This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 39 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1946
Page
5
The United States Senate and House move toward approving a British loan amid tension over sterling rates and Commonwealth finances. Analysts note American interests tied to Britain’s recovery, with observers predicting how American lawmakers and public opinion will shape the final measure this week.
A garbled report notes cancellation at Cairns Show amid stalled preparations and coordinating exhibitors. Key figures referenced include Mark Blue and Megan Seiler as organizers while early plans are unsettled and schedules tentatively shift to Larow greenery readings.
The report notes commercial podines offered at Rometrset today with lots of lucerne hats cleared at 14 1069 and at 183108. Other lots of 38 and B were refused for two lots of eaten chat.
More than 180 men 40 women and 60 priests from 40 districts arrived in Toowoomba for the annual convention of the National Esthetic Rural Movement. The gathering marked a first for the event in Melbourne style, led by Rev J B Roper and Bishop Henschke who urged delegates to unite for a year of rural activity to keep Catholic people within the faith.
Local traders report accumulating large stocks due to ongoing industrial troubles. Businesses in Moen South, Johnstone, and Goondimilla see shelves piling up as shipments lag and demand weakens, signaling a widening inventory issue for several sectors.
A chaotic parliamentary scene and court proceedings unfold as experts doubt progress toward completing the Pacific pact. The Mundalls motor vessel dispute and land questions fuel tension, while public talk centers on potential penalties and future settlement in Cairns and Sydney ports.
In memorial verses and funeral remembrances, families honour dear relatives and grandchildren. The items mention Mrs and 2 ACRMNT, the late parents and inlaws, and list names like CRIA BROWN, LINGSWORTH, WILLIAMS, WITT TAS, BOUNDY, and ROLLOF BONOUR among others with dates around July and 1940s. The messages celebrate memory, lineage, and enduring affection across generations.
A garbled report mentions an Albensy Cochinletener telling Sap that no staff remained to sabuiste revenue loss claimed from the railway. The readable fragments suggest a financial dispute or error over rail revenue, without clear names, dates, or places.
Amid claims of neglect, Australian leaders discuss extending the Queensland rail grid and modernising Darwin. Evatt Abbott and Curtin-era plans surface on postwar reconstruction, highlighting decades of unofficial stasis and calls for rapid development in the Northern Territory.
From Vienna the American Associated Press correspondent reports that the Austrian government denies London and Moscow statements on Austria and declares that a new order is being issued. The piece notes expulsions, restrictions on residents, and press restrictions as the government moves to control dissent.
Fragmented OCR text reports breakaway unions in Cairns with railway transfers including H McIntyre to Cairns, J C Evans to Brisbane, and mentions of Labourers’ and Employees’ unions, district registration objections, and the Industrial Tribes era. Names and places are scattered with uncertain phrasing.
Shipping notices show vessels arriving Cairns last Wednesday morning and heading to Lucindas Port for road and molasses to Yarraville Melbourne. A Cairns departure reports freight stock and an eager fleet awaiting sale amid fence line at Sun.
A report from the Imnisiell Court of Petty notes Frepricher facing charges as he operates a common gaming house. Weather summaries mention coastal showers and central interior conditions with a southwest winter spread expected in the forecast.
Officials received vague information about rioting in Gibraltar and Melbourne on January 8. The article notes unclear details and mentions arrests within two hours during a brewl. Shropshire is said to be bringing a contingent home to Australia and has not been ordered to depart from the original sailing timetable.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a planned voyage for a group labeled as alleged attackers. The route includes Gibraltar Mali Colombo Port Said Aden and a return via Suez Canal Cape route. Contingent members supposedly traveled to England and Australia with Fremantle expected in August.
New York crowds at the Empire State Building watched a man plunge from a high floor to a lower level, witnesses reporting a fall from the parapet and a later fatal tumble from the 17th floor. The victim was tentatively identified as Charles Vogele, a Bellevue Hospital patient with no funds.
The Associated Press dispatch from Kwajalein reports instruments at 20 stations, including West Australia, aimed at locating atomic explosions. Results not yet public. scientists hope data will allow detecting an attack anywhere, enabling defense in the United States. Most sensors are U S locations, with some in the Pacific region to test ranges.
July 1 report from Mexico City cites an electoral commission official killed and several wounded in preelection violence. Shots erupted during the incidents as authorities prepared for the presidential and congressional vote, with casualties among election workers and bystanders and conflicting casualty totals from various sources.
