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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

6

Bretton Woods Debated by Australian Labour Caucus

The discussion over ratification of the Bretton Woods Agreement reflects a split in the Australian Labour Party. Chifley’s leadership is criticized as Caucus withholds approval, risking delays to join the monetary system and its promised world trade and full employment framework. The piece argues unity is essential for Australia’s overseas trade and economic development.

Caucus Labour Wold Arneypal Thtre Chifley Australian Labour Party Haelf Abe Australia Bretton Woods Russia Autralia Mr. Chifley

Brurbane Proceedings Note December Fines In Turndale

Fragmented OCR text reports two fines levied in Brurbane for unspecified offenses at an event in Torna Stare Mier 9M. It mentions Goble of euten ciet who faced action at The Pacprisde with a schedule from LE 8 to 19 and an additional pacing at 10 4 193.

Brurbane Torna

Brisbane public sale notice fragment and prize list

Fragmentary notice from Brisbane lists lottery style prize numbers and participants. Names include Kerr, Henry, Lord, Cudi, Me Leiehlen, A Davidson, Ryan, Downs, Millican and others. Details are scattered but indicate a time of sale and transportation fare references amid a humorous postal style.

Basra Nandiirn Tee Minster Peanapar Walsh Wea Srapuunie Teriner Notire Brisbane Golden Hited Esmmisnier Branane Urige Anil Transpore Grown L Henry H. Lord Syndlene Ryan Leichhach-street HA. Davidson Wikia Elson M

Financial aid for miners extended with strict terms

Brisbane December 1 reports financial assistance for Lone Be prospectors with surface prospecting grants of £1 10s per week for single men and £2 per week for married men. Aid limited to a four week period then a four week sand down. Applications must go through the district mine warden. the department will check applicants’ proper pursuit. No coal or explosives supplied. miners may retain ore found. Department highlights city loan schemes as under review. loans repayable from ore proceeds.

Brisbane Marziesd VC Gals Worke Auch Ine Achever Suez

Sydneys Transport Curtailment Feared

Transport services in the Sydney area face curtailment amid unspecified disruptions. Authorities warn residents to expect reduced schedules and delays as repairs and operational adjustments proceed.

Sydneys

Dutch Emigrants Travel to Australia Amid Resettlement Debates

A fragmented text notes Dutch emigrants heading to Australia under a Semerlendy Australia agreement with Deen aides. It references names like Landon and Renee, a rumoured route via Bote Lane, and mentions the Netherlands context. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the item centers on relocation plans and immigration documents.

Thustralia Landon Dar Australia Deen Aides Stud Bote Lane Une Sun Keet Netherlands

Postmaster reports earth tremors and dredge exchange proposal

Souimaphasiane Yarth Teemar reports on Tuesday morning a minor tremor with four distinct shocks and Juppan noting a similar movement. Harbour Board notes dredge exchange proposal and chiefs should meet in the new year. Townsville correspondent cites Brisbane Weather Bureau forecasts with southeast to northeast winds and scattered showers across regions including Mackay and Cardwell.

Souimaphasiane Yarth Teemar South Sohastane K W MacFarlane Juppan Perth Tamar Gail Harbour Board Hal Townsville Weslber Brisbane Weather Bureau Irolatad Wasinly Downe Touthest Namarly Promnmda Torres Strait

FORLISKER'S NOTICE publication schedule changes

The notice outlines upcoming publication details for FORLISKER'S NOTICE with changes to dates and distribution. It states that the newspaper will not publish on a specified Wednesday, and confirms the new schedule for the month. The snippet references dates and editorial adjustments affecting readership in the area.

Galrus and Walsh rent case heard in May Senet

In May Senet court Wr McRwane represented the plaintiff against Walsh of Calms for rent and a cow. Clerk’s Conveyance told of operations on Mr. Wilkinson who is recovering well after surgery following illness. Shipping notes report Cairns port traffic in November 1846 with increased vessel numbers and cargoes, while local harbour congestion concerns prompted Cairns Harbour Board to seek better wharf capacity and vessel accommodation.

Sian Walsh P. McNation Mott Setvice Caver Cairns Wharfkcyer RS Orton Crime Harbour Board Cairna

Cairns Municipal Band weighs Maryborough contest attendance

The Cairns committee debated attending the next State band championships at Maryborough and the cost of uniforms. A Brisbane Band Association meeting tonight will set plans, with adjourned talks next week on finances and attendance. Poultry farmer concerns cited a need for better reform and food supply amid drought, while a Cairns suburb dispute led to a summons court appearance for Annie Falvey over insulting language and assault in Buchan Street.

Calyne Stunicipal Bana Cairne Municipel Maryborough Kamer Queensland Brisbane Carisbane Cairns WE ‘McKenna MacDonnell F. McNamee Joyce Millie Doyle Anim Falvey Petrick Herbert Falvey Costa Amault

Cairns Waterside Union Pushes Annual Leave Demands

A Cairns sub-branch of the Federated Clerks Union reports unanimous support for a campaign to secure annual leave with pay for waterside workers. The group condemns shipowners for exploiting constitutional technicalities, cites historical negotiations dating to 1889, and calls on the Commonwealth Government to nationalize Australian shipping to enforce the concession. The meeting backs the Inter-State Shipping Conference’s stance and demands measures including four hours pay for absences and other wage protections pending resolution.

Cairn Welersite Workers” Federation of Australia Armiual Tin “Oa Great Britain New Zealand United States ‘of America Great Brita America Australia Tha Piper Cain Chiat Federation John Curtis Defence of Australia Auntealian Chifley Curtin Commonwealth Austalia Federal Council Federated Clarke Union Federated Clerks’ Union E. D. Murgatrerd Townsville Cairne Federated Clerk Union of Atviralin Stout

Affairs of Mr Charles Coward Aired in Parliament

Brisbane dispatch reports in Parliament that Detective-Sergeant Purcell denied knowledge of liquor sales by his brother to Charles Coward. Purcell said his brother began business at City View Motel in December 1945 and sold out in October 1946, implying few troops were in northern Queensland then. Detective Senior-Sergeant Buggy said he bought the launch Caress in his own name and Coward had no interest in it.

