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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1945
Page
4
A garbled OCR passage appears to reference prison camps, German lines, and Allied figures. It mentions a German prison camp escape plot and a plan involving various names, places, and actions, but the text is largely incomprehensible with many misspellings and broken phrases.
The Mareeba district April records show allocations for Maternal and Child Welfare services and various subcenters, alongside reports of injuries and medical responses. Notable items include a Dumiog Motel employee sustaining an incised hand wound, a two year old injured child treated at hospital, and ambulance attendance for multiple incidents, with follow up hospital care and local authority meetings referencing balances and consignments.
May 8 in Innisfail court a case involved a car wheel found near the South Johnstone River by Thomas A Grenath. The wheel, claimed by Carmelo Camette, was ordered handed to Casella after police testified the owner appeared to be the rightful possessor, with the court noting the wheel and related tires were recovered near Bouin Sohastone town.
The death occurred yesterday of Mr George Trexer Merbertom, a longtime resident of Turner for forty years. He was 18 years old at the time of his passing, leaving a legacy tied to the community and its history.
A Wel come home event for service personnel took place in Shire Hall on May 10 with fern, banners and music. Dr W Whiting chaired the committee with Fass Taylor as secretary. Over 140 attendees, including two military medalists, were welcomed by local figures and Returned Soldiers League representatives. The evening honored 36 men and women, praised for serving the country, with messages from MLA Mr HH Colina and local officers.
The Herberton Women's Auxiliary hosted Major AW Archer and Sergeant Namey Burrell on Tuesday. They then returned to Herberton, having received their discharges, as the Auxiliary’s president praised Burrell's service and stressed the community's gratitude. Mrs Anderson, a known figure in Herberton, noted the couple's contributions and looked forward to a hopeful future.
Innis Atl residents discuss new nurses quarters and doctors residence. Officers approve preliminary plans and cost estimates totaling several thousand pounds with provision for future expansion. The committee orders consultation with the architect on hot water systems and suitable plant to supply the site next year.
Reach of a Brisbane to Cairns round of visits and farewells is recorded. Mrs Delatoree travels via Gundaberg to holiday with Mr and Mrs F S and Mee G Ty and Dales, while Mrs Kenny attends to a hospital visit. Several residents plan trips to Mackay, Brisbane, and Cairns, with dances held by the ACF and a farewell for Mr Tooma.
A garbled report notes Wormass of eats re Semidai and Hes r Este gore ot aad, with Wig sad Mn Digmingen, who have Seve Tiing Brisbane, expected back at term end. Weekend mention says Mie J Armstrong of Fage Hill left by pieme to Er te ardor s zl.
May Day celebrations occurred in Ingham and Halifax with presentations and meals. J P Donlevy transferred to Toowoomba as Wire Brigade Board chair. farewell given with a gift. Repairs at Ingham racecourse proceed under Works Committee. Burdell bridge priority sought from Federal Government via district member. Secretaries to consult Banks on bond return and property purchase. instructions to federal treasurer per High Court ruling.
A fragmented report on Kuranda social happenings describes a May event with a dance and euchre party. The piece names attendees and sponsors, mentions a ladies’ game winner and a novelty prize, and notes visitors including Mrs Brennan and others from nearby communities.
Fragmentary text provides no identifiable people, events, or places. Unable to determine a coherent news item or summary from the corrupted source.
The Girl's Guild of BI Marr held a club gathering at a luncheon rovue. Attendees included Miss Pargan, Birla B, Olwen M Brag, Jephine Seton, Mia Jackson welcomed as a new member, planning a sweets stall for the annual bazaar. Organizers report rising interest and inquiries for the event.
A damaged OCR fragment recalls Gunner Vine Bleink as a prisoner of war in North Africa and Greece aboard the Sixth Division. It mentions a machinist Signe Post TM Partains v. Bank Ltd and a January enlistment in the ALP in October 188, with actions in Libye, Greece, and Crete.
An article recounts Mareeba State School a ceremony planting trees in memory of Andrew Couper and Dawson of the RAAT with involvement by Councillor WT Francis Rev Renee Radha and others. It notes tributes by W A Jegrien, SH Payne and T Mcloughlin and an apology for P Tansey due to illness as teachers and seniors gather at the event.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a May 18 gathering in Mt Mulligan with vague references to children, a Welguer booth, liquor concerns, and mentions of individuals Pst Blakeney Lt Pod ez Wardle Forres Males Twi Mat W Pletcher and an election wardke. The text is garbled with several unclear proper nouns and missing context.
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