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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 13, 1946

Page

5

Standoff Over UNO Stadium Forum Debate Sparks Tense Exchange

The piece reports a heated Security Council exchange on the future of UNO actions and global security. It notes contrasting attitudes toward British and Russian positions, with criticism of Moscow propaganda and calls for trust and cooperation among nations. It references Indonesian turmoil and British wartime alliances, urging unity under the UN framework.

UNO Security Council Persia Greece Indonesia Moscow Austrafe Bevin Britain Germany Russia Communist Party Australis Willy

Garbaged Destruction Setting Of Op Contract

Fragmented OCR text describes a contract related to garbage destruction with references to equipment, timelines, locations, and personnel. The passage mentions a September timeframe, a cost figure around 8000 pounds, and various names and places, though many details are garbled.

Mackay Doctor Charged In Fee Dispute

A Mackay physician faces legal action over a disputed fee amid a tangle of charges. The case involves the doctor and local representatives as details emerge from the regional hearing.

Golden Casket Brisbane Auctioneer Report

Brisbane auction notice lists lots and bidders with names such as William Patternon and K Rummel. The fragment shows prices, lot numbers, and locations on Queen Street and Kogarah, including names like Wiseman and Connors.

Brisbane Speeis Aawn Jogar Tusa Prise Lekes Queen-street Bishan Sec Sea

Aeroglen deputation seeks shelter and safety assurances

A fragmented report describes Aeroglen residents and a fellow deputation from the Association presenting concerns to local authorities about shelter, cleanliness, and child safety. The assembly criticizes lack of a proper cleansing service and urges action from the council, health inspectors, and police to protect children and maintain the area.

Berer ‘Aerogien Culres Des Council Asrowen Frogieat Association Matah Mosterist Martin Whch Anco Ieee Moerseuleelt Tor Reaith Abe Tiga

Ammigur Swimming Club and Liserren Funeral Directors

A fragmented local notice mentions Ammigur Swimming Club linked with Liserren Funeral Directors and Embalmers. The readable text implies a community event or partnership, with no clear date or location provided. Further context from the original page would clarify the exact action or notice type.

Ammigur Swimming Club Alsa Itusd Ie Svexme En Erg Liserren

Memoriam notice to a dear wife and mother

A brief memorial notice expresses sorrow for the loss of a wife and mother. It references a personal tribute and acknowledges support from readers, noting the publication’s reliance on the Associated Press for overseas news.

Damaged Cairns District Notices and Local Incidents

Fragmented OCR reports several local items: a dammaged notice about building machinery and an injured worker near a railway line. mentions of Cairns district hospital injuries including a fire teacher. notes on Queensland education department appointments for Cairns and district. dinner for Mr Miguel’s departure and London stay. old soldier and transport regulation references. a fisherman convicted for indecent exposure. plus weather and police advisories with scattered names and places.

Cairns Miguel Tim Hitler Hotel Mighel Aus Iulla London Tepeck

Cairns Waterfront Workers Debate Coal Access

A Cairns waterfront dispute centers on labor for coal cargo handling and vessel crew. Workers seek to limit loading in holds due to food shortages, urging the Stevedoring Industry Commission to allow only essential crews while employers press for broader access and staffing to avert disruption in supplies.

Brophy Iedustry Commission Aldinien Rievedor Tie Industry Commission Eg Distriee Asstassa Suamudly Company

Returned Servicemen Welcome Home Farty

A brief gala honored returning servicemen with a toast from dignitaries including PF Draper and Mr Meghell. The event featured remarks by Jack Flutnam and Lt. Coleman, with gratitude to staff and prisoners of war for support.

Dedham Heart Manapme Atrector PF Draper Seule Steleton Jack Flutnam RAAP mait_& Coleman Leutenant Feld) and Prisoner of Wer Greenwood and Marsh Parl ALF

Agent Generale Mighell Appointed Minister for Leads

Mr. N. R. Mighell has been named minister for leads amid Ojpaca repatriation duties. The move positions him to oversee reconstruction and logistics as the repatriation efforts proceed.

Ojpaca Lot Tke Repatriacion

Fears For Future of Meat Industry in Far North Province

The Cairns Chamber of Commerce in a letter to the Cairns Harbour Board during yesterday's monthly meeting warned that government action on the Royal Commission's recommendations could jeopardize the meat industry in the Far Northern Province. The letter stressed the need for careful consideration to protect local economic interests.

Far Worthern Province Harbour Board Chamber of Commerce Cairns Chamber of Commerce Cairns Harbour Board Royal Commis

Incomplete text sparks critique of Gulf development report

J Williamson decries the report as flawed and contradictory amid Gulf coast industrial plans. McManus urges expert review, warns against generalities, and calls for reassessment by industry veterans to ensure fair treatment and sound conclusions.

J. Williamson Ocean Aga Comet Brissase Williamson Seorgetown Gavpeice Iad Commision Gulf Inigud Townsville Sommerce

Progress Association Pushes Cairns Playground Site

A deputation from the Edge Hill Progress Association urged Cairns City Council to identify suitable land for a children’s playground. Council agreed to investigate available areas and consider freehold options with the aim of funding playground facilities, equipment, and site development within the authority’s control.

Edge Hult Progress Association Cairns Edge Mall Progress Association Ates Freminge RAAF Mr. Ray Td Watking Stem Association Hiltons Statulors Vemiire Sirti Ppc

Street Light Installation in Edge Fill Area

A request was made for extra street lights in the Edge Fill area during the past three months. The secretary of the association said lights were being installed throughout the circuit in an orderly manner, with Messrs Gitte Parcs Forest Bean and J Roy as representatives of the Progress Association.

Collins J. Roy Taresigent Gitte A. Parcs B. Forest F Bean MIU Progress

Commercial Brisbane sales at Roma street faltered

Feb 12 report notes better sales at Roma street with some buyers turning away. Fragmentary items mention chaff and cattle terms, a Bechal nested at A Ors, and PETS wording appears garbled. Overall, trade activity seems mixed with incomplete details and lingering OCR errors.

Brisbane Roma Street

Controversy Over Harbour Board Building Plan

Board discusses revised building plan for a pickup centre at the harbour, weighing cost, scope, and funding. Officials cite Townsville Harbour Board limits to £1008 and 80 percent of cold storage workers, while stevedoring and reconstruction costs are debated as urgency ramps up.

Townsville Kaiser Daca

Bombing trial details emerge in Gratioe case

Fragmentary police testimony describes an alibi and bomb throwing during a February incident. Witness Hird testifies about interviewing the defendant at a station and the defendant denying intent while recounting events at a Gratioe Street residence. Evidence focused on the night of the ug incident and a bag/pouch reportedly linked to Mannix. Further testimony promised tomorrow.

Tome Sanain Gare Stehhouse Fertone Mannix Mannix Gratioe Hird al Hin Mannie United Granianeiee O’reame

Harbour Board Finance Report Appears In Monthly Meeting

The Harbour Board presented a finance report at a recent meeting noting cash receipts of 10,100 and expenditures down by 904 from January 1948. The discussion covered revenue flows and credits on revenue sources, with details on receipts and expenditures emerging from the board’s review of accounts and claims.

Calree Harbor iMr Monthis Yaser Anne Ioan

Greece General Scome Relieved To Lead Work Crew

London dispatch reports Major Gaswal has been relieved of duties as commander of waterside workers after a reshuffle. No further details were provided on the new arrangement or the executive actions underpinning the appointment.

Scome London Fee

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