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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1948
Page
3
Order of Marist Brothers P
A brief notice references the Marist Brothers order with sparse alignment to an institution or event. No clear names, dates, or actions are discernible beyond the order’s ongoing existence and standard affiliation. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.
Australian Skiffs Championship at Brisbane
The Australian Skiffs Championship held in Brisbane featured crews racing for top honors. Notable performances included Sealand Frat Mera and Fut NSW placing among the leaders, with Punisher B aliderk NSW and Fit NSW also contending. The event showcased intense competition and standings shifted as teams battled to the final.
New Note Issue Syonet Jan Recap
The report outlines a new note issue and service fee details with minor confusion in names. It mentions Creabowll Rae Bleerie Nae Chaddey and Lester Couceis representing Ex Teco. It notes a six-fold return and submittal of fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syonet
Jan
Creabowll Rae
Bleerie
Chaddey
Lester
Sage Subbmaties
Obituary: Death of Mr Weteorh Gunn in Cairne
The death occurred in Cairne on Saturday of Mr Weteorh Gunn aged 1 years. He was a member of Riminghem England and served as shire clerk for years. His wife died two years ago. He is survived by a family including Misc Safe Gun a City Council member and one son MM Gunn of Lowpad. The funeral services were held on Sunday from St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne
Weteorh Gunn
Riminghem England
Bot
MM Gunn
Lowpad
Roll of Honour notices in Cairne district tragedy
Dave Trae family mourns with telegrams and sympathy for a loving husband and friend. The hospital ambulance service honors the memory as letters and condolences pour in from kin and community members across the district including relatives in Philadelphia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairne
Bonnenie
Philly
SIESMARLA and Davies-Griffith memory notice
Memorial notice for SIESMARLA of MSIE and Sergeant Llewellyn Davies-Griffith remembered by family. Describes a living memory with dates, names, and heartfelt tribute to a son and brother who was killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siesmarla
MSIE
Vlad
Stusnanda
Griffith
Wer
Llewellyn “Davies-Grimm
Weather forecast and travel notes from distant shores
Local forecast warns of tropical coast weather in the Southeast with rare rain. The voyage era is noted as many travelers departed on a large journey to Ruswalds on a railway holiday day, carrying 264 passengers. A mix of maritime and land travel mentions Australian holidays and regional travel patterns with cautious weather outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruswalds Jootertay
Uing
Smuggling Ring Tied to Darwin Airstrip Activity
Police and customs officers investigate suspected smuggling tied to a mystery plane seen near Darwin. Described as part of a larger network linked to Australian and Indonesian groups with arms shipments and unexplained desert airstrips in the Northern Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Zum
Dare Et Ratchelay
Daretm
Tragedy Near Mackay In Lorry Capsize
A lorry capsized near Mackay at 2 am injuring six people. One man died, three women and two other men survived with injuries. several names tie to Netherdale and Mackay High School. The deceased was identified as a local driver, with families and witnesses noted among the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKay
Cijed
Mosa
Marin
Wren
Onvaldo Pathont
Lucy Pitilont
Netherdale
Neves Pilturni
Shark and Stingrays Caught at Brisbane
Jan 18 a seven foot Showel-muse shark and cane stingrays were captured by two men near holes by the Shorncliffe swimming area. Spectators crowded the pier as Stafford and Des Mond Shepherd battled the shark inside the enclosure before it was hauled from the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Holes
Shorncliffe
Stafford
Des Mond Shepherd
Semrigale
New College at Ipswich Opens Amid Donations and Tragedy
