Cairns Show Opens With Broad Support and High Hopes
The Cairns Show opens this morning at Parramatta Park as a regional magnet with strong backing from district centres. Officials praise Civic effort and advertising value, noting the event attracts patrons from far regions and is a winter draw for southern visitors. Organisers expect a record attendance and continued growth of the fair’s prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Ite
Parramatta Park
Show Society
Crime Survey Sparks Wide Rackets Probe Across Cities
The report details investigations into gambling, racketeering, and police corruption across major cities. It notes grand jury activity in New York Brookline Kansas City and Binghamton with arrests and suspensions tied to Binaggio Gargotta and local bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanee Crethadowed
Amgrimal News
Mothe Ser
Ostay
Howard
Underworld
Ertmar
New York City
Brooklie
Las Kings County
Miles F. McDonald
Wilam
New Jersey
Jlane
Ous
Kansas City
Misouri
Lam September
Charles Binaggio
Charles Gargetts
Max H. Goldschein
Binaggio
Gargotta
Broome County
New York
Grand
Dean
Labuan ship dismantling fuels Townaville wharf project
A damaged local report notes HMAS Labuan docking at Towneville and depositing timber for wharf improvements at Samara. The timber, part of a wartime dual purpose wharf at Townaville, is now being dismantled as the project proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HLMAS
Labuan
Towneville
Hmas Labuan
Fuchsile
New Guinea
Townaville
Samara
Cairns Jubilee Show Opens With Far North Wealth Display
Large crowds will gather at Parramatta Park as the Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association stages a Jubilee Show over three days. Officials say the event showcases the district's wealth and industrial growth with exhibitors preparing and animating side shows for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parramatta Park
Cairns Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association
Cairns Show Grows With Imports and Fine Weather Hope
Sideshows multiply with eight imported trains bringing acts to Cairns. Grounds buzz with setup as rain eases, officials praise Railway Department and Cairns Show Association for help moving displays. Local forces coordinate traffic and parking while showgoers anticipate a rain-free final day and continued festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vom
Pavilans
Townsville Lais
Cairns
Queensland Railway” Department
Cairns Show Highlights Needlework and Realty Competition
The Cairns show featured a realty competition with entries judged for efficiency and quality, including a strong turnout in needlework across age groups. Judges praised close attention to detail, noting higher standards and broader school participation, with entrants advancing in garment making, handkerchief work, and various crafts.
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Stra HS Hfatte
Sanderd
Egarnia
Hearia
Hamard Wan Ho
Hantle
Obituary note of Mae Obe y at Gardenvane Memorial
An obituary note expresses thanks from Mrs W Bradley Ramonton and sister Annette for support shown after Mae Obey’s death. It credits doctors and the Cairne Base Hospital staff and the nursing team for care and tributes. It asks recipients to accept the thanks in this personal notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley Kelly
Mt Near
Ona Farm
Obey
Gardenvane Memorial
Mra
Wrev
Mevanges
Cairne Base Hospital
In Memoriam Notices and Remembrances
In Memoriam notices list Mary Tewis Inering and family members with dates in July 1948. The messages honor mothers grandmothers spouses and siblings with personal tributes from sons daughters in laws and spouses. The notices reflect shared grief and lasting memory across multiple families.
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Mary
Bas
Harry
Wilcand
Drew
Jean
Alwayn
Aike
Alwaye
Rip
Shirley
Grady
Abel
Election of Four Directors at South Johnstone Sugar Mill
INNISFAIL July 11 A poll was held at South Johnstone Saturday to elect four directors to the South Johnstone mill board. Four candidates were successful: Messrs I. McRabbie, J. McFadden, J. Hing, and Evans. They will constitute the board. A meeting will be held next Monday to elect the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Johnstone ‘Sugar Mill
Innisfail
Stuth Joenatine
South Jobnatone Mill
Menderes
Messrs
McRabbie
J. McFadden
Eh J. Hing
Will
Osrd
Aiaisra
Jobnet
Erlaay
Af Oat
New Standard Bylaws Implemented for Plumbing Licenses
Mulgrave Shire Council discussed new standard by laws on sewerage and water supply. The Department of Local Government aims to unify rules and require licensed plumbers for all plumbing work. The change removes local licensure and permits plumbers to work only after passing an exam valid across Queensland.