An unclear OCR passage references survivors and a land venture with several names. It mentions Gunter Tyeadell and a return journey, with distorted phrases about a bank and maritime travel. The text is too garbled to extract a clear event, date, or location.
Fragmented OCR text shows July date and vague reference to fuel burning. No clear events, persons, or organizations readable. Summarization limited by unreadable content. preserves only date cue without details.
A parliamentary speech warned that Russia posed the greatest danger to the Australian way of life. The speaker argued democracies face equal threats, citing industrial exploitation and the subjugation of workers as the price paid by past revolutions.
The Associated Press reports that a plan attributed to Hermann Goering sought to defeat Franklin Roosevelt. Details indicate the scheme aimed at political influence rather than money, with Goering’s attempts discussed in Frankfurt. The investigation confirms the money involved was not 50 million dollars, and the plot did not advance as planned.
Clumsy OCR yields cryptic lines on Walter Hammond and daily Hera style rhetoric. Fragments mention preventing attack, public figures, and a forthcoming decision by a committee or audience about the best speaker.
July 4 report notes Watertide Workata federation moderates campaign to check Communist influence by fielding a unified ticket for Wednesday’s officer elections. The slate, titled Vele thas Labor Haket, includes Trstaan Gal presented as independent of the Communist Party.
Fragmentary note mentions Mr RG Casey with unclear terms about command and Lilley search. Text is garbled and lacks coherent facts or dates.
Wissey plans a benefit event to raise funds for a local cause. The fundraiser will feature community participation, with organizers urging residents to attend and contribute to the effort.
Reports indicate wartime supply ships facing delays and shortages as workers on the shoreside and aboard vessels discuss cargoes. Officials, including Foley, indicate hoped deliveries would resume soon. The text notes a temporary halt in regular provisions and plans to secure fuel and nourishment for crews.
Australian officials discussed plans for a National University in Canberra. Minister J J Dedman said amendments to the University Bill would give the Government’s Governorate Council power to cancel fees. He noted no definite appointments had been made and that space estimates for research were still being prepared.
Reported incident describes Edward Ballerd found unconscious near a mill hut in Gambier early Sunday. He died a few hours later as police investigated a beating. Officers say the attacker battered the victim while he slept, attempting to dispose of evidence.
A Sydney style obscenity matter reached the Adelaide Police Court with the defendant charged for a port of obscene material. The Crown Prosecutor ordered a fine of £1 11s for three defendants including firms and individuals. The case involved titled works and alleged indecent content, with the court hearing held today.
Fragmentary remarks on wool valuing for midult semi sold, with references to wool buyers, ex servicemen, and a debate over wool types and prices. Mentions Mr Deditas and Brainery, and a table of hesii with average price per Geet dean.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a note about Gate Sriram Jy B and a gate toe carder. No clear people, places, or organizations to confirm.
London dispatch reports government ration measures imminent as shortages loom. Officials warn ten storm groups to adjust supply lines while industry leaders weigh impacts on steel and iron production. Public anxiety rises over potential price and access changes.
A disrupted report indicates an English footballer was sent off for off field conduct. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the event centers on disciplinary action and subsequent official response.
Mutilated notice lists a land court in a tempest of dates and names. Mentions Arthur John Martin and Reck Ium among participants. References officers FW Lee Sir and Sta Mull with 416 access race 1 percins.
Cane growers officials in Bundaberg raise complaints about delays in sending sale documents to the Central Cane Prices Board. Mr Forgan Silth notes delays by treasuries and solicitors, with several instances cited where transfer decisions were delayed due to insufficient or late information. Calls persist for full details to justify board decisions and prevent further postponements.
The West Australian reports a compensation claim against the Federal Minister of Health for inoculations using a “detective” email scheme. The claimant seeks repayment for alleged hereditary expenses and hospital costs, appealing to ministers and the Governor-General. The peace claim was sustained at first but not finalized, with the timeline showing no full remedy after inoculation.
Dispatches report chaotic sugar market activity with unclear sources and stalled shipments. Mentions wrecks, port congestion, and uncertain arrivals affecting commerce as ships and wharves brace for impact. Sources point to rising prices and disrupted trade routes amid fragile supply chains.
Unclear text records a Labour Party action amid a heated session. Key figures and locations are unreadable, with fragments suggesting discussion or opposition but lacking concrete events or outcomes for precise summary.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.