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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary prize schedule shows multiple prize levels with monetary amounts and ticket numbers. Names such as Mammad, J Wathild, G. Smith, Saunders appear amid incomplete entries and scattered digits, suggesting a published lottery or betting draw with prizes ranging from 250 to 1060 pounds.
A recent exhibit at the Museum of Costume Art, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum, fuses ancient Egyptian garments and pottery with contemporary fashion. Designers, led by Adrian, showcased fabrics and motifs inspired by Nephretic statues, limestone carvings, and Greek terracotta pieces, highlighting how 1 1/2 century old styles influence today’s American couture.
The piece profiles Edith Nourse Rogers and the broader role of women in Congress, detailing Rogers work on veterans care and hospital legislation, her influence on House committees, and observations on the evolving presence of women in national politics. It notes her marriage, career, and public image as a leading Republican reformer championing military and social welfare.
A fragment from a diary like tale shows Susan and Paul wrestling with marrying after a stinging, evolving romance. Paul writes hopeful letters while Susan weighs risk and weathering, with repeated delays, misread signals, and a wary but growing commitment amid affection and doubt.
A damaged report notes an outbreak of poliomyelitis among New Zealand forces in the Middle East, revealing adult cases and a broader infection pattern. The Journal cites cases in adult males, scattered groups, and no waves, with a case rate of 22 per 100, concluding the episode is unusual for poliomyelitis and worldwide adult involvement is rising.
The text describes improvised field bakeries used by the army to produce bread for troops in various regions. It notes equipment shortages, makeshift solutions using wheet iron water tanks and anthills, and the goal of delivering fresh bread with vitamins to front-line and civil populations.
Fragmentary notes recount ships from the Orient Line and the 1919 era, including the ship formerly Ludwig and routes across Beoland, York, and South Australia. It mentions multiple vessels like the Oreades series, their propulsion, speeds, and wartime losses with limited coherent details.
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