Point Cook Flight Training and Instructors Featured
A detailed look at Point Cook during the wartime era describes the finishing school of the Royal Australian Air Force. It highlights seasoned instructors, the Empire Training Scheme, and the shift from frontline combat to teaching others to fly. A spectacular air demonstration with Wirraways, Spitfires, and Kittyhawks showcases training in practice.
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Point Cook
Commonwealth
Tovday
Tee
Air Force
Aunralls
RAA
Empire
Authe
Rynat
Fidelia
Oiber Beith
Amerie Tolday
Amrerat
Central Flying School
RAAF
CFS
Tream
Australia
Mater
Berlin
Rabeul
CPS
Fie
Epo
Sin
Deira
Dundane
Hitmeel
Goung
Hie
Andrews
Empire Central’ Flying School
England
Nere
KAA
Cag. Lame
Lum
H. Wher
FR. Adwell
G. Dutton
Messini
Corrigendum: Kuranda road and street conditions appeal
To the Editor The Cairns Post asks attention to the poor condition of roads and footpaths in Kuranda township. The letter criticizes deep ruts and holes on the main road and unsafe footpaths, plus inadequate street lighting. It urges bitumen and new paths to preserve Kuranda as a beauty spot and attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Post
Kuranda
Cossier
BR Kenane
Fragmented Political Letter Lapses Into Confusion in Beverley Note
A garbled correspondence from Beverley dated May or 48 references democracy freedom labor governments and a pan-continental platform. The piece jumbles names places and dates, mentioning Queensland and various political actors in a fractured stream of questions and remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sviatl
Labour
Queensland
Moore
Tyre
Mt. Ieterry
A. Beverley
Coline
Alleged Smoke Screen Sparks Postwar Debate
Fragmented remarks attributed to Mr. Crews and Mr. Lemubiibeed discuss postwar reconstruction, veterans’ job programs, and federal support. The text criticizes demobilized soldiers and housing plans, urging strong national effort despite widespread debate over policy and implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereiney
Peron
Wuldiere
Crestus
Gulura
Austra ‘Criticiamy
Cust Development
Ina Varildeut
Industrial unrest dangers postwar economic future
Letter to the editor from Freshwater warns that postwar Australia faces industrial unrest threatening safety and economic stability. He cites war to peace transitions, calls for prevention over cure, and urges cooperation and Christian justice to avoid mass strikes and chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Post
Australia
Naton
Benham
Montagu Normaan
Lord Keynes
Gettie
Wirraway Air Craft Seen As Suitable Yet Not Superior
Fragmented text discusses Australian Wirraway aircraft, noting it was never meant to match the faster variations. The piece hints at expert opinions from a university and compares capabilities, implying it remains a satisfactory but limited war machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierralion
Fas
Pre “Mying University
Yywi. Ie
Aeaiparsi
Betrayal and a carnival of old friends in a wild dialogue
A satirical ventriloquy features betrayed friends and a begging narrator. Characters Mirabelle Rhoda Cynthia Mandy and a dealer named Gabbing swirl in a farce about loyalty, appetite, and a tavern holiday gone wrong. The piece blends mock moral critique with comic torture of gossip and appetite, ending with a cartoonish farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas Iscariow
Udm
Mirabelle
Rhoda
Emily
Judas
Submissions Reveal Biboohra Meatworks Plans and Cattle Trade
A fragmentary statement discusses Biboohra Meatworks and Meehaw’s submissions. It notes cattle buying for Mareeba works, references North Queensland meetings on cattle movements, and describes local paddocks, water, and stockyards. The text preserves mentions of Mareeba Townsville routes and distant districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abattaire
Méearworks
J. Meeran
Maresba
Ives
Atre
Meatworks
North
Wueensland
Townsville
Mercine Entilemien
Cane York
Bkitoulira
Issih
TOBL
Marie
Tholen
Rere
Gulf
Aml
Northemn
Jong Diatamry
Jae Vrais
Mareeba
Supties of Myterat Trade Notes and Work Divertions
An unusual report discusses trades and supervision of work, noting recurring issues with finished tasks. The document highlights informal divisions and management patterns in a municipal setting, with attention to scheduling and accountability.
Ingham Notes on Week in Garden and Sports
Incomplete notes describe activities at Bandabers and Wasen villages, with references to a meeting at Tu leeer River Surmere and a mayoral or political gathering. Reports include figures on Victoria’s week, traffic of locals, and a list of participants and injuries, though many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingham
Jair
Feu
Bandabers
Algun
Tueleer
Cullen
B. Morley
Mack
Tlyperaus
Atgumicr
Brady
Mat Arties
Tay Nandh
Andntlanne
Dr. Townsend
Tiacr
Appewal
Ava
Figuron
Victoria
Niemed
Markiade
Arten
Tesh
Abs
Viethria
Tagham
Fisy
Pirard Hay
Tieton
Phar
Elecerie Wren Sithiy
Eisae Flatarme
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Wane Tame
Ontaf Fe
Brighimen Seveime
Med Mes Ieee Ith
Bo-Tall
FORD
Ford Australis
Kormies
Pkts. Bid
Por
Harper's
R. Flour
Bushell
Nestle
Burnett
Q.c-T
MAXAM
Glenhaven Baad
Mons
Ruranon
Nathaniel Gubbins Amon
France
When Gaulle
Tariher
Biboohra Meatworks
Meebaw’s
Pembre
Nea
The
Caims Post Pry. Ltd
Comeercial Printing
Pauletanloere
Abbott Streat, Cairns
al Avion
Plawuere Finemiths Eng
Ca Ammae
Scott
U.N.A.R.A
Europe
Ely
Australien National
Cnrara
Ca Appeal
Women's College
University of Queensland
Women’s College
City Chambers
Edward Street
Brisbane
Witchcrett
PHILIPS C/ECTIONICS
Philips Electrical
Ndustries OF Australia Pty
Sydewy
Malbourne
Adelaide
Perch
Biebare Radio
Thlenbion Labpe
Uehting Trawsaiiotns
Duneaas Apparatus
Mestiigal Oui Mbat
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