Classified ads solicit workers and services in Cairns and region
A dense cluster of 1940s classified notices requests workers for hotels offices and mills in Cairns Ravenshoe and surrounding districts. Entries include cooks pantrymaids nurses junior factory staff drivers and general laborers plus requests for a milk bar attendant counter hands and two pantrymaids. Also notices for an auditor of the Evelyn Tableland Dairy Men’s Co operative and local hairdressing and millinery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Fleurbeix
Hospital
National Service
Labour Bureau
Cafe Permanent
National Service Officer
Raveeshoe
Smart Lab
Camma - Warren
Cairna
National
Lapear
Carnsee Wasten
Junin
Cairns _ Warren
Evelyn Tableland Dairymen's Co-Operative Association Ltd
Ravenshoe
Whittick's department store offers varied goods and services
Miscellaneous items list Whittick's offerings from caskets and games to Meccano sets and photo albums. It advertises a reading room for the School of Arts with 12 000 books, library access, subscription rates, and mentions a smoking cessation device with testimonials and a free booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittick
Whrittick
Max Har
School of Arts
Dave Ham
Shields Street
Dave Senna
Mhmm Gpo
Sydney
Marenca-street
Yreenward Auctioneers and Estate Agents Notice
Local Real Estate Institute member agency advertising services for improved and unimproved properties in Salem City and suburbs. Includes mixed businesses lodging and boarding house offerings. contact details and miscellaneous notices about residents and board needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem City
Draper Pty Ltd Real Estate and Auction Sales
Draper Pty Ltd established 10M offers real estate and property sales with auction services on short notice. Managing agents handle fire insurance with National Insurance Co of NZ Ltd and life assurance with National Santa Life Assurance of Australia. Wills and estates managed by Union Trustees Co of Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Insurance Co. of NZ. Ltd
Life Assurance
National Santa Life Assurance of Australia
Union Trustees Co
Mane i Land Sack Loans
Fortheens Mortgage Investment Co. Ltd
Properties For Sale And To Let In Cairns
Phonies 3135 3128. Sagitus of Queensland lists properties for sale and to let. Managing agents for City Mutual Life Assurance, Insurance Office of Australia, The Queensland Trustees Ltd Crotty Lime. Contact box 21 Abbott Street Cairns for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Mutual Life Amsulance Lita
Insurance Office of Australia L
the Queensland Trustees Ltd
Crotty Lime
For Sale and Wanted to Buy Scrap Iron and Produce Ads
Local notices advertise purchase of broken cast iron machinery scrap by A Sargeant & Co Pty Ltd Brisbane. Also running in Cairns a fruit palace listing weekly market specials including beans peas cabbages turnips carrots tomatoes eggs melons and apples with multiple bulk prices and counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sargeant & CO Pty. Ltd
Alice-street
Brisbane
Excello Fruit Palace
Lake-Street
To Let and Wanted Furnished Flats and Homes
Classified notice shows multiple rental offers and wants. Furnished flats with three to four rooms at Abbott Street Draper Street and Bunda Street. Also requests for furnished or unfurnished homes for three adults and one child in central position. Apply to J Mawdsley W McKinnon and box contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott-street
Pjouse
J. Mawdsley
Shields-street
Draper-street
Bunda-street
W. W. McKinnon
Hayles Flats
Esplanade
Wastro
Annual general meeting of members in Ravenhoe
The annual general meeting of members of the association will be held at the School of Arts Hall Ravenhoe on Saturday October 3 at 11 0 am sharp. Business includes balance sheet accounts chairman and auditor reports for year ended June 30 1942 election of auditor remuneration of directors and any other business per rules. Members to submit questions seven days before meeting. By order of the board. BJ. Young Manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Mason
