02 Feb 1943
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1943
Page
1
A scrambled index style page lists hospitals, radicals, educators, and merchants amid war and peace notes. Names like Parker, Miathers, and Feeney appear alongside notices about libraries, safety items, and public safety, reflecting a broad wartime-era mix of civic and commercial concerns.
A fragmented OCR notice outlines an association seeking workers and service staff with experience. It mentions various roles, deadlines, and general requirements for applicants, including references to housing and wage considerations and a call for qualified candidates to apply.
A fragment describes a platform scale with a sliding weight indicator and a lever balance. It mentions a fixed pivot, a ringed platform, and a tare weight system. The text references patents, testing scales, and the goal of weighing high numbers, possibly thousands of pounds.
A fragmented historical reminiscence traces colonial ambitions from Mussolini’s expansion to Britain’s counter moves in Abyssinia and Somaliland. The narrative notes Libyan, Somali, and Ethiopian theaters, Haile Selassie’s return, and shifting East Africa campaigns, with Provincetown memories interwoven.
An auction event titled at the farm in East Evelyn features bids and pricing details for farm goods. Officials note rates and terms are posted for bidders, with furniture and livestock among items listed for the sale.
Fragmented OCR notes record December trading and weather hints, with cattle and dairy references. Mentions cows Jersey cattle and a single bull, plus prices and quantities scattered in a diary-like ledger.
A school children’s event in South Bow featured a piano and violin duet by Miss and Masters, with piano solos by several performers. The program included items by Miss Sivyer, Masters Glen, Perry, and others, highlighting local student talent during the weekend.
A chaotic program featured tap dance by Miss Bang Sinyer recitations by Misses V Putland M Dearness and L Spooner, with scatted remarks by Mr Macneil. The event included ambitious shorts, student acts, and a late audience overflow, ending after a lengthy, businesslike conference.
Tender invitations issued by the Deputy Director Posts and Telegraphs calling for supplies and maintenance works. Tenders obtainable from the Office of the Director of Works, Cairns, and from stores at 210 Mary Street. Bids due Friday.
Fragmented text outlines a political dispute over personal loyalty within the Roosevelt circle, mentioning figures like Labour Secretary and various officials. It hints at tensions between loyalty to leadership and policy execution, with references to internal criticism and potential cabinet reshuffles amid broader national strain.
Fragmented words reflect a hostile wartime editorial arguing that peace demands arming population growth and racial survival. It condemns political leaders as corrupt and claims Australia must increase population to endure, linking labor policy to national strength and race.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.