05 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1943
Page
1
A cluttered listing from an Australian rural shop showing aero parts tyres belts motors wood stoves and various vehicle and home goods for sale. Several entries mention Chevrolet and Studebaker cars tractors engines and spare parts with contact details and delivery notes.
A dense run of early 20th century classified items from Cairns lists HOUSEMAIDS WANTED at Atluc Service Club and the National Service Officer offices. Posts include cooks, pantrymaids, shorthand typists, two housemaids for a hotel, a cook and pantrymaid, youths for theatre duties, and various unskilled roles. Lost and found notices mix with auctions, tuition ads, and real estate needs, all under a single Cairns Labor Bureau banner.
A terse auction note shows a brisk sale at short notice for items linked to Prom preparations. Buyers gather as cataloged lots move quickly, with bidders competing over limited stock. Local dealers report steady demand and quick turnovers across remaining lots.
Classifieds list matrimonial notices seeking a widow with child and other age preferences, plus ads for music albums, lottery style posters, a large reading room with library access, bank deposits and savings details, and a cosmetics shop promoting powders and toiletries at Moynahan Chemist Cairns with prices and sale terms. The scattered items present a snapshot of local commerce and personal ads.
Mr J Berry of the Mines Department visited Herberton and the Omeo mine to inspect machinery. He noted a dry era with bush fires, then a heavy downpour southwest of Herberton. Berry plans onward travel to Rockhampton and Alpha before returning to Brisbane. The column includes war news about Pte Reed’s injury update and Sgt Buckingham notifies of his well being as a POW in Japan. Personal ad follows.
The Land Agent will sell by public auction at the Land Office Cairns at 2.26 pm on Tuesday in November 1342. Informal leases for market garden use over portions 2 to 25 of Gadgarra land may be viewed at the Cairns Land Office. Plan and lease conditions are available for inspection.
The annual general meeting of the association will be held at Central Grading Shed on Tuesday October 14 at 1 am. Reports and accounts for year ending September 30, 1343. election of directors and auditor. general business. G O'Donnell.
Gene Fortney from Missouri faces Trevor Buxton at Bobby Crane Stadium in a 10 two minute round bout. Fortney, 30 amateur fights with 20 losses, is a Navy man and states his aim is to boost Allied war funds. The card also lists other matchups and regional standings in Australasia boxing.
Fragmentary text shows an unspecified notice related to real estate properties and a firm named PROPERTIES ROS AND TO LE. The readable portions suggest a listing or inquiry at a real estate institute with potential property particulars. Further details are unreadable.
The turf report from Melbourne notes the Caulfield Cup first acceptances drop to 69 from 313. Tranquil Star, last year's winner, heads the weights and is expected to start again despite a lameness pause. She remains heavily backed for both Caulfield and Melbourne Cups as preparation progresses.
First acceptances are posted for the Call Cup mile and a half event to be run on Saturday October 2. Entries include several contenders from local stables and visiting outfits expected to vie for a share of the purse.
Dr H C Coombs, director general of postwar reconstruction, outlines an ambitious postwar Australia plan in Canberra. He cites 600000 service personnel and similar munitions workers needing employment and favors a staged transition to peace, with housing, schools, halls, repairs, and new public buildings. He envisions private and government investment, a national housing push, a public works program, and a governing authority to manage priorities across housing, industry, and public services.
Wartime shortages spurred practical ideas from Australia Canada and South Africa. Innovations include spares for Spitfire seats from carpet sweeping, a vacuum method to recondition crown corks, portable anaesthetic apparatuses, cheaper plaster casts, and soap bubble concrete blocks that float and insulate. Strong individuals include unnamed Australian Canadian and South African inventors.
The Far Northern Queensland District Bowling Association held its annual general meeting at Babinds with strong member turnout. President J W Reed reported a healthy balance to Sept 30 1643 and a 20 investment in War Savings Certificates, boosting the holding to £73. Officials elected included Patron S P Roper and President J W Reed, with H N Whitaker re-elected as honorary secretary and treasurer. Delegates to Q BA were chosen. editors were W Smith & Co. The 104 pennant season survival was set for continuation.
Organisers plan a championship carnival at Atherton and award Seymour Howe Cup tokens to IM3 season winners. Badges from last year will be presented along with those for this year when available. The Seymour Howe Cup 143 i contest runs October 10 12 noon at Babinds om, with thanks given to The Cairns Post for publicity and to the president and honorary secretary for their service.
In a Cairns Post letter J P Dopisnik from Stratford contends daylight saving wastes energy and harms cane workers health. He urges restoring 2 am standard time, arguing people and health must come before machinery and electricity in wartime.
J J Meehan Mareeba Harbour Board member writes to defend local industry and project ideas cement plant and lower Burdekin bridge. He argues Australia thrives, cites transport issues, and thanks North Queensland for resilience during hard times.
Ingham council details delays to a proposed canning works as farmers face man power, fertiliser, and tractor shortages. Ministerial visit cancelled, crucial questions remain on market for juices, prices, costs, and local land output. Council supports hospital plans and notes ambulance activity and finances. Cane mills report strong sugar outlook despite harvest strain.
Sydney report notes economist Randerson praising a postwar plan that hinges on private enterprise backed by government cooperation to secure freedom from want. Also reports armour tests at Randwick showing Australian steel plating outperforming overseas products and its use in tanks and vessels. Mention honours for Exsington Lewis with CH appointment for services to Australia’s weapons production.
The East and Upper Barren branch of the Queensland Dairymen's Association meets with Mr Reg Barnard presiding. They oppose daylight saving urging schools keep standard time. They seek road grading, saddlery expansion in Atherton, and military fire safety orders. Land Army girls arrive this week. a community function will welcome them at East Barron Hall.
A brief notice announces a new remedy from Dr Sheldon claiming to ease persistent coughs in children. The report notes the product promises quick relief and urges consultation with medical guidance.
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