Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1946

Page

6

Chifley Speech Promises No Quick Fixes in Australia

The text critiques Mr. Chifley remarking he promises no sure pledges while facing postwar strain. It argues the Prime Minister must outline concrete policies to ease housing, food, clothing shortages, and industrial bottlenecks, and contrasts his stance with Menzies. The piece anticipates Chifley’s full policy speech to clarify Labor’s course for Australia.

Commonwealth Chifley Labour Party Australia Thal Perth Beng Chiffzy

No coherent event found in fragmented text

A fragmented, unreadable OCR snippet mentions unclear names and actions but lacks a discernible event, date, place, or organization. No concrete facts can be established from the legible portions.

Memorial notices in a faded newspaper page

A sequence of obituaries and memorial tributes for relatives including a husband, wife, daughter, and friends. The text includes phrases like Gone but not forgotten and references to memory and mourning. Names such as Ry itetang, Kreela, Eva, Eva rit Geene, and TRYGESEN appear amid dates and locations implied by the script style. The tone is somber and reverent, noting losses and expressing ongoing affection.

Foller Che Amerin Ang Ty Seth Nanay Saywi Merton Scarbott Fang Sar Daugher Eva Mrandemlaren Trygesen Menor Memaey Ar Geartsther Jann Errest Tale Amory

Local shooting aftermath unsettles town as wound reported

A disorderly scene unfolded as residents described a shooting near the riverfront. Frank Zamenit, a cane cutter, was injured along with another man during the incident. The wounded were transported to a hospital for treatment. The correspondent notes tense reactions in the area and ongoing police investigation.

Frank Zamenit Butte

Obituary notice for Mrs Chifley and family details

Obituary notes the death of Mrs Chifley and mentions Alterations and policy references. It records the family of Leslia Charles, a motorcyclist over the Elvey bridge at Stretton, and a court citation. The text also references Mr W Merrow and others connected to the Atherton hospital and local regalia.

Bode Leslia Charles Say Er Elvey Bridge Stretton Carliser Crcke Petty Lemon Moore Will Dutanlt Diana Guy Merrow Telco Atherton Meath

Drought Desolation Hit North Burnet Area

A fragmentary report notes a drought and surface water concerns affecting North Burnet, with references to a council or conference, a survey of local water and land, and impact on farmers. Desolation and hardship described across the region as the situation unfolds.

North Burnet Jamie

Cairns City Council approves budget cuts for coming year

Council reduces general rates and fees citing lower valuations. The financial year totals show rates down from prior year and sanitary services trimmed. Estimates base on £589,505,020 valuation with total receipts £73,472 and £55,408 collected. Arrests to June 30 last noted.

Cairns Svendantie Peter Getabte

Association budget debates stir late year city costs

An association meeting discusses municipal expenditure for the coming year with figures on water services, salaries, arrears, and revenue shortfalls. The mayor comments on forecast funds, budget balance, and proposed curtailments to meet obligations.

Migrants priority and accommodation rules outlined at Canberra conference

A Canberra conference outlines migrants priority for Australian work amid housing limits. Provisions discuss nominated migrants with or without accommodation, essential workers, and families, plus the need for ready employment and shared farm school accommodations.

Aus Maerie

Unclear court record fragment from Cairns proceedings

Fragmentary report detailing a fraud case involving Edward Mars Hira and the firm B A Kells and Co Cairns. Accused selected a cheque value and faced magistrate penalties including fines and possible intent findings, with multiple names and charges referenced but details obscured by garbled OCR.

Sceuard B.A Kells and Co. Cairns Sve Wien

Atlantic talk on president and premier New York jigsaw

Fragmentary report notes a discussion involving Atlantic leaders and New York figures, focusing on governance and policy coordination. Names and places are partially obscured, with unclear dates or events, leaving the core topic as cross jurisdiction collaboration between regional leaders.

Indecipherable OCR Brief on Arms and Public Safety

Fragmentary account discusses rifles and arms control, mentioning Stan Commissioners, Mr Hanlon, and the police. It cites views on tanned rifles, staged demonstrations, and public safety concerns about indiscriminate use. The text references volunteers and a gun Commonwealth, with unclear dates or specifics.

Hanlon

London August 19 AAP report muddled note on partnership

A confusing London August 19 dispatch notes a muddled exchange about a partnership and individuals, with garbled phrases and unclear attribution. The fragment mentions a merchant, a town, and a Minnesota reference, but details are incomplete and difficult to interpret.

London

Whale Sighted Near Virthor TiLaxn

A whale sighting reported near Virthor TiLaxn estimates the creature at about 60 feet in length, sparking local interest and watchful scrutiny from harbor authorities.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sloctore Ccateis Frank Moses Sncaeth Te Ul Doe Ape Latena Sssrase Pezsuck Masker Bats Licereing Commission Thevne Philip MR Chifleys Amelia Morrow Westeen Dowst Commandeer Mr. Jotes Uae Rmeting Uo Quelans Towneville Womkirn Deate FES Setury Lune Eccoum Sven Schoust Fleet Emery Water Bates Mayer Ald W. A. Calle Iba Yeaily Canberra Aast Peteetis Ace Sea Ta PO Gsplanade Te Amg Meyer Saale Pious Xraniartes Sydney Coer Wa Edward Mars Hira Ela Atlantic Talk New York England INDLA Indland Amerchans Tapcote Wasabrom bBedeer Weekbrosk Mushtabel Aten- Hutte Metehant Reyudu
Search Courier

Search the Cairns Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cairns Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication