08 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
1
A garbled page fragment lists lost pets and animals including a brown Gelding and a pup, with references to auctions, boxes, addresses, and dates. It mentions a permanent job ad and a public auction notice, alongside scattered buyer and seller details and miscellaneous financials. The item reads like a classifieds collection from a local paper with scattered proper nouns and locations.
Vague OCR fragment mentions names and a possible date but is largely unreadable. No clear events or entities can be reliably identified to form a full card summary.
In Mossman October brought 342 rain days and 8.01 inches for the year to date, with drought in country districts. The Mossman Patriotic Society held an afternoon tribute for local soldiers, with speeches and presentations by the CWA and Red Cross. Atherton hosts discussions on fertilisers, pest control, and seed stocks, while future fruit harvests and government contracts loom over growers amid talks of continuing support and market conditions.
The meeting covers cannery proposals in Australia with leaders Gargan Stephens and Thomson debating government cooperation, seed flow, and monthly reporting. They discuss production targets, labor, irrigation, and a tentative push to request a Commonwealth cannery and favorable pricing terms while addressing funding, contracts, and taxation.
A garbled OCR fragment references a public sale notice and a Commonwealth food control order. It mentions Albion, Australia, and October dates, with scattered names and organizations like Queenland government and Department of Commerce and Agriculture. The readable portion hints at a cancellation and regulatory actions affecting warehousing or selling. The text is incomplete and jumbled.
On September 30 State School received an Honour Pennant from Mir. J Brown chair of Woothahata Shire Council for meritorious fivees in the War Savings State Schools Competition. Deputy Director AP Porter of Commonwealth War Loans encouraged ongoing support as the war effort continues. Principal Brower and teacher Mater Wyatt led pupils in gratitude and resolve.
Grace Moore records how Mrs Brakine-Wilson and Red Crow staff engage patients via hard art and macrame. Crafts like belts and wrist bands boost morale, with patients guiding designs and staff noting improved spirits as therapy and social focus.
The Red Cross in Australia reports enormous growth in its activities and expenditure during the war. By June 1940 total Red Cross expenditure reached 7851 pounds for the three months ending June, with expanded operations from branch to non-combatant areas as the war escalated, reflecting broad mobilization to aid all needed sectors.
A fragmentary report shows the Naturalists Club preparing for a quarterly gathering led by officers including Mere Pea Mort and SE Suethensht. The meeting is set for September from a hillside locale and discusses reservations areas, conservation concerns, and a proposed palm display near the city to attract public interest.
A carnival committee chaired by Orsoter GT presides over preparations for a Nations Carnival event at Netione functions. Candidates align for carnival roles, with nominations and formalities detailed. A December crowning dance is planned, and Stewart serves as acting secretary while trusteeship arrangements are outlined.
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