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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 17, 1943

Page

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To Let and Wanted Ads From Early Housing Listings

Classified notice fragment listing various rental and housing needs. Includes furnished flats, autoselections, and tenant improvements with contact prompts and office references. Mentions ads for a farm or house, and requests for furnished flats with electric services and care details.

Sabc Uensaister House Beach Scale Howe Cur Huang Fiat Anor Elresric Egenaire Duarantes Aperia Furmahe

Nomination notices and power regulations from Queensland Shire

In Queensland Shire notices, Francis Edward Walsh as Deputy Director General of Man-power announces required information forms for electors. The document lists deadlines, offices, and officer names, including Cairns Shire Clerk Williams, with details on nomination closings and public notices effective May 15.

Cemelal Notdces Nomirations Rierwan Manonal, Security Msa Pawery Gma Francis Edward Walsh Genereal Queenslans Wiemfreien See-power Qi Sandy Creek Peter Rasa Earry Williams Cairns

Davis Charity League Opens with Turbulent Sunday Matches

In the ACCS Cup premiership first round the Mary side proved fitter as they outpaced the Tigers. A clash of blues and locals saw the Tigers struggle as Apice and Hansen drove the attack, while Boland and Boland’s late surge kept the locals competitive. final tally 17 to nil.

Bret Ee Arthal SU Hanes Turing Pringie McStaker Esposito Ashton Witerval Pringle Noble H. Bras G. King Mt Mara Parker Alber Ashton Moors RAAF G Young Gough F. Dyllman Gibson Bloom Aveeipith Blues Tigers Sassetters Mtr Mullins Hansen Duust Lave Hluee Carter Nall-Dinwe Aities Eeland King Ponetion Boland Caumns Gorwitcy Atheira Coney Rence Carle Boland Mas Suime Yaroa Weland Aldriane Sud Guestberry Tais D_ Walton Vaughan R Peet C. “McConnell Apice C Fitzell Lynch A. Miller J. Munis A. Kennedy A. Diteman End Y Lowe Lucala Wilson Hop Ireland Carle Sveeighth HH Gormley Alt Try S Besdfara Gi. Turner Rose

American Schools 45 First Game Narrowly Decided

In a chaotic opener Woodport led Farramatte by four as Teo McCoombe blew the whistle to signal the end. The decisive play saw Exrsiai defeating their rivals in a hard fought battle with a late winning effort.

Woodport Farramatte Teo McCoombe Exrsiai

Tenders Opened for Conveyance Route to Cairns and Port Douglas

Tenders invited for a conveyance service along a coastal route from Manila to Tranty Beach Port Douglas and Cairns. Three trips weekly are planned with delivery to the Deputy Director at the Postal Inspectorate in Cari and CALS.

Malia Vie Tranty Port ‘Douglas Cari Cals Celene Ang Post Offices

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The text appears unreadable with multiple misspellings and distorted phrases making it impossible to identify people places or events for a credible summary.

Fiji Force Keen to Face Japanese in Pacific War

The Fiji battalions and New Zealanders of the Pat Military Force prepare for a northbound clash with Japan. Brigadier JG Wales leads officers and Maori, Indian transport labour, and Fijians in a potent combined force. A 100 mile trek under battle conditions tested endurance, with five days of marching, numerous actions, and a ceremonial parade.

Pat Miliery Scion JG. C. Wales Gallipoli Ane France India New Zealand Wogether Ang Fle Mita Sue Szraestdl Sntiaurcraft Artillery Toad Figally Fiji

Turf Racing Results From Albion Park Brisbane

Albion Park Race Day summaries list two year old handicap results and multiple division races. Plutocrat and Fly Admiral appear among top finishers with various other entrants including Valley Gomer and Scotch Trace in tight finishes. Riders Moore Port Lad and Dobbie are named, with several horses and dividends noted for the card.

Brisbane Plutocrat Moore Port Lad Cure Rail Sie Green Murphy Golden Gall Tbuscoe the Tererain Golden. Revenue Buchariturry Jenny Rai Cortoss Windle Apareeiya Brugia Ens Amber Fort Lace Sellwood Valley Gomer Morel Inenotio Monash ‘Star Cashipreg Sydney Diawin Ge ‘Ana S Eudor Song Golden ‘Melads TAK Planen Fire Harvest Wyriwon Repic Conquest Mathews Transvaal Gallet

VICtORIA PARK RACING RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS AND WINNERS

Victoria Park race meeting reported in Sydney includes Nursery Handicap results with Tribal and Dewar stakes, and Ure Club Handicap showing Red Pete and Shining Night scoring. Juvenile Handicap lists Mibs Brueghel and Rebekah Degree among top finishers. numerous horses and placings noted with times and earnings.

