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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1946

Page

4

Nine Hoff brothers plot and lose shares in bold scheme

The Hoff brothers aimed to profit from a complex scheme tied to Premiere Societe des Chemins de Fer. They bought several shares but a thief stole them as the brothers built a costly web of dealings, exposing a deep escape into large anticipated payouts.

Ers Hoff Brothers Premiere Societe Des Chemins de Fer Fliss Hoff

Light Sighpost for Future Lessons from Air War

A condensed summary of aviation strategy during the European air war. It notes German military power, sustaining economies, and the limits of air superiority. It cites Nazi police state controls, terror, and the impact on civilian conditions as the war unfolded.

Germany United States

Mareeba public services and housing plans discussed

The Mareeba discussions cover establishing Eventide Home contact for public telephone services, clinic arrangements for the Child Welfare Clinic, and urgent council consultation. Board notes on Employment Exchange importance, housing projects including a court house police quarters and housing for the public, and rural electrification and irrigation schemes.

Sebs Marsebe Im Hig Ning Mareeba Forsayth Tully Falls Eran

Devoted Son Fox Arrested Over Mother’s Death

In 1929 Fox and his mother led a peculiar life until her death after a London visit. He attempted to enter her hotel room, claimed insurance, and paid no bills before being arrested for obtaining board amid suspicions raised by staff and investigators.

Fox Garl London Metro Pole Cornhill Insurance Tung Ano Tan Fordec Mrs Fox Pang Sidney Aya

Interence company arrest details unclear report

A fragmentary note mentions a detective with a group and a headlining suspect. The text references Fox and a possible discovery but remains incomplete and ambiguous about the event or outcome.

Port Douglas News Rich after holidays

Port Douglas notes list visitors and movements from Mareeba Cairns and Cairns. Mowbrays Mrs Carr Mr and Mrs Baird and Pat attended a funeral for a brother W Keating. Jeanneret and Emily returned to Cairns. BE Young of the RAAF returned from an unspecified place after receiving something.

Mowbrays Carr Baird Pat Noel Baird Mareeba W. Keating Jeanneret Emily Cairns BE. Young RAAF

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