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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1946
Page
6
A dense, readably fragmented listing of items for sale and wanted to buy. Mentions areas likely Swflad Acs Ware, various goods including machinery, farm equipment, vehicles, household items, tools, and misc services. Multiple vendors and contact phrases appear, with typical classified ad language and repetitive price cues.
The notice from the Roads Commission invites tenders for supply and delivery of thacher and timber, grubbing, earth drainage and pavement work along the Csimna Port Douglas and Port Mociman routes. Bids require a 4 percent deposit and must be endorsed by the Shire Chairman. The lowest tender will be accepted.
Fragmentary text appears from an old newspaper page mentioning machine delivery and papers but lacks coherent names, dates, or locations. The readable portions hint at a service or subscription offer with annual terms, but specifics are not recoverable from the fragment.
A dense OCR fragment shows job ads, lost and found, board and residence notices, probate and legal notices, and community classifieds. It mentions positions like matron and cook, payment terms, and locations including Cairns, Queensland. Scattered entries list lost items, rewards, and employment opportunities with dates and contact prompts.
The document notes an application by a person for a mean list with annotations and garbled names. It records the filing, applicant identity, and dates in a constrained, period newspaper style.
Fragmented OCR details a transfer and death related notice under Real Property Acts of 1908 with names including Jane Bridie Busstane widow and Parkhurst, plus trustees and claimants in Australia. The text is garbled with multiple broken names and places, indicating a legal notice of probate or transfer with listed claimants and trustee entities.
Fragmentary OCR records recount a chaotic scene around a landing and crowd surge. Mentions include a co-pilot Captain and a named vessel or location, with scattered references to a fight and emergency responses amid unclear dates and places.
Britain could receive more wheat as stunts boost shipments from Australia. Sir Thomas Gordon, Australian rep for War Transport, said Britain was sending grain from India and West Australian ports. Last week, most ships in ballast lifted all cereals except a few batches in Australia. Wheat stock remained ample in West Australia despite surveying challenges. Clearing wheat accelerated ship turnarounds, crucial in this emergency.
In Sydney on February 10 a US Army spokesman said Australian wives of US servicemen need not fear being displaced on the Monterey and Mariposa. He noted Hill 30 remains 100 percent. He said dependants travelling on the ships would sail on priority if husbands have filed the necessary travel applications so Monterey will depart Sydney. The Mariposa departure gate is not yet fixed. About 300 children are en route to America, expected to depart by June.
A Brisbane court heard an alleged incident involving a truck driver named Henri Brew and others. Police prosecutor said the driver was under investigation after a disturbance at a location near Auchenflower following a dispute with a woman. The defendant, Frederick William Brew, appeared in court and was remanded.
Tech official notes secure operations status at end of December show 108 personnel counted still active in Tepanese efforts. The query references locating PEmconwak and Canberra as part of effort.
London February AAP report states Field Marshal Moon created two new viscounts in the New Year honours, seizing the title Viscount Montgomery of Alamein and Hind Head in Sutt Marebal, and taking the barony of Tess of Glengtin in Surrey, amid alleged deceit of Marshal Tedder.
Fragmented OCR text hints at parliamentary debate over system commands and consents in a colonial or wartime setting. Mention of Australia, Darwin, and civil administration suggests imperial governance concerns. Names and exact actions are unclear. core idea centers on governance approvals and tenure rules.
Canberra reports no more income tax reductions planned as government signals continued tax reform. Officials indicate adjustments will protect core machinery and equipment wear, with certain exemptions to be kept.
New York Times correspondent Sani hae Hnetima reported Homma's wife wept and praised his dedication as she testified about their daughter and his aim for her future. She described his conduct and noted a policy disagreement linked to his release after the Philippines campaign. The court recessed until Saturday.
Paris dispatch reports France plans to raise over 1088 million to alleviate fiscal crisis. The government says military credits totaling 216 million will be pursued after parties reached agreement, signaling intensified efforts to stabilize finances despite dire economic outlook.
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