War reflections on Coral Sea battle and Pacific strategy
The Cairns Post discusses the 1942 Coral Sea victory as pivotal in tying American and allied forces to Australia’s security. It notes General Robert Eichelberger’s leadership, warns of Japan’s evolving trade and political ties, and urges Australia to keep Japan aligned with democracies while strengthening defense in New Guinea and regional ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Guinea
Pacific
Japan
San Franccisco
United States
Ito
Russia
China
Northern State Electricity Loan Boost for Regional Growth
The Electricity Commission loan aims to fund regional boards in the Far North and Cairns area for projects including transmission from Mareeba to Aams, power line extensions, and upgrading infrastructure. Government-guaranteed repayments offer investor security while enabling industrial progress through expanded electrical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Alleqantry
The
Electricity Commission
Funeral notice for Antoneo Vardanega in Babinda
Relatives and friends of Antoneo Vardanega and family are invited to attend the funeral leaving St Rita's Catholic Church Babinda to Bahinda Cemetery. M Regina McGregor Funeral Director Innisfail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M13
Vardanege
Babinds
A. McCullough
Brisbane
L. Ring
Ennisfail
J. Pyne
Ceptsin
A. Vardanege
Windsor
V. Vardanege
Antoneo Vardanega
Whicch
St Rita’s Catholic Church
Babnda
Woowereck
In Memoriam Broadley and Family Notices
In memoriam notices honor Ambrose Peterson Sarah Christensen Ambrose Broadley Harry Pym Withan Pryor and others with dates around April 3 and Mareeba. Family inserts express ongoing remembrance by wives, children and grandchildren across multiple households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadley
Ambrose Peterson
Mareebe
Christensen
Des
Sarah Christensen
April
Betts
Ailsnaml Fanudhy
Ambrow Broajier
Mareete
Mirc Lert Alderwn
Mareebai Fym
Harry Pym
Roy
Agnez Weat
Sire D. Clark Pryor
Withan Pryor
Mareeba
Cat With Cane Maite Roe Humsey Injured At Work
Roe Humsey a 19 year old of Redlynch lacerated his left thumb while using a cone knife. Ambulance bearers gave first aid and took him to hospital where he was admitted. Mary Cooke 73 of Lake Street cut her third finger with a bread cutter in a city cafe and was sent to a doctor’s surgery. Marie Christian an 18 month old received first aid for second degree burns after falling on burning wood near Halloway’s Beach home. Health Inspector to arrange a bacteriological test of the Flying Fish Point water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maite
Roe Humsey
Redlynch
Breed Culler Casualty
Mary Cooke
Lake Street
Ao City
Iefant Bure
Marie Christian
Holloway
Yestead
Johnstone Shire
Flying Fish Point
Thornes
George Viewers
Jones Street
Calina
Artion
Fir
Daintree
Cairns
Moore's
Hartexs Creek
Advans
Salvatore Leonardi
Serene
Mosensa
Serjeant Jackson
Frank Bertoldo
Asd
Mareeba
Ge Hospital
Herr
Maereebe-Kurands
Plaintiff
Elf
Bertoldy
Meatworks season in Townsville Bowen area delays
The meatworks season in the Townsville Bow en area will commence next work when K Q E works at Ross River open net Thursday. Swifts at Golbin hoped to open May 19 and Borthwicks at Merinda on May 26. Our Townsville correspondent reports men demanded. In Cairns Court, Robert Henry Lorimer remanded to next Tuesday on a wilful exposure charge dated April 24. Watersiders back at work after a three day strike arising from the Hyster dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville-Bowen
Ross River
Swifts Wores al
Qolbin
Borthwick’s
Merinda
Townsville
Robert Henry Lorimer
Cairns
Whaerres
Hyster
Mackay
Bidelin
Found Dauphine 12 year old after el Arish search
A 12 year old girl named Dauphine was found after an overnight search ending at El Arish. She had been left by her parent Monday evening following a reprimand and faced exposure risks before police recovered her.
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Daphne
el Arish
Local Wool Farmers Fear Drought Threatens Shearing
A garbled report from ILLE April 28 describes drought pressures on sheep herds. Farmers fear reduced wool yields and higher costs as livestock struggle to endure harsh conditions, risking changes to farming practices and income.
