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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
2
A fragmented report describes a patient treated after a leg cut and finger crush during work. It references Ravenshoe, Cooper mip era, and various local figures and events, including hospital care, a wardenship, and social gatherings with performances and speeches at a Ravenshoe area venue in the late 1940s.
Meura Dalgety and Co Ltd notes the weekly leaf tobacco catalogue for the week ending June 3, with graded leaf entering store up to June 1. The next appraisal starts immediately and runs until June 10, listing principal prices and numerous district grades with extensive figures and regional references.
The article traces the horsewhip industry from its peak in the early modern era to a decline as motor cars surged. It notes how whip makers expanded production to meet demand, with some craftspeople creating ornate items using liver and ivory. The piece also mentions the broader shift away from equine transport as vehicles became dominant.
Readable fragments describe women in Saipan households and service roles, noting economic strain and calls for reform. Mentions Georgians, Georgian influence, and community concerns about housing, wages, and the role of women in the home and workforce. References to local leaders, votes, and social dynamics reflect a period voice on domestic labor and economic change.
A garbled ad style notice touts QID Pty spray as a double action mosquito killer. It markets a rapid, modern formula promising fast results and consumer delight without clear usage details or sourcing.
Addieen argues temperament results from chemical body influences and that seriousness or merriment can shift with mood. The essay surveys melancholic genius and moral seriousness in religious reformers, Wells, Kipling, and modern thinkers, urging sustained thought over idle pleasure.
A readable fragment discusses instincts versus reason in survival and conflict. It contrasts instinct of self preservation with pity and affection, debating whether reason should dominate instinct in wartime and national survival, citing rationalism and German nationalism as illustrative threads.
A fragment discusses British use of Hurricanes against German raiders at sea, noting coastal patrol planes, effective air power, and new landing methods. It mentions raiders targeting shipping routes from Girlie to the North Atlantic, with reference to catapult and landing raft tactics under strict secrecy.
A brief guide to evaluating cough remedies focuses on safety for adults and children, efficacy, and dosage guidance. It emphasizes using approved formulations, avoiding harmful additives, and consulting a clinician for persistent symptoms.
Allied leaders vow to feed and rebuild Europe after World War II. Eden and Bevin flag early aid, with distribution to tenured nations planned as urgent needs shift to long term recovery. Governments must share shipping and coordinate to prevent hoarding and ensure fair distribution amid postwar distress.
Central Bureau reports Allied spacesiee mechiie James Valace agreeing to sell four valuable bures with Lucci partners to meet needs. Next stage outlines a 10 centa report of Allied interlliatises under Sie Frederck Leni Hoes.
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