25 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
1
A collage of want ads and notices covers purchases selling and services. Listings include items for sale like bicycles engines and furniture as well as requests for work labor and real estate offers. Several entries mention boxed reply addresses and contact boxes for responses with varying prices and terms.
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided OCR text. No clear event names, dates, or organizations present.
A garbled OCR segment lists scattered place names, times, and items including references to a Cairns library, a Wednesday and Saturday schedule, mentions of Sevinge Bank, Seas ot Ave Bolling, and various unreadable names. The text resembles a chaotic catalog of events, products, and locations with no coherent narrative or dates.
A garbled notice requests help locating a missing person near Burne Pnip. It mentions a private finder and a reward of $7 at an address box, urging return to the same location. The text references names like Macy and Gordon and vague locations such as Greenharneare Psi Smee Forth and Tepe Teens.
The Cairns RSSALLA circular highlights the Queensland RSSALLA pennant win and urges increased membership across sub branches. It notes steady gains, with Colne leading at 38884 percent, and lauds six current military members eligible for full League membership. Old members welcome younger comrades joining the ranks as SNH members have already enrolled.
Fragmented notices reference Mary Ellen Harding and a will in Queensland court matters. Cites Toowong residents Ursula Madeline Muir and Willieet Howlet, with details on administration, objections, and assets. Auction house listings mention secondhand furniture and insurance queries.
A Risbare memo from February 2 outlines petrol allowances for nominees and metropolitan needs. It states 90 gallons for contest purposes and 10 gallons for metropolitan use, with eligibility tied to a specific convention and effective date beginning May 3.
Community notes reveal farmers facing labor shortages and land preparation delays for next year’s crop. A Gordonvale Arts School meeting on February 10 heard concerns over suitable stone and labour, with officials praising fire brigade cooperation, and plans to appoint a Chief Officer. The Gordonvale VDC members traveled to Herbert for a weekend visit, while tribute was paid to Mrs. Aorton for her service.
Ravenshoe February notes report showery weather prevalent with flooding and road work disruptions. Community items include a council meeting on February 7 confirming transport service inquiries, fire hydrant investigation, theater licensing, local deaths, and social events at the Ravenshoe Ambulance Brigade.
A historical document from the Mossman District Cane Growers expresses demand for policy reform. The writer challenges the executive to adopt protective measures, ensure fair net income for small growers, and offset adverse conditions with subsidies and basic wage floors.
The Brisbane Pedder and Labour Council reports ongoing trades debates and wartime rationing impacts. Issues include readjustment requests, timber sector problems, and efforts to improve transport and communication links to North Queensland. A move to establish raft stations and telephonic telegraphic communication was approved for public interest, plus youth division proposals and a health commission inquiry. The Rubber Controller declined a prior request. Leaders discussed worker levies and internment concerns affecting several regions.
Innisfail RSL held its annual meeting in the Memorial Segont of Arts with 47 sub-branch members present. Officers announced a strong financial position, a credit of 89 5 2 for the sub-branch, and revenue of £234 18. Membership income noted. Officers include President W Richardson and Vice President G Chapman The Women’s Auxiliary was praised for untiring support and a note that £00 could be immediately contributed to league funds.
A February note from Harbour Boat Markets urges buyers to purchase cattle without inspection. The letter defends the quality of cattle as well kept, with bulls and breeds to feed the world, arguing against speculative experiments and stressing readiness for sale.
Letter to the editor advocates broader use of marrow during rationing. Suggests marrow can be cooked in many ways, from soups to toast toppings, and argues for avoiding waste. Describes simple prep methods, mentions adding lemon juice, fat, and tomato topping, and notes marrow's value amid shortages.
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