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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 12, 1946

Page

5

Industrial peace and progress for Australia’s postwar economy

The article argues that industrial peace is vital for Australia’s reconversion to a peacetime economy. It critiques round table talks, condemns coal and steel strikes as misused by agitators, and warns that ongoing disruptions threaten employment, production, and export markets. It urges cooperative effort among workers, unions, and employers to expand production and win new markets in Asia and beyond.

New South Wales Industrial Commission Australies Australia East Indies China India South Africa New Zealand Europe Bervel

Irregular Draft on Gulf Coast Development and Local Authority Methods

An unclear text fragment discusses Gulf coast development and a proposed method judged by a Local Authority, mentioning Zuialagh and Sap vate and a preference for a lineal authority approach. It references experienced drivers and the use of picks and shovels, hinting at coordination with a council or regional body and potential public works oversight.

Aichowah Foyle Zinalagh Sap Possum Pirasleuh Fenraacs

Food for Britain: a wartime appeal amid shortages

A brief wartime notice discusses a public appeal for food and rationing measures in Britain, noting community efforts to ration and distribute scarce supplies while authorities urge public cooperation.

Wimmera By-Election Results and Party Notes

In Wimmera by election results, votes show Labor and Country Party figures with leading candidates including J Stoddart and T Turnbull. The tally reports Labor trailing as the Country Party gains ground and the Moderate Labour candidate Arington Burke and others receive smaller shares.

Melbourne Muito Waten Rtarny Mealine Country Party Tees Iestorale Ares Turnbull Everett End SH J Stoddart Wend CP Soeerville Smith Arington Burke Atkin

Investigators Return from American Meat Study Trip

Investigators including Mr Hope and Mr Lewis examined US meat treatment processes and fruit handling on railroads. They observed practices at Brizbane abattoir and compared American methods to Queensland industry needs for informed guidance.

Eyoney Feo L—A Eamer Tarrakoola Queensland Queensland ‘Meat ‘Board C Tomlin Sores S.C. Lewis Brisbane Hope USA

Brisbane Market Report Notes Poor Clearances

Brisbane on February 1 reports weak clearance at Roma Street yard with only one lot lucerne chaff sold at 123 and another at 11. Some lot prices for Weerne chaff failed to sell at 6 to 8/8. Two single lots of calen pat 6/6 were refused and a single lot of lucerne declined.

Brisbane

Liberator Lands Aerial Ambulance

A fragmented report notes a Liberator aircraft delivering an aerial ambulance to Sydney amid wartime operations. The brief mentions a February timing and unspecified personnel, with gaps in details due to OCR damage.

Memorial notices for Paes and Trugran recall lost loved ones

Frost and Trugran memorials honor deceased spouses and family members. Messages reference remembrance on solemn days, with lines of affection and gratitude. Names include Paes, Sor arling, and Bougaireia, marking personal tributes across distant places.

Hoxoon Arling Nein Pyulme IeBagiow Australia

War memory feud cited in newspaper text

The fragment mentions a feud and memory of war with garbled phrases and names. It notes a newspaper supplied by Australian Associated Press and overseas content. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Generdl Wen Australian Associated Press

Indurstrial Court, Elections and Weather Notes

Industrial magistrate case in industrial court. warnings on townsville municipal elections. Communist Party faction plans in Hermit Park. tally expectations. Rainfall totals across Laima district. aerial ambulance call from Cairns to Chillagoe. state forecast warns of thunder, variable rain and fresh southeast winds in parts of the state.

Townsvills Jen Abely Communist Party Caynal Hermit Park Labour and Cotmmanies Hermit Park Maleorological Bureau Cluay Intenor Highlands Townerilie Sorths Peninmill Sumphde Ier Moutheank

Breach Allegation Confusing Transcript From Statutory Declaration

Fragmentary dialogue centers on alleged breach and timing around a statutory declaration. The transcript references a 71 date, questions about where the declaration was seen, and notes difficulties recalling details. No clear names or concrete locations are established in readable text.

