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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 27, 1946

Page

5

Turmoil in India and Cripps Plan Debate Reviewed

A report on Indian political turmoil, calls for Dominion status, and Cripps proposals. It discusses Congress Moslem leadership, potential constituent assembly, cabinet reshuffles, and Britain’s role in India’s transition toward self rule amid factional strife and constitutional talks.

Weislatree Stafford Cripps India Minorit Jignab Pakestan Lydia Britain

Closure of Canungra Jungle Training Btops

Fragmented OCR summary describes closure of jungle training near Canungra with mention of troops, army perceptions, and a date in late April. It references FOM Ponte and figures like Fagr 22 and large contingents, but intelligible details are scarce.

Brisbane Iain Tsar Tan Ce Daharge

Two Murder Charges Filed in Beabase Case

Two men face murder charges following a series of violent events described in court records. The case outlines alleged involvement, dates, and locations, with prosecutors seeking extended penalties.

Beabase Rena

Unclear OCR fragment yields chaotic text

Fragmentary newspaper text shows garbled phrases and misplaced words making it impossible to identify persons places or events. No coherent report or factual item can be established from the readable content.

Naval Leave House Brisbane inquiry opens with cross examination

In a Ye Havel Leave House inquiry today Mr H Ro Webb former imagery of the house testified that the committee members who truly understood the funds were Mr POD and Mr F B Mourne. Webb said the ministers failed to secure as many quotes as possible for equipment and that he was dismissed on duly 30. He alleged prior administration flaws and there was resistance over reinstatement. Webb claimed he could not cite specific evidence of Mountain faking work and that the Sydney firms were canvassed for kitchen items with no Bristene alternative found.

Brisbane H Ro Webb Pod Webb Fitebara Auquet Str Fulah Haward Mountain Naval House United Metal 2 Becnett Toe Mountain WMT Mr. Bestnett Sydney Vkere Bristiene Himeelf de Eiet Sitchen

Infantile Paralysis Department Report On Feb 28

A fragmented municipal bulletin notes the three tech department items and mentions neutral observations from Bony Mountain and War-Sea Tigh bree ins. The garbled text references centen and children.

Ile Par Three Tech Neutra Bony Ghiidirs

Rainfall and strike reports in metropolitan areas

Fragmented notice describes rainfall measurements and a one day strike affecting metropolitan boot retailers. It references February and March timelines, a federal court action, and claims related to era and tat a em tera hueram Yeo. The readable fragments point to urban meteorology and legal actions surrounding trade and business interruptions.

Sydney Metropolitar Ares Federal Armitraing

Special Sugar Corp on sleet date and betting notes

A garbled late 19th century notice references Special Sugar Corp and a sleet date. It mentions January and Pete reading notes about a game, with a 12 point spread over 37 weeks or a similar unit, indicating a chronicle of a sporting or betting event with unclear specifics and names.

Peinia

Bixtor and Family Trarks Remembered in Obituary

An obituary page memorializes Archangelo and Mary Teresa Revnnide Windenerte among the bereaved, noting February death details and mourners including Leoniise, Wilms, Aurore, Lens teash Hines, Ada See, and others. The notice lists relatives, survivors, and a memorial service plan amid a last tribute by family and friends.

Westruary Leoniise Wilms Aurore Anie Arcangelo Lens Teash Hines Ada Fenena Sillard Tawi Prin Rendher Rermnersin Mary Teresa Reilly Raley Margaret Ken Sis

Fragmented Audraulse Asmaelesas Pret Placeholder

The readable text fragments suggest a local notice or item with names and actions but lack complete clarity. It appears to reference a person or group and a procedure or event, possibly a legal or community notice, yet essential details are missing to confirm scope or outcome.

Rainfall and court notes from Innisfail and district

Local rainfall across Cairns Tebleland and nearby towns for the past 24 hours shows varied totals from 0 to 156 inches with entries including Cairns Kuranda Ravenswood Malanda and Yungaburra. In court, a petty sessions hearing addressed a charge of indecent conduct and a railway accident injured a child, while local reporting covers council meetings, road and public works, and a weather forecast predicting scattered showers and possible thunderstorms in coming hours.

