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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1946
Page
6
Chancellor of the University of Melbourne argues specialization creates fragmentation in education. He urges general foundational study and broad lectures to unite diverse subjects, reduce ignorance and prejudice, and foster peaceful citizenship in a widening modern world.
A Brisbane market report notes solid demand for green lucerne chaff and lucerne hay with prices seen around 89 to 94. Pumpkins sold at 4.4 to 5.1, and a line of mixed crop received a 6/2 bid that was refused. Roma-street activity and prassy jota figures appear in the summary.
Cairns market report notes supplies were adequate to meet demand through the week with steady prices and fair trading. Fruit and vegetables showed variable quality with limited stock of high grade items, deliveries light, and Easter holidays affecting turnover. Demand remained fair for many lines, with some items showing price declines and others maintaining solid levels across various produce categories.
The Rubber Association reports that over 7 percent of rubber trees in Malaya and Borneo remain intact. The bulletin notes machinery wear, building damage, and estate rehabilitation as part of ongoing restoration efforts after wartime disruption.
A well known fisherman of Cairny Sir Michael O'Sullivan died in hospital yesterday at the age of 44. He was a native of Adelaide. The funeral is arranged to leave H M Syvendsen's Funeral Parlour at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Cairns Starr Bownett Societies held a meeting to discuss monthly free of interest loan ballots. Mrs Peters won £300 in Group 3, Mrs Jones and Mr Walker shared £300 and £2300 respectively in Group 4 and 6, and Mr Archibald received £1000 in Group 10. Group 11 distributed £1000 with Mrs Harvey winning £60, while further details covered premiums, unfinancial members, and upcoming ballots including a fire floid in Group 14.
A Brisbane report notes that elections tomorrow will shape the council. It recalls that since Brisbane’s 1925 regional creation anti-Labour candidates dominated 1925 to 1984, Labour held office 1934 to 1940, and the current council comprises 14 anti-Labour members including the Lord Mayor and seven Labour.
Oslo reports reveal key members of a secret Norwegian group helped Allied efforts by discovering German military plans during the war. They transmitted secrets to London and endured Gestapo pressure while aiding officers in Stockholm and London. Norwegian agents also operated in Germany under Allied direction.
In Brisbane at Bris bane stadium Clem Sands of Newcastle stopped Laurie Petersen of Queensland two minutes 26 seconds into the third round with a fight uppercut. Their March 15 bout had Petersen win on a foul in the fifth round.
The relatives and friends of the late Geoffrey O'Sullivan are invited to his funeral leaving the funeral parlour on Lake Street at 10 o'clock this Saturday morning. The cortege proceeds to Carns Deme Martyn Street. H M Svendsen Limited, funeral directors and embalmers.
The marriage of Grace Hanaman youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs O Hanaman Gordon Street Gordonvale to William Mitchell will be held at Central Methodist Church Cairns on Monday April 5 pm Their future home will be in Melbourne.
The Genninges Chapman and Hine families express gratitude to the Cavier Matron Sisters and the 2nd Nursing Staff of Hetterton District Hospital for their kindness and attention to Mr W B Genninges during his stay as a Wah 4 patient.
In loving memory of Charles Alec Norman QK11aa4 2/11 Field Camp RAE AIF who died from beriberi in an unknown prisoner of war camp in Japan on April 27. Inserted by his sorrowing brother Eric sister-in-law Vi and nephews Charles and Bernard.
A garbled set of obituary and memory notices for Mary Ellis and others include references to April death dates, family members Reg Jack Alec Tecny and Edith Aley, and messages from spouses and siblings. The fragmentary items mention hospital deaths and memorial lines with sentimental phrases.
The paper lists itself as a subscriber to Australian Associated Press and notes the overseas news service provided in this issue. The item identifies AAP as source for international coverage and confirms receipt of its overseas dispatches for publication.
Sessions of the Circuit Court begin on Monday April 29. Jurors to report at the Court House at dawn for the Dawn Parade. Captain H. Hill of the Salvation Army spoke on the Dedication of Purpose after the Last Post.
A rail motor timetable change begins Saturday May 4 with the Cairns departure at 1 55 pm for Aloomba on Saturdays. The Aloomba service will depart Cairns at 1 10 pm and run earlier on Saturdays.
About ten oclock last night a fire destroyed part of the rear of Mr Gilbert Petters place of business on Main street Herberton. The volunteer brigade localised the outbreak and after a hard fight had it under control, reports Our Herberton correspondent.
The official count for Cairns City Council elections shows no change in council formation. Returning officer Mr A E Wilkinson will likely declare the result early next week. Immunisation Against Diphtheria starts at multiple schools with times listed for Edmonton Convent, Edmonton State, Water State, Redlynch State, and Caragonica State.
Yesterday the Brisbane Weather Bureau telegraphed a state forecast with isolated showers on the northeast coast and peninsula, fine elsewhere, frosts on the highlands in the southwest quarter, and winds mostly south to southeast. Districts: Carpentaria and Peninsula mainly fine with isolated showers on the eastern peninsula and coastal areas. winds southeast.
