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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists job openings at Central Mill Company including a head stone and timekeeper. It mentions salary per annum with allowances for fuel and water and references a closing date in October. The text also hints at applicants named Pam, Pam t0H, and other scattered names.
A mixed OCR fragment details a lost wallet with money and valuables in Cairns sent to Mrs. Sammonds Edmonton, plus public notices about elections and annual shareholder meetings. The garbled text mentions impounded property, local council orders, and a general hospital reference, with dates, locations, and names partially legible.
A bulk oil metalation at the Vacuum Oil Company agent in Norman Street caught fire on Tuesday at 1 pm. Fire Brigade and soldiers, led by Private Markman of the 3 Army, fought the flames for about an hour. The damaged building has insurance. details uncertain.
Railway and mine operations resume momentum as water dam repairs divert mine water for crushing. Production improves with reopened access to Mt Petersen and Buszie ore treated at the mill. New ore parcels and a larger compressor plant at June mine promise increased output this year amid ongoing public works and Harbour Board updates.
Readable fragments discuss rising food prices and household impact with muscatels oranges lemons grapefruits and other items priced high. Includes comments on milk safety cleanliness and dairy oversight, municipal duties, and national security power changes affecting hours of operation and transport in Melbourne.
The article notes American aircraft factories increasing output in quality and quantity, aiming to surpass Japan and Germany combined. It cites War Department and Army Air Force manpower, bomber and U-boat threats, and Allied need for continued production to support global victory. It highlights U S industrial capacity and the drive to boost fighter and bomber production while coordinating with Allied efforts.
Malanda Red Cross branch held a successful dance at the Majestic Theatre on April 29 to support Lad Williams special 300 pound appeal. Guests included Lad Blumer, presiding officer Mrs Hollingsworth and secretary Mrs Quinn. The event grossed £33 with a net profit of £27, praised for the organizing work of Mesdames Quinn and Hollingsworth. A dance on May 1 in the dungeon hall further boosted funds. Weekly hospital contributions continue from local Red Cross activities and ball games and social events accompany fundraising efforts.
James William Bohan petitions for divorce from May Bank of Cour ar the i to the alredi. grounds cited misconduct with co respondent American serviceman James William Boben noted as engine driver employed by Barron Talis Byard. Witnesses describe marital strain mid Aug 182 with separation deed and an American soldier presence in the room.
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