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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 13, 1946

Page

5

European elections signal shifting moderates in postwar climate

Amid fragmented results in Italy, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, Catholic and centrist parties gain strength while socialist and communist influence fluctuates. Across Scandinavia, Norway leans left, Sweden moves toward welfare measures, and Denmark stays conservative. Germany’s fate remains pivotal as Europe edges toward unresolved political balance and pressure for moderation against totalitarian tendencies.

Pro Hungary Seoaltholders Baulgona Jugosdaria Albania Ls Gem House of Savoy Christian Democrats Socialiste Belgium Holland Beel Scandinavia Norway Sweden Denmark Europe Germany

Tobacco Leaf Market Prices at Mareeba Auction

Mareeba auction observers report a fine showing by Saba lot buyers, with strong grading and steady demand. Prices ranged across numerous lots, top readings near 96d for 112 pounds and 3d for 14 pounds, reflecting healthy supply and favorable conditions amid green reg water access.

Mareeba Saba

Share Ceilings Set at Auer Road Scene

Fragmentary text details a local notice mentioning ceilings and a person named Beye-Vaisanen and a place on Auer road. It hints at a public or property action with a single name and partial event cues.

Shipping Movements Update

Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered references to shipping movements, ports, and catering arrangements. Names, dates, or vessel details are unclear due to transcription gaps. Further clearer text is needed for a precise headline and summary.

Gouge Obituary of Mes E Gouge in Babinda

An obituary notes the death of Mes E Gouge aged 58, a resident of Babinda. Born in Australia, she leaves two children Bas Euan Gouge and Mr RO Gouge. The funeral service is at Rita's Catholic Church with a 2 PM procession, and interment at Babinda. The deceased enjoyed activities at local baseball games.

Robert Fanigy Comb Pyar Anit Au Aba Bas Euan Gouge RO Gouge Femi Ri Rita

Obituary notices and memorials from a historic Australian paper

Fragmented obituary notices list individuals with memorial dates and family relations. Names include Meagher, Svendsen, Peery, Murchison, Agye, Peteresen, and Singerly, noting churches, cathedrals, and cremations or burials near St Mon's Cathedral and local cemeteries. The page says the paper is a subscriber to the Australian Associated Press.

Farm worker sustaines finger wound in lime-spraying gear

From The Local Sphere anmitail Aceldenss, Lawrence Huyhoe, farm Inboures, of Daradgee, suffered an incised wound to the second finger of his right hand when it caught in a lime spreading machine. He was taken in hasnit 7 Moau rane cute ter. of Moiuriivan, received an unused wound to heft thumb when harvesting a crop. He was also taken to hospital.

Anmitail Aceldenss Lawrence Huyhoe Inboures Daradgee Moiuriivan

Exhibition Show Highlights and Local Fire Incident

A bustling exhibition featured thoroughbred horse classes and judging by Mr J Sroman from Sydney, including Historian and Stratford entries with strong showings. Local authorities reported a fire outbreak on Ander Moin street with officials extinguishing flames and police investigating.

W . Canning Beau Pete Parcament Tovday J. Sroman Abe Sydney Brisbane

European refugees anxious to settle in Australia

European refugees seek relief and settlement in Australia as inquiries rise. Dr Cilento has joined UNRRA duties, guiding a few remaining cases toward new homes, with officials reporting growing interest from British civilians and other groups.

Australia Cilento

Unlawful Killing Terte Anta 12 The Injury Transis

In a criminal negligence case described in court, players under the age of 17 faced injuries from anaesthetic mishaps during a match. The trial centers on a nurse's conduct and the use of an anaesthetic linked to a bottle of adrenaline. The defendant Gray testifies about the incident as the trial nears conclusion.

Rene Mbsane Ai Dame San Oberon Edrich and Langridge Macina Aigeer Aitken Pammiond Southwood Elem Gray Siner Couper Abe

England name eleven for test against India at the Oval

England's eleven for the Test against India at the Oval on August 17 includes captain W A Ranmond and players Voce Firhrock Wood Edel Le Rutan Washbrook Wright Compton Besier Smith Evans and others. The squad features a mix of proven veterans and upcoming talent as they prepare for the series.

London England India the Oval W. A. Ranmond W. Voee Firhrock Wood Edel le Rutan B. Washbrook Wright B Compton AV Besier Smith Evans

Victorian murder case at Mornington details

A Victorian case accuses labourer Phillis Elmore Jolmeon aged 85 near Mornington of murder. McKenge confessed on July 17 to killing the man, with a later statement by Jack Johnson noting a feud over food and a gun used during a heated July 19 argument.

Uni M Farwick PML An Faewih Ae Tal Phillis Elmore Jolmeon Mornington John Eareinas McKensr Juy McKenge Jack Johnson Ste Petty Vaid Eens Mumell Street Jonson

Tennis Championship Opens in Brisbane with NSW players strong

On opening day of the Questaland championship in Mulion Inday, New South Wales players dominated the singles draws led by Jack Cael and Lionel Brodie. Results across men's singles show several NSW victors including Sidwell and Bridie, while other matches feature Central Queensland and Queensland challengers in tough contests.