Ipswich January 8 Archbishop Duhig opened the £30 000 Marys College at Ipswich as Miss Murcaret Murphy who gave £5000 to aid the project died in a private hospital. Murphy, long a resident, left a memory of her brother Denis Murphy. Over 5000 attended the opening ceremony, raising £2009.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Duhig
Mary's College
Murcaret Murphy
Miss Murphy
Mary Jars
Denis ‘Murphy
Ipswich union votes ban on overtime in workshop
A secret ballot by the Ipswich branch of the Amalgamated Engineering Union backed a ban on all overtime in the Torwise workshop. Secretary J Deveresury announced 410 in favour and 1 against, with action to inform the Arbitration Court and relevant committees to implement the new measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
Amalgamated
Emgineering Union
Torwice
J. Deveresury
Arbitration Court
Shop and Jobe Committee
Bailesy Department
Wats
Died On Launch Townville After Transport Incident
Willum John Wallace a 42 year old Charters Towers resident, died Sunday after being transported from Magnetic Island by women following a senury. He was part-owner of a cafe and died from injuries sustained near Bowmen of Charters Towers, with the event linked to a canoe incident on the shore. He had been in hospital prior to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townville
Betwe
Magnetic Island
Willum John Wallace
Charters Towers
Stro
Shou Eirock
Ani Cherie
Weaheene Po
Criticism of Civil Aviation Dept Over North Territory Flight
Mr Driver criticized the Civil Aviation Department for failing to report an Avro Anson landing at Wyndham aerodrome six weeks ago with two men and a young woman aboard. He doubted immigrant landings. track marks on the Batebelar airstrip suggested an unidentified plane was in the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driver
Avaion Department
Northe Ern
Het
Oil Company
Avro Anson
Wyndham Serodrome
Truscate
Batebelar
Shell Safety Awards Announced at Queensland Event
The safety awards program honors Salete Caupril and Mat Massie among others for driving safety. Winners receive prizes of £25 for first, £15 for second, and £10 for third, with ceremonies noted at Brisbane and Queensland venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salete Caupril
Pyadeperte
Doron Hud
Roel Arrset
Fouwoug
Brisbane
Schildren
Rte
Mat Het
Mle Rafece
FO Gihary
Lansdale
Ayeet
Avent
Rour Cade
Tigano Navole
AONE
Drastic Education Changes May Be Sought By Teachers
Brisbane Jan 18 The annual conference of the Teachers Union President Mr E Burge returned from the Australian Teachers' Fed Gon conference in Melbourne and said he would likely urge the Education Department to begin secondary education at a younger age. The Melbourne conference indicated changes to the primary and secondary school system would be needed to keep pace with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Qehooten
Teena
Darwin
Uleeesaen
Pinaig
Brisbane
Totaal
Annan
Leukes
Batchelor
Tomita
Are Oegers Jeachers
E Burge
Early Entry To High Schools Debate In NSW
Discussion on lowering ages for high school entry and exams. Mr Burge proposes earlier compulsory exams at age 13. Reports note NSW aims for standard but faces building and labour material limits to accommodate more secondary students.
Persuade Jugoslavs to Return Home Little Success
A Queensland Brisbane drive to persuade Jugoslavs to return to their communal homeland yielded limited results. George, a middle aged figure with a hatchet face, paid a friendly visit to Brisbane after months away, claiming to have come from Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugoslavs
Queensland
Brisbane
George
Fanecher
Juzestawe
Hemelsnd
Spicaowly Eseressful
Gety
Ntar
Tito
Missing Man Returns Brishane Report
A missing man named Merver, last seen Monday, returned home at 245 pm after police searched the area. He is a part-owner of the Teint Martorte team which won ten Austrian sailing championships. His wife and brother were involved in the inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brishane
Wba
Manda
Fis Gouin
Ereng
Merver
Cily
RAISE NEW CLASS TENDENCY DEFECATED SATIRE
Fragmented OCR text discusses satire and social attitudes with unclear names and dates. It mentions people involved in setting up false appearances and a focus on work and expectations within a community. The source reads as garbled notes from a page segment with speculative references to events.
