
Carly
Tor Voniiny
Arisbane Produce
Maeeet
Avairaie
Singapore
Loedum Yervie
Inter
eoMiowe
Bates
Alvenate
Uoston
Borkmrwe
Normemon
Aber
Tyeedey
Fee
Babee
Tae Sasmane
Php
Aed
Reece Port Momaby
Overseas Mails
The
Cairns Post
Westerday
Hancock
Avill
Sebere
Ree Gere Ieee Te Sager
Japanese Porte
Canada
Montreet
Edge Wil
Fuge Hill Progress Axsacrehou
Messrs
H. C. Barkus
Watkins
R. Milledge
Edge
Hugh Minkle
Gueemaland
Winkle
Hottie
Glauber Wall
Aiid
Defautt
Wax
Nad
Mer
Usinki
Iit Benehes
Review OF Reports
Meadam
Wanan Fel
Mintail
Creas
Martin
SIS
Estartiehdyg
Cairn2 Shire
Council
Dyvasion
Norwoolans
SHIRE
Musgrave Aid ‘Tully
Cosneil
J. 4. Martin
W. W. Thomson
D. Mason
Austom
Mais
Couner
Aamir
Thomaan
Boland
St. Co. Grit
Comaat
Bern
Dr. Evans
Babmadsamas
Ane Vo Wass Iy
Mossman Yan
Wizz
Parramatta I
Ana
Fourtralleey
Caae
Mayer
Baker
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