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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
4
A collage of aphorisms and quips on wisdom and wit, from “Where there’s a will” to “Travel broadens the mind.” The text riffs on silence, fame, courage, and the power of words, presenting playful contradictions and tests of common proverbs. It cites famous phrases, notes their paradoxes, and nudges readers to question received wisdom.
June 1 Atherton held a Victory Day procession with a large floral display and dozens of participants. A matched royal crowd toured the town, with 400 schoolchildren in costumes, a decorated float line, a free evening dance, and multiple athletic events plus prizes for contestants and veterans.
The Rural School Te fate Mural Behool at AUterton held a commemorative assembly for Victory Day with music and a briefing by Mr Wood and Mr Madigan. Students sang Advance Australia Fair as officials discussed Australia’s role in world events and the hope for lasting peace, followed by sports results including a 75 yard dash with finalists Andrews, Young, and Wharon.
London reports indicate Britain faces sugar and sweets shortages as wartime rationing tightens. Officials justify controls while sugar imports and domestic production struggle to meet demand. retailers and the public complain as ration books and one-cake-a-week limits cause consumer frustration.
A local school event featured women police officers and medals awarded to junior and senior students. Officers spoke on discipline and support as children enjoyed games, lunch, and entertainment during the day.
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