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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
3
A fragmentary note describes a scene of social events with a Gentleman, a detective figure, and plans for dances at Palais and Trocadera. The text mentions bagpipes, Jock and Scotty, a McKensie tree, and references to Cuba and Hibernian themes amid a summer-night gathering with music and movement.
Shire Council approves two defence cheques for 80 percent of approved works and a loan of 861 11 11 for civil defence expenditures. Public shelters construction dominates costs. Nominations for a Labour team for the Shire Council elections to be held in May are discussed, with current candidates listed. ALP meeting notes urge licensing authority attention to hotel meat supplies. bridge over Cattle Creek and price fixing are addressed. A local civil case in Ingham Magistrates Court involves damages for crops and pastures from a escaped fire, resulting in a verdict for the plaintiff.
Fragmented report discusses species like Aedes and dengue, malaria problems in Calas, and measures to study transmission and protective steps. Mentions eradication efforts, immune troops, and mosquito-borne disease threats with references to unclear locations and historical context.
A Berberton CW A branch hosted a Friday dance with Mr Walsh providing music and Mrs Wiemers and Miss Calling performing. Tickets managed by Mr A Purlone and Mr Lex Adcock. around 30 guests attended. proceeds totaled about 12 pounds. The report also mentions local marriages, social events, and a bird migration study overview referencing Victorian practice and historical natural history writings.
A fragmentary report notes gunfire incidents near Kale hall and a clash at the clam of baal Tons. It mentions Bry G Sohne and van Lierun in a disputed occupation, with five individuals injured and taken to Atherton Hospital. Gunner W J Gee and others are referenced among traveling personnel and local movements.
The Mayoress Mra Wo A Colina along with Mes jdamen Wo Wham and EM Becken announced that casations may still be received from members and friends toward the final premales of the party, with details to be announced later.
A wartime notice highlights relief efforts for Australian wounded and sick soldiers in Timor. It lists parcels of provisions like milk, biscuits, Vegemite and Milo, and mentions support from a school and local workers. The piece notes the ongoing need for care and warns of potential threats affecting those assisting.
A partial list from the Georges Bervices Club includes members such as M Lnahy Mace Donald Forbes Reidel Neville Gell- Meera ON Ptr Horn lathe Andersoe Eiheringion Herat Morris Hobensee Gummow Rake hargois Speed McDonegh Thomson.
Members of Sainte Working Sonety met at the shelter monthly. Topics included fence in Feng oe ee ene and wg bed ae Me econ. Attendees included relatives and hostesses for the next bridge event Mesdame Gane and Fell.
The text provides a garbled snippet mentioning a night fall and a voyage toward a see with unclear names and actions. Most details are unintelligible, leaving only faint references to a journey and some scattered words. The readable portions suggest a nautical or flight context but lack coherent facts or identifiable entities.
Fragmented wartime chant with distorted lines mocks allies and foes. The text suggests a chaotic morale moment with references to starved troops, betrayal, and defiance, though garbled. The piece reads like a damaged wartime verse.
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