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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1943
Page
6
Fragmentary text references a Pur dine cut and met times with a 1¢ rate, mentions Geynru and a failure rate of 15 weeks. Sal and Wan On are noted, with halt fecete over Sour fu Floman i Sf. A phrase about Amin tan and freee Golgen Remowt appears, suggesting a jumbled sports/meeting record with unclear details.
A good attendance last Saturday at the links saw Davies return to form with a score of 41 points after months away while Rake took second with 33 points. Barling followed with 30 points as the sub handicapper G D Gummow weighs penalties. Next Saturday hosts a four ball stableford with partner scores combined and the monthly committee meets at the secretary’s office tonight.
Bowl events feature Bilas scoring 22 and Gwens 8 while Anderson hits 31 for a 4 9 scoreline. Practice squads and multiple players including Merle Clarke Amy Heap Jerry Amos Isley Lucas Walker Mersagu Gibbs Boyle and Parry appear in listed matchups. A final four race centers on Coutts Townson Reed McConkey and Randall with Coutts aiming to extend his final four run as a committee meeting is slated for March 1 at 7:20 pm in Avaersime's Couns.
Trade sources report a shift to dehydrated foods that require only about one fourth the shipping space. Plants expand to an annual capacity of 38 200.06 pounds versus 48 000 000 pounds before the war, with packing industries seeking new processes to cut beef and other meat use. Government efforts through a Food Requirements Committee and Combined Food Board aim to anticipate and meet wartime food needs.
Advertising notes a five year lease at the Grafton Hotel with particulars from Samuel Allen and Sons Ltd in Cairns Innisfall and Townsville. The Tully Co operative Sugar Mill Association invites applications for the position of shift engineer. The Herberton District Hospital Merceron needs a cook immediately. A farmer quotes on dog exercise with a casual exchange about giving him a camp from time to time.
A well blended program featured Marist Brothers pupils performing The Glow Worm and White, a piano accordion duet by Miss Mary and Terem Zammit, and soloist Lieut Rose with The Last Chord. St Monica’s students sang and danced, Miss Jean Teodo starred with Miraclo and Rose of Fralee, and Mr W Mallon performed Balalaika with sister Pat. The concert closed with Adv ance Australia Fall God Save Ireland and The National Anthem.
Fragmented OCR recounts Latin American and Argentine delegates at the first Pan American conference near 1945, noting neutrality, talks of a hemispheric safety zone, and shifting alignments as the United States seeks unity against Axis influence. Delegates from Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and others voice reservations and call for joint action, shaping early hemispheric defense discussions.
Former show girl Ming Pegey Stacey sues Reginald Cooper claiming breach of contract and damages. The case notes Cooper, living apart from his wife, faced claims over returning London and compensation related to a supposed agreement. The fragmented report cites damages and legal action without full details of the outcome.
A garbled OCR item describes a tiny radio set and assorted personal names and phrases. It mentions Tealher and Pampes with unclear context and hints at a conversation about beds and normalcy. The legible parts reference Abdervioman and Arvna Witnx in a confused, fragmentary format.
An Australian Associated Press report notes Prime Minister resumes official duties after a period of upheaval. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicate a continuation of governance and reshuffling of responsibilities surrounding Meagan Aden.
London reports that India’s military forces are approaching three million as the British empire expands its manpower. The army’s growth reflects broader colonial defense needs and the mobilization of colonial troops under imperial command.
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