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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

8

Mystery of a President's Wary Demeanor Unfolds

A fragmented 1940 feature sketches a complex portrait of the President, detailing private moments, public persona, and rival theories about his temperament. The narrative threads focus on health, stagecraft, and political intrigue, with references to Franklin D. Roosevelt and the White House, portraying a leader weighed by critics and supporters alike.

Brenden Gardchiken Bes White House Franklin Ter le Sarah Plas Glasaes A. Y Lax Wince le Tech Paige Joho 'T Lewis Lewye Greta

Cleric's Appeal Over Dismissal After Religious Remarks

Rex claimed he repeated words overheard on the phone about Catholic cleansing. Edmund Taylor denied assault, saying Rex struck first. The board noted religious sentiment and possible bias, with a ruling due next week. A temple photo sent to the Public Service Commissioner tied to the case.

Rex Edmund ‘Taylor Taylor Tien Rea Res Ifr Knyvett Inrurfarce Lnk Thad M Temple St Salt Lake Commis Sioner Ghureh Josue Christ Tea Mr. Knyvett Arman

Mossman Hospital Meeting Reveals Grants and Staffing Shifts

A Mossman Hospital session reviewed a £195 grant and income allocations alongside local government and minority contributions. The meeting noted resignations, new vacancies, and a renewed call for applications as the staff roster and balance sheet were examined, with emphasis on financial figures and future staffing.

Ivan Siwence Ag Powell Hewitt Wicaret Greenhale Mason Dave Moss Bettany

Eight-year-old boy drowns at Devil's Pool in Atherton

At Foll in the Pui Coan t Atherton a child named Dominic Englitehs aged eight fell into Devil's Pool. Sergeants Gordon and others aided, but life could not be saved despite artificial respiration. The inquest heard testimony from family and rescuers about the drowning and efforts to revive him.

Nohs Dominie Englitehs Jonday Foll I Beld G. Ceothers Wadigalay A. B. Gordon Shisted Te Carower David “Dourph English Carevan Mateeby Olga Bouday Bucky Jake Dominic Entinh Wien Peter Nately Pont Peter Ui Iim de Blarkey A. L. Paine John Klieser Tomlin Mae Blan Hohn Dickie Paine Iris Pater Erward Eaglah

Answers to What Do You Think

A compact note presents a fragmented query titled Answers to What Do You Think with unclear context. Readable lines emphasize a puzzling prompt and potential editorial prompts, lacking identifiable people or organizations in the legible text.

Bedford Kept Silent After Premier's Speech Threat

The text describes Mr. Bedford voting his own views on the quarantine hours issue and then backing down after a threat from Premier Forgan Smith. It notes Smith's dominance over the party and Bedford's four decades of loyalty, with speculation on potential consequences for Bedford's leadership path and freedom of speech within Australian politics.

Bedford Mercury Warrego Smith Feader Forgan Smith Freedom of Epeech

Local council mulls four-way power to cut inspectors

The article reports on a Cairns council push to consolidate six inspector roles into a single coordinated program. It highlights the potential cost savings, concerns from builders about regulatory overhead, and notes opposition and support for the plan amid broader discussions of emergency provisions and wage considerations.

Furie Council of Four Nymok Pat Rovilone Uae Mir Sien Dome Cairns Theendand Firat Brisbane BURY

Persil is praised for gentle washing for Mrs Evans

A reader extols Persil soap for washing clothes including frocks woollies and children's jerseys. The message mentions Mrs Evans and praises the product's gentleness and whitening effect, claiming it leaves whites brighter and fabrics softer.

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