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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

6

Christmas Spirit Should Guide Year Round Unity

The article urges observing the Christmas spirit beyond December, promoting peace and goodwill as a constant aim. It discusses global cooperation, world government, and eliminating war by fostering mutual understanding, unity, and nonviolence as enduring values in memory of Christ.

Thali Sone Ao. Commpbucks Christinas Silwation United Nations Organization Kia Wong Mances England Scotland Wales Great Britain Nat Jane Amy L le Gray

Seasonal Greetings From The Claims Post Editor

The editor sends best wishes for a new year, praising goodwill and cooperation with friends. They express hope for continued peaceful relations, prosperity, and stronger ties in the coming year.

Sugar Industry Award Variation Report Slips Faint Details

A fragmented report notes changes to a sugar industry award with figures on per ton rates and workers. Names such as PF Pergunon Carmi Denk and others appear in the limited readable text alongside mentions of a new rate raise and associated fractions or totals.

PF Pergunon Carmi Denk

Shipping Movements and Passenger Cargo Timeline

Shipping movements show diverse cargo and passenger movements across ports. Vessels bound for Adelaide Port Augusta and Cairns depart or arrive with timber steel and general cargo. Sydney remains active with ships due by December 23 and late January arrivals.

Ulaoiwnp Bane Adelaine Dandaleer

Obituary for Mary Sybans in the county paper

Mary Sybans, aged 18, died yesterday at the abide Mountal. She was the daughter of SEY and Mys D Ryfecia, and the funeral will be held from the ste wt Sylam, with services at Babiads and 1) lock Ua) entries.

Chie Aeeanle Sey

Officers Paid of Brisbane Ship Crew Delayed

December 23 report from Brisbane notes 17 officers and crew members of the 25K-ton Government-owned Treyehter Delemiere are paid off by the Australian Shipping Board. Only an engineer and boatswain remain aboard the ship, with the others leaving for Sydney. The crew has waited 22 days at Burke’s Wharf in South Brisbane for replacements to complete the complement.

Brisbane Finren Delemiere Australian Shipping Board Curne Sydney Burkes Mennett John Burke Agema Erustinny

Engineers inispaie discuss regional conferences

Towndille City Council heard from the ey engineer about engineers and overseers attending conferences to exchange views on materials. Alderman Abercrombie and Councillor Dickinson supported a separate engineers conference to share local perspectives, while others urged joint attendance at the main gathering. The motion passed.

Innispaie Towndille Cal Amerinas J Abercrumbie Towngyler North Queensland Lagat Authorities Finda Wit Tocal Witt Fou Kow Abercrombie Tm, Cowley Cams Connestion & Dickins Cardwell Colsteillor Dickinson A. Koudson Lensie T. Weull

Reger correspondent notes victor wallet and arrangements

A terse field note reports Sir Victor Wallet, the British ambassador, and personal arrangements tied to the event. The writer mentions local favourites and commentary on the outcome, signaling a held interest in diplomatic ties and domestic reactions.

Fern Tadeira N Lara Reger Victor Wallet Te Jave Syde

Post Office Bolbay Friday Holiday Notices

Post Office services will observe a Friday holiday with limited operations. Officials note postal business resumes next day with altered delivery and sorting times. Telegraph and money order services will be affected. post offices in commonwealth regions may close earlier.

Mase Simmonds McKee Cosideree Post Office Busines House Wurally Preroenee Acta MuRiewen Noumby Golea Cairne O 'Capell Bea Haliday Tmonaratin Ube Howe Wine Port Sting New West Entel Cheng Ae Detpal Telegough Nesvice

Local Girl Helps After Mouthpiece Mishap at Woolworths

Ann Grainer, about two, played with a trumpet when her finger wedged in the mouthpiece yesterday morning at Woolworths. An ambulance man quickly freed it and she was aided on the spot. Weather featured showers with a rain-soaked start to the day, and rainfall totals show three months of marked activity. Kniedall reports quarterly earnings of 100 mienhae in the first quarter, while the flat day marked the 100th day of the year with minimal rainfall totals.

Ann Grainer Woolworth Rmitat Kniedall Batrlay

Memorials and Death Notices Across Christmas Season

Fragmented obituary notices reference December deaths and memorials. Names include Janet Smith and family members, with dates and mourning messages from spouses, children, and relatives. The clippings mention long losses and indicate typical posthumous remembrances in a local paper.

Calzne Pest Public Notice Appears In Local Gazette

A terse public notice titled The Calzne Pest appears in the local gazette show ing Nenad Medea involved in the meme sphere. The fragment suggests an event or announcement but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Motor cycle theft near McKennie Street Explanade

A roped gate failed to deter thieves who stole a reconditioned Army type motorcycle from a home near McKennie Street and the Esplanade last night. The bike, out of petrol, was wheeled from the yard and no trace had been found as of yesterday. A £280 reward remained for information leading to the recovery.

Staley Crete Mc- Kennie-street

Brisbane farewell and regional electricity board aims

Last Saturday in Brisbane a ceremonial farewell to the Duke and Niche was held. The brief minutes discuss the Calms Reninnal Electricity Board chairmanship and the Regional Electricity Commission, aiming to unify classifications across Calrur, Thynepille, Wide Bay and Rockhampton. The meeting addressed prior ministerial clarifications about pay and registration in the State Industrial Court to secure uniform classification.

Brisbane Niche Gloucaater Itapscity Calms Reninnal Electricity Board Electricite Meehalran Calrur Thynepille Adl Industsle Elapaification Ste

Rainfall and Weather Totals from Tuntefail Region

An imperfect report notes rainfall figures and yearly totals for the Tuntefail area. It cites 4& Bange period metrics, entries around December 23, and a yearly total near 4.62 inches above average. The text records monthly rainfall values, with January and April figures and mentions a 16.75 inch area average, though with garbled figures and uncertain dates.

