16 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment references vacant and anteed positions, wage notes, and local service bids. It mentions Winona Service, a city hotel, and labor terms with scattered names and phrases. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or actions.
A fragmentary OCR snippet shows scattered names, places, and numbers. The text mentions Teresina Me, Memo, Sind, Dayer, Raey Seohe, valine, Last Wee rye Tree, Atty, Mareeba, and Rio. The jagged lines hint at a list of people and events with unclear context.
Battle notes cover last weekends bowls events with results from multiple matches. Players such as Darley, Howard, Locke, Thornley, and O'Brien appear in various contests and championships, including singles and graded events. The report highlights close scores, notable comebacks, and remarks on player form and social game dynamics amid heat and water restrictions affecting upcoming play.
Manoelio Perry 2 A Johnmon McDermont 32.
A chaotic composite of players including Greenwine, Healy, Reed, Reynolds, and Sine contested the Memorial Cup with a final clash described as intense. Scores referenced include a late rally and a decisive move that sealed victory in the weekend’s tense games.
Latimer set a ground record with 236 not out at Norman Park and Edwards added 87 as Latimer and Bates contributed a large stand to propel the innings. Long claimed two wickets for 48 as RAE posted 425 and eventually bowled out opponents, while Haver was prominent in the field and with the ball during a high scoring day.
Ellwood led Trane Tor with 61 and McKivett 44 as Hornets stood firm at 5m overs. Roser Linghin added a higher score while Trantor failed to chase a modest target. Bowler performances kept the match tight before play ceased with Hornets needing targeted runs to finish.
A jumble of classifieds lists items for sale and wanted ads. The readable fragments mention tools such as mowers and pipes, cabinets, insulation tubes, and various equipment, with references to prices and contact cues. Names like Morales and Gordonale appear among scattered notices, but details are unclear.
A special meeting will be held in the Carpenters hall tonight to discuss business reports. Attendees invited include officers present, Tad and a camera crew may attend.
A notice records a temporary closure impacting Syed A Stefanou proprietor and nearby operations. It notes a grant process involving the Supreme Court and mentions water restrictions, supply issues, and regulatory steps. Deceased William Joseph Bar is listed with probate references and trustees.
Fragmentary readable lines describe a sale or event at Cairne School and music or literary evenings after 7:15, with unclear dates and times. Mentions wallet, money, and a piano music novel CHANGE. Details are garbled but indicate a campus or community notice of activities across evenings and Saturdays.
Fragmented OCR text discusses fuel consumption, heating costs, and warming trends as summer arrives. Mentions peat, baths, and weather hints with unclear phrases. No identifiable people or organizations clearly present.
Trinitys standout bowler Pollard took eight wickets as the innings featured a flurry of runs and key dismissals. Staunton and Waride each posted notable efforts while Trembladen Trinitys defense faltered late, handing Ultraford a narrow advantage in a high scoring contest.
Australia pushes post war fuel plan centering on grain distilleries to yield power alcohol as a substitute for motor fuel. Avemnataay First Factor Distillery aims to produce over 3 million gallons yearly from 125,000 bushels of wheat, with three similar plants planned in Victoria. Government officials say the project, run with Commonwealth supervision, marks a world first chemical plant and ties to post war fuel independence.
A fragmented text from an obscure note mentions tactical moves, combat, and measurements like pounds and numbers. It references an alert and a cave or mound setting with unclear names and place terms. The gibberish prevents a clear event or person from being established.
A fragmented wartime message from a village church speaks of a Galician community rebuilding after conflict. It notes a church with a long history, surrounding homes and graves, and expresses hope Allied soldiers will return home safely to be cared for and welcomed once more. The text echoes a plea for remembrance and faith.
The Japanese government considers further exchanges of internees and relocatees with the United States and Australia. The talks address internment of Japanese and Japanese Americans in the United States and potential settlement terms. The Prime Minister’s office says commitment to expediting any agreed Spanish related investigation.
A wounded soldier was found shot after a confrontation said to involve an attack by a group of men on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred about 17 miles from the girl’s residence, with a service rifle found nearby. Police and investigators are reviewing the case as they gather statements from witnesses and assess the scene.
A fragmentary notice notes a convention involving Annae MacAstnue Clk and President Chula with reference to Chicago in 1084. Details are sparse but indicate a formal gathering or clueing event titled Macarthem Clues, dated December 14.
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