Truck overturns near Ormiston injures man and child
A vehicle left the road at Young's Corner Ormiston yesterday at 15 ps, overturning. Norman Edward Davis, 27, of Rawley Road Paddington, suffered a probable fracture of the right arm and concussion. His five year old son Norman Harold Davis was admitted to hospital with satisfactory conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srisbane
Mart When & Ieck
Young’s Corner
Ormiston
Esterday
Norman Edward Davi
Rawley_ ‘Road
Paddington
Norman’ Harold Devis
Pital
Jewacko
Wien
Carrigan Stars as Queensland Triumphs in Trial by Fire
Carrigan scores a rapid century for Queensland against New South Wales, facing near three hours at the crease and weathering a shoulder strain. His 100s pace helped Queensland to a large total while New South Wales slump, with McCool and Langley among the standout fielding efforts and Rogers posting crucial boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masims
Cartigan
Fiser
Rogiss
Carrigan
Carcidun
Tony
Noblet
McOrrison
Watts
Rebel
Rugie
Carri ‘Gan
Rogers
Cal McCool
Sparkling
Ade
McCool
Apinner
Brice Dunlard
Queensland
Aue Wallan
Adelaise
Morris
Raymer
Langley
Ta Langley
Federal ministers debate tax policy and wartime economy
A 1948 report outlines ministers preparing for a controversial tax policy amid a House debate on reforms. Prime Minister Chitty faces pressure as factions weigh income tax changes and government ventures. Discussions cover Avasha Airlines, trade, and capital measures while public sentiment shifts against Labour in several states. Leaders stress urgency and caution as referendum timing nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Zealand
Avasha Airlines
Opicnell
Tasmania
New South Wales
Gandet
Trent
Badle Ward
Man Loses Leg After Sydney Stase Collision
Doctors amputated the fight leg of a man after a collision between a motor cycle and taxi at Cuemo Sydney. George Lymme of Bellevue Porsde rode the motorcycle on Wilk Henry Street with Miss dune Woughan when the crash occurred yesterday afternoon about 2 50 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Cuemo
George Lymme
Berserie
Bellevue Porsde
Wilk Henry Street
Mise Dune’ Woughan
New Butter Oil Process May Spare Refrigeration
A report notes a new method separating milk and cream in 19 seconds and converting cream to butter in 13 more. The process yields dehydrated butter oil that can be reconstituted into butter with moisture added. It promises shipping without refrigeration and higher quality powdered milk, with potential value for Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hard
United States
South Amvervan
Korea
Japan
Australia
Melbourne
Wealthy British migrants fly to Australia plan
An irregular report notes wealthy British migrants charter flights to Australia. Brusel-based Beles Air Trulepeet Company operated a plane to Darwin and Bowen with 12 passengers at £3 apiece. Capt M Bachur indicated potential for more migrants. passenger J Smith said the company had many requests to Australia over the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Beles Air Trulepeet Company
Brussels
Darwin
Bowen
M Bachur
Britain
J Smith
Brice
Airenne Corporation
Dansaars
Golden Casket No 1196 Brisbane Prize Listing
Fragmented OCR lists prizes and participants for a Brisbane event. Names include Lin Gians, Urker, Nolan, D Wilkin son, Cory, Rankin, Queen, Berggren, and Pagano. Mentions locations Wellington and Mem penta street with prizes for first, second, and other awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Golder Casket No
Lin Gians
GaienePourth
Young
Wellington
Pagano
Puls
Governing Board Finances Report From Brisbane
A fragmented excerpt discusses a farmers market and state costs, citing turnover and purchases. It references figures like £70,000 and £3,100,000, with partial notes on balances and prior year comparisons. The text appears to summarize financials from 1948-47 and mentions the Torres Strait context and a Galande reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aera
Balina Jr
Caraly Supersies
Matcion
Swmt
More Watersiders Wanted Amid Shipping Delays
The report notes thousands of tons of wool and foodstuffs waiting to be discharged as ships face delays. Schedules and working hours are disrupted, with customs procedures blamed for the slowdown and ongoing disruptions affecting port operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Ley
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