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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

5

Australia May Offer Migration Policy to Boost Population

A Cairns Post report quotes Mr. Fumes announcing a potential full agreement with Britain on a future migration policy. The government faces obstacles to immediate implementation due to factory issues, but Australia remains keen on an orderly migration plan to support postwar needs and economic growth.

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This newspaper subscribes to overseas news service AAP

The paper notes it relies on Australian Associated Press for overseas news, mentioning its subscription as the source of international coverage in the issue.

Australian Associated Press

Local Sugar Distribution Delayed by Storehouse Backlog

A fragmentary item reports sugar production delays as shipments from Goands mill Wes enter refineries after a slack season. The season's output remains in storage while routes are arranged for dispatch through southern refineries, reflecting ongoing supply chain strains.

Ugar Goands Southers Refineries

Service for YaE Service People Aims at Fund Raising

Report on fundraising drives and community support for service personnel. Details include girl contests, tournaments, and donations totaling over 58200. Rec room and canteen developments highlighted, plus discussion of Australian Forces Fund work and ongoing needs.

Unclear notice on clothing and funds distribution

A garbled receipt style notice references clothing, funds, and bank interest procedures. It mentions Europe, transport, the Cairns City Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and savings bank requirements. The text lists lodgment of documents and dates for processing though many phrases are indecipherable.

Tobacco appraisal notes and unclear details

Fragmentary OCR text mentions tobacco appraisal and unclear items including dates and operations. Readable entities are limited. content lacks coherent events or identifiable people, places, or organizations to form a complete news item.

Maul Closing Times in Bebinas teaser

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Marve Feats Coen and events labeled To Tomorrow Fribat. Shallow details point to closing times and related locations Bunaaberg Marsborg with unclear figures or context. The readable items suggest a local brief about schedule changes or events without clear participants.

Commercial Produce Market Note from Brisbane July 1

A Brisbane market item notes cats and a product line offering Rora-stree items with a 10-day war numphins selling at 39 to 33 and passing through prices 26 to 46. The readable fragment shows prices and trade jargon but lacks full names or clear context for a complete event.

SBANE Brisbane

Butter production decline noted in recent data

A late 1930s agricultural bulletin reports butter output dropping across most regions. Production fell over 36000 tons during the period ending May, with declines in every state except Tasmania and New South Wales showing severe impact.

Fey Borrau Conus Statistica Excen Tamania New South Wales Simos

Obituary notice for a local figure and charity work

An obituary honors a deceased individual whose interment followed services at a local church. The deceased supported charitable efforts, including giving verses to the Red Cross and other charities, reflecting a life of community service and generosity.

Unclear fragmentary item from historic page

Partial readable lines describe a local figure or event with limited context and several garbled words, offering insufficient details to identify names, places, or outcomes. The fragment hints at a personal note of sympathy and public acknowledgment within a regional setting.

Better quality Canberra crop prompts grading push

Better quality Canberra tobacco harvest is reported this year with improved grading standards. The Australine Tobacco Board chairman notes some districts face losses due to pests and adverse conditions in Queensland and Northern Territory, while staff at hospitals begin phased returns to work amid staffing gaps.

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Alien Purchases Carefully Checked In Canberra

Officials from the Attorney General's Department say all property buying actions were carefully checked. Purchasers under the Alien Act will be investigated for specific instances noted in today’s report.

Canberra Aisl Attorney-General’ Department Aes Artany Tcp NSC Nfot Aussie

Taxation notice to file income return in Queensland

The document directs a person to forward income details and file a tax return with the Commissioner of Taxation. It mentions due dates, penalties for noncompliance, and lists tax offices including locations such as Geotse street Birabane and Elizabeth street in Adeluidestroct Breheus.

Baldiones Biufeenine Tanation Department Elimabeth Birabane Taeetion Desert Bret Ciamanetthh Gaetoeeret St Fee, Adeluidestroct Breheus Rossione Queensland Weber

Local Aquatic Event Summary From Atherton Meeting

A garbled report notes figures and names involved in an Atherton ceremony or award. Mentions Wirral or Brabsee entities with WJ Sieur TA Fone and WF Adams as participants. References alterations to an agenda and a Norian association. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Sieur Atherton AW de Vary Sie WF. Admands Brabsee WM. Boland Oeltwes Ud Halladay

Aged Man Walks and Returns Home Amid Odd Night

A report describes an elderly man’s hesitant walk to a distant hush from a farm ten miles away near Net I. He later turns back, distressed but safe, and the incident is tied to a local tale featuring figures like Rosali and Wesley. The piece, by Daber Sitwell, references William Hare and includes a poetic aside about winds at the Head.

