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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 25, 1943

Page

6

Annual meeting marks debtd out and new balance

A general meeting notes all debts wiped and a credit balance shown. McGeorge Speed re-elected president. club funds boosted by War Savings Certificates. social and bowls results highlighted with staged competition wins and notable ages celebrated. Community members praised for teamwork and future prospects.

Hes Remamibers George Speed Reim Iscumion Noth Queensland Caele Leonia Avery Memivery

Lady Bowler Pinal Atherton Club Trophy Final Result

Final for the Club trophy was played on the last Wednesday in February. Mrs D M Thomsen defeated Mrs A Stevens by a decisive score. Thomsen 41, Stevens 2. A social game followed with Mrs Nim, Mrs Comnish, Mrs Hampion, and Mrs Seawritht participating.

Alice Brand Seiavns Lear Oco Bowe Fred Jorsinsen Lea Fred Jorgensen Alles Brand Memon Cuatch Bomako Wilkie Mls Bimeel Jensims Selenato Dimes Willamasa Jorgensen Alice Rand

Greyhound Racing Nominations At Balaclava Saturday

Excellent nominations have been received for the meeting to be held in lanes at Balaclava on Saturday. Heats include entries such as Swing High Conquest Timid Biddy Coral's Victory Sam Adare and many more, with detailed heat lists and participants. Official notices promise further programme particulars and transport details to be announced by Saturday.

Balacleve Coral Sam Adare Menvalle Barwin Lady Melroy Thres Comrades Aumie Abe Fawn Arrow Coral Venture Baby la Venone Ladry Domain Jolly Record Molly Baum Mies Rabinda Line Dream & Northern Comrade Servet Funds Master Coral Pisce Nuggol Ar. Pharmance Balmore Wald Winston Kim’ Sin Tiny Tay

Harmony among charities in wartime relief efforts

Noting routine dispatches from Herberton about Essalla Dance Talca and Salvation Army, the YMCA and A.C.W. are repeatedly mentioned. Officers from the three groups work with troops and divisions, with new cooperative plans drafted and awaiting budget approval before wider circulars reach branches.

Newapapere YMCA Salvation ‘Army ACW A.C Queensand

Labour Crisis Meveribge Desaty Reported In Australia

Australian press reports a labour crisis affecting Beveridge embarkation kits for the Labour Party. Ministers and officials prepare for large disbursements, with special arrangements to provide parcels and depots for comfort and recreation during embarkation and leave.urgent need for assistance and supplies noted amid ongoing industrial strain.

Labour Rolly Party Ofan Astration Beveridge Gatave Queeneland di Prem Ama M.D. Marsh Wgstot Mainenance Labour Party

Japanese Fail, Salween River Crossing Reported

A Chungking communique states that after Wiriee failed to rain the Malwenn, Thai forces moved forward near Renton and Revere Agating in Kisagal province. Reports also mention Japanese forces bringing up troops and advancing toward Tangpit and Chit in the region.

Aurralian Amouuied Prem New York Pebrusry Malwenn Thosnaee Bier Renton

Army pay for ineligible defence workers boldens draft plan

Washington reports hundreds of thousands of unmarried men in defense industries will be drafted yet kept at their benches in uniform and paid by the Army. General Hershey aims to call up about 400,000 monthly by mid-summer to prevent manpower shortages while continuing vital war production.

Washington General Hershey Jaconita Hershey Plas

Allied air raids and ship sinkings report missions over France and Netherlands

The report details RAF and Allied air operations over France including Abbeville Mauperville and Dambing with attacks on docks and engine sheds. It notes ships and cargo damaged off Wevargererway and Eindhoven raids with heavy anti aircraft fire and crew commendations from the Dutch government for gallantry.

Renter Farndon Enmny Surry Wevargererway MAA Ventura Dromon Abbeville Maupervule France Baughcelle Dambing XFS Ghee Manoervule Focke-Wulf Aircraf Fowl Alley Braidwood New South Wales F. Kerr Harvieville Quaeraland W. Kirk Wyomim Queens Jang Serpeant J.B. Cunanke Bysney W Col Tuma Cobraam New Bouth Wales AG. Galley Sydney Aloytne Eindhoven Halland

Age of barmaids steril policy debate in Victoria

Fragmentary report notes a board handling employment rules for women over 38 in Victoria. It mentions permit programs and approval processes for barmaids, with unclear wording about steril policy and age limits affecting female workers.

Hdm Victoria

Clipper disaster at Tagul claims many aboard

Fragmentary report describes a clipper crash near Tagoe with passengers and crew. The vessel exploded and sank after the disaster, with several people lost and details limited. Names and places are unclear in the damaged text.

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