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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1945
Page
6
The readable items sketch a bustling classified page with for sale posts, lost and found, job ads, and public notices. Entries reference local names, farms, vehicles, and tools, with several locations in Cairns and district, plus calls for applicants and auction-like listings. The fragmentary OCR preserves a snapshot of mid century community commerce and public notices.
Auction sales conducted at were agents and insurers. Real estate and property auctions advertised by Fre tmsurance Susoanas and Australia Lid. Trusts and investment groups listed, with details on properties and locations in Queensland and Australia.
In a fragmented notice the Office of Auetraim Lidine Sitevani outlines managing agents for City Mutua Live pamuramey. The document mentions coaching sections for secondary and primary education, daily sessions, and production roles. Names like Crotty and Spence appear amid unclear phrases and locations such as Brisbane.
Broad notices show trading hours during stocktaking from Monday June 7 to Friday June 13 with shop hours 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm and occasional closures. Various council notices reference impounding on Sheridan Street June 20 and public sale or auction details. Multiple business names and addresses appear, including Abbott Street Cairns and general merchants offering duplicating typing and pen and stamp work.
A long, old OCR fragment lists numerous impounded animals including brown mares, gray geldings, black draught geldings, Jersey cows, nondescript cattle, and bulls. Brands, brands locations, and brands worn are noted with dates like 12/7 and 23/147. The text records impoundment from Yorkies Knob, Cook Highway, Freshwater, and nearby roads, with some entries mentioning quarantine and fees.
An Associated Press report notes Chinese forces appear set to abandon Amoy and Sun, while observers downplay Wenchow recapture as part of a vast Japanese redeployment. The movement reflects fears of Russian involvement and shifting Allied risks across the region.
In a Magistrate Court proceeding, Kenneth Alfred Adcock, aged just shy of 71, faced questions about his age during cross examination. The suit, tied to alleged injuries from a driving incident near Saint’s duty, was dismissed after issues arose about proper representation and adherence to procedures for a minor defendant. The case, linked to the Kuranda Sea region near the Clonany River, was adjourned on the question of recovering costs and the undertakings required for a next of kin guardian.
At the monthly meeting of the town board, a discussion over affairs was noted as ongoing. The chairman Mr HC F Byrne and other officials were present, but key decisions remained unclear due to unreadable text and missing fragments.
Paramatis edged Railways 82 36 in a tightly fought women’s midweek pool match on Wednesday. Best players Mesdamer iter and Northage Railways impressed, while AWAS and WAAAF teams posted mixed results. Captain Truelove praised the AWAS side amid strong serves and tight games. Third-round men’s series set for Sunday. officials urged teams to contact the secretary for details.
A fragmented notice mentions a petition directed to a secretariat and names a certain core group. The readable text hints at officials and a procedural request but lacks full context.
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