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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1942
Page
2
An Australian crew member described a long voyage with a disoriented portion of the crew as the vessel headed north. Reported bonuses included four quintets with the captain proposing a nine month bonus if the ship reached Corregidor. No special inducement offered.
The South Johnstone notes describe a cane shortage and rain delays hampering the crushing plant. Workers shift though surplus, with third shift possible if cane supplies allow, while railway and timber operations suffer in wet tracks and lorries face access problems. Local residents adjust routines amid holidays and travel reports.
The Wootha Shire Council discussed repairs and rates, naming street watering, private road guardians, and maintenance of footpaths. They outlined budget impacts, postponed some valuations, and considered public notices, first aid, and sanitary services.
A Gardenvale community night drew over 200 attendees to discuss incendiary devices and enemy actions, with MP Qhuinn of Cairne presenting details. The event featured council members Cr J fully, Mr Rudge, and Md. Cte. Williame, plus a Ladies Aid Committee meeting planning August 1st activities at brigade grounds and a raffle.
War strain and petrol rationing force Ingham committee to cancel the town’s annual show and races. A one day alternative at Cluden racecourse on August 1 is being explored with Townsville support. An officer from Agriculture and Stock may visit to discuss north growers.
A five person caravan including two children overturned on the Usper Stone road Sunday evening. Driver Tranceten Sazano suffered severe injuries and a woman, Mrs De Mauro, and a boy were injured. The two other women and a small girl escaped unharmed. Ambulance services and General Hospital treated the injured.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions insecticides and garden products such as lime sulfur solutions and spray oils. It references lead, ammoniates, and fertilizer terms, with scattered brand-like phrases and gardening tool notes. The garbled lines imply a horticulture catalog or advertisement from an older paper with many misspellings.
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