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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 28, 1946

Page

5

Delays in Treasury consent slow home building push

The article outlines prolonged delays in Treasury consent for home sales, delaying titles and transfers as builders and buyers face contractual and logistical hurdles. It notes the lack of rapid government action worsens housing chaos, with widespread applications for consent and a call for streamlined controls to ease access to homes.

Basim Oteweeks Industria Treasury Queensland Poston

Romlexs and More: Mackay Era Leads Local Race

A chaotic OCR fragment references Mackay and multiple people including Cameron, Kim, Shaureer, and Jupasset in a local event. Names and places are scattered with unclear roles, mentioning ages and possible teams or positions in a crowded, unreadable passage.

Unclear fragment hints at committee or staff action

Fragmentary text mentions rotation or nets and staff, with unclear names and dates. No coherent event or entities fully readable to determine a concrete news item.

Fragmentary OCR Note Hidden in Sugar Technologists Text

An incomplete OCR fragment mentions sugar technologists and a possible internal reference. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine a clear incident, date, or named organizations for a precise synthesis.

Migrants from U K to Melbourne plan details leaked

Reported to involve a scheme for migrants from the United Kingdom and their dependents, possibly announced before the weekend. Australian Minister for Migration Calwell was to discuss terms with British and Australian officials, with consular arrangements and landing procedures to be clarified.

Melbourne United Kingdom Magraion Celwell Beasley London Canserra Cieilians Calwell Esilan Australia DE Transport

Boxing in Sydney names era of champions

Control of boxing in Sydney was in dispute as Melbourne promoter Jack Kavenate was named Australian middleweight champion with Alan Westoury of Sydney recognized as champion to date. The Melbourne stadium billed a heavyweights contest and the scene stressed the need for a national boxing authority to regulate promoters and lineups.

Sydney Jack Kavenate Melbourne Alan Westoury Syaney Clingandeck Johnston Ronal Miley Weetbury KY Kirkham Nor- Ie Agni Narva Jonnslon

Mid-Week Racing Sparks Election Debate

Report from Melbourne notes mid-week racing amid political contest as candidates face questions on extending meetings and public holidays. Discussion centers on government stance and local center availability, with attendees including candidates Torrence and others at a convent meeting.

Melbourne Brisbane Sumen Ldbmral Fey Glenna Neal Poole Ava Hale Bothing

In loving memory of HARDWICK obituary excerpt

A fragmented obituary note honors HARDWICK with mentions of family including mother and brothers. The text references a home scene with Laase mothers and Beal Hugh Avs and Mevne art Gaugneers Elmaaret Wilmst, and notes Australian Associated Press overseas news service.

Hardwick Evelena Laase Beal Hugh Avs Mevne Art Gaugneers Elmaaret Wilmst Ueler

Local sphere: council tax discount and weather notes

Five per cent rate discount for Male Lear rates ending June 30 1946 applies to paying ratepayers. A black snake bite near Mtullican hospitalised a boy with stable condition. Weather bulletin predicts scattered thunderstorms and cooler temps across central highlands and coastal areas with possible sea conditions.

Cairns Gayneri Marth Wuerict ‘Precasa Lana Yartapie Pennsula East Carpensaria Nori Bin Fear Falls Price Veith

German Death List Records Atrocities In Nuremberg War Crimes

Fragmentary clipping notes a German death list submitted to the War Crimes Tribunal. It mentions Allied airmen captured in Europe, including Australians and New Zealanders, and references trials and the ongoing pursuit of justice for wartime killings.

Nuremberg War Crimes Tribune Atx Australiang and Wew

Railway dispute secret ballot bewitched Ipswich

A disrupted session in Ipswich on February 27 reports a recut ion addressing railway dispute polls. Officials hope to end the five minute wash and framing confusion and restore order as mechanics discuss possible remedies.

Ipswich Anatoka V. Hall Cutis

Detectives Detail Dow Murder Case and Family Ties

Detective-Sergeant Purcell outlined how Mov Caw and her son moved the body of Mrs Bevan from a house to a street location. Alfred Dow claimed to have helped carry the body after discovering it in a room, with Dow’s wife confessing involvement over years and proposing to quit, while police prepared post mortem findings and arranged further court action.

