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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1944
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reveals evolving ads for varied entertainment including films and stage shows with titles like Merci Marie and Bradley comedy. It notes showtimes, reservations, and contact details, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary report notes the Diocese of Salins priests begin an animal retreat at Le Montes's Priory as social events like a hotel dinner and local donations are listed. Names such as Mesdames, Mrz Paulimen, and several donors appear amid the unreadable OCR.
A large crowd attended the CWA dance and euchre event in Edmonton on Friday. Music was by the mile Very orchestras, with Sergeant Thurlow as master of ceremonies. Winners in the euchre were Mrs Beas and Beies Wii, while door prize winners and novelties were announced by Mesdames Lowe and Westar. Edmonton and Suncay competed in a school court game coached by Pre. Kelly, with Edmonton’s team defeating the others. Personal notes mention Frank Rawle spending leave with his parents.
A London dispatch on September 14 reports on claims about the extermination of Jews and the plight of survivors. Officials discuss humanitarian considerations and the potential for postwar Zionist aims, with debates over Palestine policy and broader international recognition shaping relief measures.
The article details wartime industrial shifts including Beaufort factory plans to produce Beautigolers, plywood aircraft components and resin laminates speeding up production with new electronic devices. It notes brass button demand rising for coats, and extensive brass use in condensers for Victory ships. It also reports Australian diamond output in New South Wales and the shift to glass jewels for electrical instrumentation due to Swiss shortages.
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