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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1942

Page

3

Papleal Theatre Reviews and Entertainment Notes

fragmented entertainment column covers theatre and film acts including Paramount's Taumut ot and tropical shows. mentions actors Sykes, Lamour, Bob Mopears and Meehan with references to aquatic party and dance events, mixed with sports and cancer relief notes and local venue shoutouts.

Papleal Theatre Toowgig Paramount Taumut Ronikie Sykes Senos Fay Tae Tate Fawn Han Bob Mopears Toni Dane Meehan Roma Ane

Mt Garnet News Meavy Storm Birthday Greetings

Mt Garnet news notes a heavy storm and birthday greetings. The item lists local names, mentions Woodlevety Station, Orange Petal and Pink Rose references, and notes a community gathering at NutiniCOM. Several residents attended a meeting, with names such as Kraper, Cruth, Rankine, Purler, Clarktenneus and Bue noted.

Mia Thorn Lucey Jeanette Ciitle Abby Iuiday Ereetings Woodilevety Station Aye Tre Giambate Purler

Thoughts for Today Fragments From a Quiet Page

Fragmented lines evoke a 19th century devotional column with references to Aubrey de Vere and biblical verses. The unreadable OCR yields hints of a prayerful mood, brief aphorisms, and scattered punctuation.

Labour Party Campaign Meeting Recounts Eamonn Tó

Fragmentary OCR summary notes a Labour Party campaign meeting with Eamonn and references to campaign actions. Mentions attendance at a theatre and possible remarks by party members. Names and exact places unclear due to transcription errors.

Meat Sandwich Pie From a Recipe Below the Belt

A cooking note describes a meat sandwich pie using cheap cuts and bacon ends, minced with cheese, pepper, and parsley. It instructs lining a deep pie dish with short pastry, layering meat mixture and buttered vegetables, then topping with pastry and milk, baking until golden.

Witte

Diverse Misreads and Forgotten Facts Across Time

A scrambled text mix models ochre as pigment and lists varied uses from wildflowers to beverages. It mentions metaling practices, the word myriad with Greek meanings, a racehorse name, a popular chicken and rice dish, and a tangle of country names including Briain Spain Leichtenstein Marwvia Dal mati Hanover Portugal Andorra with an invitation to view answers on the last page.

South Seas Briain Spain Leichtenstein Hanover Portugal Andorra

Cairns Ambulance Monthly Meeting Reports Funds and Plans

Cairns Ambulance held its monthly meeting on Wednesday night approving staff authority to run a Christmas carnival and raffle. The group discussed the 50th anniversary of the QATB and planned a function in Brisbane on November 11. Mr A Foy was invited as Cairns representative. Attendees included G Owens, T Crowley, H Picard, A Mane, and secretary-superintendent L B Clark.

Calif Ambulance QATB Brisbane A. Foy Mestre G Owens. T Crowley H. Picard AG. Mane LB. Clark G. Walker F Shafer Mit Aeridenss IRS Howe Cairn Imr W. Kellys Edmonton

Spurs Pimples Biliousness Varrsh Omen Pinkettes

The fragmentary notice mentions Spots Pimples Biliousness and a phrase about Varrsh Omen taking Pinkettes. Readable content is limited. no clear event, persons, or organizations emerge.

Opposition fails to curb liquidation costs in Assembly

In Brisbane on October 2 opposition attempts to cap Public Curator fees as liquidator failed in the Assembly. Nimmo argued a 5 percent levy on total assets before payments to shareholders should be disallowed. Bruce Pie noted payouts to Primaries Bank wound ups were excessive. Attorney General Gredvan said charges have been in place since 1907. Nimmo’s motion to set curators fees at 5 percent or less was defeated by 23 votes.

Brisbane Nimmo Bruce Pie Gredvan

Grow Tobacco in Brisbane Under Security Review

Investigations by agricultural officers may lead to a plan to permit detained men to grow tobacco for security reasons. Minister for Agriculture Mr. F W Bulcock said Australia would resume tobacco production and boost output while addressing factors hindering growth. Officers surveyed farms at Texs and Yelarbone to assess feasibility and whether detainees could be employed for irrigation and crop work.

Brisbane Agricultural Department Bulcock Australia Alban Lane

U.S. Cargo Ship Sunk Off South America by Navy

The Navy said a small U.S. merchantman was mined and sunk off the northern coast of South America early in October. Twenty-nine survivors reached an East Coast port. This marks the third American vessel announced lost within two days, bringing Western Atlantic United Nations losses to 497 since Pearl Harbor.

Washington Navy United States South America United Nations Atlantic Pearl Harbour

War Agencies Face New War Mobilisation Board

A special Congressional committee on defence urges complete shutdown of top war agencies including the War Production Board Service Administration and Price Administration under a new Office at War Mobilisation. The report cites a breakdown in the American material distribution system and widespread hoarding of raw materials, arguing that wartime agencies cannot run as usual.

Washington Cetber Congressions Defence Organisation War Production Board Serviceitration Office At Price Administration Office At War

Land's Pet Hates and a Navy Officer

Australian Associated Press reports in New York on October 20 that Joseph Curran of the National Maritime Union urged President Roosevelt to remove Rear Admiral Land after a remark that the union leader said should be shot at sight. Curran cited three hundred mariners already shot, and referenced Merchant Marine casualty lists naming those heroes, noting Land’s hostility toward certain figures.

New York Joseph Curran Ty National Maritime Union Telegraph Roosevelt Admin Land Union Organi Surfice Curran Adiipi Land Euneiwry Merchant Marine Publishel Nly Land

Town and Country update on local backer and return home

The report notes local residents backing EAC Fe and a family escort returning to mined areas after leaving with their parents in a town context. Keith Maxwell has home nearby Daintree and plans stay Saturday with the unit and associates.

EAC Fe We Bs A bin Jinit Teave

Roosevelts Hope for New Steps in Wartime Public Life

A garbled report references Mrs. Roosevelt and a broad outlook on wartime policies, urging adherence to safety rules and civic duties. It hints at public service, national unity, and upcoming plans affecting communities and institutions, with scattered mentions of states and dates.

Lodgers Turned Out in War Time Brisbane

Brisbane, October 21 reports show many lodgers forced from boarding houses seized for military use. Officials acknowledge complaints of exorbitant rents and seek price controls amid wartime housing strain. Prime concerns include compulsory housing provisions and potential use of National Security Regulations to secure accommodation.

Brisbane H. Yeates Commonwealth RA. Cooper Etvatiana Ste. Est Hionionome Harton

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