16 Nov 1940
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1940
Page
1
Fragmented OCR-text shows a chaotic ad page with many WANTED notices for workers and services, plus scattered references to locations, prices, and positions. The legible items mention WASTED and ASTED tags, carpenters and helpers, and job prospects across various postings. Reading focuses on employment and solicitation notices rather than a single clear event.
A dense historical paper fragment lists auctioneers and agents including MILLAR, MILLAR, PRY, and GEORGE F. TINMAS with notes on farm and cattle sales, land allotments, and public notices. It references contracts, terms, interest rates, and vendors such as ARIST BROTHERS and SODEN & CO, plus court and patriotic fund items, all in a busy classified-like layout. The text preserves names, places, and legal-adjacent items without a single coherent narrative.
A 1915 era public notice outlines orders by the Local Depot and Water Authority about use restrictions and consumer guidance. It mentions the secretary, officials, and a November date, warning of severe penalties for noncompliance and non‑essential use.
Melbourne November report states a builders strike in the milling industry was settled after court action. The tribunal will handle the case and set terms for new defence measures. Workers and employers reached an agreement ending disruptions at the coastal site.
Fragmented report from November 1 in Sydney describes a disrupted dockyard scene as moulders threaten to strike over crane and safety issues. The vague British spelling hints at management disputes and potential industrial action affecting operations at Cockatoo yard.
New York Nov 14 eight divinity students were sent away for a year and a day to register with the draft for military training. The report notes the unusual action amid wartime calls.
A November session of the Illuminary committee examined seamen welfare, naming Bevan and the Seamen Welfare Board. The discussion covered appointing dental and advisory roles and the role of the Technical Consultative Council amid tensions between unions and the Ministry.
A funeral procession followed Mre Chambership and the Bunty morn with a long list of mourners including Archibald Sunes and Marpesson among others. The Archbishop Comtercury and Rouo of Westminster attended as part of the service.
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