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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
7
A critical look at Chinese telephone manners. Chinese callers often grunt hello and bark questions, while servants on the other end maintain formality to protect masters’ prestige. The piece notes fear of revealing identity and the social rules shaping rude exchanges across lines.
A wartime rehabilitation scheme opens at a centre in Rofley Park to care for civilian workers strained by mechanisation and long hours. The program aims to restore health and happiness as a path to efficiency, with weeks of physical and mental training and plans to extend training to include other sites.
M. Marie of the French Line, with Ric Prasse, discusses plans to rebuild Transatlantic and Caribbean services. He cites postwar shipyard activity in the United States, potential purchases under U.S. legislation, and reassignment of war losses like the Normandie and Colombie to aid revival efforts.
To day texture and rain in Babinda led to a drawn game between Pawmaily and CYMS with umpires declaring the wicket open for further play. Scores show Townley, Jago, Weamagrove, and Stromani among batsmen and bowlers like Burnell, Prandolim, and Murdock contributing.
A list of skaters and their teams dominate the Consistency 1 Handicap results with McGrath Murchiseo Bourton Bo Laughlin and Cooney in a tight contest. Rink details show Boderr and Tara sparring with Tarnas and Gere, while William Lennon, a long time member, celebrates his 14th birthday in hospital. Competition for next weekend is named with McKendey Goode Parker Tasman Morgan Kelly and Jordan, and D Arcy versus Wiseman in the Consistency handicap.
Weather stayed wet through the week as Malone clubs logged results and planning. Bowling and golf events featured scorers like Hamp ton, Beaty, Jorgensen, and McDermott with team rosters and upcoming fixtures noted for Saturday and Monday practice sessions.
Barinda on Feb 1 held the annual Babinds Hugoy League meeting the first since 1941 in ESSATLA Rooms. Bir W McMellon presided and a new president was elected. The chairmen spoke of reform and a bright season with returning players and younger entrants. Officers were named and delegates planned to attend the NQRL meeting in Townsville in March.
Jair Darinda aged 38 faces trial after a sequence of events near Waberley involving Peer 33 and Dradnhaer. The case names Mart and others linked to the incident as authorities prepare remonstrations.
Fragmented notes indicate Earl Andrews leaves Cairne for the south after a long tenure in Mahing and a fading finish as the club’s standout in the Finner championship. The report hints at leadership shifts since 1838 and a March 10 event kicking off the I. Arbuckle series with details to follow next week.
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