10 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1943
Page
1
A fragmentary notice outlines a request for rustic wares and a bay area item. The readable text mentions a VIP or author needing items in a specific market or trade context. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary text describes nominations for a convention and a forthcoming meeting in Cairns and Treasurers. It mentions gold shares, oil shares, and various assets. includes dates like September 01 and mentions a convention date. The imperfect OCR shows references to a convention, nominations, and meetings with scattered company names and locations.
Fragmented OCR note lists nominations of qualified individuals for the position of director and associates in a cooperative. Mentions reelection concerns and a call for papers, with readable fragments referencing Mr. and Mrs. and a manager.
Mareeba observed Civil Defence Day with a procession from Drill Hall to Bymenrest, noted as an impressive event. The Mareeba Water Authority discussed budget items including a sewerage balance, and council proposed changing the Maton Street main to 88 chain length. Pensioners and water committees requested pipe exchanges and water-rate considerations, with debates on charges and rates amid local council actions.
The Roosevelts Australian visit includes a formal reception in Canberra with Prime Minister Curvin and Governor General, a government luncheon, and a tour of modern architecture. Mrs Roosevelt focuses on welfare centers for service members and expresses hope to return with President Roosevelt. The event strengthens Australia US friendship postwar.
An Australian soldier in New Guinea organizes concerts and sports to boost morale. He plans further shows at Port Moresby YMCA and in forward areas like Wau, with troops forming local teams such as the Wombats of Wau League. Dettman notes broad participation and a record of entertainers for troop entertainment.
September 8 coverage notes the Civil Defence Parade in Mossman was scaled back due to wet weather. Indoor events proceeded at the hall with band performances welcomed. a grand fete at The Triangle was planned with various attractions. A belated dance by the Belallo Rocky Point club raised £1 66 for patriotic funds amid weather challenges.
A wartime commentary discusses Burma defense, Allied strategy, and Japanese movements. It weighs air and naval support, supply lines through India and Burma, wingate airlifts, and the need for larger Allied force commitment to retake Burma, with emphasis on United Nations positions and regional logistics.
The discussion outlines a general 4 percent reduction in retail prices as a preferable approach to margin-based cuts, aiming to simplify pricing across stock lines. Professor Copland notes the move mirrors average retailer markups and could ease stock handling, with caveats on proprietary goods and price orders.
A fragmented report discusses pre training and actual performance in an air training program. It mentions personnel, training schedules, and references to defense and national programs without clear details or coherent context. The text is largely garbled with partial phrases and names.
The EBSAILA sub branch led by Mer saphir presided over by Mer delice ialleiers urged Abe Cairns district and state representatives to secure more beer for Innista. A resolution urged Bean's History of the War to be loaned to the Taunneau Memorial. Secretary Mr W Greenness offered resignation due to work pressure. Mr GJ Chapman acted as secretary for four weeks while applications were sought.
A fragmentary account discusses blame for wartime measures against Malays in a colonial setting. It mentions 10 000 members of various Passive Detentions Forces and European involvement in government and business. The text references blood transfusion units, auxiliary nurses, and public sentiment about dances during the conflict, noting fear and endurance among colonial communities and the uneasy balance between European and local roles in detention and governance.
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