Purcell Mov Caw Dow Isnior Alfred Ham Elle Pf Collapas St Satsty Dow Mra Bevan Exine Caine Pin Jim Alfred James Dow Pollapss Mra Dow Mira Bevan Red Hill Bow Dally Stratson Dasbars Seracant Purcell Win Dregnanc Morrae

Change in design of Australian uniform in Japan move

A Melbourne report says a Sydney dispatch indicates Australian occupation troops may receive a new uniform design, but Defence Minister Forde states no decision has been made. He stresses the present uniform remains standard and warns against premature changes while troops serve in Japan.

Melbourne Kure Japan FM Forde Aoa Desica Mato Trang

Pressure Tactics in Canberra Construction Debate

Fragmentary report from Canberra notes pressure techniques used by groups discussing rehabilitation and construction policy. The piece mentions Mr JJ and Dr Fie Wan, a local association, and a request to Federal members about honoring novicemen during a period described as the one that had received nothing.

Canberra Marca Briabaoe

Egg Board Chair Man Report Reveals Secret Letter

A noise about a letter arises after a board meeting where the chair and members discuss a recommendation. The chair leaves the session without a clear spring decision, and the board notes an unread or copied letter affecting the outcome. Names such as Sethe Beard and Willams Midas appear in fragmented form.

Auricultore Mulan Oda Sethe Beard Iirs Willams Midas

Post-war development costs underway with hydro scheme plans

A fragmentary report notes post-war development figures totalling around £26-£26.2m, with works estimated at £18.7m and a project involving £6.5m. Priority A covers preliminaries for surveys and design approvals for the Tully River Falls hydro electric scheme, projected to cost about £1.5m.

Tully Falls Sgaane I Prasat Mir Fal Cooper Tully River Falls

Postwar Queensland infrastructure outlined in hospital and works plan

Mr Cooper described a broad postwar program including hospital and health centre development, rail and road works, mining and electricity projects, water conservation, irrigation and housing schemes. The plan lists totals for bridges, dams, and maintenance, with allocations across state and local authorities and a push for decentralized hospital services and developmental works.

Cooper Framins Eas Hia Tae Isivar Seine Manta Tiaisterance Rasda Strests Sridges Scot Sts Des Fupment Ang. Mantenance Mt Cooper Tcl Tata Howed

Berth of Bernborough Race Undertaking in Brisbane

Mr A Eriene Sestee said a plan to race Bernborough in Brisbane was discussed during Mr Romano’s purchase of the horse. Plant, present that night, confirmed the undertaking, while Mr Romano indicated the arrangement and its intended racing under QTC.

Brisbane A. Eriene Sestee

Fragmentary night court notes and liquor charge hints

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a magistrate, a defendant, and a liquor license matter. It references Milne whisky, a 3/6/00 date, and an accusation about a wife’s influence, with scattered names and phrases, but the text is incomplete and uncertain.

The Bench and the Whisky License Debate

An OCR transcript reveals a muddled dialogue about liquor sales and licensing. It references a bench, a defendant, and questions of legal price, allowances, and the right to sell lemonade and whisky, with mentions of Murray and Murrey. The text suggests a courtroom or public debate context with references to whisky, bottle sales, and penalties.

Murray Tina

Mystery of Meats Worker Case Shocks Local Court

A scrambled OCR report details a long hearing involving a meat plant worker case with allegations of licensee misuse and whisky sales. Witnesses describe backroom activity, the Parisie Resort Hotel license, and a Prices officer cross examination. The testimony centers on improprieties surrounding alcohol sales and the roles of Mrs Bowdhan and Mr Bowdhan.

Defendan Parisie Rachel Roworthamn Winam Ube Serge Howard Wes Nur Msn Winese Murray Lanainag

Sonia Personnel Game Report

An irregular fragment mentions Sonia and personnel context with unclear references. It appears to be a damaged OCR segment lacking concrete events, dates, or locations to establish a complete summary.

Australian Meat Ration Controversy Hits Prices

Government measures provoke debate as lower meat demand and rising costs strain home markets. Officials consider trimming retail prices while resisting further cuts. trade groups warn this could reduce supplies and raise unrest among butchers and consumers.

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