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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1946

Page

5

Exports Drive Australian Industry Postwar Trade

Australia looks to boost exports by leveraging private and government capital in new combinations. Analysts note strong private business groups outpace bureaucrats in driving trade, while government stake should be limited to policy and publicity. Public investment in Amalgamated Wireless and Commonwealth Oil Refineries offers lessons, with policy cautions about government influence on ordinary administration. The text discusses market strategy, international competition, and the need to convert war production to export readiness across multiple industries.

Amalgamated Wireless Commonwealth Oil Bolts Om Talerent Law of Trade Australia

Melbourne Cup take center stage amid racing fervor

In Brisbane and Melbourne crowds buzz as horses vie for glory at major races. Trainers and bettors eye favored contenders while weather and track conditions shape strategies. Officials warn of long odds and shifting favorites, with markets swelling as race day approaches.

City property sales reach high figures at valley auctions

The sale of civic property including Brig bane Civic Theatre and Walton Building today drew strong bids, totaling around £25 000. A 3208 annual return was reported for one property, and several tracts in Willowvan and adjacent areas were passed in or sold with varying perches and erected structures.

Durearvatteet Brigbane Civic Theatre Walton Puaiding Am Si Re Sue Reed Pu GP Storey

In Memoriam Notices From A Turbulent Message

Personal memorials express love and tribute for family members. The text includes references to a grandmother great grandmother and husband, with thanks and remembrance dated February. It preserves sentiment and family ties amid garbled lines and unclear names.

Weather chaos and scattered showers forecast across towns

Fragmented report notes erratic week end rain totals for Cairne Kuranda Rediench Terberton Marebs Atherton Aavecatoe Bunda Bling Ausiina Yungaburrs with a 24 hour forecast showing scattered showers in coastal districts and possible thunderstorms inland. The Bureau issues a local forecast, with variable winds and a chance of showers across Doaktown Penincule and Carpentaria.

Rediench Terberton Atherton Sage Anid Doaktown Carpentaria Jetson

Fragmented OCR item about Garnet Lapett and Pettoed events

An unclear OCR fragment mentions Garnet Lapett and Pettoed with partial words and names, offering no clear event or full context. The readable bits suggest a local notice or sports reference but lack concrete details or dates to identify a complete story.

Inquiry into Naval House leave evidence from mayoral panel

Inquiries into Naval House administration reveal evidence from a Lord Mayor statement about August meeting of the Australian Fund committee. It states suppliers were chosen without competitive lenders while noting lower bids from Boxscotte and associated figures. The proceedings adjourned to tomorrow.

Tha Eundy Naval Late House T. Kennedy Australian Fund Teader Watpeo Thone “Beme Busco United Mevat_Industries Bern sousSt Webb Huish Ee Meta Somamittes Bning

Brisbane meat workers vote on seniority and strike terms

In Brisbane the Australian Meat Industry Employees Union meets at midland to decide on seniority and possible strike action. A compulsory conference is planned for tomorrow at 2 pm to resolve the dispute while Redbank Meatworks considers a halt in operations. A mass meeting at Trede Hall will hear a report on the conference outcome. If settlement fails, work may not resume before Thursday morning and city meat supplies could be affected.

Brisbane Australian Meat Industry Employees' Union Midnlutt Cork Redbank Meatworks Sallefectory Trede Hesdiny

Replacement of eggs avert traders action in Brisbane

In Brisbane on February 2 the Queensland Grocers and Retail Traders Association warned it would act to replace inferior eggs if indicated. The association and Mr Sweetman had agreed to lower prices indefinitely, with uniforms to be set. The Commonwealth control ended, and the word of the agreement was given.

Ibad L Draney Cor Brisbane Queensland Ta Isek Arawa Sweetman

Domestic Science Car Sets Off From Brisbane

Feb 24 two domestic science train cars built at Department of Public Instruction expense were exchanged and prepared for departure to Mt Garnet and Biboora for six weeks of work. Officials said the program will train adult women in cooking, domestic duties, sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition.

Ambitious wool research programme under way in Australia

Ambitious government backed wool research program grows from the CSIRO and CSIRO related bodies aims to lift Australia’s wool production and lower costs through better breeding processing and marketing. Funds about £400 000 annually from CSIR and government matching to £250 000 yearly. long term plan links with short term measures to stabilise prices and boost industry amid synthetic fibre competition.

Aucralla Sant Progremme Council For the Snd CS. & LR Owl Maarten Besandh Lees Swen Bessic Ata Health Nestle Solieges Melbourne Geelong Sydney Teentaal Roca I Armas Wilien Cruel Serk Hghest Ual Woollen Aneere

Refrigerated Ships For Australian Trade Amid War Rebuild

The chairmen of the TE O CAINE FMT Tallents assisted in Calritelat as they push for refrigerated ships to secure import routes through the United Kingdom. Four ships, previously heavy during the war, are valuable for dangerous convoys between the Male route and Australia. The plan aims to start regular outward shipments while limiting delays that keep ships at home, with Mr Tallents and Mr Conde touring port facilities and praising the harbor as crucial to the effort.

Teo Caine Fmt Tallent Calritelat United Kingdom Australia Tallents JM Conde Birt and Co Pryett Marsaper Burns, Philp Coate

Pacific Air Route Conference in Sydney Discusses Service

The Coste Airware Corp plans a joint Australia conference with Mr Drakelord in Sydney this weekend to discuss naming a vice and handling service operations. Britain Australia New Zealand are noted to have a departition on the service as a principal issue.

Coste Airware Corporation Lord Notics Pease Australia Wirster Drakelord Sydney Britain Australis Ind New Zealand

Atlantic air routes and wartime talks outline future services

A chaotic broadcast of wartime planning discusses joint Anglo Canadian plans for Far East and Atlantic routes. Mentions Australian, British and American machines, terminii in Sydney and New York, and potential shifts to Canadian and British involvement with strong emphasis on government deliberations next week.

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Whisky sale at hotel amid tense courthouse cross

Witnesses testified about an alleged whisky sale at a hotel involving Palmer and Rowbotham. The defendant denied involvement, claiming the liquor arrived with others and was not sold on the premises. The cross examination probed locations, movements, and the exact sale scene with officers observing the back yard and kitchen area.

Win Sug Ang Gveren Winess Palmer Surance Beck Yard Newbotham Withem Palmer's Erces Rowbotham Milne's S Bowletham Nur Sriver Ieee

London art show sparks debate and mixed reception

A fragmented report from an early contemporary art exhibit in London describes bold canvases and controversial themes. It notes artist groups, critics, and patrons engaging in heated discussions, with commentary on public reaction and institutional responses.

Fragmentary account of a hotel scene and unnamed figures

Readable fragments describe a hotel corridor and stair area with mentions of Palmer, Seeger Aurray, Tugrett, and David Rowbothm. The text references a frost hallway, a right landing, and a vaulting mention of ‘Eight’ in a cryptic scene, with unclear actions and outcomes.

Palmer Bette ELA Eile David Rowbothm

Infantile Paralysis Case Notes From Local School

Fragmentary report describes infantile paralysis cases at a school. Principal Mr W Reterts and teachers called parents to discuss illness and implications. Some details about attendance and responses appear, but many words are garbled and unclear.

Family Adventori ltep and the hidden voyage

Fragmentary text recalls a family adventure across a river route with a guide named Captain and references to a lower ridge and cave traversal. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, leaving a partial outline of a perilous journey and a desire to reach a distant destination.

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