03 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
1
Daily arrivals show heavy stock of transmission belting refrigeration parts and engines from Atherton. Buyers urged to request specific items from ATA Malanda and Gleneagles sales teams with many tools vehicles and household goods offered for immediate sale or exchange at low prices.
Classified listings advertise a wide array of goods and services from Noxalls including boat engine repairs, motor parts, rubber accessories, and bike lamps to portable gramophones, patching outfits, and leather bags. Also noted are requests to sell or buy house, farm items, seeds, fruit, firewood, and various secondhand items with contact boxes and locations around Cairns.
A dense batch of job ads and notices. married couples seek milk runs, housemaids, tutors, and board with private families. Also vacancies for reception, typists, female clerks, and plain room shares. various lost property notices and public notices about withdrawals, auctions, and probate filings in Cairns.
The Melbourne Letter discusses postwar handling of munitions plants with over £100 million in public funds. It questions whether profits should return to taxpayers or private investors and argues the Commonwealth lacks power to run nondefence industry under the Constitution. The piece contrasts losses in state railways and government ventures with profitable Post Office and Canberra lease outcomes, warning against costly civilian manufacturing ventures.
A deputation from the Shop Assistants Federation and allied bodies pressed for a universal Saturday half holiday across Victoria arguing Black Rock should share the policy as a metropolitan suburb. They noted Black Rock’s development and weekend shopping needs, while noting past limits tied to older local conditions.
The article cites manpower, material, and transport shortages as depressing the fishing industry. Seafresh Seafoods managing director F J Haase argues processing advances can save the industry postwar, noting successful quick frozen schnapper shark fillets to the United States and urging domestic processing to replace prewar import habits.
The Victorian Government approved a plan to train discharged servicemen who wish to settle on land after the war. With more men returning from service and fewer blocks available, applicants may require more farm experience. Some will be placed directly, others will undergo training on private farms then a short final course at Dookie or Longerenong colleges, with state funded training possible.
Premier Dunstan pledged government support as the Victorian Housing Commission demonstrated prefabricated concrete houses in Newport. The Commission said with full backing 500 houses yearly could be built within three months, rising to 1500 annually by year end. One crane and eight-cement tables would enable eight houses weekly.
A clipped notice lists aging agents linked to the Mutual Life Assurance Society of Australia. It outlines appointment and office roles within the organization's aging division and notes administrative updates affecting liaison with the agency network.
In Canberra on March 1 the Senate resumed debate on the supply of pharmaceutical benefits. Senator Spicer challenged Commonwealth power to legislate, urging state consultation. Others argued the bill could regulate chemists and aid tuberculosis, while calls for inquiry into patent medicines were also raised.
The Customs revenue for the first eight months of the current financial year reached £4509,000, an increase of £1434,000 from the same period last year.
Canberra February 25 a wool exhibition at King's Hall Parliament House attracts attention. Arranged by the Department of Supply and Shipping with the Australian Wool Board it displays fabrics in woollen yarn used in peace time and war time. It includes strong garments for winter and delicate weights for tropical campaigns, plus fabric covers for instruments and munition components. A large map highlights sheep lands and a card proclaims wool as Australia’s greatest primary industry. The note stresses progress from grower to manufacturer aided by science and that 125,000,000 sheep support a prosperous future.
A reader from Almaden complains about unreadable and dirty mail including perishables and criticizes the District Superintendent's handling of foodstuffs. Bruce Mackey notes February 25 as the date of the letter.
A letter to the editor criticizes a so called pay as you go taxation scheme. The writer questions when taxes are paid and why the government collects money in advance, asking what advance means and labeling the system a misnomer. The note is signed BoocnmOO Bill and dated July 2, 1944.
Canberra reports the government was asked if lease paper used in Australia to reprint 330,000 Britain origin thrillers. Mr L Haylen said 100 new Australian novels could not be published due to paper shortage. Minister J Dedman noted possible customs release of paper for reprints and pledged to raise the matter with the book sponsorship committee.
The report notes enemy shortages of wool pushing synthetic fabrics, and highlights lanolin as a key wartime discovery. Lanolin, used in ointments and cosmetics, now protects valuable metals in humid New Guinea terrain. It is estimated 1200 tons will be needed to meet urgent demand.
The fragment lists prize amounts and codes including Second Prize £1000 and Third Prize £500 with multiple misread identifiers such as Ma. 37611 agri and STEMHOUSE names. It mentions numerous prize tiers like 10 Prizes of £30 and primes of different values, with scattered codes and unclear addresses, reflecting a damaged OCR lottery notice.
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