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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1946

Page

5

Industrial Relations and Union Leadership Debate

A discussion on Australian industrial relations weighs the actions of unions and leadership. The piece argues arbitration over strikes, warns against rigid standardization, and posits pay by results as a possible reform while urging wiser union leadership to advance national progress. It notes objections from workers and cautions against minority influence.

Aura Na Vunione Officala jAnt Unioniats Themaalves Justice O'Mara

Incomplete OCR Summary of Trade Topic

Fragmentary text references trade and government action with mentions of Mars and Comet locations. Names and places are unclear, making it difficult to identify the event, dates, or participants. The passage seems to discuss a repeal and regulatory context but lacks coherent details.

Fragmented OCR Note On Local Event

A garbled OCR snippet references a semester and mentioning As Ge Aewcatin and Macee with Teasers Os Sate. The readable parts discuss an event or memory related to Somers cere and firmen. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are established.

Fragmentary OCR Teases Names in Local Notice

A torn OCR fragment mentions names and an association link, with garbled phrases referencing a newspaper subscriber and an Australian Associated Press print. The legible bits hint at a local news item or note but lack clear event, date, or location details.

Army of RL Deserters

North Queensland report notes coal shortages and power supply concerns across towns as regional authorities and industry groups discuss extending public works and cement plant studies. An accident near Babinde injures a farm worker, prompting calls for aid.

Attacked at Wynzard Station by local thug

Victim Ker Leslie Wert, 23, reported assaulted near Wynzard Station. Police seek suspects after a man punched Wert and fled, leaving him with facial injuries. A separate note mentions a jewellery theft with a £3000 reward for information leading to arrests and recovery of pieces from Adelaide Plem in Darling Point.

Byay Wynzard Station Leslie Wert Gumber Tana Coury Coutiol Aralaia Roseital Livyas Adelaide Plem Barton Darling Point Baden Cmt Henry James Darlinghurst

Shortage of tobacco and papers affects services

The report notes a government action amid tobacco and paper shortages. It mentions a ten month supply, Commonwealth oversight, and Australian directives. Officials cite inability to provide papers and ridicule restrictions. The piece references former servicemen as a priority for rations and continued provisioning.

Welien Commonwealth Nd Qomne

Troops in Islands Face Few Left After Battles

Fragmented wartime dispatch from Bundaberg reports Australian troops in islands reduced to small garrisons with scattered inland bases. The piece notes evacuations, death tolls, and a War Crimes Commission probe into a Japanese ammunition dump destruction while detailing cautious posturing and ongoing allied operations.

Bundaberg Mordtai Pers

Obituary for Mrs Mary Bolte in New Jersey area

Obituary notice for Mrs Mary Bolte stating her birth in Ades, New Jersey, and death at age mid or later years. Mentions family, location and church ties with limited legible details.

Mre. RC Mary Bolte Tne Gay Avira Saiure Rey

Ana Samiltos in Pirenie Seaie

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Pirenie Seaie Rey Mena Atin

Peder Ward Comments On Free Transport For Blind

Sydney report notes E Ward of the Civilian something Association calling for elimination of fees for free tram passes and assistance for blind people. The statement suggests moves to provide free travel and aides for the blind, though details remain unclear in this fragment.

Sydney Fatuport Mr E. Ward Howe

Trieste Mystery Lomats Chrw OMAPrRams

A fragmented OCR style note mentions Trieste as a focal point with scattered names and acronyms. The readable segments hint at a puzzle or mystery involving Lomats and OMAPrRams, with stray references to Hal Bian and a possible apt. The text is incoherent but preserves a few named terms.

Complaint Overpriced Drinks Sparks Inquiry at Chalkstrest rink

An August 18 report from Brishane notes Otto of Chalkstrest Woo Jogorin charged 2 for a beer in a white container. Prices officer inspected the container, indicating the beer was served by the rink and a beer attendant. The Prices Branch plans further investigation as they expand the case to include attendance and enforcement details.

Brishane Starnoon Mel Otto Chalkstrest Eef Clarey Shires Wen Sears

Sydney Report On Aeve Births And PreeS Aid

Sydney bulletin notes a rise in births and aid distributions as authorities address regional needs. Officials report ongoing efforts to support families amid evolving healthcare and social services programs.

Conduct of Carrs disposals sales pleased all concerned

Buyer and officials expressed mutual satisfaction at the close of the Carrs disposals sale. The district mission was reportedly carried out and auctioneers were praised for the orderly conduct and entertainment value provided during the sale.

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Buyers satisfied with purchases at state sale event

Representatives from multiple states attended a sale offering building materials and tiles. Purchases totaled between 28000 and 30000 pounds, with names such as Mr Lang and Mr Cooper noted. Prices fluctuated, and some items, including hands and tubes, faced high bids.

Ruger de Elan L. Cooper W. Grant Mt. Imesini Sang Cr Saarteau Port Aiul Liefimy Ana Lang Wales Capper Bram Victoria

European migration policy debated by service men leaders

Western Germany veterans demand careful settlement before considering migration. Leaders from allied veteran groups stress that service men and women deserve adequate placement and benefits, while advocating controlled, selective immigration to protect national interests and worker needs.

Unclear Fragmentary Text From Bod Feces Accon

Fragmentary OCR text references Bod FECES and tasers with scattered words. No coherent events, names, dates, or locations readable enough to summarize into a factual item.

Car Rolls Down Cliff in Sauray Wreck

A car plunged from a cliff near Sauray injuring multiple occupants including Lilli Woodward of The Cedars and Ruth Woodward. Herbert Woodward suffered lacerations and shock while another passenger had a fractured thigh. Mrs Woodward and Ruth remained in hospital as others received treatment.

Lilli Wodward The Cedars Herbert Woodward Ruth Woodwant Trae Honey Woodward Robert’ Wooward Aw’ Woodward Woodward Ruth

Bush Fires Near Brisbane Threaten Homes and Livestock

Volunteers firefighters and police battled a grass fire near Brisbane as winds pushed flames toward several homes. A woman and children were evacuated, cattle moved to safety, and roughly 300 acres burned before the blaze was contained about 30 yards from other houses. The fire started in the afternoon and spread within miles of the city.

Brisbane Augunie Wxy Brosdwater

Epidemics Strain Sydney As Mumps Clears Elsewhere

The State president of the British Medical Association notes a mild ongoing epidemic fears in Sydney though other areas report 90 epidemic cases. Sydney faces its worst measles and mumps outbreak in years with outbreaks rising despite slight declines elsewhere.

Brisbane Ja —Eewcane Sydney Valine Sade Waga

Logan Village bush guards save buildings in Brisbane

On a rough district report from Brisbane the guard action last week saved buildings in Logan Village from bushfire. Details are fragmentary but indicate efforts by guards to prevent loss as 308 bidders prepare for galvanised use and related work in the area.

Brisbane Logan Village Etic Mwielog Tewae Nery Thestry Hituen

Liquor at Dances Aroused Brisbane Exhibition Debates

Brisbane August meeting of the Queensland Association surfaced protests over liquor at dances during the fair. Reports describe poor venue hygiene, under-table drinking, and army surplus concerns. Members clashed over postwar reconstruction, wages, and prize money while noting crowd behavior and the show’s poorly managed conditions.

Brisbane Arutane Halle Ave Tex Grefier

Fragmentary OCR reads as scattered names and places

The text presents a garbled mix of names and locations including references to Australia and Cot Sean with unclear context. Several proper nouns appear jumbled, hindering a coherent event or story.

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