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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
6
Partial OCR reads like a note about protecting measures and someone named in TD. The text is garbled with unclear names and context, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or entities beyond generic references to protection and a location tag TD.
A heated dispute over waterside control pits union leaders against government policy as Chifley and Fadden clash over who dictates port access and shipments. The article warns that continued dockyard coercion could push Australia toward economic hardship, urging voters to back a Treasury steady hand.
A crowded meeting heard debate over a forthcoming event as officials considered safety, vendor arrangements, and participant turnout. Members emphasized orderly conduct and proposed assignments for marshals and stewards to ensure smooth proceedings.
A fragmentary note reports an event labeled Tomorrow's Expert In Training TT 4. The text indicates a sequence or test event with unclear details about participants or exact timing, suggesting a preliminary schedule or training session in a unit or program identified by SE and TRC.
A fragmented tribute expresses thanks to the hospital staff Doctor Mathur and Stam uF the Mom Guan Heepital for kindness and attention. Mentions Mrs Leary and several friends, plus memorial sentiments for John Clancy and Peterval John. Readers recall a community who mourns and honors the deceased with affection.
The notice states the Calms Foot will not appear on Good Friday April UW and will instead publish on a Sunday. The paper notes it is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press and will provide overseas coverage through the agency.
Local Cairns society items report on bread sales and Easter plans, with notes on a surplus from the War Loan and War Savings Committee. A legal case in Cairns Street court ends with a ruling against L. Wnagh for 8 pounds 4 shillings 5 pence, and Toowoomba show results praise Australorp winners.
Fragmented report describes experiments with DDT spray mixtures on the Tully River estate of Use late Mr Joe Feers at Riversdale. Trials tested beet control with 30 per cent solution and alternating DDT applications, noting perceived effectiveness though details are incomplete and portions are garbled.
A formal deputation pressed for action on the buffalo fly spread in southern areas. The meeting discussed margarine colouring and dairy industry reactions, with calls for government engagement and a conference with the Australian Dairy Farmers Federation to address the issue.
Canberra April 11 The pearing sub committee of the Northern Australian Development Committee will be studied by the full committee at Sydney on April 20 said the Minister for the Interior Mr Johnson He said both the Commonwealth and State Governments are alive to the need for rehabilitation of the pearling industry for its strategic value to Northern Australia and for earning dollar credit The plan covers marketing labour research and proposed international agreements</s>
The director general of agriculture Mr S. W. Bulcoe will travel to America to attend the United Nations food and agriculture conference in Washington. A special mission of cultural experts from the Agricultural Council was appointed to visit America and other countries to study sorbean production. Members include Mr H Grantham agricultural instructor Armidale New South Wales Mr H Mulley director of agriculture Victoria and Mr C McKectn director of agriculture Queensland.
Searchers report missing station manager Gayndar in Gatsdah, seven miles from Homestead. Bead identified as Sioskhill, suffering head injuries, rectal sequelae, and extreme thirst after a long exposure. Horse reportedly fell into a deep gorge with flood risk. he was taken to hospital with probable fracture and other injuries.
The bulletin notes a fine but cold outlook with frosts in central highlands and easterly to southeast winds along the coasts, plus expected supplies of dressed poultry around Easter. A separate court note mentions a motor vehicle offence with a one month imprisonment and various racing society proceedings involving Sanders and Gulminberg in Melbourne.
Canberra reports the Australian Agricultural Council revived a federal grant as part of a long range stabilization plan. The decision centers on supporting the tobacco industry and stabilizing related agricultural sectors amid evolving policy. The April 17 date anchors the action within the council's long term strategy.
A report discusses proposals from Jet Agriculture and Beallys on registering all growers and regulating production under State Agriculture Department approvals. It notes the Blanding Committee on Agriculture examined views, with recommendations for Commonwealth funding and a tobacco fund to stabilize grower income.
An April 7 appraisal at Mareeba in Queensland will open with Mesce Lr Gimout representing manufacturers and WP Douglas appointed by growers. The first regional appraisal in the squarely center will include a grower representative for the firm, with sessions running April 28 to May 1. About 200 tons are expected in the initial series, covering Mareeba and Dunbulan districts, as part of the executive meeting of the Australian Tobacco Board.