Cairns Calas Isapein Amertor Herpertem Ravenswoe Malarda Mile Millan Yungabarrs

Library Report Notes Wartime Strain and Progress

The report details dwindling subscriptions and catalog efforts during wartime, library donations from publishers, and scarce overseas materials. It notes attempts to establish a reference library, staff training plans, and scholarship winners, with financials showing a net profit for the year and a bank overdraft as of December 31.

San Francisco Ault Cairns Wild Life Magazine ABC Cumming Campbell New South Wales Queensland Soenes Ees Ertein Lion Bank EMO

Towns and Electrical Projects Face Long Development

A long, fragmentary report from the Tableland shows discussions on extending electricity supply at Carnotnada and the Tableland region. It notes proposed loans, development timelines, and the need for practical planning before transmission lines are completed. Officials consider room for permanent accommodation and appoints committees to investigate.

Ee Chainnae State Feary ' Commission Ihr Cochran Colia Mullan Mulgan Amuluast Catlins Cackrsn Eletrench Carntronetad

Faith in North Timber Industry Aims for Overseas Markets

A discussion on improving timbers and timber treatment guides the northern industry toward overseas markets. Mr Burin notes research and forestry input should shape marketing and expansion to the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ceylon, New Zealand, and domestic outlets in Adelaide and Melbourne, with emphasis on high grade cabinet timbers.

Hahouid Umbers Burin Issea Avermas Council For’ Scientific and Industrial Research Sconing Queenslead Fim United Kingdom South Africa Ceylon Maurits New Zealand Adelaide Melbourne Txesa J. Downan Benning

Air Service Plans Stir Cairss Port Trade Winds

A fragmentary report from Cairss Port notes a daily air service between Cairss Port and Australia. The piece mentions travel costs and comfort as key concerns, with references to economy and possible routes discussed by local figures and travelers.

Cairss Port Ima

Brisbane Abattoir Dispute Basis of Settlement

Brisbane abattoir dispute yields a proposed basis of settlement accepted by a mass meeting at Trades Hall. Work is to resume Thursday with the employer allowed to challenge the award on a one day’s wage basis. The settlement follows intervention by the Iron Fund Council and local officials, with possible further action by unions.

Brisbane Pyrtire Trades Hall Ine Fund Coon Compu Scula Aintlons Wey Apie Sutil Prines Act Arts

Golden Casket No 2nd Drawn Testeadat Brisbane

In Brisbane details of a Golden Casket draw appear with ticket numbers and participants. Names such as J Curren and J Gannon feature among listed entrants and places like Oakey and Tonnelly are noted. The fragmentary report mentions second and third positions with various ticket numbers.

Golden Casket Brisbane Fee Goine Care Alt Ledia Billi Foorapolba Vis Yatake South Coast Lige Syndicate Care J. Curren Sendgste Tonnelly Giannon J. Gannon E Gannon S Jones J. Simmons T Inhnstone & Oakey Ipewich Brown Ransom Brown Hans A Goodwin

Murder Charge Sydney Bail Refused for Ronald Morris

Ronald Morris, journalist, charged with murder of Ave. Feanette Wicks, had bail refused in the Supreme Court. Justice Owen ruled the general rule is bail for those awaiting trial, but exceptional circumstances did not warrant it in this case. The commitment occurred the week of the charge, with Mr. Morris to stand trial.

Sydney Doingine Ronald Morris Ave. Feanette Wicks Justice Owen Supreme Court Ser Sand Onis

Fragmented discussion on Western Australian business ties and plans

Disjointed notes mention Mr Bunning and associates weighing options for company branding and expansion. References to Benmine Reve and Western Australian figures imply a discussion of partnerships, contracts, and potential relocations. The text hints at possible selling or naming strategies and a return to Perth, with unclear timelines.

Rowbotham case details and Murray Palmer testimony

Fragmentary account outlines a court case involving Murray Palmer and Palmar, with witness statements about a gas incident, an invoice from Joseph Posse Winer, and alleged improprieties. The narrative references Mrs Rowbotham, tension over furnishings, and accusations of misdeeds surrounding the sale and payment of items in a domestic dispute.

Merray Roche AM Drahey Murray Dreney Pelmer Rowbotham Murray Palmer Hutund

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