Fragmented Notice From Inland Port Chronicle

The readable text references a settlement and progress events at a port site with names resembling Stier Ardea and SruSine. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the fragment suggests a report on arrival, barter, settlement progress, and attainment of a milestone at a port facility.

Fragmentary state premier note hints at leadership saga

Fragmentary OCR reads that Cooper would hold office, Haale and Foley are mentioned, Waleh commits something, and September leaders are referenced. The garbled text lacks clear actions, dates, or attributable facts suitable for a full news item.

Cooper Maat Haale Her

State minister cautions on forty hour week issue

State Minister warns deputation that a forty hour week could bring dangers and resistance. Mr Gair notes concerns while acknowledging some support for the policy and questions its practical effects on industry and workers. Experts and officials weigh potential losses and administrative challenges.

Extension of industries debate on wage policy

Gale noted that the government opposed a general wage rise for workers nationwide and urged the Federal Arbitration Court to intervene. The State Government argued a higher minimum wage could hinder progress and that any changes should come via court action and arbitration, with living cost indices cited.

de. Gale Saltec Printers’ Union

Parliamentary Board Pushes Through Labour Changes

The board faced significant pressure as Deputy Controller Sarasin, described as agreeable yet firm, urged strict grading standards while protests from producers and officials highlighted labour adequacy. President Janes, Mr. Builas, and others warned of market concerns and the impact on age marketing as a new board was elected.

Sanion Sarasin Bat Avery Hy Brocers i Ae Ima Sreatmas Sparketiae Sue Builas

ACEO EXECUTIVE TO MEET IN MELBOURNE

In Melbourne the ACEO executive will meet next Monday to decide action on derms. Militants demand federal government resolution on the 40 hour week and arbitration or inquiry. The conference seeks a policy approach amid union pressure.

Melbourne

Gang of Safe Robbers Operating in Sydney

A police report from Sydney describes a gang of armed robbers active in the city, targeting safes and hotels over recent months. The attackers reportedly struck a hotel and another venue, with authorities promising further action to curb the spree.

Sydney Owt Porter Feb Otsien Nieves Tan Setey Meat Exiruce

Mage AR Arranges Me Calwell's Workshop

Local note records a cryptic phrase sequence ME CALWELL S MAGE AR arranged in a stray handwriting fragment. The readable bits hint at a personal or workshop reference with unclear chronology or context.

Calwell

Retail vegetables prices controlled in Brisbane Townsville Cairns

Government regulates retail vegetable prices in Brisbane Tekhampton Townsville Cairns with a 3 percent ceiling on cost per pound. Disturbing price controls affect shoppers and vendors in these districts.

Brisbane Tekhampton Townsville Cairne

Passport refusals and guide council remarks in New South Wales

Officials discuss passport refusals tied to Girls Guides International and rehabilitation work. The interview cites Mr Calwalt and national government involvement while emphasizing citizens' need for timely individual replies and concerns about policy and procedure.

New South Wales Calwalt Ft Toolla Fer & Government Department Sotton Cabell Feders

Sain a SF dy te inventors ee ie ane moe Perey valley

Fragmentary OCR text mentions inventors, a valley, and a project, with unclear names and dates. The readable parts suggest a discussion around a site or program in a valley and references to a saronragemant type process. Details are obscured by garbled characters.

Bosch Derelew Saronragemant Taduatre

Unclear fragment on election support and candidates

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Mr Nicktis, Mr Thosepsee, Mr A W Padden and a candidate for East Toowomatan. No clear event, date, or outcome available.

Nicktis T. Thosepsee A W. Padden

Victorious Victoria Side Clinches Second Innings Lead

Victoria show strong batting as James and Gulltone anchor the innings and turn the tide. Victories achieved with three half centuries and a rapid 38 overs behind the bowlers. The match resumes tomorrow with Inter-State cricket suspense rising.

Istchet Naabek

Sydney Feb 11 Tie Ends Dramatic Finish

Fragmentary Sydney sports note describes a February 11 finish where a late game sequence tied the score as time expired with Ele Bla leading and Reece running. Limited readable details prevent full event identification.

Sydney Tne Reece Oe

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