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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1942

Page

2

Non-Fighting Soldiers Critics Rise in Australia War Debate

In Sydney and across Australia discussions emerge over the treatment of non fighting soldiers and enemy aliens. Delegates raise fears of injustices, push for transfer to home service, and demand better handling of returned personnel and wartime controls amid political tensions.

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Sugar Debate Sparks Health and Rationing Talk

A letter or column criticizes sugar rationing and its supposed health effects. It argues sugar provides 67 percent energy, defends sugar from fattening claims, and cites studies by Coy Ramnborn of Lamborn & Company. It discusses sugar supply, Philippines impact, and consumer prices, urging focus on caloric value and dietary choices.

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Tired aching feet relief with Double D ointment

Product ad style note describes relief for tired feet with Double D ointment, claiming quick soothing effects. Mentions use for sore toes, blisters, and general foot discomfort. References additional pads and broad applicability.

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Women Help War Effort Through Local Land Work

A woman’s letter from Wellsnane dated December 3 describes girls joining the war effort by voluntary land work. After a long drive, workers reached a farm to plant sweet potatoes and cut fodder, preparing barracks for occupation by trainees. A new victory garden project opened, with workers from nearby gardens helping, and funds donated to the Dorothy Hansford Memorial Fund via the DV Movement to support service hospitals and homes.

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Womens Auxiliary Transport Service aids war effort

The Wonwas Auxiliary Transport Service opens its own ambulance unit in a premises lent by the Jewish community. It will operate an ambulance and mobile canteen, with fifty trained personnel holding first aid and home nursing certificates. The unit has supported mobile canteens and cares for food supplies, while volunteers supervise childcare and sewing tasks. The piece notes governmental figures discussing domestic help and women’s roles in wartime Britain, with community figures praising organized women’s efforts.

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