FCA
R J, Young
Association
School of Arts
Ravenshoe
Tered
Yoounc
Residential Oaklands Rooms and Baths near the Post Office
Clean rooms and beds five minutes from the post office with cold showers. Excellent position with commanding views of Trinity Bay. Proprietress Miss E Higiey at 15 Explanade, phone 2579.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millaa Mullsa
M Henley
Sheridan-street
Edge Hill
Handy Enmore
OMG
Oaklands
P.O. Hor
Cald
Supreme View
Trinity Bay
Miss E Higiey
Notice on Prohibited Stock Driving at Solander Property
General notice warns that any person found driving stock through our property described as Portions 49V and 4, County Solander, Parish of Victory will be prosecuted by G B and V Lancini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Solander
Parish of Victory
B & V. Lancini
Lime delivery extended to Farmers at Gordonvale and Edmonton
Farmers can obtain Lime from Gordonvale and Edmonton Stations through EM Boden & Co agents Crotty Lime Works. Farmers requiring Lime are advised to contact the undersigned for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordonvale
Edmonton
EM Boden & CO
Crotty Lime Works
Medical Supplies Ad Offers Free Health Booklet
Confidential advert from Medical Supplies Co Dept F237 Edwardstown Brisbane invites women to call or write for a free Hearth for Women booklet. Includes mis-spelled details and references to a Ladies College of Health in Sydney and addresses in Brisbane. Specialists in rupture appliances and abdominal belts with prices on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardst
Brisbane
Ladies College OF Health
Culville Chambers
Caghereagh Street
Sydney
OL Gordon
Edward Street
Queen-street
Air Force Acknowledges Santo Jumping-Off for Guadalcanal Mission
Washington correspondent for the New York Times reports from New Hebrides that Espiritu Santo served as a launching point for air forces aiding Marines in the Guadalcanal operation. Rear Admiral McCain disclosed the location and role amid Pacific War updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Times
Washington
Espiritu Santo
New Hebrides
Guadalcanal
McCain
Farm efficiency and pig raising in Queensland
The article stresses that pig raisers must have Thorough knowledge and determination. It highlights women entering pig raising through a free Queensland Department of Agriculture correspondence course and discusses capital, land, irrigation, water quality, feed, and shifting toward dairying or dairy by products to support expansion amid wartime feed shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Department of Agriculture and Block
Nder
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Brisbane
North Wales
North Queensland Tobacco Growers AGM Reports Profit Boost
Mareeba October meeting of the North Queensland Tobacco Growers Co operative Association Ltd. chaired by W J Henderson notes a net profit of £851/5/8 for year ending September 30 with sound finances. Directors to remain 12 months. labour and wage issues highlighted for coming season. guidance offered on crops and pig feeding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareeba
North Queensland Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association Ltd
W. J. Henderson
W J. Henderson
Dipsectors
Primary Producers’ Co Are Association
Dimbulah Tobacco Growers’ Co- Association Ltd
Dimbulah-Mareeba
Commonwealth
F. W. Bulcock
M.L.A
H H. Collins
Artment of Agriculture
Henderson
Wright
C. H. Strattmann
Scott
G .Bailey
Commerce
Unidentified Raiders Spark London Air Raid Report
London reports two unidentified planes over Freetown chased off by British fighters after Vichy radio claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Freetown
Isle of Wight Raid Reported by Berlin
Berlin communique claims German light bombers swept Isle of Wight hitting military installations and damaging a large floating dock east of the island. The RAF says 10 Kiel raiders were shot down in overnight action.
