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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1951
Page
9
Records show a chaotic list of prize amounts and bidders from Queensland in 1864. Names such as Fidler Wantan Smith Clark Needham Creedon and Mowatson appear among numerous numbers, locations, and prize values. The fragment hints at a multi prize draw or auction with varying currencies and participant tags.
A fragmented report highlights Holden Utility delivering strong performance in a vivid, versatile display. The piece notes the unit’s go anywhere capability and anticipates continued impact through early fixtures.
In Canberra, Copland and Spender dispute external policy as they address Prime Minister Menzies and the issue of Australia’s stance toward China. Spender emphasizes caution and economic aid while Copland argues for a stronger, independent course aligning with Western powers.
The Women's Bureau reports wartime female employment rose to peak levels but declined postwar, with about eight million women in labor and 4.5 million in services. Many married women and mothers entered work, age 36 on average, while older and more educated women joined the workforce. the article notes variations by region and occupation. The piece discusses demographic shifts, the role of married women, and the proportion of women with children at work.
Angeria Tine and her children, a Sicilian-born mother and Angelo, seek to move to the United States amid wartime travel and cash shortages. They plan to reunite in Brooklyn after selling belongings, hoping to secure money to support the long journey. The family faces long delays and questions about documents as they consider crossing to America. The story reflects immigrant attempts to reunite and the hardships of securing passage and papers.
Kenyas engineers in Africa test a tunnel method to tap mountain water flows and redirect wasted river intake away from plains. The experimental project aims to recover hundreds of thousands of gallons daily by drilling a 250 foot tunnel to a mountain fracture, hoping to boost irrigation and supply as rivers swell from highland springs.
An OCR fragment details a Paris concierge named Mme Bette, her strained finances, and threats of eviction. It covers utility bills, rent pressures, cramped living conditions, and scrutiny from police and authorities amid a broader discussion of her precarious housing and family struggles.
A garbled piece discusses weight control through dieting and exercise. It cites experts noting varied body responses and describes a program using high protein and low starch content claimed to prompt faster fat loss. Some specialists question whether increased activity or water balance explains weight changes, while others favor protein rich plans.
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