29 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows endorsements and approvals linked to a Wa inem sceepUple publication, plus various names, places, and entities such as Allerton WW Sorex Nusa ARADES AND PROFESSIONS, Gates Siirece, and BLAINE. It mentions tickets, sales, and committees, with unclear dates, locations, and roles. The readable items hint at legal notices, community ads, and miscellaneous society notices without a clear single event.
Auction notice and lost and found items appear, seeking roomier homes and better prices. The ad mentions a tired couple seeking a bargain, a missing person note near Ferrer Ost and Sener, and requests to Rivernian Hall for contact. Neatly, scattered names and locations appear with calls for offers and returns.
Community notices detail annual meetings and gatherings. Included are plans for a district meeting and a general meeting with a full attendance requirement, noting times, dates, and venues. Also listed are officer roles, voting procedures, and attendance expectations for members.
The Mareeba Turf Club calls a special meeting of members at the Secretary's office on Monday July 1 at 1 pm to review financial statements and elect office bearers for the current term. Proposals for racing fixtures and club procedures will be discussed under the supervision of the secretary.
June 28 in Brisbane reports indicate champion Cresker Auction appeared lame after a Saturday injury, with trainer Roley Wall doubtful for the big Newmarket race. Jockey T Spence may ride Ignatia if Cresker Auction cannot race. Ignatia carries an updated penalty after a recent win while Doomhen Cup contenders adjust.
Souths narrowly held on to their unbeaten slate after a scrappy arm wrestle with Navy. Petty and Fogarty starred for Souths while Stevens led Navy, but erratic shooting and a tough forward clash kept the score close until late.
The June 14 Malanda Easham Shire Council session in Massacis Chambers saw Crs F.C Williams G McKenzie A A. Knud son W. R. Carmichael A E Turner A Senyon A J Clarke W Taylor Campbell HL Sanderson and J C Daler present along with officials. The meeting approved Churchill Avenue and Brown Street names, discussed repairs, road works, and bridge maintenance. The council planned surveys on the Rose vicinity, fence moves at the quarry, and immunisation drives for Butcher’s Creek while congratulating Malanda improvements and reporting on local sports and a community concert.
Shells were fired across the Strait of Dover with two shots in ten minutes and a third about twenty minutes later. A warning siren sounded in a town near Dover.
Police report details a mother guiding her six children to a bridge over a river. She reportedly dropped each child into the water and then jumped in herself. The eldest, a seven year old, and a twin survived ashore while the others sank or drifted downstream.
The Guyra area forms a cooperative production scheme linked to the Bean Growers Committee under the Agriculture Bureau. A district War Agricultural Committee structure organizes eight zones with voluntary labor and crop surveys. The project aims to expand area farming operations and secure support from local banks and officials.
Edmonton branch of the QCWA reports a busy annual meeting with President Mrs Matthews praising active fundraising and service. Members backed Christmas Cheer parcels for servicemen, hospital funds, and welfare projects while honoring the president and welcoming new officers, with a musical closing and a prize awarded for a wreath display.
A garbled notice in the paper urges Worth residents to act quickly on a plan presented by Engineer Morley and Mr Galt. It notes public bodies expressing voices and warns that outcome hinges on voter support, aiming to solicit clear local input soon.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe troop reviews and allied forces in wartime. Mentions General Ue, American and French units, and several locations including Geulie and Eribinaits. The text references Stewie van and a wartime airfield or port, with unclear specifics but indicates a broad inspection of troop deployments and coordination.
Fragmentary Herbertown report notes sen Armens and local sports figures with unclear names. Mentions wrestling events and a team labeled Sacre with scattered references to a site and scores. Details are obscured by OCR errors, but imply a local athletics update with multiple entities and short outcomes.
Chronicle fragment mentions dates and people in Chillagode with scattered references to events around March. Names are partially legible, and the text hints at a community update or notice rather than a specific, clear incident. The readable parts point to a schedule or meeting in the coming weeks without full context.
Local notice outlines a July race gathering organized by the Herbertown Hack Club with a patriotic benefit. It mentions gate prices, an afternoon program, and a charity component, inviting community participation and noting a July date. The fragmentary text confirms a community sports/social event with proceeds toward a cause.
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