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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1945
Page
3
The Far North defense issue dominates letters and editorials as calls mount for a standard gauge link to Townsville and Cairns. Proponents warn against abandoning Far North needs, while other voices stress its strategic value and wartime history.
The piece recalls Anzac Day memories and the sacrifice of soldiers in World War I. It reflects on Gallipoli and the courage of Australian and Allied forces, arguing for occupation of Germany and a lasting peace through strength and national resolve. It mourns past losses and emphasizes duty and grave consequences of betrayal.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to mention places and names but is too garbled to identify a coherent event, person, or organization for a precise news card. No verifiable details surface beyond scattered terms and possible proper nouns.
A fragmented remembrances text honors a departed loved one with words on April and memory. It mentions timeless affection, a beautiful deed, and vows that memories will endure beyond loss. The piece reflects sorrow and enduring love through personal recollections.
The report covers wartime relief appeals led by Catholic figures urging May donations for mercy across the world, plus notes on the Australian Red Cross Society and plans to evacuate sick and wounded from the north. It details air service expansions from Sydney to New Guinea, Cairns and Townsville, with ships and train schedules interwoven in a dense, era-typical dispatch.
A parliamentary debate centers on whether Australia should relieve American troops in the Southwest Pacific and redeploy units to offensive actions. Senator Fraser and Mr Curlin denounce alleged Australia bound to support of MacArthur while Curtin defends government policy and the Philippines plans.
Mr Collins warns Cairns could become a whistling station harming North Queensland. concerns that shifting lines northward would depower regional defense and economy. Proposals urge keeping railways and military assets in the Far North amid capital-city dominance.
Proceedings reveal Australian and American officers clashing over weaponry, censorship of letters, and adequacy of supplies in New Guinea. Speakers accuse leaders of neglect while urging inquiries into army conditions and morale amid wartime strain.
A wartime Anzac Day message praises Australia and New Zealand for shared sacrifice. It lauds soldiers sailors and airwomen and calls for commemoration of the landing and enduring partnership. The text emphasizes gratitude for veterans and resolve to honor the fallen through peace and duty.
The government outlines aim to rebuild the economy after conflict. Officials emphasize decisive steps to mobilize resources, resume production, and support key sectors for national recovery. Ministers stress timely action and international cooperation to accelerate demobilization and industry realignment.
A chaotic exchange ends after a brief five to nineteen minute standoff between a caseman and another party. Tension cooled as authorities intervened and no injuries were reported.
A local roll lists Arthur Suave Parsend and ten brothers serving in the forces. One is prisoner and another has air duties. The note records extended service and deployments, reflecting family wartime sacrifices.
The board approved the appointment of Mrs Atherton of Bailling MSW as mechanical engineer and discussed adding another mechanical engineer. Mr Atherton has arrived and is prepared to handle electrical work, prompting the Finance and Executive Committee to consider a second mechanical engineer, with abeyance until final decision.
A fragmentary report notes Professor Copland’s decision affecting a new course of reform this week. Local observers discuss the implications for road planning and municipal policy amid unclear details.
The report describes bread supply disruptions during a strike, with queues and rationing at multiple bakeries. Authorities and manufacturers discuss potential remedies as shoppers face shortages and price pressures.
A New York Times correspondent in Manila describes proposed electrical extension works. The piece cites Mr A J Shannan in engineering pursuit, notes plans by the Yorkeys Knob Program Association, Mulgrave Shire Council, and local chambers. It covers streetlight upgrades, postwar electrical work, and proposed services across several localities with regulatory oversight by the Controller of Electricity Supply.
A fragmentary notice reports a light incident on Sriedane Avenue at Romu-street with four wis of pumpiens sold at 7 percent and about 200 lowe items passed in at a ferme ape. A line of lucerne hay was observed moving past the area.
Obituary notes the birth of Mr Munro in Blantyre Scotland on February and his connections to the Livingstone family. It records his emigration to Pom Sui and details of his work and later life with references to liquidators and addresses. The fragmentary text references names and places but lacks complete clarity on dates or exact events.
An OCR garble reports the death of David William Bow during morning hours, noting place names, officials, and a court or choul event. Readable fragments reference a drowned state, bathurse site price, and a Siren Wynne tone with a presumed inquest or brevet.
Fragmented OCR text references a survey and waterworks concerns, with mentions of a President, an engineer, and officials. The passage hints at a discussion of investigations, irrigation, and potential protests or objections. Specific names and places are unclear due to garbled source text.
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