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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1946
Page
7
Eight year old Alan Hastings drew letters from all kinds of people on V J Day. Donald Hastings narrates Alan’s duty to respond, noting the flood of stamps and the boy’s effort to reply despite a backlog. The piece emphasizes generous public sentiment and Hastings’ guidance to keep faith with the correspondence.
Article notes sawdust mixed with clay and gypsum forming new compositions for stuccos and interior boards, with a concrete floor that burns and dampens sound. Sawdust makes up about a third of some mixes, aiding insulation and roofing materials. Also reports experiments converting sawdust to alcohol for fuel, via acid treatment to ferment sugars, urging further research.
The article surveys whether Australia can or should adopt a national dress amid hot northern regions and cooler southern states. It notes aboriginal attire in remote areas, the prevalence of open-neck shirts as a practical compromise, and comments by Melbourne outfitters on climate challenges and lack of push for a uniform national style.
A fragmentary Melbourne letter discusses MLS protests and state attitudes amid wartime reporting limits. It notes changes in production, mining department cautions, and a price for tea while summarizing local labor and economic concerns with sparse, partial figures.
A fragmented eyewitness passage describes wandering streets, ruined shops, and lingering fear after liberation. Immersed in memory, the author recalls anti Jewish violence, the Master Race, and brutal images, concluding that sympathy for the conquered is misguided and evacuates humanity.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a mariner from a marine school who died at sea during a wartime patrol. The speaker, Mr. Liddle, notes the man is at sea because his age keeps him from flying, reflecting on past service and current limits.
A fragment describes a ship listing as passengers adjust weight on deck to prevent capsizing. The crew or observers note the danger when the vessel became top heavy and required careful shifting to maintain balance.
A decorated hall with palm foliage and floral M U L O O F lettering hosted guests from Cairns and Gordonvale. Owen Corraran's Orchestra provided music while K. Wolff attended. Monte Carlo prizes were awarded to Miss B Dew and Farmer, with Miss V Winkle winning a £1 trophy. Pipe music traced to marauding influences.
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