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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
4
A fragmentary dialogue unfolds with The Sparrow and his wife discussing peace, faith, and daily burdens. The pair critique quoting scripture and question what would comfort children, while musing on danger, home life, and the folly of guests.
A fragmentary wartime reminiscence unfolds in a dialogue between The Sparrow and his wife. They debate postwar appreciation, medals, and imagined pleasures like round games and rock cakes as they recall scars and family pride. The cadence hints at a faded social world struggling with memory.
From Canberra the report notes postwar plans to align weights and measures with national standards. States and Premiers are urged to collaborate, with preparations for a national standard system and a Commonwealth Act to establish basic measures. War redirected laboratory work to support wartime needs, delaying full national standardization.
AP dispatch reports the plan to cut 1940s wartime taxes by 8000 million, aiming to free about 12 million low income earners from taxes and end most wartime profits tax on corporations. Reconversion chief predicts up to eight million saved by spring 1946 but notes unemployment remains high as industry expands gradually.
Dramatic account from Major General C H Simpson of the wartime wireless message interception and a secret link between Allied headquarters. Reference covers 4000 miles of relay, submarine involvement, and the Buna to Port Moresby operation with hundreds of men and trees felled during a night march.
The Freshwater Methodist fete opened by Ce WoC Griffin showcased improved exhibits, with the Rower display praised for beauty and tiered arrangement. Judges Mr SE Stephens and Mr Gould officiated while Mrs Rowley and the Freshwater Ladies Guild thanked organizers. Competitions featured vegetables, fruit, flowers, and crafts with many awards listed for many exhibitors.
October 1 report from the Potato Controller outlines an 8 percent cut in areas planted with potatoes across Australia as war demands tighten. Queensland spring harvest remains unaffected, with careful timing for January and February plantings, while overall 193,000 tons are anticipated to be produced if conditions hold.
A confused schedule lists mail closing times for Camens Office and various towns including Townsville Mackay Rockhampton Brisbane Bundaberg Maryborough with tomorrow Friday times and inter state air mail cutoffs. It mentions multiple locales such as Garrent Vale Townevilla Cardwell and Mareelos with times around 12 noon to 2 pm and notes Thursday and Friday windows for air mail.
An illegible advertisement promotes Double D Eucalyptus oil as a safer cleaner for grease marks and stains on clothing. It claims superior cleaning power to petrol and asserts the eucalyptus is genuine and free of dangerous impurities. The text is garbled but emphasizes safety and effectiveness.
Scouting notes detail group committees for Cairns troops, calls for parent and helper involvement, and contact with Scouters on Friday night. Reports cover guard of honour for Governor Sir Leslie Wilson, pirate outings, tests, and various patrols from Beavers to Wolves, with accolades and new appointments noted.
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