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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1946

Page

5

Motor vehicle fee cuts and cost of transport debated

The piece discusses motor registration fee reductions across states, impact on petrol taxes under federal agreements, and calls for government action to lower overall transport costs. It notes varied state declines, mentions road development funds, and urges inquiry into fund usage while stressing cheap motor transport as vital to national welfare.

Commonwealth Seeck Seine Algo Sonal EU Eugene Jgingane Fom Alanson Mareeba Iain Sima Macy

Cemetery Funeral Director Obituary Notice Arrives

Arr Inwarant, a long time Funeral Director, is announced to oversee arrangements at the cemetery. The notice names Inwarant and notes service details and locality support.

Arr OG Oy Rye Inwarant

Memory Fragment Adrift in Tangled Phrases

An unclear excerpt shows scattered words and names, creating a fractured memory snapshot. It mentions memory, affection, and personal ties amid disjointed phrases, suggesting a diary like reminiscence with uncertain references and broken sentences.

Local Licences Renewals Missed as Due Date Passes

Local growers failed to renew torseey licences by the due date of July. CPS advises those not renewed to proceed promptly. A separate note reports a general round-up of stray animals in the city and Mulgrese areas, with owners urged to reclaim horses within a few hours as relessing costs rise. Beef prices approved to rise in Cairns and Far Northern Queensland wholesale by penny per pound, with retail adjustments detailed.

Torseey Mons Taberey CPS. Nite Thore Frowers Mulgrese Siare Cairns J.C Kenny Cals Queensland Searling Orien Way

Fragments from a Local Page Item

Readable text fragments suggest a brief local item with names or places. The distorted OCR limits clear facts but implies a brief notice or sports snippet without full context.

Tribal dispute sparks death in Gell country clan

Officials investigate a fatal clash within a tribal group along the Palarr River district. An original woman from the involved tribe is reported dead, with authorities from Chillagor and Dun coordinating patrols to gather information and probe the alleged incident and its circumstances.

Gell X Tribe Palarr River

Escaping Sydney Weather and Local Improvements

Ma A Ta McKey voices concern over bitterly cold winter conditions in Sydney and the need for public works. He cites sewerage and cold water shortages, calls for better dwelling provisions, and emphasizes a climate of needed improvements to attract tourists.

Sydney Wmnes

Tobacco leaf schemes and water supply plans amid urban concerns

The fragment details large water-related projects tied to sewerage development and widespread planting schemes. It mentions engineers foreseeing the need for integrated water supply, sewerage, and productive agricultural tracts along a route, with references to Kurarae and Alberton Trijeland and various costs and plantings.

Toberro Ap Kurarae Bram Mim Am Bad McKay Alberton Trijeland Borat Malta Sedt Sydney Eaenesss Ova Eridge Emaiene

Dairy Produce Contract Discussed With Government View

The discussion centers on a dairy produce contract and long term prices. Mr Scully notes government open to work toward steady prices below the expected market levels. Australia and New Zealand prices influence Britain and export markets amid global dairy price trends.

Scully Aome Australia New Zealand Britain Zealand

Railway Guard's Claim in Brisbane Court

The case centers on Edgar George Simmonds, a railway guard formerly of Matrebs now in Greenhe, seeking 200 in damages from the Railway Commissioner for loss of items carried in a military waggon attached to a goods train from Maresh to Sherwood on April 18 last year. The military waggon and accompanying goods were destroyed in the incident. the Railways Commissioner pleaded not guilty.

Brisbane Edgar George Simmonds Matrebs Grseene Ais Woods Maresh Sherwood Inter ‘Petional London Mes Pike Cumberland Fedeemation of Women's Institutes Bfy Cw.a. Tor Fous Caves Queensland

Repatriation Office Report From Overseas Train Fire

A damaged report describes a railway incident with a burning military train and explosions. It cites military escort personnel and officers, mentioning a three inch mortar dome and heavy ammunition impacts. Magistrate Landy vows to review railway safety laws.

T. O’hagen Smg Ward Mr. Mangas Magisvale Mroj Landy

Three Claimants Over £140 Slamming Debt Case

Three claimants contested a £140 debt in Spence Street, heard by Mr W E McKenna SM, in the Court of Petty Sessions. The money arose from a criminal procession and involved Gardiner and Gettier, with items found in a cardboard box. Police statements placed Gardiner as owner, with proceedings continuing.