Busy Month Townsville Port Sees Record Cargo Volumes
Townsville faces a four week peak as around 35,000 tons of cargo are loaded and discharged. Between 20 and 75 ships are expected to berth, with sugar and meat shipments fueling the surge. Officials call the period the busiest in years and note earlier exports will not yet be shipped. Passenger liners are also scheduled to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
Seaem
Northern Rainfalls and Brisbane Weather Report
Northern Rainfalls report from Brisbane Weather Bureau lists 24 hour rainfall for Sam on Tuesday with Cape Cleveland at 75 points and Tiurnaritle 35. Temperature readings show a maximum of 866 degrees and a minimum of Ti? degrees at Cerys aerodrome with humidity around 41 percent in the morning and 44 percent at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sam
Cape Cleveland
Tiurnaritle
Cerys Aerodrome
Two New Ambulances For Cairns Centre
Two new vehicles were delivered to the Cairns Ambulance Centre yesterday. One is a sedan to be converted for ambulance work and the other is a chassis that will have an ambulance built on to it, forming additional fleet capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Fruitless Quest for Hikers in Victorian Snow Region
Melbourne April 29 A party of six hikers four men and two women vanished in severe cold after leaving Melbourne Friday. A search led by Constable Tranter failed to return. The group planned a to Strickland in the Green Divide then home. Relatives and locals joined the search in the Marysville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Moon
Maryeville
Charles Storie
Kew
Bruce Sibley
Geoffrey Charlesworth
North Balwyn
Marion Neilson
Camberwell
Joyce Williams
Nigel Joyce
Tooronga
Mi Strickland
Gree Divide
Sunais
Marrviill
I T
Constable Tranter
Marysville
Ron Anderson
Tim McKenge
ML Strickland
Constable Trenter
Peri
Australian Shipbuilding Board Reconstituted in Canberra
The Senate today announced the personnel of the reconstituted Australian Shipbuilding Board to take up duties near month’s end. New appointees include H.P. Weymouth as chairman and general manager, D. L. Williams as first assistant secretary, F. J. Mercevich as assistant secretary (Finance), and C. M. Dewey as general manager. The Navy Department may nominate a technical expert. Existing board members were told their services would not be required after April 24. The move aims to foster an efficient Australian shipbuilding industry amid large orders and continuing construction for Australian shipowners. The appointment may be for meritorious service, with the former chairman A. S. McAlpine and deputy chairman J. Arnold being replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Apri
M.ruter
Senate
G. McLeay
Boara
Meteors
HP. Weymouth
C. M. Dewey
Australian Shipping Board
Navy Department
Cerbier
McLeay Sq
Sis
Tthe
Hes Department
McLeay Sai
Aasaia Ano
Bosr
T He Chagman
A. S&. McAlpine
McAlpine
Paceral
ALP
J. Arnold
Beee
Delays cut as electric staff system begins Cairns to Gordonvale
The new electric staff and ticket system starts May 4 between Cairns and Gordonvale to reduce delays. Trains will pass at Worx and Kamma, replacing the old staff method. Two intermediate stations enable trains to move and cross more freely during peak periods. Alterations to the Cairns Gordonvale timetable are advertised.
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W. F Halli
Far Northern
Worce
Kamma
Cairns
Edmonton
Gordonvale
Sytem
Hall
Tste
Nominations Close for 1852 District Gunyimen Elections
Brisbane April 24 The General Secretary Mr E H Francis returning officer reports nominations for the 1852 Triennial elections of the District Gunirmsmen councils have closed with eighty three entries. Elections will be held in five districts Central North Burnett West Moreton Western Down Northern. Ballots will be posted within a week and the vote closes June 8.