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London
Berlin
Isle Wight
RAF
Kiel
Hospitals seek bigger lottery to fund NSW hospitals
Australia’s Sydney area report notes state ministers will review making the state lottery more attractive to boost hospital funding. A Hospitals Commission studies needs while rising costs and staff shortages strain finances. Proposals include four annual prizes of 20000 and 10000 each, plus a hospital tax debate and power safety measures amid blackout fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Heart
Mr. G. Kelly
Hospitals’ Association
Ballan Exceeds Australia Quota in £100 Million Loan
Melbourne reports Ballan Victoria becomes the first municipality in Australia to meet its £100,000,000 austerity loan quota by securing £7,100 ahead of the loan opening. The article discusses wartime rationing, brownouts, and shifting retail patterns as authorities urge efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Ballan
Victoria
Akes
Innisfail Conscientious Objector Convicted For Oath Refusal
Major H F prosecuted Alb Dalla Gosia an Italian born Jehovahs Witness for refusing to take the Defence Act oath or affirmation when offered for enlistment. The court heard he sought conscientious objector status earlier, was refused, and faced six months in Townsville prison after pleading not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innispail
Innisfailce
A. V. C. Smith
S.M
H. F
Alb Dalla "Gosia
Ino Hialian
James Alexander Murray
Gapenteen
Mr. Smith
Murray
Lable
Smith
Mr Smith
Townsville
Cusiy
Postwomen to Deliver Mails in Brisbane District
Brisbane to hire women aged 18 to 45 for mail delivery before Christmas. Applicants undergo training at a course and receive uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Suburbs
Mareeba Patriotic Society Monthly Meeting Report
The Mareeba Patriotic Society held its October 10 meeting with Mrs A A Smith presiding. Members discussed forwarding canteen orders to overseas service members, thanked donors for parcels, and noted September receipts and expenses leaving a credit balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhinney
W.hendle
G. Ipgulden
Les Wood
P.O Sullivan
D. Daugarrd
W. Moody
A. Perks
Fo Armorust
K Armbnat
G. Simonon
J. Borghero
A Wood
Smith
Aftesnor
Patriotic Bridge
Emerald Creek School
Jack & Newell Ltd
School of Arts Dance
Smuts Attends War Cabinet Lunch With King at Palace
Field Marshal Smuts joins today’s War Cabinet and lunched with the King at the Palace in London. He attended a War Cabinet meeting last night while Captain J. Smuts accompanies as ADC. The Smuts flight to England finished in two days under schedule and in near cord time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshal Smuts
War Cabinet
Palace
J. Smuts
Adc
England
Smuts Visits Cairo En Route to London
Field-Marshal Smuts spent two days in Cairo meeting key British leaders of the Middle East including Mr BR G Casey the High Commissioner Sir Miles Lampson and General Sir Harold Alexander and Air Vice Marshal Tedder during his journey to London.
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London
Smuts
Cairo
Middle East
BR. G Casey
Egypt
The
Sudan
Miles Lampson
Harold Alexander
Marahai Tedder
Rationing as a War Policy in Australia
A historical view on rationing during wartime, noting supply driven limits and the need to curb waste. It argues rationing fosters cooperation over competition, urges public support, and describes adjustments for special cases as Australia remains in an experimental stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australia Felix
Inet Fair
Rasoning Commission
Stepa
Commission
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Oe Etate
Martin's
Wwe
Bcry
Garewe
Trvernspersl
Renee
Ftralgep Dapolt
Patan
Paone
Euees
Cairns Fruit Menerweere
Univer
BeOeer
Sauer
SR Sale Leeeed
Sears Parcs
Tyree
Lo Leeves
Spence
Conti Peniten
Bos Lake
Seteeeems
Speis
Nowell
Wolf
Sinatvens
Smart Weer Manufacturing Co
Shieldsstreet
la Vogue
Hughes All Exper
Fredric Maeder
Eugene
Lock’s Saloon
Pacne
Yreenward
the Real Estate Insitute of
Queenslan
P.O. Box
Ronald Arthur Watson
Turner
Agen
Davie Edward Watson
c/o
Japoonvale
Sulkewood
P.O
Draper Pty. Ltd
Abbott Street F.C
Phonies
Sagitus
WastTep
Granny Smith
Ij Democrat
F. Evelyn Tableland
Dannymen's Co-Operative Association Ltd
Mercantile Shipping and Warwarding General Agente
Othe Hexeberton
Calans
Maheera Muss Man
Port Douglas
MT Garnes
MT Molloy
Chillagoe
Custuma Snippang, Forwarding
Venera, Carners and
Thce
Commercial Union Assurance Coy Ltd
Prudential Assurance C I Ltd
Life Department
ACE and Shirley Fertilisers Ltd
Air Force Base
Cairne
Innisfail Ang
Jerusalem
Dept of Agriculeemente
Australian Associated Press
Isle OF Wight
Australian Asociated Press
OUR
National Emergency Services
R. J. Heffron
C. Kelly
Smiley
Ridder
Randwick
Mareeba Patriotic Society
A A Smith
Byrne Street
WH Simms
Byrne-street
King
S. F. Cochran
Ratoning
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