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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1945

Page

3

Far Northern Grain Fodder Debate in Australia

A long, dense excerpt discusses grain supply and maize issues in the Far North region. It references officials, wheat shipments from Perth, and the need for coordinated action between grain producers and consumers. The piece underscores policy tension, transport logistics, and calls for a self reliant, rational supply plan amid wartime or postwar strain. It emphasizes the role of government and industry in stabilizing the maize and wheat markets and protecting consumer needs.

Perth Ormuld Australia Lbe Owbieh Sim

Vale Fred Williams 2 Inh Dloue 22 Nob Mate

Fragmented OCR text describes a local person Vale Fred Williams and references a grave and death. The readable parts mention a tomb and possible memorial language, with scattered names and place mentions. The passage is garbled but centers on a death notice or obituary fragment from a local context.

Hal Caines

Obituary for Shama weay om Ex raecence et ner oy

The obituary notes the death of Shama weay om Ex raecence et ner oy, praising her gentle words and patient understanding of every person. It remembers her as someone who faced life with steadfast kindness and a quiet resilience, leaving a lasting impression on family and friends.

Kovet Sutton Vines Stes Witte Shama Reece Inches Alia Sryier Pansonayty Shang Arin

Unclear text from Innisfail Drome report

Fragmentary OCR text discusses a transport or planning topic involving the Transnet Ghanmner and National Aral entities. It mentions a levy receiver and a recommendation to inform federal authorities, with scattered references to a Beacon Department and Juknetone style documents.

Felirvine Levee Lerstal Sontag Tata Sedern

Sewerage Scheme Progress Under Local Council

June records show the Joannone Shire Council debating preliminary surveys for a sewerage scheme. Officials noted planning delays and the need to prevent contamination while awaiting formal approval and funding from state authorities.

Fremantle Depot Aide Sought For Matra Bus Company

An action at the Fremantle depot of Matra Bus Company Ltd is described. Morning hours see personnel seeking assistance or attendance related to depot operations and potential service issues. Local managers request cooperation from staff and passengers to ensure smooth operations.

Fremantle Matra Bus Company Ltd

Funeral Notices From a Bereaved Family

A memorial notice thanks relatives and friends for sympathy and condolences after the death of a husband and father. The message lists church and family names, expresses gratitude for personal messages and prayers, and notes the funeral service attendance and burial details.

Cray Ana Fareily Freming Fender At, Laurier Peter Cai Winndl Peibver Ane Suters Marcy Baninds Babine Arbulance Laff Babrnda Ard Sire Wok Witkaare Toms

In loving memory of Margaret Elizabeth Mur Soon

An obituary fragment remembers Margaret Elizabeth Mur Soon with family names and caretaking notes. The text references relatives and a June date, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear specifics about place or event.

Margaret Elizabeth Mur Ene Mreebe Thorne Saath Berrity Jim Ana Eddell Hain Meemary Richer Uddell

Australian advance rages on Bougainville front

Australian troops press a steady advance along the Buln and Mabbi rivers on Bougainville as Japanese forces attempt to interfere with supply lines. U.S. and Australian artillery support hammers bunkers while probing patrols reach the Mobjat and Milo River areas amid continued river crossings and renewed fighting.

Mabial Nari Beit Fead Neith Meraxa Arillery Suport Jihia Wiraiagie Milo Bougainville

Opening Hitch London Exposition Nears Grand Opening

June 23 report from Paris and London describes the Australian exhibition in Paris nearly ready for Thursday opening. crates delayed by a Southampton strike, crates finally unloaded on a red ship with American jeeps and army trucks awaiting delivery. Australian staff and French workers rush to complete setup for the opening ceremony attended by Ambassador, officials, and dignitaries.

London Exhiocen Parla Nears Paris Hair Southampton Iuck Belmingly Australian Information News Bureau

Australia Faces Coal Crisis Sparks Rationing Talk

Australia faces a coal shortage prompting possible strict rationing as leaders weigh measures to secure energy. Officials warn of ongoing supply disruptions and urge conservation, while industry groups call for balanced policy to stabilize power and industry.

An Australian Coal Supply Report Light on State Effects

A fragmented report discusses sugar substitutes and coal shipments across Australian states. It notes Western Australia and South Australia price and supply signals, with Queensland showing self-sufficiency in some sectors and New South Wales experiencing shifts in weekly commissions and export dynamics.

