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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1944
Page
4
A pleasant evening was enjoyed by bridge and euchre players at a local social gathering. Supper was provided by members and served by several hosts, with scores noted for the games played and the names of participants partially readable.
The town plans to clear the river and arrange a boat crossing at Georgetown for weather conditions. The Mining Department is asked to reveal the party involved in converting Occupational Lewes to Pestoral Lanes and related applications. The report notes a grand march in the Aviation Department and a council refusal affecting licensing and home destruction matters.
Obituary notice reports the passing of a resident from the Atberton district. Details are sparse in the fragment, but it confirms a death and local acknowledgment by community records. No further biographical data is readable in the available text.
A fragmented passage discusses radio stations and recording access for ecclesiastical coverage. It notes limited use of recorders for particular events, with hidden restrictions impacting smaller rural areas and regional news collection and press coverage.
An Australian paper notes rationing during wartime as critical, detailing potential constraints and the impact on daily life. It emphasizes need for steady supplies and national resolve as the conflict intensifies.
A New Zealand doctor, J Anwon VerverarrE me Lomdow, has been appointed to the Chair of Anthropology at London University. He formerly served in government employment at the Admiralty and has been secretary of the Colonial Science Rammmes Council.
Fragmentary wartime note from Washington urges reporting falsehoods and rumors used to undermine morale. It references sabotage and insinuations aimed at harming soldiers and the war effort, urging vigilance under FBI guidance.
In Canberra on November 1 a statement from the Minister for Latour indicated that poultry timers and fetlt vesicles will receive compensation. The remarks were attributed to Dr Evatt and referenced a policy change affecting gas producers and related aids.
The February monthly meeting was held November 2 at Mr. A. Ogden Easest home. President Ogden noted sympathy for the bereaved families of Mr. 2 P. Tully and others. Dances, garments, and a military homefront tribute were discussed. A donation of 19/8 was received from Mrs. McCarthy of Standford.
A obituary notices the death of a 76 year old resident in Berbeaton. The piece notes the deceased’s daily routine, family connections, and local workplace ties while outlining funeral details and community acknowledgment.
The Mt Garnet Notes recount a late 1914 period with community events at the Mt Clareat branch led by Mrs G Atkisson. Highlights include a November meeting, donations of 21 40 pounds, and ACEP leadership activity. A note on marriages, local elects, and upcoming gatherings appears alongside brief obituaries and personal notices.
Fragmentary historical OCR text mentions assorted items and terms such as rope, pipe, barley, sulfur, lime, brewing areas, garden pertiser, and containers. Lacks coherent events or clear subjects, yielding an unreadable, jumbled excerpt with many nonstandard spellings and unclear references.
Fragmentary notices show parcels and stakes around Ly and Sonam with figures including 210 and 284 50. Names scattered include Biidwere and Ashersee. context unclear but mentions savings and land parcels near LY.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a sports or event snippet with unclear names and places. Readable terms include Mateman, Touran, Patine, Salons, and Ffearaamss, but specifics such as teams scores dates or venues remain unreadable. The few legible items suggest an event recap or listing rather than a clear report.
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