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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1944
Page
3
Fragmentary text notes operations and Allied sampling in a wartime context with Vegemite demand mention and a cryptic reference to Vitara 8. Details are unclear due to damage, but it implies supply and alliance topics amid military or diplomatic reporting.
Entertainment notices describe diverse shows at Bud Abba and Palace Theatre with Daughters bridge, a Catholic event, and a Rex Theatre program including Archers promotion. Highlights include dances, radio features, modern and old-time acts, and a charity drive benefiting EI7/1M06 with donations from Mrs Mackellar and others.
The North Queensland Orchid Society held a meeting with no members present aside from new members H Bell and W Reid. Discussions covered sending orchid varieties to the Government Botanist in Brisbane for competition and notes on exhibits and prize winners including Phalaenopsis Schilleriana and Cattleya Harold.
A narrator recalls a leave home dance where a man notices a woman's dainty hands and a sister's advice to use Charmosan hand lotion sparks affection. The story portrays hands that entice and a moments of predicted romance as the couple dances and returns home.
Charmosan listed with a large bottle size of 24 units and small bottle size of 17 units. Note indicates the item is now sticky and non-gressy and sold universally across retailers.
The event featured a band of 38, lively pro ceedings, and cheerful stalls decorated with unique designs. Vendors offered fancy work and drinks, with noted stalls by Jud Bete, Mim L. Ervin, Mrs Currell, and Garker wither. Outside attractions included Logarneg by Estes and a midway by Mises A. ele UAilenaant.
The minister argues the government must address rising living costs while opposing past price control failures. He notes premium aims to secure goods but warns the public faces calamity if living costs are not tackled. Keane cites wartime regulations as a lesson and questions the effectiveness of prior controls.
The report from Johannesburg notes a coal exporter planning to boost South Africa's output after Germany's surrender. The firm expects to ship coal and cement and perform repairs for the Allies, hoping to become among the world's largest coal exporters.
A chaotic report outlines promotions with Kee Te Vie Gotster removed as acting commander and replaced by Lisutmran Cleners Kane soka Rhibayema Clevisnant-General Getero Kimara replaced by Haruji Tan. The Armament Administration leadership also changes with new appointments.
The text shows a wedding in Lismore involving Ian Marian Campamhtet of Mrs J Campbell and Private James Simmost of Wheowsin VA. The bride wore white satin with a long train and veil, carrying a bouquet of gardenia and roses. she was attended by her sister Irene in blue taffeta. The best man was Pfc. Trowhld Poin.
Fragmentary text reports Mr Churchill arriving in Lanpon. The scene mentions London and Mr Shurehill greeting him aboard a plane and notes he did writing during a private moment.
Fragment from August report lists Queenslanders among RAAF members. Names appear garbled but reference to individuals and units suggests a regional roster note within the war service coverage.
The commander on the Hunan front ordered the execution of five senior officers from China’s Fourth Army on charges of corruption and profiteering during the evacuation of Changsha. The announcement cites the charged officers and the alleged misconduct affecting wartime operations.
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