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Development in Quest for Federal Labour Leader

Canberra reports a late night surge in leadership speculation for the Federal Labour Party. Front runners include F M Forde J B Chifley and N J H C Makin with Dr H V Evatt possible if he signals interest. A San Francisco United Nations conference may influence candidacy decisions.

F. M. Forde J. B. Chifley N. J. QO Makin Canberra H. V. Evatt Evatt Ene Tates Iee San Francisco

Question of deputy leadership in Labour party caucus

A Labour party leadership ballot will be held to determine the deputy leader with several candidates including Mr Me. Face and Mr Makin Sci. The caucus plans to meet at 8:30 pm to conduct the vote. results and possible shifts in housing works and interior portfolios are expected depending on the outcome. The contest may extend over two days if a clear winner is not reached.

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Taxation debated as war costs press burden on voters

An Australian debate centers on war expenses and taxation levels. Treasurer J Shalt urges savings potential of about £70,000,000 while acknowledging limited paths to cut levies. Critics accuse government of using tax policy to win votes and drive national development, with fears of crushed industry and debt.

Japanese wrecked aircraft tally report delivers counts

Army release states a complete wreckage count from Japanese aircraft found on the western coast near Weel and Cape Wor. Four hundred eighty wrecks are cataloged with many from Zeros and twin engined fighters.

Brisbane Altape Boras Jwracak Cape Woree

Publicity Campaign in Canberra Sparks Service Personnel Debate

A Canberra publicity drive on July 11 aimed at Mloret service personnel sparked discussion over public messaging. Officials outlined goals, while attendees questioned outreach reach and potential bias.

Canberra

Dependants' Allowance Policy Clarified by War Cabinet

The War Cabinet decides on dependants' allowance changes for service members. Eligible dependants include legitimate or illegitimate sons and daughters, legally adopted children, and other eligible children. The measure increases allowances to 3000 apart from the existing 27000, extending benefits to eligible dependants.

Saears Phaent ‘Service War Cabinet Sep Leeeily

Alleged Murder Plot Claims From Court Proceedings

Fragmentary report cites Bemstice Croatelf and Bes Yee in a court proceeding alleging intent to murder. Details unclear due to damaged text but suggests charges or accusations under review. Further records expected to clarify involved parties and exact actions.

Australian Labour split claims advertising bias

A long testimony recounts claims that the Telegraph and Telegraph press favored the government and reduced AWU coverage. Mr Fallon defends AWU democracy, accuses biased reporting, and describes irregularities in recent AWU and Labor processes. The exchange centers on press fairness and party loyalty.

War Commentary From American Naval Strife Report

The text reflects American naval commentary during wartime, emphasizing raids and projected advances against Japan. It mentions strategic aims in the Pacific, including near Kurile islands, and notes expectations of driving Japan from conquered waters. The passage references U.S. forces and allied positions and outlines the broad objective of offensive operations in the Pacific theater.

Miokiaede

Supplies of DDT new wonder drug in doubt in Brisbane

Reports from Brisbane cite uncertainty over civilian supplies of the new wonder insecticide DDT. Minister for Agriculture Williams said day supplies are frozen with only limited quantities for experimental use. concerns cited about wide scale use and possible harmful effects. Local discussions reference prior testing in New York and Parliament inquiries on availability and safety.

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Coal Miners Strike Near Coullinsville

July 11 reports indicate a coal miners strike affecting Braila owners joining the action at Wille State mine and AT Ter, signaling wider labor unrest in the region.

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Man Shot Dead on Tobacco Farm in Paddy's Green

Mareeba July 11. At midday today Giuseppe Anfuso 46, alias George Brown, was fatally shot at Paddy's Green tobacco farm. Agus Brown 42 was severely injured in the left leg and arm. Details unclear due to damaged text.

Paddy's Green Mareeba Cguisseppe Anfuso Satab George Brown Agus Brown

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