Cairns rHear Sonth

Caring for Overs Graves in England and Queensland Weather

Fragmented text reports a grave care note in Brookwood Cemetery England mentioning Mrs Lee Gatton Street Cairns and Miss Weak Fortiight. It shifts to a weather summary for Carpentaria Peninsula and nearby coasts with scattered showers and winds from northeast to southeast.

Brievant Brookwood Genetery England Lee Gatton-street Cairns Eton

Sydmey Society Man Sentenced 10 Years Imprisonment

Oscar Dawson aged 24 was sentenced by Judge Helt to 10 years hard labour for malicious wounding. The judge noted the act was arrogant and ruthless and could warrant life penal servitude, but recommended potential early release if behavior improved.

Sydmey Society Thecine Eutclouty Rankin Oscovet Dawson Helt Dewson Biriuoment Renancing Res

Contemptible conduct cited in Dawson case

The court heard Dawson’s case with remarks on his youth and leniency. Evidence showed triggering provocation and a lack of parental guidance. Dawson faces a sentence starting December 12, with a prior two-year term noted and a consideration for leniency due to youth and circumstances.

Dawson Hla Gorn Im Beach Deren

Transport Bill Foresees Statewide Coordinator Role

A Queensland minister outlined provisions of a transport bill envisioning a statewide coordinator and regional facilities. Colline noted the office not yet appointed, while a suitable vehicle would carry out ram duties, with substantial benefits once the bill is implemented, affecting transport users.

Colline Tyaneport Mill Ae Te sHerrae Ted Collins Simioner Queensland Trenaport Ee Ip Tan 90

Examinations and Cooperative Plans in Economic Year

The document notes department examinations for university matriculation in Arts, Commerce and Home Science with ECE and FES certificates. It mentions 847 candidates eligible for matriculation and lists courses such as Commerce, Law-Agriculture, Medical Science, Architecture, Engineering, and Dentistry. It covers government aims to finance worker groups forming cooperatives, a tour by Mr Collins and ministerial travel plans, and revaluation procedures with deadlines and fees.

Department of Intkrvetion Sword of Open Caida FES Keir Stes Aes Ieee Dentistry Iba Valeraz Norway Sweden Collins

Fragmented Calms Peremgaste Hoard notice and exam entries

A garbled poster day announces compensation rules for an injured quillery worker and lists numerous names and exam subjects. The text mixes disjointed legal and school items, mentioning wards, a foreshortened roster, and many students from Carman and area, with scattered scores and course titles.

Telegram Delays Highlight Post Office Struggles

Readable fragments describe telegram backlogs at Fort Office with about 190 messages in transit and delays in delivery until morning. Managers report limited office services, scarce beverages, and staff coping amid disruptions while President Mr. Paddigs and Chrisman are noted in social context.

Queensland diploma awards list read like a ledger

A long OCR fragment lists names and institutions across Brisbane and regional Queensland, detailing graduates receiving diplomas in various fields from Church of England Grammar School to St Joseph’s College and other schools. Names include Terence A. Kans, Phyllis L. Brand, and John J Uren among many others, with multiple colleges and towns referenced.

Queessland Eestor Church of England Gramuar Taal Brisbane D. Doig Boye Pouks Terence A. Kans Joseph's Collear Gregory Terrace Brisbane Staleigh Betabandal MS Genn Church of ‘Grammar East Brisbane Ramer Church of Magiand Geemmar East Brisbann Jay. Watson Gram ‘Mar

Innisfail Accountant Appears in Court On Theft Charge

An Innisfail accountant faced the Sonita Court before EL Mansell RM for allegedly stealing money from a local ca t eons Findlay. The case details a missing sum and prior drink impairment cited as context, with the accused admitting to being drunk and the matter continuing before a magistrate.

Innisfail Piaad Bog Auley Sonita Court of Eels Renlacs Ae EL Mansell Atealing Iocal Cae Findlay Alu Rus Poly of Teauser John Barr Sivan Daze Bebe Encarta Frisch Fritsch Ceria Wien Dana Lee Victorig Mr. Mangel

Mixed Ballday Trading Tears and Closing Hours

Cairns announces extended hours with certain and mores published for tonight and a later opening until 8:38. The Cairns Woolmarket, operated by North Queensland Association members, plans a Friday reopening and a charity benefit draws local attention as Mr T McDonald signs on and children wait for the event.

Cairns T. McDonald McDoni Joven Suru Tharo Ieee Ak Co

Yorkey's Knos Surf Life Saving Club Hits All Races

The Yorkey's Knos Surf Life Saving Club features in a compact report noting its latest competition results and ongoing training updates. The club demonstrates steady progress with members excelling in endurance and sprint events, reflecting strong local support and routine practice sessions.

Yorkey's Knos Surf Life Saving Club

Regional board employees update prompts December coverage

Regional board employees report on December 21 as the board applies changes to coverage. The brief cites ongoing administrative actions and upcoming decisions affecting staff and services.

Bernborough Sold in Los Angeles Deal

Bernborough is reported sold by A O Romane Traut to Louis B Mayer, with price undisclosed. Mayer plans relocate Bernborough to Kentucky for stronger progeny potential, while related dealings include Victor Beau Pere and Beau Pere auctions in New South Wales and England, totaling around 10,000 dollars.

Los Angeles Louis Bo Mayer Wernborough A. O. Romane Beniuehyn Mayer Neil

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