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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1946

Page

3

Migration and Population Pressures in Europe and Australia

A discussion on European emigration growth and Australia’s need for population, with estimates of 60,100 Britons seeking emigration and thousands of migrants from Poland and Switzerland. Reports note government efforts to facilitate migration, including agreements and committees, amid doubts about ship availability and the impact on Australian conditions.

Europe Austria Toing Betain Minster London J. A. Beasley Australia Britain Tralia Adyltery Avenalia J. Caswell Labour Joba

Easter Regatta Echoes in Confusing OCR Fragment

An OCR heavy clipping details a chaotic Easter Regatta item with scattered names and phrases. It mentions racing actions and various improper tokens, with no clear results or participants clearly identifiable. The readable portions suggest a sporting card note rather than a full report.

Fragmented OCR Bowls Report From Local Meet

Unclear OCR text describes bowls events with references to teams, sites, and times. Several proper nouns are garbled, but mentions include a local meet, possible riders or players, and a schedule around evening hours. Details insufficient to identify participants or exact results.

Modern Fertiliser Store Expansion Near Charves Site

Army authority approves a large fertiliser storage project near Charves, with two excavators erected and a 10 to 159 foot radius service area planned. Bruce Shearer and local partners will install a 4‑crewing, 40d Slenting unit and access routes to support new operations targeting enhanced supply and safety for nearby properties while awaiting final approvals.

Ferolisers Lita Bruce Scexrers Shies Abeds Dore Harding

British Rocket Mission

A fragmented OCR text mentions a British rocket mission with unclear surrounding details and several garbled words. The readable portion references a survey and figures but lacks coherent facts or names to anchor a proper summary.

Mysterious Entries From Five Semgalian Features

Fragmentary OCR lists events and times with unclear labels. Mentions M1 3pm, Dep bulb, MR ext bul, 8 Te Binneon, Indies Tenemiary at 3, and 4B percent. Readers should note ambiguity and lack of clear entities.

Reteen Muir Bi Shineon Amy Semgalian

Seemeret and Olivers in a Surat Sickness Tale

A garbled report mentions Seemeret and the Olivers in a Surat context with a hospital reference. A matron and a missing star figure in a care facility tale. Unclear names and relations follow, including a Bibie Dar oddity and various fragmented memories.

Unknown garbled text memory keepsake note

Fragmented excerpt mentions memory, reminiscence, and vague references to a person or event. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the piece evokes a memorial or remembrance mood with scattered phrases and stray words.

Cairns Regatta Winners Blessed by Farewell Function

At a Cairns regatta farewell, Tae Mayer praised club officials for dignified conduct and the event’s spirit. Committee members and competitors echoed the sentiment, noting the competition fostered camaraderie, with high hopes for future events and strong support from the club and community.

SAILING MEMORIAL AS CAIRNS CARNIVAL RECOGNIZES LEGEND

The Cairns sailing community paid tribute to the late Fred Saint and celebrated the Bowen Bowen Bowen clubs in a carnival style event. Leaders from Cairns Townsville and Bowen praised the era of Saint and described his influence on the sailing world. Local officials and clubs pledged continued cooperation and planned future regattas with emphasis on North Queensland sailing heritage.

Batin Marth FG Fogarty McNant Cotns Agitate Club Jasplenail Caine Australia Queensland Ine Sutinl Tred Sami Merce Bellen Sapper Garna'club Cairm Townrville Bowen Saud Desmathe Cairne Clu Port Clrs Siines Lee Ey Taylor Towneeilie Sala Cairns Tramee Bhoogran Immedine J. Lerdan Telate Fred Saint

Presentation of Trofaies at Muriel and District Meet

Local sports event honors list shows Shosical idem sere contribute ae Mesrs dick Netra Jee Barrie Boras Leek J. Hyce and J. Leary. Seis Batett resrued ae Tolle. Ekle Chamophon om Carita O Butler in Seting ion ral Surth Ghcenlatt Vor far Chan alaiehi wor by Cl Mowhist tn Ales erat of Bowen. The dP Heaney mecals for the havering shinser and fur ard banc Sow by shincer Li Muewern. W Peters Tusweale The F W Satin Memorial Shera was worn Gy W. Cowlbee in Wises of Cairns.

Seis Batett Sconit Geersines Ekle Champhon Carita Butler Ion Aleserat Bowen Heaney Havering W. Cowlbee Wises Cairns

Cordale's Sydney Cup Win Takes Fortune From Ring

Sydney April 22 bookmakers will have to reassess after Cordale's Sydney Cup victory. The owner trainer and jockey roles are unnamed in the fragment, but the win shifts fortunes in the racing scene as bookmakers adjust odds and payouts following the race.

Cordale Ring Sydney

Warstar Wins Narrowly in Turbulent Race

Warstar led much of the race before Swan River and Cordale closed fast at the straight. Crowned by a late surge, Cordale edged ahead in the final yards as Warstar struggled to regain the lead amid a crowded finish with Silver Link and Shining Night close behind. The event drew betting frenzy, with Earl Pentheus and Cropper Plate contenders noted for Brisbane departures.

Warstar America Warstah Crable Grand Misang Swan River Russia Silver Link Craigie Shine Night Gay Lad Rusfig Monmouth Cordale Spearey Waratah Raxsia Coredale Svea Hiver Dazsling SO. Fm Stonauth Sien Sk Spear Gay Las Grand File Moore Swan Wren Chrisse Mitch Humm Mulley A. Bressiey Gay Sxre Doncaster Sevible_ Blue Simc rees Seaney_buvinesamat

Fragmentary Notes From Speech and Events at the Meeting

Ragged OCR text recalls a meeting with scattered phrases about speakers, attendees, and moments of discussion. It references names like Shea Stren, Bud, and Gummer, with loose mentions of Troy, SADA, and Pens. The content is garbled and lacks clear, coherent facts or outcomes.

