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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1946

Page

6

Housing program urged to curb postwar shortage in Australia

A prominent call argues housing must be built quickly, criticizing mere target setting. It cites shortages of materials and labor, stresses training ex servicemen, and urges urgent action beyond state and Commonwealth planning to avert nationwide hardship in homes.

Ter Edie Sauyie Geswingen South Aus Eaberb Rarlewy Ganges Australia Muirnais Sewald Aralalie Mtoe Natalie Auertage Commonwealth Queensland Cairns Brisbane Thix Newcomen Mo Campbell

Three Months Gaol for South Jomwatone Man

A damaged OCR reads as a brief court note detailing a man from South Jomwatone receiving three months gaol. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a sentencing in a local magistrates context with limited readable details.

South Jomwatone

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice

The readable fragments describe an event or notice involving names or titles, but details are unclear. Key terms include organizations and places, yet precise actions, dates, or outcomes cannot be determined from the legible text.

Scarred pensioner listed in incomplete report

An unclear item notes a scarred individual and a police or military context with fragmented references to Gray and YORE Pen 1. The text is garbled, offering no clear events, dates, or locations.

Old School Mates Remembering a Loyal Comrade at Reunion

A fragmented reminiscence recalls Mr Mighell and former classmates at a school reunion. The message honors shared games, wartime service, and early education in a coastal town, noting enduring ties and hometown pride amid aging memories.

Mighell Lanai Tauaianer Tor Australia Bemes Wits Assisia Omare Clare VM Owens Mares Roe

TIGHAM Seb. 13 Venerdsy Habitual License Case

The case involving Tom Leon and his wife Uy Leon concerns the sale of alcohol at a Hotel establishment. Proceedings mention a limit of 6204 and describe adjournment upon the defendants request with limited readable details from the damaged text.

Tigham Tom Leon Lcense Halter Uy Leon Rose Lee

Banking Hours: Separated Note Raises Questions

A fragmented note about banking hours appears, mentioning tanks and a peculiar phrase. The readable text suggests confusion over service times and possible internal schedules. No clear actions or entities beyond generic terms are identifiable.

Fragmentary note hints at timetable for a press event

Partial OCR reads as a fragmented timetable or schedule item with references to a morning gathering and an event on a December date. The readable names and exact times are obscured, but the fragment indicates a planned assembly followed by a later action or deadline.

Guanen Britain Catia Aeuleo Tomani Te Federal Diniser For Commerce and Agriculture Sealigy Inet Muni Latius Offeists Carmet Andertand Scuills

Quarry Case Details Involves Cairns City Council Work

A long inquiry recounts workers on quarry and road projects linked to the Cairns City Council. Witnesses describe powder, compressed air, and trucks at Dalgety and Catron sites, with Alenamder Iisekay as a resident defendant and construction crew member. The testimony covers demolition, ore extraction, and related tasks amid a contested work program.

St Aerogien Cairns Skratford Alenamder Iisekayet Avperton Gwvil Construction Rem Darender Catron Ceunen Dalgety Itueas Mpltyraeatt Heaine Turin Banatares Wises We Cloeni Rontrary Bere Jack Magulsten Vita Tatkaen Atl Connee Inia Cairne Unga Che Roods Sereet Mr Bennett Witnem Willed Bas Ay Muneot Ag Peneas Geremn

Petalt of te Cairns Goer event noted in Striun stackveD

Readable fragments indicate a Cairns Goer event with Petalt as a key figure. Details are partial, but mention of eels appears. Further context missing limits full clarification of participants and outcome.

Cairns Goer

Fragmentary Obituary Notes From Local Paper

The text is garbled OCR with names and events barely readable. It references a person named Wright, an obituary fragment, and mentions a bereaved wife and family with unclear dates and places. The readable bits suggest a local obituary notice and a memorial context without full details.

Local sphere incident disrupts charge and price regulations

A report from Charme 97 Smet Soke details a Tuesday evening ordeal where a 88 year old Marovigh, at Chetles-rcert Altganvaie, warded off a snake attack after a home intrusion. Respondents note wholesale and retail price variations, cites Prices Regulation Order No. 3300, and quote Cairns Prices Officer Mr Kenny on price variation affecting traders in the area.

