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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1945

Page

5

Howes and Ait: Naval lineage fuels wartime news

A fragmented account outlines the Howe family’s naval service and the battleship HMS Howe aimed at boosting British morale during war. It traces ancestors from Admiral Lord Howe to the present commander, noting ships, ranks, and historic actions tied to the Howes across Britain and the Commonwealth.

HM Hows Edward Richard Cureea Wid Lord Howe Britain Mt Carson Timutenan Boerne MS Nowe Hendusitint South Batweries Leodos ‘Bounty ilMeult Battersea Royal Navy Earl Howel RNR Lestar Rolda Carson Wms Howe Ic Fesling Mame Mowe Seaman Altred Hows Lancer New Zealand Cruizer Achilles Elms Howe Curzon Spain Teo Portsmouth

Australian ratings praise Royal Navy flagship voyage crew

A group of Australian ratings from the Royal Australian Navy toured the British flagship during a recent voyage. They lived aboard the battleship, watched maneuvers, and praised the ship and crew as excellent mates. Senior officers and sailors from Melbourne Sydney Bondi and Tasmania shared admiration for the British sailors and the friendly atmosphere aboard HMAS Hobart.

Mt Bes Ste Ran Sclion Nea Peele Pei ‘Secompany Shnog Prabe George Gamat Surrey Road South Vara Melbourne Cpos James Hickey Sydney Frank Hill Yallourn Victoria Howes Cpo Meta Gasson RAN John Loughlin Hmas Hobart Ius WLAN Peter "Gyles Bondi Ed ‘Biwei Bonde Ulverstone Tasmania Perth Balthebip

Ingham Notes Report on Potato Growers and Accidents

Ingham Notes describes current season potato growers including Capre, with notes on crop changes due to scab and blight. It mentions losses from a circular saw accident at Ingham Farm, injuring two workers and leading to ambulance transport and hospital admission.

Anomam Antoni Prisio Bareneal Prima Cape CerValn Capre Ingham CG. Demon Catstan Galatta Rignart Ingham Semmitt Ted White Rowen Ingegmert Rae

Manly Peetina at Herberton Hospital hearing

A hospital meeting at Herberton discusses January finances and patient status. Attendees include Holdcroft and Dr M Diliett. clerical notes reference maternity records, ether tasks, and recommendations for the Magic Board.

Herberton Manly Peetina Herberton Hospital Holdcroft Madden Andersen Bowers

Mesias Creek Bridge Reconditioning Held Up by Weather and Delays

Atherton council notes delays in reconditioning Mesias Creek Bridge and nearby roads due to heavy rains, mud, and Army patrol orders. Repairs on drains, culverts, and approaches were discussed, with work paused by weather and military access. Budget items include vehicle, grader purchases, and maintenance funds.

Atherton Pen Mesias Creek Bul Dewey Bravery Miliary Asthoritier Herbertoe Finn Beesmind Weberer Mcabie Atleas Beantree Bridge Brown's Corner Geliweillar's Ridge MRC Alandgee Bridge Hia Road Noto Patrol AWC Ehal Saul L. Sime W. Allen St Os Ton Po

Foreign Secretary Kaen reports Namullioetas water issue

London confirms Foreign Secretary Sir A Kaen acknowledged Namullioetas water problem. Details unclear due to damaged text. mentions international response and potential measures under discussion.

London A. Kaen Namullioetas

Dutch baby girl saved by airman in wartime escape

A fragmentary report recalls a Dutch infant cared for by a Royal Air Force airman after an escape from German pursuit. The airman sheltered the baby in England then aided her transfer to Britain, later adopting the child with the aid of a Dutch prisoner in New Zealand.

Lemor Molland Accra New Zealand Bevaberevgsier Inlariew Holland Emume Ana Becaims England Pratt Dax Rogland Sreedomm Hernelf

MacArthur Tours Front After Return To New York

General MacArthur rode in a jeep and inspected forward positions after returning to New York in triumph from Bataan. He spoke to Brigadier General Clyde Eidemann and hoped to view paratroopers landing at Corregidor coast, but arrived too late. He then left at dawn for a ten hour improvised trip into the front lines.

New York AAP Prem Brisa General MacArthur Bataan Macarthur Ommingula Correwoo Bird Clyde Eiderman Sreth Army Gure Correqtoy Andy She Enera

Decayed Teeth Case Sparks Dental Inquiry

A muddled report from a Queensland dental case notes officials and doctors examining tooth decay claims. The director of health services and Dr Welch are mentioned amid disputes over patient care and estate matters.

Bawobane Clare Uommond Bk Direttor Dsc Seen Wwe Wow South Depa Trent Cnet Estates Pade Bey Vnal Sydney Denliste Sivatngina Aiden Welch Queensland The Queensland Dental

Company Manager Fined in Hadley Park Theft Case

Briemane February 17. Roy Henry Bonelli 39, company manager, fined £10 for theft of US Army property. He allegedly received four gallons petrol and wore a shirt of material matching stolen goods. Alma Charles Marie 30, salesman, employed at the warehouse, linked to possession of glass jars and wrenches. Two other workers faced charges in last Thursday incident at the warehouse. Detective-Sergeant W J Cronan led the case.

Briemane Army Roy Menry Bonelli W. J. Cronan Bonehill Hadley Park Alma Charles Maries Wana

Horse Bath Agadot Low Water Pressure Problem

In Rydney Feb 18 a Surry tile resident reports a recurring morning bath due to low water pressure. The man, liver Cochraneth, says the issue persists for months and worsens, affecting his wife as she prepares dinner. He plans to continue washing until a public relief is found as complaints to the Water Board have gone unanswered.

Rydney Peco Liver Cochraneth le Atart Aerier Tran Musi Weler

Murderer Pleads Guilty To Auckland Child Murders

In Auckland a man named in the report pleaded guilty in a lower court to killing four young children and his wife, with a defense claiming a damaged statement influenced by a claim of having no wife or children and remorse for his crimes. The article notes the defendant’s admission and the surreal statements surrounding the case.

Auckland Nzj Alan Suet James Arthur St Neleon Bern Maga

Ambiguous OCR Note From Chungking Era Reports Allied Landing Hinted

Fragmentary dispatch from Chungking cites General Lu Chung and claims a planned American landing by late March as part of a large joint operation. The text is garbled with missing verbs and unclear agency attribution.

York Feb Chungking Mae Lu Chung Lisi Soloomer Chem Somat

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