Mu Mighell South “Wales South Nastoma Thes Uth Wales Thes Seuty AlsaMn VE Trin Bout

Strike of Fitters Forces Union Action and Court Involvement

The Union secretary Bir and MR Leggafield led the strike of fitters as wages were cut. The industrial court may be called to prevent further strikes while disruptions hit workplaces. A colleague was fired for refusing to work amid tensions at Woodounsatea.

Leggafield Justrial Court Woodounsatea Wane Ste

Local court actions and weather notes from Cairns

A Cairns Police Court heard Kennie Thompson plead guilty to using a controlled substance in a public place with a £3 fine and an upcoming term in custody. Separately, a Supreme Court registrar in Townsville issued a judgment nisi in a matrimonial case involving Alfred Kent for a dissolution due to adultery. The weather forecast for the Far North predicts showers, light to moderate winds, and cool, damp conditions across the state.

Kennie Thompson CR. Neves Cairns The Supreme Court J Sharmonst Townsville Sid Alfred Kent Carne Fey Kent Nisi Mateorological Peninsuls Huhlands

Welcome of Australian naval crew in Sydney harbor ceremony

In a large ceremony on Fit Avenue in the Muebefeiler Plas thousands welcomed Admira l Deane former commander of naval forest mine Australia and New Zealand leaders Governor NSW Nord Wakehivrst and SW Premier McKelly attended as honour guests. Captain Armstrong introduced crew members who were cited for gale lamina and well Told briefly the allp'y part of Prerhe batten.

Ocras Fit Avenue Muebefeiler Plas Admiral Deane Naval Forest Mine NSW Nord Wakehivrst Far McKelly Smong Uegers Eepuein Atatralia Gaptain Armstrong Aho Gale Lamina

Arbitral Awards Reflect Wage Adjustments in Melbourne

Arbitrators in Melbourne announced by Judes Reilly on Saturday new pay scales for shearers and workers. Eastern districts show youth ages 18 to 117 with weekly wages and piecework rates set. Details include wool fees, specific bale rates, and weekly earnings for cooks and laborers though several figures remain unfound or unclear.

Melbourne

Australian ships assigned to Pacific Fleet drills

Australian ships under British command form part of the force in the Pacific. Six destroyers and eight corvettes sit beside nine vessels under American command in the Southwest Pacific Line October 83H. The Australian navy has operated with General MacArthur from Guadalcanal to the Phili pines in every operation.

Pace Pacifc MacArthur Guadalcenar

Copenhagen Mystery Aboard Refugee Ship Telde

In Copenhagen on June, authorities found a woman identified as von Wibbentrap's wife aboard the refugee ship Telde anchored at the port. Naval experts examined her amid questions about her beauty and status as a passenger.

Copenhagen

Conference Preparations Blur Ahead of Simla Summit

Reported plans show Abdul Asad and Premiers gathering for a high level session as India holds urgent talks. Delegates expected to arrive in Simla for a three day conference with preliminary meetings and committee discussions underway.

Bombay Pat Abdul Asad

Italy's World Place Broadcast On Rise of Mary

Rome radio reports Mary has risen in the democratic world with focus on liberty and population. The speaker says she is far from holding the position to influence history and urges victory through honor discipline and hard work.

London Sionor Parra Rome Mary Wwe

Dutch government formed with Schermerworn as prime minister

AA Pro professor William Schermerworn and Mr Walla Drees announced the formation of a new Dutch government in which Schermerworn would serve as prime minister. Associated Press correspondent at Amsterdam reports the development.

Lompur William Schermerworn Walla Drees

Cunarder Planned to Begin New Service

London reports a planned Cunarder service initiation with details hinting at a ship moving toward a notable route.Source mentions the Suet to be and potential plans, though the text is garbled. Entities cited include Cunarder and London with June timing and shipping context.

London

Paice content Exteners. Congress mediation extendine grey Penivet

A garbled note cites tensions in Congress over extended mediation efforts and a sharp struggle surrounding the Penivet case. Text references key figures and factions, but readable names and specifics are limited. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and policy delays impacting ongoing discussions.

RAF Transports Melbourne March Increase Aids Pacific Supply

RAF transport command expands to meet supply needs for the Pacific theater. Australian pilots and aircrew serving in Australia join RAF units, with one squadron operating multiple trips between Sydney and Perth for freight and passenger duties.

