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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

2

Penny Savings Bank Forty Third Balance Sheet Summary

Bank balance sheet shows figures for reserve and losses with names such as J Burman Lionel Draper and Smith FCA as officers and auditors. It records assets and liabilities, priorities for year end, and signatures of director officers, noting a common balance due at the close of the prior period and details of examination by auditors in a formal financial statement.

J Burman Awe Lionel Draper Teral Real Exta Bed Re SB Spee Eae Eo Sieaare MacDonnell Merem & Bell Orefears Hoki Bae Ingore St Ihe Wonweaith Bank Ot ‘Beltnce’ Eit Common Nee ‘Yourg Faite Win Smith Fca Cowen Draper Ausiiore

Northern Dairymen Conference Holds Elective Debate

Delegates at the Northern Dairymen Conference elect Corcoran and Robertson to leadership posts and approve moves toward federation and statutory authority. Speakers criticized rural development, urged elections for governance, and urged federal action to support the industry amid a dull market with calls for faster action and clearer statements.

Corcoran Robertson Wxbert Tuan Guickly Indusry Fara’ Federation of Guiry Tarpere Commonwealth Enimacion

Double D Way to Cure a Cold Quickly

An old advertisement touts DOUBLE D as a fast remedy for colds. It claims drops taken in water and sprinkled on fruit or pillows, with multiple methods said to shorten illness. The copy promotes the product as strong and pure eucalyptus flavored and urges repeated use for quicker relief.

Australias

Post Office Reports Record Business Growth in Year

United post offices show busier operations with 17 768 884 mails received and dispatched, up 1 812 76 from 1939 40. Postal revenue reached 19 496 213 with a gross surplus of 5 974 300 after expenditures, while air and overseas services expanded though new services faced interruptions.

House of Representatives Iternal Stseyarste Et ‘Evere

Kuranda Railway Ambulance Examinations Farewell and Visit

The Kuranda district hosted a Railway Ambulance examination night at Hunter's Hall with congratulatory remarks from D. Smyth and Cape the honorary secretary and instructor. A farewell supper followed at the CW.A. Hall, where Mr Forrest's absence and Mr Perret's chairing marked the event. Mementos and comforts were presented, and Kuranda people received thanks for the gathering prior to a visit by Mes C Vat and daughters returning home at five.

Hunter's Hall Rall Fay D. Smyth Smayh Cape Heaven Aeeisred Ian Me Cane Soros Leg Buckley Mewon Patnotte Society Forrest Supmer Ladies’ Committee Alice Mand

Dutch General Captured Reported After Batavia Victory

Australian press report from London via Batavia radio that a Dutch general was captured as Japanese forces claimed victory near Batavia. The terse dispatch notes ongoing fighting and the broader theater of the war.

Australian Associated Press London Ihe Batavia Radio Sumed Pressman Batavia Thres

Sydney incident ends in death clutching jewellery

George Robinson of no fixed abode collapsed and died in Surry Hills after suffering pneumonia. In Beau champ plane last week he clutched a brown paper parcel later found at the morgue containing jewellery valued at £170, stolen from Mrs Cohen of Bannerman Crescent Cremorne on May 18. The seized items included a diamond ring, diamond breech, emerald and diamond pendant, earrings, and £40 in cash. Robinson had 12/3 on him.

George Robinson Beauchamplane Surry Hills Hife Cohen Bannerman-crescest Cremorne Alsiy Mit Cohen Robinson

Americans Helped to Develop Australia and Its Industries

The article credits Americans with founding and financing Australia’s key industries. It highlights Cobb and Co. as an American-led enterprise, Rutherford and associates expanding railway, iron, timber, and grazing ventures. It notes American engineers, including Herbert Hoover, aided projects like Kalgoorlie and Vermin Sheep imports transforming the wool and mining sectors.

Ala Artnur Arascalia Henk Unitek Atk Rnance Foundallahis Australa Reatest Industres Cobb and Go Australia Freean Cobb John Heek Amen Swamnon Antony Blake Esen Threeman Cobb Hw Par Inera Cobb Cobb and Co Arwenian James Rutherford M Company Whun Colly Jagan Rutherford Walter Hall Mont Morea Cub ‘and Co. and Company Lithgow Cubis and Co India West Australia du Jan Jnr Cobbs Ani Bathurst Estal New South Wales Queensland Dan Eisber Philadelphia Delgrat Rane Ager Breden Hill Pry Newcastle David Baker Cabb and Co Davil Baker Dave Wien Evervehome Rarkwerk Aliona Thar Bio Help Hltine Australie TM Weary Aga. Tiporter Tableland Hreeslers United States Ian Sherp America Kalgourlie Herbert Hoover

Australian gold shares rise amid market optimism

Australian gold shares edged higher as investors assessed niche gains and potential demand shifts. Analysts cited limited supply and stronger global demand signals backing miners while traders eyed price momentum in early trading sessions.

Britain’s Factories Dodge Bombs in War Production

British chemists and engineers test a modular factory defense showing production can continue if one process is hit. The cross linked lines allow No 1 to feed No 2 and vice versa, potentially saving output in severe air attacks.

Brakes Made From Powder Loop In British Planes

Britain develops brake components for aircraft from metal powders enabling bronze friction plates to endure extreme heat and massive energy during deceleration. Powders pressed and sintered create strong, bonded parts for bomber wheel assemblies, enhancing safety and performance under intense braking.

Britain

Bogus Count Gaold Scam Rumor Unfolds In London Hotels

A fragmentary report describes Michael Nesierof J. Mi as Count Gaold jailed for deception in West End hotels. Detective Hawkins notes multiple jewellery thefts tied to a man who boasted Russian royal links and a daring escape from a military escort.

London Manugers Michael Nesierof Ray Tes Sorel Hawkins West End

Prisoner Escape in Scotland Reveals Severe Illness

A prisoner named Richard Anthony Fiazoy escaped in Scotland while doctors reported he was not too ill to escape after hemorrhage. He was rushed for urgent surgery but later drifted through a window and down a wall, with bystanders guiding him to safety as a shooting brake was sent for the pallway station.

Allnese Richard Anthony Fiazoy Num Peril Geol Scotland Perih Betherunm Dreswt Huusell

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