23 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
1
An unspecified meeting discusses rebate plans and racing matters with notes of timing and agenda items. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the record indicates deliberations on financial rebates and racing topics.
Fragmented OCR advert reveals job openings for permanent and casual work, hotel vacancies, and beauty parlor services amid garbled text. Includes notices for a rehearsal, social club meetings, and questions of appointment lines, with scattered references to addresses, dates, and organizations from a distant era.
The Barron County water commission invites objections to licenses under the Water Acts for irrigation works at Trinitars and the Barron River. Applicants include Sehraee Browch and the Trinitars pumping plant and ear dam. Objections must be filed by April with executive building notes and local deputy public courier notices.
Fragmentary text lists various products and vendors with numerous misspellings. It appears to be an OCR dump of a marketplace or catalog page showing machinery, agenc es, foods, chemicals, and ads, but readable facts are sparse and disjointed. No coherent event or main subject can be determined from the fragments.
The council discusses turning waste into a war aid, urging citizens to sort and deliver paper, rubber, aluminium, and other materials. It notes lucrative returns for collectors and emphasizes saving time and labor while supporting the war effort. Officials debate compulsory participation and the scheme’s viability.
A fragmented OCR page lists varied items from subscriptions and sales to local services. Mentions Cavet Panny Soviewy Base open week days and nearby locations. Includes stray product names like toothpaste and candles and scattered shop offers.
Chaos erupted as crowds surged for a clock sale in Chicago. Police moved to restore order after several women were trampled and shop aisles crowded with anxious buyers.
The usual meeting at Upper Barron covered mail censorship by Mr A W Fadden and parliamentary letters, noting transport not the cause of shortages. Railways and shipping can be loaned as needed. Condolences sent to the Croker and Johnstone families. Nominations for butter and bacon directors discussed. Tyre shortages for reducers and the rubber contraption debate prompted action for primary producers. A two day sale attracted many buyers. Milne sold well and the north tablelands Jersey herd was dispersed. Mr and Mrs Crisp and family plan to move to Cairns.
Innisfail chamber seeks government aid to boost sugar industry with emphasis on manpower and fertilizer. Letters from G. W. Martens and S. Theodore to federal and state members urge action, with Theodore stating premier and senator talks to secure relief and Marsens expressing expectation of increased annual assistance.
A garbled Sunday evening message references locations including No and Florence at GST Rosary Beem. Mentions a person or entity Umee nee Rumaee Tiree and ATF care Bow tt. Words are unclear but suggest a community notice or personal update with several illegible names and details.
The Worthy Naturalists Club met March 13 with Dr Pleczer presiding. Attendees included Mesure, E Stepnent, Bristol Corporal Reed, El Sumessinga, Jomer, B Fenton, Lan Barey MER, S Merenge USN, W Somington, Jopre, W Hardy, G Watters, and VWree Wong. They discussed Cairns Fire Brigade deputation to the Minister for Land and forestry offers, advertising issues in the local press, and timing of bush fire restrictions. New members were proposed, and two mounted bird cases were presented from Mr Watdtey. The club approved including Penby’s property in a national park plan and prepared a list of edible plants for home reference. A memorandum from Queensland Museum’s Clay was read urging joint protection efforts. MLA Lou Barnes thanked the club for conservation support.
A fragmentary notice describes a final topical review in the sugar industry, noting the Central Super Cane Prices Board, awards, and editorial comments. It mentions contributors like Frakes and Um ham and references a system for computing particular reticue while highlighting several other related articles within the journal.
Limited cigarette manufacturers were fined £3008 and their managing director £1500 after prosecutors argued the company through Liddlatt engaged only in smuggling ventures. Investigators said two RAT members aided the scheme, with Brataus 105,000 Nemer pects FRAUDULENT EVASION cited.
A Queensland Industrial Court session on March 1 considered the Officers Association agreement with Mrs. sAissane. The court noted the agreement had not previously received court approval and adjourned until the court can approve the arrangement, indicating the existing terms may remain in force no earlier than formal sanction.
A U S Navy employee from Brisbane was injured on June 3 while at work. He sought compensation from the State Insurance Commissioner after applying through the Industrial Magistrate. the court ruled on his status as a U S Navy worker and related compensation issues.
Fragmentary text shows a parliamentary exchange about the Militia Act and a reply by Mr Curtin. It mentions awkward questions, anticipated trip, and concerns over government position and understanding of engagements. Content is incomplete and uses garbled phrasing.
At a monthly Innisfail Chamber of Commerce meeting secretary LS Williams reported Jon Revenshoe’s proposal to create transport links between Innisfail, Ravenshoe, and Millaa Millaa. Ravenshoe Chamber backed the idea though the State Transport Commission had not yet approved. The discussion touched on seeking Cairns support and possible government action.
A fractured OCR passage appears to contain garbled phrases and foreign terms. It references names or terms like United TGrupiom and airman but lacks coherent context, dates, or identifiable events to form a clear summary. The readable content suggests no distinct person, place, or action can be reliably determined.
In Canberra the Senate debate centers on delaying the referendum until after hostilities end. Senator Msteny urges postponement to avoid rushed changes and calls for drawing up proposals. Senator Aylett of Tasmania defends the constitution and criticizes the government’s approach, insisting on reform only as necessary.
The Imperial Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting to consider a request for full cooperation in employing returned servicemen. Members debated lines of action, with emphasis on utilizing veterans on vacancies and re-employment, while noting incumbents and district leaders supported the idea of preference in hiring.
A damaged notice fragment mentions a sinking event near Perm on February 13. Names such as Paul Burn and Wimang appear in creaky OCR text. The excerpt lacks clear dates, organizations, or locations beyond the vague Perm reference.
Inquest evidence from Stratford tragedy details testimonies about the death. Coroner and officials examine circumstances at the workshop where the body was found and identify involved individuals and actions. Witnesses describe the scene, timing, and potential contributors to the fatal incident.
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