Fragmentary Draft Noted in Local Page
A garbled OCR fragment shows stray letters and phrases about a gate and a spright, with abrupt shifts and an unclear event. No coherent names, places, or dates are recoverable from the readable text.
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1945
Page
6
A garbled OCR fragment shows stray letters and phrases about a gate and a spright, with abrupt shifts and an unclear event. No coherent names, places, or dates are recoverable from the readable text.
The page describes diverse entertainment items and performers including a Traveling revue with dance and comedy, a stage return by stars such as Miss Beil, a magic act by Ravi Mayne, and a hand balancing display by Paul Daten. It references a July 30 event with a dance at the Tivol and a marquee show, plus a long list of acts and venues.
An unclear article fragment discusses Malanda road tree planting with garbled lines about native species, the White Cedar and Melis dubia, and a projected street display. It references local efforts by Malanda authorities to plant trees, with mentions of timeframes and community involvement, though many words are corrupted.
The Navy reports heavy shellfire from shore batteries pounding the Nevada during a coastal action near Obinaee. Seven marines man a 30 millimetre battery aboard the diving plane’s wing fought back as the aircraft struck the shore. The Nevada engaged in a sustained duel with enemy forces.
The document catalogues a series of names with ranks and roles including colonels maj officers sergeants lieutenants corporals and privates. It enumerates personnel such as Mathewson Tallon Nesbett Wiley and Smith along with other listed service members.
A July session of Innisfail Chamber of Commerce discusses hospital funding and a proposed project. Chairman Mr Molloy, Mr Owens, and Mr Layler debate costs, rent and subsidies. Conflicting figures show potential taxpayer burden and benefits, with plans for a new building and long term payments. The committee expects coverage in the press tonight.
Pure ingredient formula promises rapid relief from catarrh and head congestion. Easy to apply cream designed to soothe burning stuffed feeling in the nose and throat with quick action.
The director of Agriculture Mr C J McKeon visits North Queens, touring Tonistail Cairns Mareelo and nearby towns. He meets Pineapple Sectional Group committees chaired by Franks and Stocks, accompanies husbands on the trip, with stays at Biges Hotel Veit and Bir KH Dunn in Mare borough. Local bridge event at Memorial Home honors Mrs Lyons and Mrs Jenkins. Empire Campaign bridge night at St Johns raised prizes won by Mrs O Sullivan and Mr Rooney, with a tea served by the ladies.
Lieut Keith Upton, longtime Cairns resident and former Mohing industry figure, received the George Greshe award for gallantry in bomb and mine disposal. He served with the English Channel and North Sea forces and later helped landing craft in World War II theaters. His wife and old Cairns friends recently visited Seville.
Walter Smith of MirrswinnP mourns his brother killed in action on July 8. The notice records the fallen Corporal C and the soldier nicknamed "Digger" Emitr with sparse details from the roll of honour.
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