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Mulgrave
Forno
Queensland
Porno
Minister to Meet Shipowners in Melbourne
July 17 Melbourne the Minister for Supply Mr Ot Beale will confer with shipowners to discuss national defence industry aims and government policy on shipbuilding. The talks seek a continuous flow of work for Australian yards and to retain know how for building maintenance and repairs while addressing higher costs and potential subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ot Beale
Marrax
Britain
Maritime cargo movements and arrivals reported in transit
The report tracks multiple vessels and routes including Galrae European in port at Galrae with 000 ton cargo for Easter Canada, Tas juga loaded in Australia, and Saxon lines headed for Cairns and Swansea. Also mentions ships from the United Kingdom and Calcutta routes bound for Cairns with sacks for sugar mills and maize for overseas delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manoera Leavin
Sydney
Brisbane
Towville
Tuly
Wert
Oaredt Ae
Row
At & A
Rees
Canne
Alma
Cairns
Swansea
Newport
Fie
Spahey
Townsville
Galena
Liverpool
Cairne
Duao
Crowds Pour In for Open Cairns Show Day
Hundreds arrived from across Australia for the Cairns Show opening at Parramatta Park. Officials welcomed fine weather after a wet spell, hoping for record crowds and a carnival atmosphere across the three day event led by the Show Association secretary Mr. O Bayne.
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Australia
St Tar Tant
Cairne
ANA
TAA
Railway Department
Vialort Rowe
Towne Ville
Show Association
O. Bayne
Lau Idanice
Parramatta
Payne
Cairns
Mulgrave Shire considers wrapping meat and bread reforms
At a Mulgrave Shire Council meeting the need to amend the meat and bread wrapping act was discussed. Dr Harris reported talks with Dr Mackerras on eradicating germ disease and the use of clean paper for food wrapping to prevent contamination from old newspapers and vermin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrave Shire
Department of Health
Brisbane
W. D Ixhmeel
Harris
Mskerras
Harrie
Mackerfax
Teld
Bristone
Harrison
Council
Markerran
J.P O'Stea
Cairns Post Office Holiday Hours and Telegraph Services
Cairns Post Office and suburban offices observe special hours on Thursday July 20. Offices open 9 am to 10 am for telegraph and postal services. mails close at 10 am. first delivery affected by postmen. War pensions and allotments payable on Thursday will be paid on Wednesday July 19. Telegrams between 10 am and service details call Information 3. reopens at 9 am for telegram acceptance.
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Cairna
Ofice
Makey Iter
Homes for Married Servicemen in Melbourne Plan
July 11 report states plans to speed up the national service scheme by ordering 4000 prefabricated houses from overseas immediately. Mr Casey announced the government’s import housing programme costing over £10 million to provide accommodation for married service members and designate some houses for essential Commonwealth purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Overness
Casey
Radio Attacks in Yugoslavia Highlight Cold War Tensions
Fragmentary report notes radio broadcasts accusing Yugoslav authorities and Tito regime of imperialist plots. Bulgarian and Soviet stations allegedly urge workers to revolt and join a broader struggle amid Korean War context and Belarus style propaganda.
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Trong
Juseclavie
Sher Falc
Sagmeamon
Moscow
Redio
Pulletin
Neossay
Werkara
Tito
Early resumption of crushings across cane mills
Weather improves across areas but rain threatens in some towns. Managers report better harvesting prospects with crushing likely by midweek or weekend if fine weather holds, while scattered showers may delay reopening at Babinda Mourilyan and Goondi mills.
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Mim
Tully Mil
Stan Best
Tully
Mr Best
Omarrow
NF Burtt
Buete
Bablhde
Masaman
Red
Mouril
Bost
South Johnstone
W. Richardson
Machan's Beach Water Supply Debate at Council Meeting
A Cairns council meeting discusses Machan's Beach water supply noting residents built halls with assumed access. The council defers a new scheme as uneconomical and pledges to consider Bebanawart's plan when it arrives, with Dr Mason and Dr Christenas supporting the written note to Machan's Beach Program.
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Mulgrave
Connells
Rome
W. ©. Griffin
Machan
Bebanawart
Besch
Cairns
Seamen Reemanded in Bodily Harm Case
Seamen face court remand on bodily harm charges amid unclear OCR details. The fragment suggests a legal action with names or identifiers and a monetary aspect. Further readable facts are limited in the source.