LomwoK April 1 AAP reports Britain and Portugal have signed a monetary agreement that blends elements of prior European pacts. The accord sets a maximum currency fluctuation of 500,000 pounds in gold terms and envisages balance and liquidity measures to ease future trade expansion between the two nations and their banks.
Darwin April 12 An American hatter from New York, Mr Hare Wheeler, arrived by air from London to seek rabbit skins for fur manufacture. Wheeler, a New York producer of rabbit fur skins, said he plans to buy if prices are right and claimed his firm is the largest user of rabbit skin in the world, noting he came to Australia after hearing the territory has abundant rabbits.
Brisbane reports a rare Siamese twin birth in Gympie followed by two tragedies. The twins died after birth and their mother reportedly fed shortly after. The event is described as unusual but not warfare. Stillborn twins were previously delivered in Brisbane in November 1930 and preserved at the university.
Melbourne dispatch notes a government move to end manpower control. The Labour Minister announces repeal of manpower regulations affecting women aged 45 and older, with related restrictions to cease by April 30 and reforms to remove manpower requirements.
Sydney April 17 Mr R G Casey plans to re enter Federal politics but has not decided to stand as a candidate at the next Federal elections. Former Governor of Bengal and British Resident Minister in the Middle East and Australian Minister to Washington, Casey arrived in Sydney today aboard the Wan something from the United States accompanied by Mrs Casey.
New hospital buildings advancing in Spokane as part of a broader American development initiative. Both structures are planned to rise on cleared lots, with construction details and timelines yet to be finalized by city planners.
A Mareeba farmer was fined after a costly illicit spirit case. The court action, pursued by authorities, involved a Turcey farm and departments noting professional costs of 22 pounds. The defendant appeared with solicitor Harrin of the Commonwealth Streets Solicitors Office.
A chaotic report notes Catherine Mary Gases charged before Mr Fowler with breach of the National Security Regulations tied to customs and excise, involving a child’s frock and alleged improprieties. JW Manean faced repeated defences, entering a not guilty plea then conviction and sentencing details emerge from the court proceedings.
In New South Wales heavy rains caused extensive damage and flooding along the main Northern Line. Rail traffic halted between Wey Wap and So iacksnery River areas with shoveling efforts by volunteers to keep the line open. Homes near Lakes were soaked and residents fled rising waters as flood defences and roads were overwhelmed. High seas forced ferry disruptions at Pearl Beach and Patonga while farmers faced ruined crops and property losses. Weather outlook notes unsettled conditions and heat for Easter Sunday.
A naval report states Japanese submarines in the Bungo Channel were sunk or captured. Some vessels will be used for target practice and others scrapped. the incident involved a sloop leaving for the scene and occurred in April.
Athens April 17 The Associated Press reports Britain should shoulder the full responsibility for feeding Greece from its own supplies in England and transportation. President Hoover stated at a press conference that this is the way the critical situation could be managed.
Greece remains politically divided one year after a general election with about half the electorate abstaining. Left wing EAM Liberation has been defeated while Royalist right groups gain influence. three main parties together hold roughly three quarters of seats, signaling ongoing partisan conflict and instability. Britain had influence over Greece during postwar arrangements.
Fragmented OCR depicts a chaotic view of Moscow criticism of temple figures and political actors amid Greek and European tensions. Mentions EAM, Hivalises, Athens, London, and Chevalier era motifs, with references to press, elections, and shifting alliances.
Readable fragments discuss liberation themes and references to governments and figures. Content mentions Greece and various political terms, but overall text is damaged and incoherent. The piece resembles a clipped historical record with scattered names and phrases, lacking a clear narrative or dates.
A fragmented AP copy discusses a Soviet bombing threat and a British request for a more direct approach to Russian deliveries. The document references the Moscow roads, central assembley action, and a broader strategy for food supplies amid wartime pressures.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Promarle Miders, Doncaster, and midges. The text mentions individuals such as Germ Beasley and Parson olive Sov, with scattered references to locations and events, but specifics are unclear. The piece resembles a garbled regional bulletin or a roster of people and places.
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