Brisbane F. W. Paterson Bowen T. A. Foley Purcell Charles Coward Purcall City View Queensland Buggy

Detective Buggy and Coward Denials At Public Inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry examines allegations involving Charles Coward. Questions address his roles as director of Canadian Pacific Formata and Millman Tobacco Co, with focus on dividends, liquidation, and war rationing impacts. The Attorney General and Premier press for answers on alleged misstatements in company reports drawn June 1940 to 1944.

Paterson D. Wh. Glednon Canadian Presse Tobacco Co. Ld Charles Coward Canadian Pacific Formata Co Millman Tobacco Companiles Susvived Ules Brady Chain Coward Supreme Court Feciie Tobtcco Co Ale Snd Derembée Apu

Birthrate Decline Reflected in Church Education Talks

In a church gathering Bishop of Catma Moet Hen presided and spoke on education linked to the Sisterhood of Mercy. Very Rev Hunt highlighted a 4th year report praising the system’s aims and costs, noting Australia’s need to repopulate with skilled workers while facing a birth decline and immigration questions.

Catma Fe, Hunt Cnme Australia Orree Angleae Cando An Cando An Mem Hearst Nea Om Om, the Anglican Head Master “of Gevloug Grammar Seheol Nemathc Fsw Perth

Examinations and Attenance at St Manies Hugh and Primary

The school reports high enrolment at St Manies Hugh and Primary, with 263 pupils. A large portion excelled in commercial exams and shorthand, while extern pupils pursued tutoring at the convent. Music, speech, arts, and sport featured, with many pupils passing in theory and receiving honors.

St. Manies Hugh

Inigo Jones Forecast Amid Turbulent December Outlook

Fragmented notes discuss sunspot activity and unsettled December weather with hints of rain. mentions Northern Hemisphere patterns and Christmas period prospects. Debates on refrigerated transport policy, dairy and fruit market logistics, and party actions on rural issues and mining act reforms.

School distribution cards Saint Monica class notes

Mme fers ona gupta bapps 7 Carlene MISMOP BRAVETS erarcu. Be WOTUshiy cove wamney and Ty J Heevey express joy at attending the St. Monica high School annuity distribution. Lordama extends greetings. guests include Father McCarthy, Rev J Meagher, Rev Vathe Krzemienaki, principal F McGrath, and a large faculty listing.

Mme Fers Ona Gupta Bapps Carlene Mismop Bravets Erarcu

Sub-Junior and Preparatory Class Names from School Sports

A fragment lists participants across junior to preparatory groups with names like Maureen Rocere Willie Devitt Lenore Tierney Margaret Baloces Kath leen Henderson and John McGrath. It also mentions Tay Guiverre Shane Ranwell Barry Lennon and Verine Pas eral in tone pole events, with stray phrases indicating school sports staffing.

Maureen Rocere Mar Lens Willie Devit Nore Devitt Lenore Tierney Margaret Baloces Lily Quarentin Kathleen Henderson Geettees Gourke Ridden Girmae Leslie Shea John McGrath Tay Guiverre Ider Shane Ranwell Barry Lennon Wernine Paseral

BRITAIN EXPORTS WEARY INDUSTRY TO CONSERVE PRODUCTION

December reports from Canberra show Britain pushing bicycle exports to meet wartime needs. Exports from Beira totalled 000,000 for ten months, up from 430,000 in all of 1938, with 50,000 juvenile cycles also shipped this year. Trade officials urge prompt action on wage and attendance payments tied to stevedoring workers’ claims, including fee deductions for four hours’ pay. The Welsh-side Workers Federation filed a claim with the Stevedoring Industry Commission on December Bth, seeking attendance wages from January 2.

Canberra Obtein

Night dispatch on riots sparks Locinds Point unrest

Fragmentary late night report notes actions from Ingharn with possible parallels to Locinds Point disturbances. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate ongoing unrest and early responses by authorities.

Rome

Australian open golf title hotly contested at Manly

In the Australian professional championship at Manly the leading Victorians faced strong resistance from Queensland rivals. Vic Loreen led at mid tournament but fell out after two extra holes. Ton vod defeated Martin Smith. Final round results featured Toogood over Smith by 30th, Naule over Bullock, Nile over Dench, and Johnson over Grem.

Sydney der U Queensland Joe Want Victoraen Manly Vic Loreen Victorien Martin Smith Teamanisn Tonvod Smith tx #2 All the Ncturians were detested. Both Von ‘Wide Cremin Toogood Cremin Peal Borer Naule Bullock Eal Victorsen Bathaleharson Teal

Demonstration in Madrid Prompts Call for Foreign Intervention

Reuters report notes large crowds gathering in Spain as pro and anti foreign intervention sentiments rise amid unrest. The dispatch mentions London and Barcelona as locations in the coverage and highlights tensions surrounding international responses.

Lonndon Dee Reuters Dank Ange Bereahoas Mgaltat Foreig Spain

Excessive Costs of Rouse Building Debated in Assembly

Debates on housing costs focus on high expenses in Mackay area and delays in building. Alderman Wood calls the issue a major problem while officials discuss state and federal roles. Northern Country Party leaders urge action and funding for experiments to eradicate the buffalo fly as part of rural housing and land schemes.

Ouse Mackay 4. J.mcfuuald Northern Country Party Federsl Country Party Fontinurscire CSIR

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