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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1946
Page
5
The Cairns Show reopens amid calls to expand Far North prospects. Officials praise revival energy, noting the event highlights regional development, public spirit, and forward momentum across agriculture, industry, and culture with plans to widen exhibits and continue progress in the coming years.
Fragmentary record mentions Lord Barwon Bernborough Caulfield Cup and Totton with bets around £15000. References uncertain names and placements in a Sydney and Melbourne racing context with several garbled terms and stray phrases.
The Roma Street market offered az-only three crmimedites and other items. Several lots sold at 13 to 126 with others at 129 to f- and 88 for certain chal items. Numbers and locations are jumbled, but bidders cleared items and prices were listed for various goods.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions events and names but lacks clear actions or identifiable entities. The text presents stray phrases about care, dates, and places with no coherent context or complete sentences to summarize a specific event.
The trial details a 1946 Bigamy charge against Derelas Alice Stewart, accused of marrying Edward Stewart while legally married to another man. The Crown pressed the serious offence. verdict found her guilty and the judge sentenced her to 12 months imprisonment with deferred terms conditional on good behavior and undertakings.
The Railways Commissioner stated that northern freight lines would be completed as planned. Three trains to the north are scheduled this week and four per week to Brisbane will continue, according to the latest official notes.
A readably fragmentary text references a hospital, a beloved husband and father, and personal tributes. The jumbled lines hint at memorial or obituary material with scattered names and affiliations, including possible mentions of a university and individuals connected to a local community.
A fragmented obituary note honors Alberich and a late mother, with references to loving husband and daughters. Mentions of distant family and a dedication line signal a memorial card, though many words are garbled.
Farfelled Bail set at two pounds after Willa Dawson of Eamanton failed to appear before Mr WE McKenna SM, court hears charges related to previous robbery. NZ High Commissioner J G Barclay accepts the Cairns Show invitation, will arrive with secretary Mr Mackenzie to oversee the Far North opening. Circuit Court before Justice RJ Douglas heard Willan Fitzgerald murder case details. Crown prosector Mr McAlpine represented. Prohibition order imposed on habitual drunkard Thomas Swan Cransuck. default fine imposed. Weather outlook forecasts fine with variable winds, local smoke haze, and bush fires. Minor vessel Waiwera to assist troop disembarkations at Cairns and Atherton Tableland, then proceed to Townsville and Gladstone. Divorce proceedings see Cary Jomo Walter petition for divorce from Louis Rae. no defense entered. Bridge accident on Moss River truck capsized, occupants escaped with injuries. Railway staff changes announced. multiple stationmasters reassigned across Queensland lines.
A man charged with assault in a hospital Ward case involving George Edward Cowell, an elderly pensioner, is accused of shooting Cowell after a confrontation near his home. Evidence outlines the suspect’s movements on April 18 and 19, including police interviews and Cowell identifying the shooter as the accused.
Today marks the Cairns Show opening as the Rettie vr exhibition enters its fifth year. Officials report strong exhibits in cattle, flowers, and horse displays while stewards finalize preparations and space is allocated for side shows, cars, machinery, and outdoor attractions.
An exhibition features paintings and works by well known artists including Mise Vide Lahey and Sydney teacher My Dettlig Rubbo. The display, valued in hundreds of pounds, is the nucleus of the Cairne Art Museum. RACG parking arrangements are being organized with access for association members and guests tomorrow afternoon and night. An attendant will guide visitors.
Racecard style listing shows ring events and performances at the Taree venue. Names like Walter Lawrence, Woolworths Open, and Stellanés appear among the fragmented entries. The readable items indicate a timetable with flights, bouts, and displays for an afternoon program.
Brisbane July 7 A Liberal Senate team for the general election has been announced. Nell O Sullivan a Brisbane solicitor joins Annabelle J No Rankin and Israel Knows, with Senator W J Cooper, following an exhaustive ballot. The Labor team includes Be Yaud, G Burns, and Alderman Casey of Brisbane.
The deal oeturned On Saturday July 20, at 20 McLeod-street at Joseph Green. Aged 76 year. Mr Grech was orn in Malta and was well known, b: North Quemnaland where 'he resided f or the pam 90 years for over 90 years for Walch he was employed in the Rail Way Department. The funeral which was attended ay many friende moved from the funeral parlour of H. M. Svendsen Pty, Lini- Tied, Lake-sttee, Cairns, to xe Mar lyne Street Cemetery, Crim. where Rev. Father Hunt conducted the burial service. Mr. Grech is survived by son and Awe daughters In Malia, and one for Me, doweoh Grech of 97 Spence tine Cairns
The local funeral in Cairns honored Gaetano De Lock, a former captain in the Brits Kimy, who returned to his native town in 1908 and helped found a distaste. He was interred at the Talatli cemetery amid memories of prosperous parents in Mi inn and links to North Queensland life.
Farmers report a strange beast shot near Teebar road Yengarie. The animal skin was found after a long chase ending with a shot about 40 yards away. Tod Fennie lion hunter and local innkeepers named in the note. A reward of 100 pounds offered if the creature proved real.
In Toowoomba the City Court heard defendants Melvin Douglas Alexander Dae and others charged with stealing large motor engines from the RAAP depot and selling them in Toowoomba Sydney and beyond. Justice Philp condemned the buyers and the light penalties, sentencing two men to terms in gaol and fining others for receiving stolen engines. The judge called for stronger action against those who purchased the engines and criticized the lenient treatment of offenders.
Fragmented OCR list from Brisbane lottery or prize draw including names like Julien Cestet, J Le Setbold, G Steedman, Aitcheson, Cavallero, Behan, Donovan, and many others. Mentions prizes such as £1000 and £400 with various place and entrant references across Brisbane and Rockhampton contexts.
Fire at a Seaton residence caused severe damage to a one story building. Neighbors arrived with buckets and hoses, preventing spread to nearby structures. A servant was injured lightly as flames reached the upper floor, but residents escaped with only clothing. Local fire brigade battled the blaze for over an hour.
Fire breaks burned back as fighters ran hoses and water from Evang Beach to protect the town center. Despite scarce supplies and dry tinder, rescuers kept flames from the Church of England and surrounding homes, ending the danger as crews arrived.
In Darwin July 77 an English engineer Mr IF Poe gran faced financial troubles while traveling a six passenger truck between Barrow Creek and Tenban Creek. The lone trip linked Darwin and Alice Springs but failed to cover expenses, leaving the driver stranded and awaiting funds.
An RSPCA dogs medal story recounts a canine hero awarded after a dramatic event in Sydney. The dog helped uncover a theft by guiding witnesses, with money and banknotes scattered and passengers aiding recovery. The tale blends gratitude, memory, and a remarkable canine feat.
In BNMIRMANE on July 22, John Bem, a medical practitioner, was granted a divorce alleging adultery with airman Ansa Maria Glefanescu. The decree pinned fault on Bem and noted the couple wed in Breda Mania in 1020. The court referenced church affiliation and connections to Australia and Queensland.
Canberra July 12 report on the governor of Quesnelacd in the Central Liverstiwee to go on a tour from Wesnington where the team leader of the Australian Military said one death and an outstanding Argue are tied to a recent event, with details incomplete.
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