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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1946
Page
6
A damaged text fragment references a supposed plot in a Maine film project. Names appear distorted as Palney Fireskry and Wittisn Powell, with Rathbone and Thesire mentioned vaguely. Details are unclear but suggest a covert scheme tied to a regional production.
St Peters Church of England North Cairne held its annual meeting with the president praising a fruitful year. Mrs Davies and Mrs Wood were re elected as president, with officers and committee members affirmed. A floral fete is planned for August and a £10 donation will be given to the Four for Britain appeal.
Company employees undergo a program of staged training focusing on practical applications of the field. The initiative aims to advance instruction in rehabilitative practices and contribute to the conservation and fertility of materials. A series of schools has begun and is being attended by Harvester Company staff selected for the program.
Malanda notes family movements as Malcolm begins duty at the post office and Mrs Marion Davies departs for Melbourne. Local residents A Bell family move to Atherton. Alec Miller and son Fraser relocate to Malsods with plans for Miller to join soon. W N spent two weeks in Brisbane and holidays in Sydney Warrigal Gippsland. St Barnabas Church of England Guild votes Mrs A Lowrey president replacing Mrs Kidd who resigns for England visit. Members praise Mrs Hall and present a carved keepsake. Community leaders discuss young people’s movement and future town centre plans. hopes express expansion and shared support for the project.
Twins at Town and Country begin a race with steer in a lively midseason scene. Wars A Wotsen is noted among organizers and participants.
The weekly total reaches 257 with B. Price credited. Mrs. P. AoW Ambosy will collect in Mrs Armstrong's section and Mrs Birch will cover during her absence.
A note of appreciation marks Miss Mariente Cooper’s upcoming marriage and departure to Beerwah. The Lang Commissioner Mr. Muir offers thanks for her unstinting service and announces she will make her home there. The couple’s honeymoon will be spent at Kursnds.
The Town report stresses housing as foundation for healthy family life and national progress. Government estimates cite 3200 new posts needed locally with schemes adding 31 houses at Stafford and 22 brick homes at Enoggera. War Service Homes Commission targets 100 homes by November. ministers criticize Labour stance on private home ownership, while the Country Party promotes a proactive housing policy encouraging private ownership for every family.
London dispatch reports Britain may ready ships refitting for transport of wives and children of Australian servicemen to Australia. The War Transport Minister to report on passenger accommodation for about 3000 wives and children, with 300 more possible, amid fears military transport could be diverted for other uses. News from London dated February 23 notes two ships could be used.
Fragmented OCR text lists mail closing times and schedules for Camna Port Office with scattered times and dates, mentioning Tuesday deadlines and related mail procedures. Names, places, and legible numbers are incomplete, but the core note references closing times and processing days for mail delivery and pickup.
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