Spence-street W. E Mckenna Peat Hesauns Scsordance Waleh Beraine Pery Daomee Meizane America Caleta Wes Seth Eer Gardiner Mace Or Police

Auction Row Over Three-Ply Bids In Edmonton

Southern buyers protested at Edmonton as auctioneer pressured bids on three-ply sale lots. The announcer fixed prices around 42 6 per unit for two lots of maple timber, drawing outrage from visiting bidders who said they lacked a fair chance to compete for the three-ply material.

Southern Edmonton Alt Monten Partiaeans Me. C. King Campany Tom

Auction Erupts Over Materials Sale Draws Southern Bidders

Record of a heated auction where southern buyers jeered the auctioneer while bidding on timber, hardware, and steel from a damaged site. Dealers from Victoria and Mount Isa lines dominate, with large lots sold despite freight costs and weather effects impacting demand.

Australian Representatives Debate At Copenhagen Session

Canberra reports that four Australian representatives will attend the second session of the Food and Agriculture Organization in Copenhagen. September 2 saw Cabinet discuss appointing a Director-General. Attending officials include Dr Dickson of Plant Industry and Dr Clements of Anatomy, with timber and rural science described as reasonably priced.

Canberra Australie He Fond and Agriultural Organisation Copenhagen Chifley Salt Ay Wat Dace Dee Bireetr‘Agric Senativea Cairma mww-Dickson Inmillers F Clements

Miners union to meet over coal bill after Christmas doubt

The Miners Federation discusses rationing industries and a coal bill. J H Welles says Christmas is long, while unions plan a conference with a smaller mining union to address the coal production issues and possible postponements with the Victoria conference.

Mauer Tue J. H. Welles Federation Central Comet Smeller Mining Union Consel| Geers Wombag Univer Victoria

Brazil faces crackdown after Communist rally in Rio

A violent clash followed a commemorative protest by Brazil's Communist Party in Rio de Janeiro. Police moved crowds from the central plaza after the mass meeting, with gun positions set and several killed or wounded as protesters resisted government actions. The episode follows weeks of tension between the Communist Party and authorities, as Prestes and other leaders had recently been legalized and political prisoners released.

Fhe Fwa Gallon Suger de Janeiro Arco Alhouette Commumet Wader Luis Carioe Prestes Fran Ane Plaza Teal Geraum

Faint Illicit Taxation Case Involving Fox and Burke

Fragmentary report details a defection from taxation rules involving Fox and director John A Burke. Officials discuss shipping controls, military travel, and a required clearance certificate. evidence shows Fox sought a tax clearance and knowledge of Deputy Commissioner Moor kell.

Belicio Bustoni Fox Senate Aunrahe D. Casey Australie Bens Mlliary Sun Wat Conical St Commonwealth Department Wnather Ne Vlaken Gsemenger Ammaile E Bowers Tuxstion John A Burke Moor Kell God Garth Bowers Foe

Endowment Plan for Child Coverage in Senate Debate

In Canberra August 1 a government proposal to extend child endowment costs to 1 million annually was presented. Senator McLeay (Tex) argued the plan would disrupt motions in the chamber and affect base wages, while Senator Meloy urged a counter amendment to cover the first child. Discussions noted reductions in allowances under uniform taxation and shifts of funding from state and federal levels, casting doubt on the endowment’s value.

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Accused and Witness Mackay Case Pauses in Court

A Newcastle area court session collapsed as the Crown Prosecutor entered a prosecution motion and a key witness collapsed fainting. The judge halted proceedings after the jury could not hear the evidence, with the case ultimately discharged as no further action could proceed.

MacKay Nugun A Bourlas Cuthbert Selwyn Soeit Ofeney Enteren Pie Henelt

German gas gun found in German quarter, not loaded

A weapon believed to be a German gas gun was found under a German quarter and examined by officials. It appeared to hold a reservoir for poison gas charges and could discharge at close range, though the gun was not loaded.

Polkon Gas Indie Thas Ewall

Goldencasket Brisbanes Noodle Nonsense

Brisbane residents listed in a frayed notice with names Connelyd Brisbane and G Brisbane among others, referencing numbers like 10,610 and mentioning positions such as third and fourth in a vague event. The fragmentary OCR provides little clear context or outcomes.

Brisbane Ucket B ‘Connelyd G. Brisbane Mes B. Woods A. Smyth L. Romberough Bratane A Bitter A. Moody F Rogers Qer Hae Baka Grimm J. Cr Connoe

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