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Brisbane
Q.D
E H Francis
Gunirymen
Central
North Burnett
West Adoreton Western Downp
Northern
Two Divorce Actions Heard by Justice Doogles
Two undefended divorce cases were heard by Mr Justice P R J Doogles in the Circus Court yesterday and in radi o. He found the facts alleged and that there was no commpense or collusion. The proceedings concern Sarah Agnes Corbett Badenoch formerly Porter against Teha with grounds of desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PR J Doogles
Oeions
Oedjoume
Ile
Sarah Agnes Corbett Badenoch
Porter
Teeha
Desers Wate
Upper Atertso
BK Ptrant
Messra Lilley
Grose
Long. Atherton
Myrtic Bre McMillan
Timber truck driver cleared in Cairns case
The court found that Lemura the timber hauler did not prove the defendant Viewers caused damage to Lemura's truck on the Bruce Highway. Evidence showed no marks on Lemura’s vehicle and no collision link. judgment with costs for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justier KE
Sebestions Lemura
Moresby
Ocar Immiaigil
Grorge
Timeber P Pagler
Catres
Ramines
Cons
Alliger
Kreipp
Lee-Bryce
Vacree
Innisfasi
Lemura
Wrick War
Vievers
Leonardioak Beenaw
Stanley Caldwell Jackson
Cairns
Jeal
Lindsay Patterson
Advranx Motora Osa
Pantiff
Uranium Export Policy Debated in Canberra
In Canberra on a day dated April 33 the Prime Minister Menzies rejected the Australian government’s early access to uranium for industrial use. The remarks imply a future possibility remains uncertain and under consideration.
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Canberra
Mir
BR. OG. Menzies
Gale Off Victorian Coast Forces Ships To Shelter
An 80 mile an hour gale off the Victorian coast drives ships to shelter with deck cargo lashed for the seas. Culross and Cape York ride out near Point Lonsdale lighthouse in near blizzard conditions as snow and sleet sweep the area. Weather Bureau forecasts more snow, ice, rain, and hail inland with a freezing trend easing later.
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Melbourne
Victorian
Culross
Cape York
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse
Heads
Point Lonsdale
Weather Bureau
Mayor Commends Power Loan for Cairns Growth
Ald Fulton, chair of the Cairn Regional Electricity Board, urged residents to invest in a regional power loan to fund expansion. He noted strong board assets, solid revenue of about £2,000,000 yearly, and government guarantees. Applications close May 10 with options to invest £30 or more in full or instalments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Ald Fu
Cairn Regional Electricity Board
Ald Fulton
Regionsl Electricity Board
Imoman
S.E.C
Ald
Fulton
Ald. Fulton
Queueland
Regional Electricity Boards
Queensland
Tasmania
Ala Fulton
Orosner
Lieutenant White’s Cairns Library Scholarship Refurnishes Awards
World War II serviceman Quitman White of Kansas left funds for Cairns School of Arts library to fund annual top scholarship awards. This year Margaret Koppie and Dickson received the free library subscription scholarships while Claire Clark and Allan Hartle won committer awards. All winners attend State High School.
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United States
Noth Queensland
Quitman White
Kansas
White
Cairns
School of Arts
Lbrary
Margaret Koppie
An Dickson
Claire Clark
Allan Hartle
Shipping towns face sugar clearance strain in Townsville season
Townsville shipping circles warn of heavy sugar clearance challenges as up to 18 000 tons must be cured within 10 months. Output from four mills last season reached 106 000 tons with 6 008 tons still needing processing. River Mitta and Lady Isobel are slated to arrive to aid clearance, while Buluurrs will follow, but Bowen accumulation shifts expected allotments.
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Townsville
Mitte
Isobelould
Mitta
Bowen
Australia argues for keeping uranium ore reserves
A historical note discusses Australia’s stance on preserving reasonable uranium ore supplies for future use. It questions whether curtailing uranium contributions for military purposes would be prudent, even as radium use grows in industry and similar considerations arise for defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Petrol prices rise in Brisbane May first
Petrol prices in Brisbane will rise to align with the majority definition the increase effective from May 1. The report notes the upcoming adjustment as part of a broader price move across Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Queensland
Kerwenr
Ido Goles
Dismissal in Mareeba motor accident negligence case
The Cairns Post reports a Mareeba court dismissal of two claims following a 1951 52 crash on the Mareeba Kurands road near Tinaroo Creek. Bertoldo sued Locchisano and brothers for injuries and vehicle damage. defendants counterclaimed for damages to their car. Medical details show Bertoldo hospitalized for elbow injuries and skull concussion with multiple surgeries and extended recovery.
