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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1942

Page

6

Fragmentary tale of political and legal turmoil at unknown event

A garbled OCR rooted in political and personal unrest mentions names like Tom Thame Mears Wallbee Mille and Wallace, with scattered references to sale, donation, ouster, and court-like actions. The text shows disrupted dialogue, unclear dates, and numerous broken phrases, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable outcome.

Ulara Deowicher Rede Tom Thame Mears Wallbee Mille Grant & Stang Ani Powes Wallace Tomas Mare Ender Abe Mina Oem

Golf Play Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text references golfers and play actions but is garbled. It hints at a golf event or practice with undefined players and times. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm a complete summary.

Dozens Seek Hidden Cause of Backaches and Toxins

Fragments describe claims of backache cures and detox methods. Mentions of Doane Backache Kidney Pills and flushing theories promise relief from alleged waste buildup. Readers warned that many supposed remedies lack evidence and may mislead the public.

Impounding Cases Before Cairns City Council

The Cairns City Council faced impounding cases in which officials and a man named Burns were scrutinized for alleged improper impounding of horses. Testimony showed Burns acted as an independent contractor, with council members denying unlawful acts and arguing Burns managed the pound and stock seizures. The magistrate reserved judgment after evidence questioned council responsibility and Burns’s authority in the impounding operations.

Cairns Adam Pater T E Dwyer Betty JX N. MacDonnell E Dano Witkinson Cownell Arthur Burns Burne Burns Tryet Wilkimson Barownhi MacDon Nan MC Dever Lana Urayris Sheridan Ayayve Ware Lyons /BANUEE MUSE Hartley Ishion Beilsin Zull Shividan Sheridan-street Toorak Myecan Wilmer Whiteburch Wines Paulid Horaes Crans Ee Amiatinn Ozer Paterson Bat Borge Joe

Highlights Of The 1942 Spring Carnivals

The article reviews the 1942 spring carnival racing at Caulfield and Melbourne Cups in Australia. It notes hard grading of horses, notable wins by Freckles, Main Topic, Grand Fils, Dark Felt, Colonus, and Phocion, with Derby and Cup results shaping betting tensions and public interest despite irregular conditions and wartime context.

Proteslaas Gueping Melbourne Seuurday Phocion Runnin Sydney Yaralla Hugh Burden Freckle J. Thompson Hall Stand Main Topic Talking Derby Hall Oval Grand Fils Goose Boy Angus Dark Pelt Guster Koorenbeen Dark Felt T McKenzie Andy Knox Lony Abel VRC Great Britain Huntingdale Amazed Mlyria Colonus PortoBino Brest H. McLoud East End Iron Philander East End Phocinn Lau Roberteot Aspindale Park Phociot Phocian Mia Ata

Victorian Premier May Transfer to Federal Politics

Proceedings of the constitutional convention in Canberra report Victoria's Premier A. A. Dunstan may transfer from state to federal politics. Other premiers back the move, urging more federal members. Dunstan previously eyed Flinders but faced hostility from the Menzies government. His main hurdle is securing a federal seat, which would vanish if the federal parliament expands.

Canberra Yat Victoria A. A. Dunstan Br. Dunstan Ar. Dunstan Flinders Menares

Historic Test Cricket Records From England and Australia

Fragmented OCR notes recount early Test cricket records between England, Australia, and other nations. Mentions Woodfull, Hay, and Bradman era figures, with win–loss tallies and player names across multiple tests, plus captaincy mentions and scattered match results.

Silkwood Notes and Mayer Mentioned in Fragmented Text

The readable fragments reference Silkwood, Mayer, and a December event titled by a supposed commencement at a location, with scattered names like Navn and Aceopardi Miriwing. The text is garbled but hints at a report involving Silkwood notes and a person named Mayer and an operation or event in December.

Uecemmer Tee Wwe Aqualine bin Bromars Acahest Pas Avenge Aroceadea Jersoiale

Advertised Events Invites Bids for Public Works

The Mulgrave Shire Council calls for tenders for the retrieval and disposal of refuse from Uveston, including garden watering restrictions, for the Ravernive Water Authority project. Bids for about 380 public yards of empty pails suitable for cleaning are sought, with applications addressed to the local National Service Officer via Walkers Ltd Maryborough Banerupien in Tiwi.

Mulgrave Walkers Ltd Maryborough Ha Banerupien Tiwi Tor Wu Chewe Nanigy Sea

Boxing Bout Notes unclear fight report

fragmented OCR text shows boxing clash references with names Warner and Sorten Enoces and scattered phrases about KO hooking, unclear outcome. insufficient readable details on date location or full participant list.

Military Medal Awarded to Corpral Brandrick Seton

In a damaged report from Tel el Eiva on July 15 Corporal Brandrick Seton was cited for gallantry after a fierce engagement. He directed fire and protected fellow soldiers as they maneuvered under heavy machine gun fire, contributing to the unit’s withdrawal and reported success.

Canberra Laver Ene George Rokans Nic Pateaing Fat Forde Tel el Eiva Brendricks Seton Gorda Brandrick

Brisbane leaders urge Australians to ponder socialism after war

The Lord Mayor of Brisbane Ald J B Chandler and Mr E S Spooner appealed to Australians to seriously consider a system of socialism being foisted on the Commonwealth after the war. Chandler spoke at a meeting of the Austrian National Service League with Federal and State parliament members present. The discussion suggested many openly support replacing the present economy with socialism or communism and called for a determined effort to shape the country’s postwar government ownership and control.

Sydney Svembes Brisbane J B. Chandler E. S. Spooner Mar Australis Commonwealth Ald Chander Aorsian National Service League Imereen Holst Wentworth Aurtria Alstrati

Sugar issue increase announced in Melbourne

December 4 Ao. announcement by Minister Keane that households may obtain sugar for jam. Maximum allowance is six pounds per person in all states except Queensland where two pounds extra are allowed. Demand will outstrip supply due to transport problems.

Melbourne Minster_ top RV. Keane Nda Queensland

Agricultural and Engineering Supplies Listed in Ad

A fragment notes items under Nut Lost Tim and Mut Lent Tin with large and small quantities respectively, plus Sevoure Patty Trae items. It appears to catalog LESO AGRICULTURAL and ENGIEERING 1 and HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES.

Substitutes in Okanagan Valley beverage plan

A distorted December report from Canberra notes the Board of Trade in Vancouver considering a new beverage made from scent and citrus peel blends. The plan aims to introduce a beverage resembling apple and coffee flavors, with strong public response and potential market impact in the Okanagan Valley.

Canberra Seport Enim Tage i Vibcouver Okanagan Valley Linn Columbia Anton Eine Okanagan Vale Lan

Federal Parliament May Boost Members By 1 Percent

Canberra reports proposals to expand the federal parliament from 74 to 100 members following constitutional conference decisions. Sir Earle argues the increase would widen representation and attract more capable individuals to national parliament.

Canberra Federsl Caponainties Earle Mid Imeebe

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