Brisbane New South Wales North Coast Jack Cael Mulion Inday H. Roarani C Mann Bonner H. Rode Lionel Brodie Bill Sidwell Sidwell Tiwana R Lough Robert Son Teavet KK Wicholas McCarthy Nsw W. Tape Dem Feand J. Willard Turtan New TR Rede Pai Bonner Nsw Recte J. Arkinttall ASW C. Maa Hha Go ST

Industrial stoppage averted in Adelaide coal crisis

Industrial stoppage in South Australia appeared likely as the Commonwealth Cost Commissioner Mr B Williams ordered the collier Fennings diverted from Spencer Gulf to Orporne to unload 1900 tons of coal. South Australian Coal Committee chair Mr Rice said domestic restrictions in force would stay at least until tomorrow week, with Leigh Creek supply barely sufficient to last to Tuesday.

Adelaide South Aus- Walls Commonwealth B. Williams Spencer Gulf Orporne South Australian Coal Committee Rice Als Leigh Creek

Unclear fragment from Maryborough aviation report

Fragmentary notice from Maryborough dated August 17 describes a plane incident on Sunday. It mentions the new Aviation Department arrival and an inquiry into the crash site. Details about injuries and protection of a person’s health are incomplete.

Maryborough Aviation Department P. Has Brune

Attendance at the St. Event Noted in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes mention attendance at a St event with unclear details. Key names or places are unreadable, but the record references participants and a gathering. Further readable text is needed to produce a precise headline and summary.

Arrival at Haifa Mentioned in Chaos Voice

Fragmented report from London dated August 32 describes arrivals near Haifa with unclear names. Mentions women, ships at base, war timing, and barbed wire, with conflicting phrases about pregnancy and fighting.

London Reu- Been Rahase Faysur Carrysnarer Tagen Aed Seto Brsiah Melis Arbour

Matraville Murder Trial Charges Arise For Young Man

An early Murvaville case centers on a young man facing charges linked to a fatal incident. Court records show alleged involvement with a sub machine gun and other weapons. The hearing noted Breathing, entering and weapon possession, with a tied Commonwealth car reference and Key Bay location.

Grant Fieallin Ruphcutier Bay Key

Cilento in Sydney and refugee relief plans

In Sydney August 12 Bir Raphael Lento discusses travel to Queensland and plans for Australia. He mentions assisting refugees and displaced people traveling to Europe, Africa and the Middle East, praising British relief work and noting German forces.

Sydney Raphael Lento Queensland Australia New York Commonwealth Jerome Europe Afric Mudie East Citryn Ulheer Uma i Brittsfmy Neers Geemar Poland

Sharp Earth Tremor Rocks Sydney and Regions

An August tremor rattled Sydney and nearby towns including Goulburn and Armidale. Reported sounds and shaking caused alarms but no serious damage, with witnesses describing a deep rumble and flashing lights. Authorities noted aftershocks and advised caution as tremors spread across the area.

Sydney Goulburn Suneay

Tragedy on Wandana aboard Wandana steamer

The Wet officer of the Steamer Wandana, Albart Falward Cillan, 44, Brisbane, was found dead in a cabin. Police inquiry notes no suspicious circumstance. Gillan, who sat well Brown on the Queensland, left a wife and two children.

Brisbane Wandana Albart Falward Cillan

Council’s dignity hurt Brisbane coastal huts dispute

August 12 report on 14 small huts along the coast between Surleigh One and Broad Beach facing eviction orders from the Abad Counsell. The shire clerk Mr. Gibbs warned the council might pursue enforcement if notices aren’t complied with. The huts, mainly army convalescent depot dwellings, were used in Wet Bouwmd while permission for erection was disputed.

Brisbane Surleigh Abad, Counsell Shiry Mr. Gibbs Ula Bureigh

Diseases in alms p somite August 12 accord ing to figures

Fragmented OCR reports US style fever and disease figures across Australia Middle East and New Guinea. The text mentions thousands of cases including 229,524 malaria cases in Australia with many from New Guinea and a rising public health concern.

Australia Middle East New Guinea New

Death of Mother Mare Patrick Meagher at Mercy Convent

The death of Mother Mare Patrick Meagher who served the Convent Mercy in Australia is reported. Born in Balhogarrs Counts she joined the Sisters of Mercy in 1904, taught at schools and became Superior. Her devoted service spanned a long teaching career and leadership in Cairns Diocese, with a Solemn Requiem to be held at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Mare Pantie Meagher Mercy Come Jean Australia de Sulys Balhogarrs Ardencerea Eresesa Catras Monica Seno Eamonn Cm Patrick Tate Tey Uffce Maine Noviews Fergertan Manther Cairne Ireland Queensland Far Ube Martytiatrest

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