19 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented OCR page shows a dense mix of classified style items. It lists WANTED notices, job ads, buyers, sellers, and service offerings along with random names, locations, and company references. The jumble includes references to women’s emergency leagues and shipping concerns, with scattered job titles and callouts for drivers, stenographers, and attendants.
A crowded page lists varied items including tenders for co operative and milk schemes, auctions, lost ration books, housing requests and notices from local authorities. It mentions Ravenhoe, Mareeba, Cairns, and regional entities with scattered dates and contact cues, plus ads for a reading room and pharmacy services.
The Atherton Tennis Club lays out a detailed October tournament schedule for men’s open singles and doubles with nominations due by early October. Rules cover entry merit, ball shortages, umpire selections, and refunds. play starts at 9 30 each day, with club officials retaining final decision on entries.
Atherton hosts a long racing program with four divisions of 4 furlong races and multiple contenders. Winners include Dora Queen in the first division by two lengths, Lough Gre and Radnor in subsequent races, with margins ranging from a head to two lengths amid heavy betting that day.
Four pages recount Mareeba notes on a visit by Brisbane Secretary Captain Pike to Mareeba Centre. He met committees and discussed centre funding, executive ties, and a proposed wage increase for larger duties. Retirement of the Mareeba chairman and ongoing connections with Druasde feature in the report.
The report notes a credit balance and progress in the running order including rear wheel housing replacement on Ford Ho. It mentions a month’s work with care given to all tasks, the annual bazaar and a keen ladies committee, with thanks extended to attendees and plans for upcoming events.
Gorsonvale Fire Brigade held a monthly meeting at Weick School amid reports of fire positions, insurance, and brigade funding. Minutes note three fires in the month, plans for the Caulfield Cup divisions, and tribute to service members.
The report notes accidents and transports with counts, officer presence, and totals. It records vehicle mileage including a Chevrole car and a Willman car, totaling 145 miles. It mentions Mrs J M Moore and her daughter Pattiis visiting Innisfall, with Mareeba as a weekend destination, and lists other local visitors and a district hospital inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a disjointed report involving a London catcher aged 17, a supposed malignment, and mentions of prisons and a person named Caton. Details are unclear. no coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable fragments.
Mt Mulligan notes describe Employees Union activity led by Mr Tom Miller, with talk of federation policy, practical industry experience, and a Rosewood West Moreton district focus. The meeting closed with acclamation as 48 members attended and district hospital matters were discussed, plus references to Cairns travel and local residents.
The Glen Allyn notes report the October monthly Dairymen Organization meeting chaired by Mr G Shorr with Mr WH Brice MLA asked to support securing a more adequate supply of bran and pollard to maintain malle production. Absent details show a focus on supply and management, plus a note of a happy family update about Bonny Clarke and a local social event at the Glen Allyn hall with community members and visiting service personnel.
An old advertisement copy touts Excellent Liniment for sore muscles and sprains. It promotes Dr Shel don Magnetic Liniment as the remedy to apply after a wrench or muscle strain, claiming quick relief and effectiveness.
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