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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
3
Pensioners gather for annual reunion at the balcony of the RSC on January 1 as the event kicks off a busy season. a Maltese committee hosts a New Year’s Eve dance with a free lucky door prize and local recruits advertised by the RAAF as December ends.
A Cairns gathering honored Mr. Anderson depart for Bris bane after twelve years as Cairns Golf Club secretary and leader in the Far Northern Golf Association. tributes from D A Donnell and Dr Langan praised his service, loyalty, and knowledge of golf and local affairs. He expressed mixed feelings about leaving Cairns to start anew in Brisbane, while thankful for strong community ties and readiness to cooperate in duties until transfer.
At Cairns Land Office a group including Geyartment figures and timber industry interest presented Mr L Arnold with a token of appreciation as he retires after 30 years in the department. Speaker Mr J Goodwin, Land Ranger, highlighted service and the timber industry’s ongoing ties.
Private J Fallan and Mrs Roberts plan Christmas vacation activities. They will travel by mail train to Moody on Monday and spend the holiday at Gordonvale with relatives. The notes mention holiday routines and visiting arrangements during the break.
Mr and Mrs J A Marrett and son D Barrett of Aloomba spent no Christmas holidays with their son. Several locals including Mr and Mrs A J Broughton, Mr E Dent, Mr George Menzies and others were visitors or travelers to Yorkeys Knob, Maresba, Sydney, Brisbane, and Waisoneilie. Privates W Kirkby and G Stewart visited Alcambe. Mr Haines accompanied by Mrs Williams prepared for extended travel to the southern states. Pastor George and Annabelle Stewart holiday with Mrs A Therson as Christ. Alcombe residents are noted for holidaying.
Fe looks to obtain his ngrer and will enter the army as his studies finish. Sister Vincent of Cairns visits her sister and son-in-law, Cea ot Aine.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe British workless or unemployment issues tied to a secret premises matter in London. Mentions Labour officials and dates around October, with unclear numerical data and garbled terms.
A truncated notice references Betton Bers and Meh Barst in South Australia. It mentions E500 to the Bewker War Memorial Hewitel and lists uncertain terms, suggesting a purchase or grant related to a hospital or memorial project. The legibility is poor and precise names and actions are unclear.
In Insispats on January 2, Palmerston tree pastures faced disruption as supplies of gram were scarce. Authorities plan to present a case for props to the Minister for Agriculture to address damages and needed assistance. Neighbours seek rapid action amid rising concern over shortages and farm injury risks.
A brief note mentions excursions near a cave site with references to travel, speed, and a witty remark about cures. The fragmentary text emphasizes movement and exploration in a historical or scenic setting.
Fragmented OCR text appears to hint at a wartime report or discussion but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or places. The readable portions reference combat, seating, and years, but contain many garbled words, making specifics unattainable.
London dispatch notes difficulties from wartime disruption to Mediterranean routes. It states civil aircraft mileage reached over 1040 million miles in 1940 and suggests potential increases in 1941 amid strategic constraints.
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