11 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1944
Page
1
A wartime public notice from the Australian Military Forces warns residents near the Montw..., bound aries and others about an upcoming artillery firing practice. The document lists boundaries, times, and safety instructions for the January exercise, urging strict caution and avoidance of unexploded ordnance.
The fragmented OCR reveals a noisy mix of phrases about reading rooms, newspapers, magazines, subscriptions, and shopping guides. It hints at a 1200 store-like catalog or periodical listing, with mentions of names, dates, and various publications, though many words are garbled.
The notice mentions a Friday event with Sean Chret and Pletcher, inviting public attendance. It references Secretary Poeire and a welcome, with times around 4h and 5 public welcome noted. The fragmentary text suggests a community gathering or ceremony.
Fragmented text lists multiple wants for furnished rooms near Edmonton and Tar, seeking private accommodation for a gentleman and ladies, with exchanges via reply box. Mentions boxes, pet ads, lost items, and names like Williams. Overall readerable portions indicate a classifieds page with housing, pets, and miscellaneous notices.
A jagged OCR fragment mentions a street and a phone line with unclear names. It references a venue or person and hints at a permanent wave or sewings. The text lacks complete facts or coherent details.
London reports the approval of a nine year extension to Lord Wakehurst’s term as Governor of New South Wales. The extension aligns with the next term beginning April 1 and continues Wakehurst’s duties into the new period, with the arrangement reflecting ongoing imperial governance considerations.
Molloy district endures the hottest spell in memory with many days above 102 degrees and little rain. Storms threaten but mostly miss. timber workers suffer scarce timber and railways face delays. Community notices mention local gatherings, holidays, and residents traveling home for Christmas and New Year.
Shire Clerk Kelly advertises council tenders for supplying sleepers and timber. Interested firms are invited to submit bids by 3 pm on a set date. The notice includes location and contact details for the tender.
The Fire Board met in Innisfail on January 4 with Chairman Chapman presiding. Members J T Robertson W Peden E F Silla and officials L Fing and the secretary attended. One call reported malicious interference with street lamps causing endangerment. another involved a dwelling at 62 with slight damage. A further incident near the bridge Cairn caused no damage and no casualties.
The Tumoulin Rave Club staged its Ampulance benefit on Monday January 3 with the Ravenshoe Ambulance Brigade set to gain from the proceeds. The day included a pleasant outing and a prize presented for the princips handicap whip carved by Mr C Haydon. Ravenshoe council work on Mit Street continues amid washouts from rain. Mr and Mrs Clarke and daughter arrived in Ravenshoe with Clarke taking ambulance duties. Mr Simpson leaves Cairns Ambulance Centre after 12 months of service. bearer role handed to new appointment. Local residents, visitors from Tableland, and extended families enjoyed the Christmas holidays at Ravenshoe beaches and around town.
Saphir AJ Willey Barows WM Bran PV declared vaca mction deconded by Mr AH Hastie. Secretary advised crested list of RESALLA received. The following office besrows appointed President Mr G A Chapman vice-presidents Mrs ange Mr A W Bae. Creaauree Ad Willey committee Mra it asin. Mec Ryan W Burd P Vervall and G Willey. The president said he would interfet the secretary to write and secepe coe Sal dates of June 24 and November in his year for Thee Hone In the shire hall is aid of Gam Schre of Arte.
Fragmented report references Crechoslovar Moninter recalling a Dutch example amid anti Jewish deportation fears. Mentions unnamed officials, migration moves, and families relocating to Mossrean and Ravenshore areas, with disruptions in Townsville and Herberton.
The document records official results for Golden Casket N 819 with multiple prize levels. It lists first to fifth prize amounts, participant identifiers, street addresses, and locations, including Stanhope and Redhempton. The text appears as OCR garble with numerous misread names and numbers.
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