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Fisus Betividi
Saillei al Pbacca
Emereld Enc
Mareeba
Antogig
Loceicaus
Nicoll Luccasno
DoMenice Locelano
Tinaroo Creek
Marceis
Bertoldu
Betwlan Ow Iegui
G. Kneipp
Benmei
Bertaldo
O'Beirne
McMamet
Antonio
Nicoh
Cinenico Locchana
Pacrick Offa Flecker
Choral Society Superb at Cairns Townsville Concert
The Cairns Choral Society under conductor G. Norris delivered a grand performance in Hibernian Hall with Schubert and Purcell numbers. Soloists Miss Norrish and Miss Marshall impressed adjudicators at Townsville Eisteddfod, while Miss Irwin earned praise for violin and Miss Dawn Norrish received awards including the Vic Foley Memorial Trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calrms
Cheretecietz
4. G. Norris
Hibernian Hall
F. Schubert
Townsville
Cairns
Tie Persaon
Dunedin Fire Destroys Warehouse and Market in City Center
A large fire in Dunedin caused by unknown causes destroyed P Mayman and Co’s five story warehouse and a fruit market, with significant damage to a central city building. The blaze burned for hours, ranking among the most disastrous in Dunedin’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Reuter
Dunedin
P. Mayman and Co
Shipping moves and port calls across Australia and Pacific
Shipping movements detail departures from Melbourne and Sydney on May 6 and 9 with arrivals at Cairns May 14 and May 17, plus numerous in port and loading notices. Vessels include Lady Isobel and Union Banker with cargoes of explosives, sugar, molasses, and maize. routes cover Townsville, Brisbane, Darwin, Port Said, and Colombo.
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Masunda
Melbourn
Sydney
Brisbane
Townsville
Cairns
Bidelia
Eisamna
Islan
Portland
Isobel
Siebuurn
Norman Pun
Galvanie Dire
Posia
Wirr
Duesternbresk
Oran
Port Sali
Su Canal
Aden
Colombo
Dikarta
Torres Sirat
Viena
Lucinda
Gow
Hambirden Mills
Milbourne Brimwme Beatee
Dew Sarks
Foodie
Bi Towesville
Cyosry
Union Banker
Mw Ate Ou
Joadine Oll Caren
Swdrey Davara
Port Moreen
Port
eXpie
Isobel Fir Papou Tee Hea
Townsitin
Port Loeding
Darwin
Omaize
Omy
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Servic Panton
Phar
Sydney Farr
Tetralianm
Korea
Richelberger
Vance
Communiam
South East Asia
Yass Mat
Atherton
Tewnywilie Meatwerks Oper
Mt Mulligan
Mareeba Shire
Mt Monliean
M. Mulligan
Ind
Tablelands Vale
Orward Herth
Port Douglas
Veas
Wpee Waters
Carpent
ONG
Serzean
Dauphine
Tully
Australian Board OF Shipbuilding
SIP
Tee
Gordenvale
Cook Mighwat
TRVCE
Asset Atomic Commission
Mount Mecedou
Man Peris
WBW
Glen Innes
Queenslans
Calder
Westerlice
Amr
Shields
Shiekig
Soldier Endowed
Julge
Lee
Bernolco
Antonio Loccessano
Titaroo Creek
Nicoli
Domenico
Loccisano
Bertolde
Cale
Guseppe
Mannix Vitan Creedy
Hat
Mareeha
Mareeba-Kurands
Marevbs
FIN
Choral Society
Phyilids
Corvden
Ee J Moeran
Gaza
L de Rille
Auet
Sen McA
Misa
Wasars Mater
Peibust
Marian Smitty
Tegmers
Pat Irwin
Charles Woodhouse
Ah Shakespeare
de T. Uren
Himsef
Cairns Choral Society
Woulsoe
Cairna
Don McAllister Trony
Townes
Miss Ackworth
Vic Foley Mermorial
Dawn Norrish
NOETM
Waitangi
London
Deves
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