Bisca Marovigh Plater Rcert Cairns Kenny Datriet Ates

Mail Leaving This Morning Amid Airport Conversions

Fragmented OCR notes describe a mail departure this morning and mention disruption to passengers. The garbled text references an unnamed authority and a cabal, with stray terms like Turcner and Towers, indicating a disrupted service and potential delays at the front of a tower or building.

Government urged to protect public land and seed industry

The debate centers on government actions toward public land and seed marketing. Officials discuss freeing timber royalties, resisting land seizures, and protecting farmers, with motions to assist distressed landholders and hearings at the Land Court.

Birth of Baby Delayed by Uncertain Townsville Arrival

Fragmentary report notes a surprise birth amid delays and uncertain arrival times in Townsville and Cairns. It references transport challenges, air and rail transit issues, and difficulties for family members traveling to the hospital.

Townsville Cairne

Training Linesmen in Brisbane Faces Staffing Push

A Brisbane rail training review notes a strong supply of skilled labour amid plans by the Queensl Association Eleven to progress undertakings. Gr Kidd highlights robust staffing prospects while referencing August 4 as a key decision point and ongoing commitments from former service personnel.

Brisbane Petey

Fragmentary note on election timing and objections

A partial OCR fragment discusses postponing or adjusting election timing or procedures. It mentions concerns about coercion and awaiting further action and clarification from authorities. The readable text provides no names, places, or concrete dates.

Fragmentary account of a murder inquiry and associates

A garbled report from a newspaper item describes a murder case involving a woman found dead in a dwelling. It mentions suspects or associates including Lewis Britton and Ruthen, various local names, and a January timeline with payments and employment details surrounding Mrs. Wicks and a figure named Abe Kush. The fragment references police steps, a phone call, and a search for truth, but many names and specifics remain unclear.

Lewis Britton Puts Poll Gterk Lruthen Geneased

Food aid debates pull Britain ties in Australia

Adelaide reports reveal political strains as officials consider continuing food and ration aid for Britain. A South Australian appeal for barter and coupons faltered, with discussions focusing on export limits and overseas relief.

Australia’s Future Defence Committee Signals Weapon Focus

Melbourne dispatch says a federal government backed committee plans to name a commander and assess scientific weapon development. Lieutenant General Sturnee will transfer leadership to the AMUSE Board, guiding Army development while the Defense Committee studies recommendations on the Ries Arm IndAir program.

Melbourne Australia Seigoliie Forde

Hotels Proposal to Declare Black in Sydney Discussion

Sydney February 13 an official process to declare hotels black was announced. The move aims to curb liquor transport until labour reforms are enacted, with the New South Wales Trades and Labour Council expected to consider the measure at an early meeting. The Railways Union already negotiates terms and may impose stoppages pending reform.

Sydney Pin New South Wales New South Wales Trades and Lavour Council

Major's Testimony Reveals Key Evidence in Japan Case

A witness named Major provided pivotal testimony in a Japan case, detailing circumstances surrounding a disputed event. The proceedings highlighted core evidence and potential implications for the trial timeline.

Gratiers Farewell and Industry Talks Mentioned at Meeting

A fragmented report covers Gratiers farewell amid discussions of emule Carnett Tie presidency and related industry issues. The text references Governor actions, union concerns, and a conference called by the Trades and Labour Council to address vehicle distribution and dealer commissions.

Emule Carnett PB Sewmans Cramery Asan Trades and IF Council Thewgn Fos Am Cne

Prisoner’s Escape Attempt Reported In Jail Cell

Feb 3 Sydney note details a prison escape attempt involving a prisoner identified as Artouta Martin. The article references a pistol and an assault in a cell, with mentions of guards Young Beard and Lowe and other individuals as involved or observing.

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Food for Britain campaign appeal and page notes

A fragmented OCR item references a Food for Britain campaign appeal run by CAMNA CIF COURCH with unclear details. It mentions a memorial or record, a date or total to date, and a Bealang Cue Tulip context, but specifics are obscured. The readable elements indicate a wartime or relief fundraising note with vague dates and locations.

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