Sydney Nigjona Pack Tares Géneraar Yenethope Ime Duncan Warelock Star Thompsons Haddon Hall van Eyck the Beacon Cockrow Craigie Oversea Sir Prince Balmain Red Fue Campian Wileanya Racher Dewar Ramp Sumveil Websteris Sagi Winnipeg Hal Stand Radical John Halifax All Love Tel “Asur Exieft Arahure Hesione Dyson Wince Ei Jeogih Hanley Veil Gia Red Pete Shining Night Volunivani Dames Mibs Brueghel Find Fay Rebekah Degree Thompson Aliza Aces Milford Tettera Annie Laurie Crumble Susquehanna Frex Win Deianers Vanity Lady Caderr Henchman Amyss Dick Whitington Wallamt Garde Haryn Ficaroon Barney Jengthe

Williametown Races Report From Melbourne Sprint

Fragmentary notes show racing results with names such as Shelly Bergh Godfrey and Wallace Drake. It references Melbourne events and multiple placings with times like 41 106 and 06 18. The text lists participants Pax Brook Hividendstor and Starboarder but details are unclear.

Melbourne Say Mulamaseum Pesteraay Kororoit Miles Starboarder Shelly Bergh

BAY VIEW HANDICAP AND RELATED RACING RESULTS

A garbled horse racing page lists Bay View Handicap first division results with horses Primavera and Millie’s Hope among others, noting dividends and placements. The second division includes Darrawest and principal runners like Braten Kine and Leicester Square, with times and prize mentions amid corrupted names and figures.

Peseiwall Furies Tully Mall Brow rmere_ Huntinglate Queen Gale Hazard Semaphore Rao i Prince Gall Twull Renetha Fane Bay View Primavera Hariies Shier Warchinanigs Sanaersont Hope Naile Sangalie Clous Koorenbem Hathersage Beach Walter Biv $Phillips Lugana Acille Eles Meehan Zanui Trustes Jerry Crow Dorset Cusitor Pisines Royal Peter Stonerestie Peveril Pyramus Midabie Beach Welter i Darrawest Braten Sander Lig Celeric Rethuna New 9 Warrior Azores Leicester Square Glengnid Roseate Dan Putch Moor” Yar Clos Prince Ronald Muck Cope Muncarton

Greyhound Race Night at Belaclava Park Draws Crowds

Large crowd attended Belaclava Park on Saturday for eight greyhound races. Winners included Glen Arkie, Christy’s EP, Easy Swing, Pharmance, Red Stone, and Glen Arxe with close finishes and times ranging from just over 16 seconds to about 18 seconds for the half mile divisions. Betting drew interest with several bookmakers fielding bets and multiple dogs drawing strong support.

Belaclava Park Nieves Rom Wit Glen ‘Arkie Basulte Glen Arke Son Hak Ebony Grove Prinses Miss Mareebe Betine Glen Arkie Sea Hawk Yelle Hosswin Tehguh Christys Rep Biack Lady Melroy Wallard Christy Lady Munzoy Jeneth Couras Comrate Eneliis Baby Watlar Lone Dream Timid Budde Baby Lou Corals Comearle Enellis Wallar Wen Engin Comrare Pharmance Rockmas Molly Baun Herd Teneth RED Stone Larry Doman Tulsa Baby Sergeons Hawke Blac Wogge Betling Sergent Larry Domain Boi Stroh Wollard Lave Mairow Noweelle Prince Hans Lady Melrey Lou Nouvelinesroon

Hockey score report with unclear details

An imperfectly readable sports blurb reports a hockey game result with a 2 1 score. It references players or teams such as Brothers and Poulke and mentions Deng for Mary but the names and context are fragmented and uncertain.

Walliams and Burwell Shine in Eight Champion Ore Relay

In a narrow finish Burwell blocks out Brumpy Burwell to secure second place while Willems edges ahead in the late rounds. The event drew a crowded auditorium Friday with strong performances from local entrants.

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Government versus private enterprise in wartime cost debate

Fred Paget argues government and commonwealth banks are stable while private enterprise fails, urging continued government ownership to ensure affordable housing and food. He attacks private profiteering, subsidies, and price rises, calling for stronger government enterprise in insurance and essential needs.

Elinick Pas Dale Amis Road Wnd Common Wealth Bank Enmiry Rey Pramnt Nary Ir Torre Seth Hervesis Fred Paget

Local councilors respond to storm damage reports

Residents report damaged seams, houses, and fences after a storm. Officials note ongoing repairs and assessments while councilors Francis and Devipe outline steps to address reconstruction and safety concerns.

Francis

Canberra Parliament in 1940s plan to convert offices

Reports from Federal Parliament Canberra describe plans to convert ministerial and department offices into an administrative wing. Discussion centers on the use of the Prime Minister’s residence and ministerial block, with proposals to move departments to Canberra and reconfigure the Parliament House complex.

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