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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1942
Page
6
Brisbane July 21 Albion Park hosts a sprint meeting with hurdles set at 13 feet. Beau Brunette and Plaxen Fire ran three furlongs in 40 seconds as they stayed close, pacing the field in a brisk morning workout.
A report from Albion Park covers race details including five furlongs and a description of attendance at a league meeting. Thanks are given to Mrs Collins for washing and mending crew socks. The document lists handicaps and dance proceeds for charitable support, notes on resignations and acknowledgments for long service, and references volunteer helpers at a Mackay meeting.
At a weekly Lee Cairn meeting the Langue group outlined charity football weekend matches. The event aims to raise funds for the JumOT Works Council with plans for teams, schedule details, and post match activities pending final decisions.
Abelerda Monroein of Seville set a distance record by covering 83 miles in roughly 21 hours and 3 minutes in the Spanish waters. Report states he was sustained largely by sherry during the effort and reached Guatemala Rover.
An overseas correspondent in Berne quotes a Swiss doctor describing German medical facilities on the Russian front as brutal and deficient. He notes severe antisepsis shortages, numerous amputations, and operations performed without proper aftercare, highlighting a grim war horror memo.
A vintage ad touts a thermal external treatment for children's colds claiming easy relief from croupy congestion and sore throats. It markets the product as pleasant, effective, and mother-proven, urging readers to obtain Buckley’s Whatrel from local druggists.
A fragmented recipe note describes making a savoury roll-up with a salt Rabin mix and water to form a firm dough. Roll out one inch thick, spread with a remaining meal, and fold or roll for serving. The text references SIMPSONS Le Fleur and a four season context.
In Sydney and Melbourne the mining dispute triggers sharp attacks on leaders including Mr Wells and Mr Fadden. Statements accuse the miners’ federation of influencing government policy while Prime Minister Curtin seeks to avert fuel shortages as New Zealand adds coal imports. Public figures warn of intensified controls and wage reforms to sustain wartime production.
A German view quotes Colonel Loechter praising Australians New Zealanders and South Africans as tough capable troops though with quirks. He notes Australians are brave aggressive but polite with New Zealanders, while South Africans impress with camouflage skills and desert origins. He says Australasian units provide better resistance and warns against misjudging their willingness to fight.
Brisbane July 21 A graziers panel debated funding a mutton dehydration project for Queensland amid doubts over inland meat works. Mr G Humphreys said benefits may not justify capital outlay, noting the war may end markets. Mr W J Scully urged graziers to invest and stated government backing after war if they cooperate. Ministerial reply indicated Cabinet could consider support if graziers share substantial risk.
London July 20 Sir Hugh Dowding commander of Fighter Command retires after shaping the Battle of Britain since 1938. His war will be linked to the victory as air chief during the critical air defense buildup.
A fragmentary report recalls Bernard Sawicki, aged 1?), amid a grim telltale account of an execution in the electric chair. The text describes his brief life, religious memories, and a final moment with family as the sentence nears.
A compact note lists items tied to Wright Brothers and a Discoverer of quid in New Sund ales X Peet Busaniere with a final faint teint reference. The fragment cites two names and a cryptic descriptor, framed as a terse study or riddle style entry.
A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd auctioneers will sell a pub and freehold property plus household furniture at 230 pm today on 103 Mc Leod Street Cairns. Wholesale house Cairns seeks a female accountant with practical experience in accountancy procedures. Samuel Allen and Sons invites bids for Babinda Service Store. Babinda Central Mill Co. Ltd seeks applicants for moulders apprenticeship.
Fragmented text describes a room based mosquito deterrent or product claim. It mentions timing for relief and “new” insect control ideas but the details are unclear. The wording suggests not biting in a room for a short period and an emphasis on evenings.
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