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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
2
Report notes two girls head a local paper gang with one boy joining as helper. The Daily Mirror cites incidents around Bromley Kent and Bromford station area. A reporter documents the street activity and the gang’s public actions.
Fragmentary notes describe Nellie Lambert and mention Dew and a statement about not stopping certain people from gathering papers. It references Addiam-read Bremiey and a phrase about Hitler, with a comment on paper earnings aiding families and a note about two fathers, a brother or brother-in-law connected to services.
Public Auction set for today Thursday May 28 by auctioneers Draper Tty Limited under Public Curator instruction of the estate of Rewhoinon of subéiy moma 14 4a 15 u Susertan Allotment I of échon 22. Items include household furniture beds dressers tables chairs netware and kitchen wares. Contact Foster for specimen can be arranged with the auctioneer.
A fragmented notice lists allocations labeled as Third Society and various groups with auction and ballot tallies. The text urges immediate payment without delay.
The record describes a military exemption case where three men were short handed on accounts, including a captain with special test knowledge. The witness details the impact of conscription on the crew, fuel and gear shortages, and the applicant’s readiness to serve. The hearing notes the district's efforts to replace him and the anticipated effects on ongoing work at the boat and fisheries operations.
Irvinebank notes describe a busy period with mining and processing activity resuming as new plant and equipment are prepared. The article covers state school events at the School of Arts, local community gatherings, CWA welfare actions, and remarks on residents and officials, including historic references to local work and leadership. The report notes a recent town meeting, private parcels, and mentions of notable locals and the Wirra show committee.
Fragmentary ciphered lines describe a May London dispatch with gale references and directions. The readable phrases mention they came directly from unknown sources and convey disjointed weather and travel notes without clear events or names.
Reports describe the rapid spread of the cabbage white butterfly across Victoria and neighboring states, threatening cabbage crops and many other plants. The insect arrived from New Zealand and has established populations, with potential to become a major agricultural pest as it multiplies in autumn and across multiple regions.
The text compiles scattered reminiscences on tobacco use in modern life, artistic and scientific debates, and social observations. It threads references to famous figures, medical cautions, and cultural trends, blending diary-like asides with quotations on manners, morality, and public conduct.
Jurrors, Wuchan and Dermoe, along with others, will spend several days in seita and attend a dance. The event list includes a Saturday dance and a Newberry dance set, with entries about the CWA run and a Thursday dance at Hanley.
A fragmentary account of a Boxing Day event at St Margaret's Sunday school and chapel community. It describes the programme including songs and a theatrical display, audience turnout, and a family-oriented charity mood with local figures and a sense of festive tradition.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses mood, money, and routines with scattered names and phrases. It mentions Beaty and a center, and references seating and timing in a confused, unclear narrative.
Washington March 24 Representative Cannon chairman of the House Appropriations Committee said the United States monthly fall war expenditure would be five billion dollars into fall, six billions early next spring, and seven billions thereafter.
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