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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1945
Page
3
An OCR fragment recounts a royal visit interwoven with national affection and unease. It mentions the Duke and Duchess, recognition of the people, and a call for unity amid looming conflict. References to leaders, estates, and a shifting mood hint at a historic moment challenging loyalty and tradition.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Victorian murder case involving Mr RA Sivweed and local surveillance. It notes public concern over crime control, police supervision, and legal actions following the incident. The report references Ranches, a sale, and a board involved in responding to the event.
Fragmentary OCR text shows church service notices with garbled names and terms. It references a Sunday service, wardens, fees, and a center or time, but many words are unreadable. No clear event, date, or location is discernible from the legible portions.
The readable fragments list dying dates and memorial wishes for many relatives: Murchison and Grant families, Marsyn street Svendeen and Kal, plus references to Tasmanian remembrance. The damaged OCR shows wishes for prayers, eternal rest, and tributes to mothers, husbands, and children, with limited legible names and dates.
The Local Sphere skims a scattered report from Colne Port and Our Innisfail noting an elderly woman Louisa Howarth resident at Silwood fractured her right leg near a crossing. The item also hints at worker injuries, an accident at Babinda, and a conference on health and hospital subsidies with Cairns Ambulance Brigade discussing proposed aging and hospital schemes. Names and places appear in fragmented form amid garbled OCR.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Cairns amid a ceremonial welcome with civic officials, military officers, and public groups. The visit featured a royal inspection of local organizations, musical performances, bouquets for the Duchess, and a request for a longer stay. the Mayor, Shire authorities, and Chamber of Commerce led arrangements while the host city celebrated with officials at the annex and hospital support.
The Acting Prime Minister and Federal officials announce that workers will receive primary day’s pay under the National and State awards. The State Secretary of the Federated Iron Workers calls for equal pay for all state and federal workers to avoid inequality during the armistice holiday. The Prime Minister informs the Public Service Commissioner that tomorrow will be a public holiday for federal and state staff across Australia if the armistice is proclaimed, with Tuesday adding another holiday in Queensland.
Canberra reports federal victory celebrated with plans for a national Thanksgiving and memorial service at the Australian War Memorial. The government will gazette the holidays, invite cabinet members and diplomats, and coordinate with state governments. Essential workers may be paid compensation while shops may operate briefly with closures for services.
Their Royal Highnesses were warmly welcomed by Cairns officials and the public. A public welcome ceremony followed in the City Council grounds with an afternoon programme of music and entertainment for the Duke and Duchess.
The Sakening Reis sent to ERT De Duke of Gloucester and Cairns Mayor Ald. W. A. Collins dated August 12 1945 from Tinity Beach praises the strong healthy Red Cross Scouts and Guides uniforms and the spirit of service across Australia. The couple commends the arrangements for their visit and asks thanks to those responsible including the police and looks forward to a return visit.
Brisbane August 12 packed Mit o Square for a Queensland Government sponsored thanksgiving service. Allied press attended as speakers urged deliverance from suffering and a plea to use the atomic bomb to avert further destruction. A large crowd observed a tense mood amid orderly processions and announced forthcoming details of further ceremonies.
A garbled report notes Millaa Wellaa celebrations planned for Saturday are canceled due to war news. It mentions community activities, a Greta Se event, and expected attendance, but OCR errors obscure specifics.
Wartime controls dominate government plans as parliament prepares for new powers. Key issues include extended authority, possible repatriation talks with Japan, and security measures amid shipping shortages and wartime pressures. Attorney General Evatt could oversee new policing powers while a National Security Act expires months after the war ends.
A Moalemam area pathologist outlines precautions to reduce transmission of gumming disease among deer. The discussion covers infection signs, safe handling, and measures to prevent spread during observation and testing in the field and lab.
A disjointed OCR notice describes government action impacting a Queensland district. It mentions employeess, penalties, and holiday timing, with references to Deakin and local officials, and lists several names and entities amid garbled phrases. The fragment implies a policy change affecting work rules and observances.
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