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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1946

Page

5

Bitter pill for Communists raises calls to ban party

A political defense of banning the Communist Party is urged amid Labor government criticism. The speaker argues constitutional action, noting the ballot box as the true democratic path while condemning Communist methods as hostile to democracy and industrial peace. Concerns about strikes and national economy are tied to the party's alleged aims.

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Innisfail Show Wat at a Melee of Town Events

Local notes recount a chaotic gathering with farmers, shoppers, and vendors, listing names and places as they discuss stalls, weather, and a forthcoming concert. The crowd plans a meeting and notes extended store hours and a Sunday schedule with unclear outcomes.

Salary Rates Debate at ABC and Australian Broadcasting Commission

A chaotic report reviews proposed salary hikes for ABC and the Australian Broadcasting Commission amid mounting costs. It notes increases affecting artists and officers, compares with British and New South Wales scales, and cites a projected rise to about 37,009 for certain posts while stressing competitiveness and administrative costs.

Canberma Alsarallan Great Britain Neures Tom ABS Valve Tre Ced Rm Ate Keine ABC

Golden Casket Mrishase 4 Sinners to Casket He 14d Ties

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and locations such as 206 W Regan and F Kun eelte, with references to J Trimaran, SPR Mekaan Re Bale, and individuals like E'danver, TV, and Dewnie. Details are unclear, but appear to describe a race or trial results and associated names.

Regan Kuneelte Bale E'danver Dewnie Omara

Memoriam for Gubear Care and Sailin Camp Mentioned

A memorial notice honors Gubear Care and others with a brief tribute. It recalls July dates and expresses condolences for a family, noting enduring memory and peace. The obituary mentions relatives Loraine and Leanne, with a focus on their life and loss.

North Queensland zoning plan for forestry divides sras

Innisfail shire hall hears 49 to 4 vote to approve zoning of forestry areas into zones. Loggers must register tana with North Queensland Logging Association. When contracts are called, zone members vote on price and tender, with rules preventing duplicate awards until all zones obtain a contract and potential sharing among members.

Inwisfail North Queensland Innisfail Forsetry Department Association

Queensland Logging Association resolves on harvest pause

The North Queensland Logging Association Executive meets to address serious government pressure and contract disruptions. A vote carries a resolution to continue practical harvesting under existing contracts, until alternate arrangements are clarified. The meeting notes include responses from the Lands Minister and discussions of tender processes and possible shifts to Forester reports.

Brisbane Weather Bureau Ttacaon de Cowm Alberton Forestry Department Queensland Logzers

Forestry tenders and licensing stalled by policy debate

Officials discuss delaying harvesting and tender openings as they debate licensing, contract systems, and domestic plant needs. Alignment with government policy is urged, with emphasis on preventing overharvesting and ensuring contractors have sufficient plants and capacity.

Noes Statement on Logging Factory Tender System

Fragmentary remarks warn loggers that a move to a single open tender may lower prices and risk contractors withdrawing. A miner’s reply hints at social tension and possible halting of harvesting until policy clarity arrives, with officials urged to address fee and contract terms.

Sommier Anak Neste Obtaining McOrd

Inniafail Bator Collision near Mouriyan township

In a Saturday night crash between Innisfail and Mourilyan, a car driven by C Caldera collided with a truck near the midway point. No serious injuries reported though some light damage occurred to vehicles as headlights obscured the other driver. Meanwhile, Brisbane advised appointments were made to local boards and hospital authorities, and Goondi sugar harvest disruptions due to rain were noted.

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Radar to guide the blind eyed by radar research plan

A wartime report notes a radar based guiding instrument may help the visually impaired. A St Dunstan’s committee and Cambridge experts study obstacle detection through sound, aiming to convert print into readable speech for the blind, with tests and translation prototypes discussed.

St. Qunstan’s Tempus United Kingdom Adrian Cambridge Universit Hagar Eeanlaiment Grea Malvern Sebon Ian Fraser Cheleman Dunstan Amitras Renee

Conference at Canberra Drives Miner Dispute Action

Senator Ainley, Ashley urge government to convene a conference of representatives of miners and unions. Plan calls for new authority to improve conditions and enforce discipline amid ongoing stoppages. Government faces pressure to act to protect safety and continuity of operations with potentially millions involved.

Leavin Ainley Severas Ntl Benator Ashley Wr Grant Wales Suners

Missing Boy Found After Wide Search Near Brisbane

Police located 15 year old Moorooka boy Arian Dean near Merwin Bay in New South Wales after a daylong search by Diy Ae Whine umdreda of searchers. He described traveling by bicycle and bus from Coolangatta to Muri Nhat while authorities checked a possible job and funds for meals. Nearby, two girls were found near Brisbane with a footprint marked “H B D” and investigations continued into sightings near Tarrac Gps and Archerfield as residents aided in tracing the boy.

Archerfelé Ead Taree Arian Dean Merwin Bbah New ‘Wales Coolangatta Brisbane Kocktea Svanili Tiny Thirty Archerfield E

Waterfront Dispute Near End Says Jilly Ja Thestercars

A fragmented report from the Waterside Workary claims a waterfront dispute may close tomorrow as factions discuss revised roster terms and adherence to new provisions. The uproar includes stalled approvals, calls for a drawing of terms, and concern for workers and families awaiting resolution.

Stoney Jilly

Revenue Outlook From War Expenditure Pushes Budget Strain

The document outlines heavy war and postwar outlays with 170 million allocated to native needs and 378 million in total war expenditure. It notes deficits funded by national welfare, civil aviation, and central bank methods, amid deferred pay and subsidies for primary producers and stabilization schemes.

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Survey on establishing new canning plant in Brower district

Mr Manion leads a field survey assessing regent fruit potential and practicalities for a canning plant. He notes central site between Guinnie and Calne and stresses government action, cooperative control, and year round employment implications.

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Cairns Show at Towner glows with dog show titles

The Cairns Show week at Towner featured Ch Borer lngalfied winning the Championship of Murty queens and dog section with Princess Of Murington. Archie Davies noted a pair’s strong performance as crowds applauded, while Towne’s show drew praise for its exhibition quality and entry turnout. Alexandria news reports dissolution of several organizations and unions in the same period.

Locas Towner Ch Borer Murty Murington Arch Davies Gould Bea Fred Smith Alby Ahr Gogh Callas

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