11 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1942
Page
1
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page contains names and numbers but is largely unreadable. It mentions a Penn Dap vee A See Ete and a series of partial phrases that do not form a coherent event. No clear entities or dates emerge to summarize.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a meeting tonight in Pearl Sateen, involving Eal Eee SadoNvale Pebrasca and other attendees. The agenda references adopting a plan and appointing representatives to prepare for a Pearl State auction or sale event. The text is garbled but indicates organizational steps and a formal vote.
The item compiles a jumble of job, housing, and sale notices with scattered names and locations. It mentions positions, sublets, and rentals at Atherton and nearby streets, plus various residents and event prompts, all in a fragmented storefront ad style.
The fragmentary text presents repeated phrases General Adeces Wo Si Und without clear context. No identifiable people, places, organizations, or events are readable to form a full news item or obfuscated notice.
Statutory notice to creditors for Timothy Dunlea and William Pryor estate in Ravenshor Queensland. Public sale to settle claims by executors and local deputy constable before specified dates. Names listed include Elizabeth Marte Conky and Frederick Ernest Bennett among others.
A July 9 convoy action off the Portuguese coast near Lisbon saw a German axis bomber shot down by anti aircraft fire from an escort vessel. The crew bailed out and were found by ships nearby.
Auction details list pricing and lots for tobacco leaf including grade names, measurements, and bids. Numerous entries reference Paddys Green and other lot identifiers, with prices and conditions scattered amid vendor notes and stock tallies. The fragmentary text hints at a formal sales ledger and auction lot summaries from a tobacco market document.
From Our Specis reports a much traveled book titled Coast to Coast selected by Cecil Mann as part of a planned yearly series in the Whelan Collection at the National Library. The autographed volumes include inscriptions by prominent figures and travel writings from Australia and related authors.
The State Minister for Labour in Melbourne disclosed that nearly 500 registered unemployed received sustenance, with Victoria showing the best sustenance figures in the empire. He noted totals and declines over recent months and warned that after the war Victoria could have 15000 dependents on sustenance.
Canberra reports line by line measures to conserve tire stock and extend life of vehicles. Requests aim to minimize use of heavy arms, shifting to economical models and smaller substitutes while respecting maximum feed limits and maintaining army mobility.
Allied war prisoners in Hong Kong faced health and living hardships as Britain and Japan clashed over treatment. February cases rose to around 750 with 250 dysentery, while Indian prisoners saw 184 wounded and dysentery cases under control. Rations had stopped since Hong Kong fell but were restored with improved provisions and free clothing.
The text notes a postwar atmosphere in Washington with mention of the House Military Committee and potential measures. It recalls figures and events shaping the end of conflict and hints at drafting considerations. It also describes Philip Whelan’s wartime experiences and his continuing book collection aided by friends during recovery.
The Charity League hosts a game between ATE and ASCP Sunday at Neenan Park. Reported attendance and gate details are uncertain as organizers struggle to raise funds and field a full team.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a greyhound racing meet at Belmore Park with references to trainers and courses. Names such as Machel Say Tiny Xirnon and Winton appear garbled. The text also hints at a final command or revision and mentions March and Belmore.
The final subscriptions total reached 97,125,000 with a surplus of 2,128,000 on a 36,000,000 town target. Some 92,000 individual applications were filed as the last days of the campaign rushed in. The bulk of subscriptions came from donors giving 10 to 50 pounds, but overall the campaign ended short of the ideal goal. Critics note heavy reliance on Treasury bills and bank borrowing, boosting circulating spending power and complicating the government’s need to curb non external spending. A future 1943 44 call is expected to rise with continued credit expansion seen as unsustainable.
The article debates a proposed 4 percent profits tax on shareholders and its potential to reduce government revenue and depress corporate dividends. It cites Prices Commissioner controls, wartime taxes, and potential effects on companies like Goldsborough Mort and Co and the pastoral economy, warning a 4 percent cap could wipe out reserves and harm broader economic stability.
The fragment discusses Australian pastoral companies and their global connections, noting cross listings and agents handling sales and services. It mentions entities like Dalgety and SELIngara with references to New Zealand, Britain, and other markets, signaling active international ties in livestock and farming ventures.
A consort report from Melbourne details contention over the Broadcasting Bill and related contracts. Critics accuse the ABC Weekly of bias while supporters insist the measure is essential. inquiries note expenses and revenue handling. The debate references the Auditor General and calls for clearer reporting in journal coverage.
A chaotic boxing scene in Brisbane drew about 180 spectators as Rex Turner faced Moran in a tense display. Amid confusion, shares in a stock exchange listing were mentioned and a dividend note linked to Fen Watson Ferguson and Co, with references to government shares and payments.
Unclear OCR summary notes Mr Wendell Willkie possibly considering a visit to Australia with references to wartime alliances and China. Mentions foreign relations and a balance of power among nations.
A fragmented report notes a large Belgian army and readiness to fight. Prime Minister and presidency are mentioned in uncertain terms about Belgium's occupation and military resolve. The text references leadership and national defense efforts during a tense period.
The report outlines Brisbane's potential victory in the Drimrin Cup with heavy betting and security concerns. Notable figures include Donwaakers and Bewcate, while several named attendees and officials are referenced amid a tense wagering scene.
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