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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1946
Page
6
In a Cairns Post discussion on the State Transport Act, critics question Government aims to shift transport costs to road users, potentially raising fares and freight. They warn the measure may entrench rail dominance, hike living costs, and unfairly burden remote residents while boosting public revenue.
A fragmented OCR item notes a commercial spin or tree related event with unclear phrasing. It references a four item or four theme element and two on a tree, but details and entities are not clearly readable. The readable content suggests a brief notice or ad fragment without concrete names or dates.
In a December session the House of Commons weighed post war reconstruction costs and government support for the jute industry. Ministers said subsidy payments would ease rising costs while defending the budget in a tense debate led by SW Davison and others. The discussion focused on industry viability and future funding.
Shipping movements report multiple consignments including 300 tons agar at a print facility and timber cargoes bound for Townsville Cairns and Sydney. Delays noted with arrivals at Cairns, Portland and other ports. weeks show later timetable with bonds and cargo schedules.
Brisbane residents mend widespread damage from a December hailstorm. Glassware merchants report many broken windows while city crews and contractors rush to restore services and clear debris. A Sharpes hardware store in the valley closed as stock losses mount and Christmas preparations are interrupted.
Golded Casket No W086 was drawn with prize results announced. First prize went to ticket 73,013 owned by V Heinemann of Southport. Second prize to ticket 46,185 held by Alkoomie Street resident. Third prize to ticket 5408 belonging to Walton Street Dutton Park. Fourth prize to ticket BeOID associated with Sid Beckhaus Lebster Wills M Siebban. Fifth prize to ticket 6.6u with Nothing Yet syndicate Maughan of Quail Street Longreach.
A woman named Mar ie Coleman aged 43 was committed for trial in the Central Court on three charges of administering polodem with intent to mut vert. She was not fully committed and reserved her degree and will appear again in the Central Chamber Court on March 10. The charges relate to administering power to Robert Waller Reynolds from October 4 to 3b, 1942, to William Patrick O’Des between January 30 and August 30, 184 and to Muriel Jayn Bewhey between May 18 and June 36, 1846.
A jury found Lewis guilty of contempt with the court deferring sentencing until December 4. The judge noted procedural issues while warning no improper influence would sway the process and directed that Lewis remain free under certain conditions.
In loving memory of our mother who left us December 6, 188. You can only have one mother and cherish her while you may. Her soul will rest, and she is truly missed. Always remembered by her family with sorrow and love.
The fragmentary text mentions an Associated Press subscriber and references pruning oversews, but the readable content is too incomplete to identify a clear event, person, or location. The piece lacks coherent facts suitable for a full summary.
The locality records a mayoral telegram praising a group 1 subscribers pennant winner, licensing applications, and a railway worker hand injury. Other items cover a serious overseer injury in Kuranda, a land survey party returning to select agricultural experimental sites, and a postal warning urging early Christmas mailings with packing and addressing cautions. Weather outlook notes fine conditions with scattered eastern showers and windy spells.
December discussions in Canberra focused on modifying wage pegging rules. Representatives reported to the conference that proposed changes would be prepared for formal debate by December 1, with no consensus yet on specifics.
Aboard the steam rescue voyage from Cooktown to Cairns the Air-See Rescue crew saved six crewmen from the wrecked Adelaide Stearn Argosy Lema a Cape of the Commonwealth Digest Trade Coy vessel. The ship lay at low water on Wooded Island after striking near Cairns, with decks visible. Captain Sullivan spoke of the incident as signals and a lamp failed, but the crew were saved by 9.30 p.m. and taken to Cooktown. The Adelaide had recently begun trading voyages, four crew were rescued and the rest remained aboard the wreck before assistance arrived.
A wrecked schooner Ametea lies in shallow water near Brisbane as the cameraun an and the Swedish vessel Allantides stand by. Captain A Mooreald said the ship was taking on water at low tide with decks awash. Three cargo holds are reported full of perishables and gear. The Lerawin visited the wreck and the crew will be taken to Cairns aboard the Merde.
In Brisbane the Bus Proprietors Association vice president Mr T Findlay criticized the Transport Bill as disappointing and unfair arguing it would penalize bus operators most under proposed compensation provisions. He noted compensation for vehicles and other property taken over by local authorities and a 5 percent added amount with a seven year maximum. The Master Carriers Association and other figures warned liberal road widening could offset licence costs, while Aircrs Progralry Lil Ford urged acceptance to avoid travel curtailment and higher taxi costs.
Fragmentary notice mentions Mr Pies and reference to a QPP leader incident in Parliament. It hints at personal explanations and prior charges as well as alleged profits of CAB.000 during the war amid unclear context and garbled wording.
Cairns leaders debated shaping a war memorial as a museum. The proposal, backed by Alderman Collins and others, would cost about £7,000 to £11,000 for building plus £1,000 for fittings, with ongoing staff and maintenance expenses. The meeting considered funding, location, and governance, emphasizing community benefit and co operation across groups.
A parliamentary session notes a delayed sanity issue amid a broader debate on Bretton Woods participation. Minister for Transport announces postponement to next year while factions clash over cabinet loyalties and ratification, with tensions running between Prime Minister and Labour leaders. reports cite cabinet ministers resisting the recommendation and pushing deferment.
Washington officials sign pact talks while local leaders clash over a war memorial plan. Citizens debate museum funding and a memorial park loan, urging public support and a concrete proposal to the League. The meeting ends with a provisional committee and secretary pro tem.
Fragmentary report notes a pearling crew possibly from Saibai Island near New Guinea, with a search underway across adjacent localities. Australasian National Airways officials state no request or guidance was received to participate in the search.
A Brisbane report states the Full Industrial Court affirmed its power in a case about wage and rearing duties. The decision addresses the court’s authority over industrial relations matters and related applications. Notable names and precise dates could not be confirmed from the readable text.
Brisbane reports indicate Mr TA Ferry has been appointed to the Industrial Court Bench with a term described as long and varied. Dwyer, aged 33, is noted for outstanding ability and broad experience across the state. He was educated at Christian Brothers College and has worked in several districts including Ingham and Cairns.
December 4 in Sydney the Wateride Workers Federation seeks an injunction in the High Court to restrain the Steves ira Industry Commission from banning wage claims. Federation secretary J Hgaly said constitutional channels were exhausted, the strike act claim valued at about 30,000 workers, and the court order remains in force pending a formal hearing by the commission.
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