22 May 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 22, 1943
Page
1
Fragmentary readable items mention safety, public notices, and personnel such as managers, clerks, and agents. The garbled text references a court or public safety matter, employment roles, and listings of services and prices with scattered proper nouns. The piece preserves no coherent single event.
Fragmented OCR text shows a jumble of buy and sell ads, auctions, and notices. It mentions sewing machines, properties, medical supplies, and estate items. Several personal names, streets, and places appear amid incomplete phrases and boilerplate auction language.
Official tender notice lists bids for groceries and school supplies for the district. Details include required items like pens, rulers, rubbers, pencils and exercise bases. Specimens may be obtained on application from the secretary. Tenders endorsed for supply contracts with deadlines set and locations noted.
Fragmented OCR lists properties for sale and rent details with references to applicants and agents. Includes snippets of prices, terms, and managing rents, but the legible specifics are incomplete.
A fragmented 1949 Queensland page lists notices for water repairs not being accepted before July, public land grabs and government schemes, and a series of cane grower meetings and auctions. It details landlord and debtor notices, probate cautions, debt collections, and forthcoming cane grower area auctions in Mullgrave, Mulgrave, and Hampden. It notes specific sale items, times, and locations for cane inspectors, auction halls, and dairy herds.
Mossman community notes local council matters clone by the desmanca Johnston family and other residents. The May meeting included items on road works lighting and auction notices while sympathies were offered for a fallen officer and his family. Flags at half mast marked a somber moment as community leaders discussed truck deliveries and local services.
Ingham authorities’ conference discussions on North Queensland development were forwarded to government ministers by C G Desson LA. Proposals include hydroelectric projects, dairy farms for returned soldiers, a high level bridge over the Burdekin, an all weather food storage and improved Northern Highway ridges. The Ingham Chamber of Commerce urged clothing for lean cutters, protested Manpower authorities, and noted sign on dates for May 31 and June 1.
The monthly Red Cross Society gathering in Edmonton featured president C Franklin and officers including Kellar, Wien Riley, and secretary Mrs Pi Saeeart. The event raised funds for Red Cross Week with a prize distribution, theatre attendance, and acknowledgments for community volunteers and local church services.
May 23 report from Shaneer manager to Johnstone Shire Council notes that maintenance of the electric power distribution system was conducted as fully as possible under existing conditions. Officials warn current personnel are inadequate to handle routine maintenance and to prevent hazardous conditions. further required actions are outlined.
Friends gathered at the WAL Mall for a farewell event for Tully after years of horse racing with Rik Stamey Rama F.CMW Knowiee CRS Wonilel. Mrs A An Geran Sones danced and sang as dignitaries and Township Shire Council chair and guests spoke. The evening featured toasts, songs, and thanks.
Ravenshoe news notes a charity run proceeds for local causes, a Turroulin Rae meeting, and community updates. Mentions Evelyn Chivers, Mr Bod James, and Ravenshoe Post staff with arrivals from Inglstad and farm work plans.
The report notes Mr Neel Weed and Mr Sohn West attending the opening, with Becarre liens Mave receiving a COE balance. Adee writes for Towmertiin and the Raion Mall hosts a Saturday event featuring an early appearance by Com mat 2 Miran. Eales and Caving Bemme, along with Bart, are also mentioned in connection with the schedule.
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