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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1945
Page
4
An article discusses wood borers in timber stores and buildings, focusing on the larval stage that damages porous wood. It explains how powder-like deposits indicate infestation, how the beetle larva burrows within timber, and how cracks form as the pest expands.
A fragmented OCR recounts a wood related crisis with mentions of a hostile infestation or invasion. The text references a wood structure, defensive measures, and a threatening process nearing maturity with debris and exterior damage. Specific names and locations are unclear due to garbled text.
Washington April 29 United Press says after a conference President Truman agreed with predictions that organized German resistance could end by May 30 or June 1 if not in major pockets. He noted leaders avoid sacrificing men and favor artillery air and mechanical means to clear pockets. He hoped Pacific war may end within nine months but prepare for two to three years.
A Royal Australian Air Force transport plane suffered engine trouble in central Australia and made a perfect forced landing along the North South arterial road. The crew reported fuel loss after engine trouble and chose a clear stretch between power lines to land. Passengers and crew waited briefly for aid from a nearby army staging camp.
A detailed discussion on Lyctid beetle pests, focusing on Lyctus brunneus, its life history and invasion patterns in timber. Notes cover shape, size, flight behavior, nocturnal activity, and how powder post borers weaken wood and threaten structures and timbers in supply chains.
Fragmentary OCR describes early timber processing for wall boards in Asia and Europe, noting a shift from waste forest matter to refined sheet stock. It mentions timbers from Australia and 1924 trials, with later global deployment and the use of steam and vacuum methods to produce boards for acoustic and appearance purposes.
Abstracted read of a heated speech on preference in labor politics. The text references a Prime era debate with phrases like Preference Always and calls for balanced consideration of workers. It notes concerns about peace and the political climate and mentions Siren Tales and political action. The piece signals ongoing public interest in governance and workers’ conditions.
A letter writer questions review of late service on the Kuranda Range. The Queensland Railways supervisor says night trains resumed after an April 7 decision, following Rotary Club’s application and public discussion.
A Cairns Post reader replies to Mr McCarthy defending the ALP stance on May Day events. The writer argues Communist Party links are with industrial unions, not ALP delegates, and notes in North Queensland a different pattern where unions allied with the Trades and Labour Council influenced marches. The letter contends the public function is separate from party representation and criticizes broad claims of Communist affinity.
An Army release reports two companions from Sydney and Toowoomba, Alec Kemp and Bill Colan, marooned in a dense rain forest near Burlala River. The pair battled sickness, swamp, and vines, losing rifles and gear, before stumbling toward the surf and a nearby engineers’ camp seven miles away where they were treated for dehydration and exposure.
The report discusses black market inflation in Australia with Sydney-set prices for spirits and necessities, notes on TB cases in Brisbane, and criticism of slow government action. It warns of price gouging, outlines price drops in whiskey and wine, and laments public health and hospital funding amid wartime shortages.
The report notes a dispute within the Trades and Labour Council regarding Caiens branch alignment and a planned transfer of authority. It mentions May Day celebrations and international theatre context, urging restraint and a focus on calmer, more settled actions for the sake of workers. The piece references Calais and local figures on Gatlon Street.
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