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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1946

Page

5

Transport service proposal delayed by regional chamber

A letter from the Hemetail Chamber of Commerce in Pew Ia miuron requests details on a proposed transport service for Tableland centers. The secretary notes confusion over a meeting and warns the plan may face opposition from local bodies including ALP groups.

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Herbertton R.S.L. meeting notes and resignations

The report covers the Herbertton R.S.L. monthly gathering with references to the CWA, tabled motions, and the resignation of the president Mr. Tatleee. It notes discussions on appointments, forthcoming elections, and committee actions, including conduct of meetings and member acknowledgments.

Werbeeto RSL Merpiiga Weiuer Jeriammal Graham Thera Ligue Petar Croulee Lady Bowen Brukene Weward Ansse House Ieee Sottactr Tertiory L. of Queensland Cate Tatleee Furlong Deven Sep Freeman Deere Ur Mr Candie Kenny Wok Enc Cordance Fear Gawale Ff Fehares Berg Vawea STA Higgen Dan Newel Serena T Herbert OS

Mixed Society at Merauke Amid War Time Fears

A fragmented wartime account from Merauke describes refugees, Indigenous and Chinese communities, and Allied and Dutch forces. It recalls daily life, relief efforts, and cultural tensions during a disrupted period with damaged streets, markets, schools, and religious centers.

St Camillus Order Plans New Mission House In Louvain

A late 19th century report describes St Camillus monks opening a house in Louvain to aid war wounded and train nurses. The project, inspired by the Battle of Magenta and founded to serve the sick, seeks religious and medical work in a simple, austere setting with vows and modest furnishings.

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Chicago of the Future promises vast urban redesign plans

An AP report outlines a Chicago Plan vision with 88 potential communities, a centralized shopping core, and major arterial improvements. It describes a dense, pedestrian friendly grid, open lanes, and a government model featuring independent districts under a unified city system.

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Denmark Prepares For FAO Agriculture Conference

The Danish government hosts the first FAO agriculture conference in Copenhagen starting in December. About 300 representatives from 18 countries gather as ministers of agriculture and observers from the Soviet Union and other nations prepare to discuss world food and agricultural issues amid rising global demand and forest protection concerns.

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Canberra Debates Rail Standardisation Across Australia

The article reports on a Canberra backed plan as Australia seeks standard gauge across states. It highlights officials in New South Wales Victoria and South Australia arguing for unified rail gauges to cut costs and boost interstate commerce.

Canberra Seah Wales Autralia Victoria Chery New South Wales Broken Hill Senate A. J. Tract

Fewer Swiss Watch Craftsmen in Modern Industry Shift

A fragmentary report notes a decline in traditional Swiss watchmakers as mass production grows. It mentions families like the Wagh, Brine, and others, stressed by high prices and mechanized factories. Observations reference craftsmen in Patek Philippe settings and distant visitors from America amid a city’s push toward industrial mass production.

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Postwar Britain Faces Surge in Crime and Sexual Offences

In London and across Britain a sharp rise in crime since the end of World War II is reported. Officials cite tens of thousands of offences monthly, with violence and sexual crimes drawing concern. Police warn stricter measures may be needed to curb the trend and restore public order.

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Uncertain Commonwealth Talks Highlight Trade and Travel

Fragmentary report on a conference with L. P. Macgregor and Australian senators. Mentions transport, Brazil, Amazon, oil, water power, and architectural studies. Describes a river voyage and global economic ideas amid unclear syntax and damaged OCR.

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