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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1943
Page
1
An auction notice outlines sale of city properties and rural assets including residential forms, street and poultry items with attractive prices. The document mentions bidders, proposed locations, and terms of sale, with emphasis on improved plots and nearby facilities.
Notices advertise government positions with box numbers for applications. The list includes postings for a railway crew, finance staff, and other municipal roles. Details mention required age and submission deadlines.
A fragmentary notice references a Beehive category reward, hospital plans, and names such as Vince Fayweer and Tallon Widuneday. It mentions Beehive, Tiger heat, and Walat in a garbled list of entities. The text is severely unclear and combines multiple unrelated items.
The Tablelands sub-branches push for district formation while funding and entertainment plans unfold. Officers report finances with a bank balance around £18. Delegates discuss Anzac Day observances and war memorials, with proceeds from dances supporting community aims.
In a reflective Sydney letter, the author surveys postwar hopes and fears, noting Americans and Australians facing reconstruction, training, and job readjustment. It highlights youth, industry shifts, and a shared resolve to prevent a repeat of wartime devastation while detailing social and economic strains across cities, factories, and schools. The piece mentions international security, civilian life, and the global impact of wartime experiences on citizens and soldiers alike.
Local development notes show ongoing expansion with shopping facilities and infrastructure. Contact Owen Hark at GPO Box IMF Sone for details on access and timelines.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference schools, books, and names but lacks coherent details or context. The readable portions mention Mindy, a drone, and several garbled terms that do not form a complete report or identifiable event.
The report covers a Tully gathering with welcome to Corporal O Tusodore and Privates Barden MH Ball and others. A local warrant and security meeting addressed parish needs, a parade was held, and plans for erecting a new burning were discussed. Financials and committee roles were noted, with preparations for upcoming events and prices to be observed.
Reported in a chaotic OCR style, a three day operation near Bourke discusses an electro silica cleaner to clear smoke from theatres and ships. Mentions storm damage, wartime contexts, and logistical claims about cleaner reducing smoke and fumes.
Silkwood notes recount routine week activities. Mentions of soldiers like J Duran and Mannie J. Larein visiting, Greer on leave with his wife, Sergeant Harvill and others posted at Silkwood, and various absences and movements within the camp. Social events include dances and songs, with attendees listed and a hotel gathering referenced.
The text records a 1942 annual committee progress report from the Ladies Guild chaired by Mrs G Young. It notes income and expenses for materials, rent, stationery, and dances, with a balance carried forward. Key members listed include McKnight, Wilton Herding Donoghue, Roderick, Davies, Sampson, and Whiting, plus secretary Reo Kent and Rev C Henry. The report covers activities, fundraising envelopes, and a summary of year events, ending December 1, 1042, with total collections around 310/17 versus 1508 in prior year.
The meeting nominated Mp Elved Phillips for elder, with several colleagues named in the management committee. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Messrs Skene, Blakey, Evans, and others as Auditors for the current year. Reports mention officials returning from overseas and service calls, with local departures and arrivals noted.
An industrial conference reacts to the dismissal of an engineer following a tool-room incident. Union members and management clash over responsibility, with talks of reassignments and potential strikes. The dispute centers on who knew which union member and whether duties were properly managed after the incident.
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