The Cairns wharves hold about 200 tons destined for Innisfail waiting clearance within a few days. Ralph Mackay, manager of Samuel Allen and Son Ltd Innisfail branch, said Velmauri would bring cargo from Cairns including Bidelia Caledon and Dile. An Adelaide Steamship Cow Lighter will load Cairns on Saturday and Monday to carry the remaining Time and Dun aula cargo to Innisfail.
Bak Wek, a fruiterer of Lake Street, fined £10 with costs and two months in prison for breaches of the National Security Prices Regulations by failing to display a vegetable price list on December 20. Prosecutor noted prior fines. defendant claimed language barriers and reliance on staff. Judge Noyes warned further appearances may lead to bond.
An inquest into the Cairns harbour drowning of Constable Lee five aleay yevlertey reveals the dinghy sank in heavy waves near the harbour while four men, including Leary's son Edward Michael Leary and Alan Harvey Miller, tried to swim to shore. Witnesses describe swells swamping the boat and a lack of adequate bailers before efforts at resuscitation failed. The inquiry notes no blame on any person and records extensive testimony from the fishing party and RAAF witnesses.
Brisbane April 26 A Prices Regulation Order gazetted by the Deputy Prices Commissioner Mr Lindsey fixes maximum retail prices for many patent medicines and similar preparations in Queensland. Country traders may add transport costs to the fixed prices.
The Federal Government spent £43,580,000 on defence works in Queensland during the war. Of this total, £21,370,000 went to the army, £17,500,000 to the air force, and £4,350,000 to the navy. Some surplus installations may be handed over or sold, with options for state purchase or gifts for public benefit. Installations include army camps, all weather roads, aerodromes, and harbour facilities.
The report details Queensland wartime works including the £1,377,918 Mess-a-Tennant Creek defence road the 2000 mile defence road program from 1938 to 1944 and the Atherton Tableland project valued at £1292,745 as a training ground. It notes £4,030,000 on air force facilities around Townsville and naval and port investments with Eagle Farm to be Brisbane’s main airport.
The State Electricity Commission and regional boards push ahead with plans and specifications for new power house buildings in Wide Bay Townsville and Borkhampton regions. Supplementary plant from Australian sources to align with overseas major items like boiler and turbine plants. Site preparation to begin soon and tenders for supplementary plant and equipment for stations and transmission systems will be called. In Cairns region surveys for the Tully Falls hydroelectric scheme are well under way.
The Mareeba tobacco appraisals opened with F L Gilmour as manufacturers' representative W Douglas as growers' representative and J C Scott as arbiter. Observers Mitchelmore and Emery noted the irrigated leaf had good colour and appearance, with 22 percent added to the prices.
Brisbane April 26 Justice Matthews confirmed as acting president of the Queensland Industrial Court by Chief Justice Macrossan after appointment by the Executive Council. He pledged fairness to both sides as ministers and legal figures offered congratulations.
Brisbane April 246 The Criminal Appeal Court reduced the murder verdict and five year sentence of Amelia Dow aged 38 to manslaughter. Jury had found her guilty of Freda Bevin’s murder on February 8 with mercy urged. Fresh evidence emerged from Otto Hoffer claiming a woman resembling Bevin was seen alive February 9, potentially undermining the murder case.
Brisbane April 24. Executive approval given for a reinforced concrete culvert at Covacevich's Crossing on the Bruce Highway in the Shire of Johnstone. Treasurer Mr T Larcombe said the site lies about one mile south of Garra dunga crossing, noting it previously delayed traffic in wet weather and the old bridge had reached end of life.
In Johannesburg the AP reports a record feed shortage due to drought and grain scarcity. Farmers fear 6 to 8 million fowls will be slaughtered in months as feed supplies last about three months, foretelling an egg farming crisis next season.
Electors in Mulgrave Shire vote in a triennial ballot for Chairman and 19 councillors across four divisions and two Harbour Board representatives. Three chairmanship candidates contest the post held since 1944 by Cr W C Griffin. other nominees include John Albert Martin and William Thomas Johnston. Multiple divisions list retiring councillors and numerous nominations. polling places span Cairns and surrounding schools with specific sites per division. The Local Government Act governs service personnel and naval veterans voting rules.
Brisbane reports the Government plan to continue May supplies at 73 percent of last year's 1/12 quota. The Tobacco Trade Distribution Committee notes move to a voluntary system with minimal disruption and ongoing support from wholesalers and retailers. Former servicemen will still receive allotments and new permits may be issued as reviews proceed.
Application for a forty hour five day week in shelving sheds Queensland was filed before the Full Bench of the Industrial Court today. The measure could affect up to 10,000 workers.
The report notes ex servicemen's tobacco issues at Brisbane. An aped six signetoms of ex servicemen’s pearcenot may be restricted. The Journal states voters must declare on a prescribed form before a presiding officer. Before discharge decision acceptance, the individual must present evidence of charge.
A lawyer records legal queries about an uncle's will and Wheeler Whiteley’s wages for a house as part of his pay, a widow's income from her late husband, Daphne Craven's broken engagement and ring return, and a contract loss case. The diary notes that life estates and widowhood affect income rights while contract obligations persist despite document loss.
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