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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
5
The piece examines inflation fears amid postwar economic strain, highlighting wage pressures, rising living costs, and supply shortages. It critiques reliance on free market theories, noting price hikes, employment shifts, and the need for constitutional wage adjustments while warning against a return to Depression-era dynamics.
The Cairns event list includes top entries and notable performances with emphasis on the over 50 category. Mrs Stevens and others spoke of continuing interest in the show, while the Norsemen express enthusiasm for the sport, and plans for the forthcoming ceremony proceed under the Society's Office.
Obituary details are fragmentary but mention the passing of several local residents. The piece references garden lovers and rough entries, with schedules and open calls for entries in a local shawl show. It notes that many details are incomplete due to damaged text while highlighting community notices and ongoing steward duties.
Shipping movements on the Qoeeseland Line note limited readable details with partial timing and cargo mentions. The fragment references winter schedules, some vessel names, and port notes though specifics are unreadable. Further legible text needed for a complete item.
The Mareeba Bacon Factory meeting and railway matters reveal union labour returns, factory operations, and a loan for channel works. Updates note a resignation and new appointments, with weather and local incidents included in a mixed report from Brisbane and Cairns correspondents.
The executive front approves several public service appointments in Brisbane and Atherton. Ghai Petty Scanions is named for factory and shop inspection. Mr Brady chosen for mining and factory sectors. Mr VW Brksn to be Industrial Inspector and deputy clerk of offices. Mosnann Siitwond to act as petty sessions clerk. Sonita Gturves appointed acting clerk.
In Australia a hardening stance emerged as unions resist conceded deals with the Commonwealth Labour Party. Prime ministers warned against disruption while the Trades and Labour Council seeks independent dispute handling in heavy industries, urging workers to cooperate with state and federal efforts to curb stoppages and bolster national production.
BNISBANE July 11 A General MT hospital wardman reported to the Coroner that Mr Hi J. Bradshaw Syates Fordgp islessos with his throat cut. The wardman Alexander George Haley aged 186 noted. Boyle, married, entered hospital April 12 for cancer operation. Boyle found with throat cut and razor wet on bedclothes near his neck. Boyle still alive. sister on duty assisted. Constable Walter Krilinr said interview with De W. J Matthews. No neglect by hospital claimed. adjournment noted.
A corrupted report from Hobart dated July 31 outlines an indictment accusing Tamax George and Larsie Dalton of corruption tied to a business deal and bribery involving public officials. The charges reference acts around December 1947 and February 1948, alleging improper influence and illegal payments.
Report describes the delayed streambed project near White Cara ICairnal Pty, with Reo Mundalls, Crosland Mujors Cairne, and Mr O Bacc involved. Experiments at war aim to evaluate power, with a simple room setup and a planned beam battle, as managers discuss a new couch delivery and January orders.
The fragment references a railway service expansion with terms like new train addition and routes between Bisheee and Culror. The readable parts indicate discussion of timetable changes and possible changes to weekly service.
Despite fragmented notes, the minutes recount the Oxnisfail Esballa officers election scene with Mr Chapman and Mir Arthur Wil Vey central figures. The discussion touches on governance, roles, and succession as the meeting contemplates en bloc official reappointment.
In Crean Suly 11 a Waterside Workers meeting drew about 1500 attendees at Stadium when two outside union officials joined local Waterside on the platform. K G Dawson and N Loder faced chorus protesting non members from speaking. The meeting voted to bar non members and proceed, Dawson and Loder left.
A chaotic meeting saw heated quarrels as delegates clashed over a proposed secret ballot amendment. Speakers denounced direct action while others argued it would affect employer relations. the chair ruled the amendment out of order and proposed a separate resolution.
Government to unveil 1944 income tax cuts affecting rates from 18 pence to 12 pence in a stepped relief. Social service contributions will adjust accordingly with maximums at 170 for single and 265 for married taxpayers with dependents. Revenue impact expected to avoid deficit.
Australian delegation members Dr Cueno and Mr A H Tange participate in orientations and committee work to prepare reports for the draft constituting the United Nations Health Organisation. Committees draft proposals to be submitted to the general health meeting, date not fixed.
Fifteen hundred water aiders on strike since June will work four crews and, overseas ams to Brisbane, tomorrow. The coastal ships have been delayed by the strike and plans shift to Townsville, Cairns, Melbourne and Bowen. Discharge includes 100 tons steel products, 180 tons plaster and other cargoes. ships sail Tuesday and Wednesday toward Melbourne and Townsville. The overseas freighter carries cars, trucks, tractors, spare parts, cyanide from Mentzest. six ships bring 10,000 tons overseas cargo to Brisbane within 10 days.
A.P. dispatch notes a government report showing record corn and wheat yields, with wheat totaling about 1,000,082,000 bushels and last year’s record at 1,144,000,000. The figures compare to the prior season and project supply to meet domestic demand amid farmer and market expectations.
Miners across Booval vote to return to work after a statewide stoppage ending a period of disruption. Union leaders warn unity is needed to counter organized employer attacks while rail and coastal movements prepare for resumed operations at Brisbane power stations and coal fields.
The piece notes disagreement over price controls and inflation in wartime America and Australia. It cites wage levels, a secretary and clerks earning modest sums, and compares living costs across nations. It mentions American servicemen abroad paying high prices and Australian living conditions during the period.
Fragmentary remarks discuss wartime food shortages and exports. Mentions Nations League and senates, an English hotel lounge, and phrases about British suffering, imports, and meat and peaches pricing during the five weeks in Kenya. Concludes with a call for more local production to aid shipments to Britain.
An imperial preference debate surfaces in a speech at the Imperial Press conference in London. Mr Merbere Morrison signals government intent to expand trade within the Empire while resisting universal trade restriction urging flexible tariffs and individual imperial measures. The talk contrasts views on how imperial preferences may affect world trade and how other nations may respond.
A garbled OCR item discusses cane arrival and quality concerns at Innisfail. It mentions farmers, prices, and trading terms with unclear timing and conditions. The fragment references cane, growers, and potential reductions, but key details are unreadable.
Fragmentary wartime note describes prewar arrivals from San Francisco and a police action. It mentions Ben, authorities, and a five o clock submission time tomorrow for personal suits in a local setting.
A wartime veteran and graduate announces a new penicillin strain named Alin, claiming it offers rapidly greater potential. President Wichita Berg confirms the discovery and cites its promise for the era. Dr Berdine provides statements on the strain’s capabilities.
By Arm e ton Jute 28 a Arir Arperican Ausattated Prestala in White Howe announced a plan claiming that terms under five years would be funded by earsh and five year bonds to minimize inflation. The highlighted cost ranges between 760 million and 3,600 million dollars.
A man named Mick McTavish aged 20 faced multiple charges including evading custody and property theft following a search by authorities. He previously served a month for theft and had attempted to escape from the government facility at Pailand.
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