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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1946
Page
5
Scientists in the World of Science section discuss experiments aimed at extending human life to 200 years. They describe approaches that rebuild organs and tissues and challenge the idea that aging is inevitable. Two main theories are noted: one that a aging-control system governs longevity, and another about chemical aging processes.
On March 16 a Welcome Home dance supper was held for Kulareak service members. Visitors from the Tableland and Cairns attended as music played during the evening. A £100 donation was presented to departing soldiers, and tributes honored Sergeant J Patternen RAAF and SB Petals G Beater who lost their lives in action. The event supported by a small committee raised about 1500 balance for the cent re, with plans to submit proceeds to the NDIA in Cairns.
Fragmentary note discusses timber, timber uses and wartime chemical research on protective coatings. Mentions borax and boric acid in a viscous surface coating designed to limit flammable reactions. References to wartime chemistry and safety measures amid erratic fragments.
The article examines how the war altered timber and wood product flows between nations, noting prewar Japan as a major wood consumer second only to the United States and now increasingly dependent on imports. It discusses changes in per capita wood consumption and shifts in supply chains due to wartime disruptions.
A clipped sentence mentions an orange as the application of something unclear. No clear event or names. The readable fragment lacks context for a full news item.
A veterinary note explains the life cycle of the eye worm affecting fowls. The female worm lays eggs in the eye area. eggs reach the crop via tear ducts and are excreted, then ingested by cockroaches which act as intermediaries. When birds consume infected roaches, worms travel to the eye, causing painful swelling and potential blindness. Preventive advice urges cleanliness and immediate medical attention.
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