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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1942
Page
6
The Seymour Haws champion rink events set for noon Saturday with Cairns Chit and other teams listed. Atherton Babinda Snessen clash as three pinks vie for advance while the Balm? rink remains open for use.
Nominations reserved for the greyhound event at Balaclava Park Saturday afternoon. The programme lists a second division with dogs including Feen Sorex Limn and others, with scratch and maiden heats. Full starting time details to be advertised on Saturday.
Ravenshoe notes record a farewell event for EJ. Witts, a senior timber worker, with council absence noted. The piece describes attendance, speeches, and nearby social activities, plus a farewell for Mrs. Gienalend Bra. Sweeney and others.
The meeting centered on status of women in fighting units and disbursements for war service causes. It was agreed that women in permanent services receive same privileges as men at home, while overseas volunteers share benefits. Funds to welfare societies remain at 22/2/- annually per society. A Red Cross meeting reported finances and plans for October fundraising, with social events and raffles to support wartime work.
October meeting notes approve Mareeba Fire Brigade Board's expenditure estimate for year ending 30 June 1943 with hose supplies to be handled by government stocks. Report highlights training, drill progress, and auxiliary efficiency. Social events include Sisters of Mercy dance and civic notices. Mareeba Child Welfare Clinic reports attendance at maternal and child welfare centes and related visits.
Brisbane October 14—The army call up now includes men in class four aged 35 to 49 who are married, though those over 40 are not yet taken. Deputy Director McF. E. id Setup urged employers to lodge exemption applications for class four, while a complete review of reservations in classes one, two and three is underway to meet army requirements.
London October 13 German garrison increases quarry and fortification work on Guernsey. Reports say at least 20 laborers are being used, with many recruited from prisoners. Alderney prison whereabouts noted, and Channel Island situation described as strained in early war news.
Ottawa report says New Zealand high commissioner Mr Tangstone resigns due to differences with Prime Minister Mr Fraser. The statement notes arrangements for his appointment were made but Fraser reportedly prefers Walter Nast.
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