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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1944
Page
2
In Brisbane a city voice or performer offered a phrase at Wernacatreet near a bus 12 ar. A singer joined but was refused a meet. The odd scene drew locals and curious onlookers relying on wordplay for a moment of whimsy.
Fragmentary note from a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press hints at a memorial or obituary for Bert Portes and Atherton. The readable text confirms a tribute within a local page but lacks full dates or locations.
The Cairns Post discusses the dangers democracy risks under the National Security Act. It cites Sir Samuel Hawn and NSW Chief Justice suggesting regulations clash with British rights, notably detention without charge, presumption of innocence, and fair trial. The piece urges sunset powers and return to justice principles once war ends.
A critical survey of early labor restrictions cites November 16 185 W law fining absence and criminalizes late work. June 25 1M decree bans changing employment without permission, with penalties. September 19 grants government power to transfer workers and families between parishes, amid calls for greater freedom and dignity for workers.
Reports describe rainfall totals for January and February around Cairns, weatherrelated notes, and local administrative actions. The Cairns district offices discuss land parcels and parish allocations while army and naval updates detail Allied operations in the Pacific theater including air strikes, coastal bombardments, and troop movements near Rabaul, with communications about supply and mail service in the region.
In Milford judge Mr TE Dwyer presided as Cate Stephen Trevethan aged 30 faced a charge of stealing from an employer at Hero Beard Works in McLeod Street. A search unearthed blankets and Australian military issue items, with Trevethan denying knowledge of the wheel tyre and tube and claiming he would not repeat the act. He received two years hard labour in default.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Burns in Holland route and a factory at Hulme with unclear details about gunna and Riwalla. Names, places, and actions are garbled, preventing a coherent event or outcome.
The fragment references Woolcott Forbes and a historical discussion of war cures and products. It mentions Maren, a former serip lope, and General Finance Crepers, with scattered phrases about Crown and Peron. The readable text is sparse and lacks cohesive details or dates.
In a war dispatch the kanuanity figures describe how Japanese forces incur greater wounded rates per killed and the US press notes American 344 wounded as part of a broader claim that Japanese troops suffer higher casualties from artillery and grenades. The article discusses tactics and the perceived imbalance in survivability and casualty accounting.
March 7 Brisbane reports reveal the Fruit Control Department and State Agriculture clashing over vegetable contracts. Henry Barnes notes limited delivery under the Commonwealth and Black Marketing Act effects, urging experimental vegetable farms to maintain year round production and local security for Queensland growers.
The weights for the race meeting at Cairns on Saturday are listed. Names include Molly’s, Irene Bromka, Bethune, and Palm Beach. The divisions show weights with several entries, though the OCR text is garbled in places.
Observations from a chaotic racing note describe a horse named Almon Pare running hurdles and a sprint finish. The text mentions speeds and distances, including twelve feet and a mile in around thirty four seconds, with fragmented phrases about racers and timing.
Sydney reports March 7 round of meetings with adjournments and withdrawals from the Australian Cup. Evatt addresses miners, Triton selected for lightweight events, and Flemington preparing for a busy weekend. Updates include horse weights, furlong plans, and expected attendance around 18 000. Australia racing scene focuses on Cup build up and industry speeches.
A report from Melbourne and Ipswich outlines Labour policy and a planned mile race, with Premier delivering speeches and promising action at Ipswich Town Hall. It notes expected silence on harm and mentions the Australian Cup preparations and racing schedules in Melbourne and Cavite.
A garbled wartime notice outlines NSW authorities mobilizing women for labor shortages. The fragment mentions manpower actions and appeals to volunteers, with references to Deputy for General Labour and calls for more urgent workforce participation amid ongoing restrictions.
A report outlines the Executive Council's move to temporarily base the NEL administration in Australia. It discusses Curtin and memos about commonwealth efforts to aid allies, noting how shifting war conditions affect dates and arrangements.
An official discussion on sugar industry measures notes the need for permanent labour during harvesting and calls for intensified planting and transport provisions. Ministers and directors from Commerce Agriculture and Allied Works assess labors impact and possible relief schemes for next year under Commonwealth guidelines.
Provisions under Section 70 of the electoral Act allow electors who will be outside the State or prevented by unusual circumstances from attending polling day to vote earlier or by special arrangement. The act permits ballots for those traveling or absent due to writs or other reasons, with proper declarations and applications filed at the Court House before polling day. The measure aims to ensure votes cast by travelers or those away on writs are counted, with details on dates and eligibility.
A garbled report discusses soldiers proxy votes tied to a premier and aldermen conflict. It mentions Alderman Robe Robert and J B Chandler, alleging amendments to law and disputed election actions. The fragment hints at a controversial vote impacting electors and senior officials.
In a rough transcription of a local fishing club report, Bale Art wins top honours at the Calms Amateur Fishing event. The writeup notes various participants and results with several names hard to decipher, mentioning Angier and Roy among others, and hints at conditions and the day’s events.
Obituary notice reports the death of Moss Serieton and references bereaved relatives and a memorial service. It indicates a morning funeral event at a local church and lists surviving family members including children and a spouse. Community members are invited to attend the remembrance ceremony in the town.
Fragmented OCR text describes a garbled scene with names and events. It mentions Cairns and references undeveloped details about people, actions, and a likely public notice. The readable content is insufficient for a precise summary or full attribution.
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