Briquane Apel Antonis Bru Gibo Adudicastor Renalieher Iain

Mackay Road Race Results and Telethon Summary

Mackay road race attracted riders from Ayr and surrounding areas. The event featured a 35 mile telethon segment and saw riders from Hume and Parra place first and second with a time around six minutes.

Preston

Newcastle Floods Cause Widespread Damage Across Regions

Floods in Newcastle and Sydney threaten farms and infrastructure. Weather worsened as heavy rains washed away fences and crops suffered major losses. Officials warn ongoing river rises may hinder recovery efforts and force further evacuations.

Sydney Winenyrese Anid

Cessnock Mine Fire Menace Deep Underground

Firefighters face a dangerous, slow moving blaze at the Cessnock mine where a portion of old workings spans about five acres. A 38 feet underground fire threatens adjacent tunnels near the railway line as crews plan cratering and controlled blasting to seal off sections. Local residents within a quarter mile are urged to evacuate as showers of smoke and heat fill homes and streets.

Cessnock

Struck by Train Near Weree State

Edward Barmen, 14, a Northern Australian Brewery employee, was struck by a moving train near the Water Station and Heavelline, about 30 miles above the James River. He was saved from serious head injuries by a hat and later admitted to hospital as the train paused at Cairns. Police believe he may be from Mose.

Heavelline James Siuddy Somme Fudy Harmen Cairns Tor Calen Moseen

Packed trams collide injuring seventeen in Sydney

Sydney April 12 seventeen persons were taken to hospital after a collision between crowded trams on Anzac Parade near Randwick. One of the trams, coming from Coogee, failed to stop as brakes apparently failed. Victims suffered cuts bruises and shock before rescue crews removed them from the wreckage.

Sydney Anzac Parade Rand Ick Team ‘Coogee Walkin Brskes

Obituary of Thomas Skuse veteran of wars in early 1900s

Obituary notes the Cairns District Special on February 15 mourns Thomas Skuse aged 66 or 76, veteran of the Sudan War and later service in the Crimea War era. Born at Woolwich, he served with John Gordon at Mt Sophia in younger days.

Eqnet Ve Kidetam Taebayor Nthe Coury Belgewan Priy Curne Fetore Marc i Rogen Molen Trom Charles Baward Aprice Riamon Tyla We For Aerest Kastom Rack Srina Calligan Curia Cairns Thomas Skuse 'E Woolwich John Gorden Mt Sophia

Mineral of late Mr Albert Lowe noted in church service

The mineral of the late Mr Albert Lowe age 73 was fired from the earth during the past week. A service was held in the church this morning conducted by Rev T J Patterson who also officiated at the forest. There were numerous wreaths and floral offerings.

Albert Lowe Seth

Brisbane death notice for Mr Ralston renowned horse judge

Mr A Ralston of Brisbane is reported to have died today. Born in Victoria he came to Queensland during WWI and was long recognized as a keen judge of horses and saddle stock.

Brisbane Nat Fon QTC Victoria Ralston Quectalans

Fragmentary copy summary for a regional notice

Incomplete OCR fragment mentions a local event or notice with unclear details. Readable names or places are not identifiable. The item resembles a brief public or community notice but lacks concrete facts to specify action, date, or authorities.

Cairns Post April 14 Forthright Court Trade Union Debate

A Cairns Post report outlines a parliamentary session where Dr Evatt and government powers feature in union influence. The piece discusses Labour actions, proposed legislation, and calls for immediate introduction of measures amid tension between unions and government policy.

Evatt

Bullock Riding Drama Headlines Rodeo Finals Night

A lively rodeo finals report highlights Williams and Lew Wins as top riders in chariot and bullock events. The event featured standout performances, including Angote rescue and Neville Fury in featured rides, with strong audience reaction and a dramatic concluding showcase.

Pension Debate Spurs Socialist Party Clash in Sydney

A Sydney political row erupted over pensions as J Lange criticized party leaders during a vote on social service funding. The debate focused on how pensioners from industry workers retire after long service, with calls to extend welfare while critics warned against extra burdens on the state.

Export credit guarantees eyed by Australia investors and gov

Canberra reports favoring export credit guarantees as a boost to overseas markets. The plan involves an Export Corporation to manage marketing and risk, backed by the Commonwealth Bank and the government. Britain and Canada have similar schemes, with concerns over exporters’ insurable risks and transport costs. The proposal seeks to raise liabilities to 200 million pounds as Australia expands credit protection for exporters.

Canberra Commonwealth Bank Britain Ouyers Detwull Ita Emi

Lady Mountbatten Arrives in Bristene Tonight

A partially legible item notes Lady Mountbatten arriving in Bristene by some midnight transport. It mentions the crowd outside a meeting place and references a 1040 time mark, with Alice Avril 22 as a dated or embedded caption. The fragment preserves a sense of a royal arrival and public interest.

Ats Tasmania Astrwen Lady Mount

Foo Much V4 Room ToastmaLs Nearine

A brief item notes a peculiar room setup and late evening confusion. Names and places are obscured in the readable text but indicate a local feature or event with a caretaker or organizer. Further details remain unclear from the damaged sources.

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