Australian voyage aims to circle world on yacht
Captain Ledley charts a leisurely around the world voyage aboard the 20 ton ketch Sari Marais built at Brisbane. The crew includes Mrs Sanderson and Otto Redthe with plans to sail from Thursday Island across the Indian Ocean to Cocos Island then Madagascar and the Cape of Good Hope, continuing to the Caribbean and Alaska.
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Ledley
Sally Tales
Sanderson
San
Abe Bart Marais
Sydney
Blair Athol
Bandarron
Prcent
Southern
Otto Redthe
Chicago
Australia
America
Hla
Torres Strait
RO. Ledley
Brisbane
New Guinea
Pacific
Kerepesd
Ledhey
Viscount Montgomery
C. E. Cromisy
Calros Arbour Board
Dipeay
Ahs
Cooktown
Thuresay
Sland
Indian Ocean
Cocos Islan
Mathurin
Roderigens Island
Madagascar
Darben
Capelows
Helena
Acros
West Indies
Panama
Canada
Alaska
Artists Club formed in Cairna to promote local art
A new Artists Club in Cairna gathers with officers including Mr. Murray Mirob Wax as president. Members like P Clarke and Miss AL Silver attend as they plan monthly meetings and future programs inviting other town artists. Dr RT Werther pledges support from Australia and offers guidance.
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Esha
Olemai
Murray Mirob Wax
Sirs
P. Clarke
P Naser
AL Silver
Trucana
I Baulch
Purcell
Man Knudsen
1. Austin
Marebatt
V. “Athworth
Tat D. Naseer
B Bryde
D. Peever
Purcell Miro
Mx T Werther
Dr. Werther
Australia
Golden Casket Draws Third Prize in Brisbane
Golden Casket No was drawn today in Brisbane. First prize went to ticket No. 5549 with owners Blanch, Ackerman, Gorths, Wilson, cared for by Gogrells Casket Agency in Nambour. Second prize to ticket 12 held by Mc Namara and others via Las Goode Coakes Agency. Third prize listed as unknown numbers with Meirzwe, Noakes, Naam, Hardwick and others.
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Brisbane
Tcket
EM. Ackerman
N. Gorths
N. Wilson
Gogrells Casket Agency
Nambour
M. McNamara
W. Gostoos
A. Manson
Las Goode Coakes
Wosloanbbe
Meirzwe
C. Noakes
A. Naam
AM Hardwick
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Crime Survey Position In
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Esplanade
Caims
Anzac Park
Bene
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Far North
Forcessia
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Holloway's
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McLaughlin
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RH Watson
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J” Bourke
Yungebure
Ting
Aga Attern
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MC Perry
Watson
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Bie
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Insall
Poe
Wrecly Tari
Maccehm
Thomas Hugh Ringon
Freshwater
Carns
Lakestreet
Peeyadanan
Mulgrave Road
Tralie
Severinstreet
Spencestreet
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Trinity Tom
Buchan Point
City Dusea
Smouth
Barron River
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Soul
Knob
Bachata
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Aplinlawn
Severin Street
Latner
Severin Strest
Wwere
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Coen
Som Rae Tracs
North Coast
Atherton
Path
Babinda
Ingham
Mindow Deeseing
Cairm
Geree Stewart
Favede
John Inglis Skene
Bannister
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Qhope
Patricis
Patten
A. Ming
Patricia Patten
Linea Henley
Elsina Jorgensen
Margare ‘Sitcher
Elias Apron
Margaret’ Slache
Julie Rum
Marjorie ‘Lee
Margaret. Slatcher
Murray Wallace
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Jean Glanville
Wins’ Luft
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Pamela Candlish
Pat Scheinpfluge
Ivy Moseley
Monica LM Moore
Gloria Mins
Monica ‘Slatcher
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Pat Hil Jian
Noale J. Mureham
Tance Rays
Dorothy Robinson
Ivy “Mose
Calina
Easay
Queensiar
Tourkt Rawort
Cairn
Aileen Nay Cap
M.A
Ball
Mae
Treact
Uke Joother
Jess
Caras
Fst
Usband Cha
Tauahier Dak Grab
Willial Tyhoe
Ural
Gerty
Vira Defence Industry
North Queensland Ports
Aei Rok “Ts
Post Office
Commonwealth Flan
Jugoslavia
Iy Bear
Hambledon Grill
Aero
Machan's Beach
Etre Council
Artists Club
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