Melbourne Lune HAF Transport Command Ravel Navy Pacific Australia Overes Sydney Perth Pasen Gee

Australian air force officer to depart Sydney on Baltic voyage

Sydney reports that Luke of Gluseesiar will leave Sydney on a rail journey toward the Gaines region to join Beceem neetes on the Bonde mission. He is to collaborate with Australian Wing Command and RAF officers, including H Wills, in a patrol network across Europe and other theatres.

Sydney Luke of Sn Clos Mdisa Beceem Neetes Tee Bonde Ade Ibere “Ie Vatcouver San Diego Tereging Ee Infortemsen Ros Afoicanday

Innisfail Chamber push to extend broad gauge railway to Cairns

The Innisfail Chamber of Commerce urged widening the railway gauge and extending the line to Cairns. At the June meeting members decided to petition Federal officials and the member for Herbert for action, arguing against ending the broad gauge at Townsville and advocating a northern terminal expansion.

Innnispail Cairne Chamber of Commerce Cairne Innisfail Chamber of Commerce Yast Hight Thor Othe Peters Carns Mayirims Sydney Imi Townsville Cairns Jose Hala Elapes Capar Bec I Herald Plapp Km Hastie Fesgal Herbert Ir W Naartens Humo See Poy Fia Maral Ciava

Rice Plantings Report Cited In Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Rice plantings and names such as JRR Orr and Japan. Details are unclear, with multiple garbled phrases about dates, seasons, and locations. The readable bits hint at agricultural reporting but lack coherent facts or outcomes to summarize.

Copper and Alloys Trade Restrictions Mentioned

In Canberra a June 34 report details a total transition plan blocking the use of non ferrous metals for consumer items. The list includes ashtrays bird cages mirror frames curtain rods carpet rods ornamental metalwork jewellery radiators and related hardware plus various household goods. The note mentions negotiations and a potential earlier action by authorities with emphasis on metal usage limits.

Maxirame

Action Near WeWak Melbourne Invasion Skirmish

June 24 reports say Australian infantry supported by artillery engaged near WeWak Teinase facing entrenched Japanese defenders. Both sides exchanged heavy shelling with 25 pounders pounding enemy positions, as night fell the fight remained ongoing with forces digging in and pressing the attack.

Melbourne Mt. Teeaks Wawa

Demand for Tax Review From Gur Special Representative

June 20. Discussion outlines pressure for tax reviews amid wartime economy. Government and opposition seek second reading of tax measures. budget planning aims to adjust rates if war costs fall, with potential revision in the next financial year to reflect reduced war expenditure and employment goals.

Canbrara Wbich Lbw Dewinson Ognate Werin Mielde Bufleet Strane Paris Reeulson Bayer Labour Thom Ierrmiere

French Zone turmoil in effort to free hostages

London dispatch reports tense actions around French zone operations as authorities seek to free hostages. Details are unclear due to damaged text but references to attempts and high security measures indicate ongoing negotiations and risk to civilians.

Lighthouse Drama Reveals Mother's Life Saved

In a Cape Caperton incident, Mrs Douglas Bailey aged 20 faced a tragic upheaval when her baby collapsed during birth as her father Sack Atkinson died at sea. Vic Bailey and a nurse were dispatched, and after hours the baby’s life was saved with medical help reaching Cape Cap on a delayed boat.

Douglas Bailey Gladstone DM Carmichael Cape Capricorn Bailey Sill Weeinck Hee Tellovine Cape Cap Ficarn Taey

Army Casualties List From Brisbane Narrowly Totals

Brisbane reports casualties with an official list naming soldiers wounded in action killed or missing. The record lists Cpls, Ptes, and Lcpls from Cairns Ingham Mills Millsa and others with locations including Cairns and Ingham, noting prisoners of war and recoveries from mines and accidents.

Cairne Ingham Galleria Silkwood Prancer Mar

US Spy Drama Seizes Spaniard in Philadelphia Loop

A spy drama in Philadelphia ends with the arrest of a Spaniard linked to a submarine plot. The suspect, aided by a second man, faced a Sanhary trial and possible charges in a case tied to VE Day era espionage. Police and officials highlighted wartime intrigue and counterintelligence efforts.

Arene

Serious position in Innisfail weighed by farmers demand

Innisfail monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce heard farmers request relief for unprocurable horse feed. Babinda Chamber of Commerce reported rain-fed feed shortages delaying heavy work horses. Members urged action, contacting authorities to secure relief, with trade group notes and member inquiries on Complaints list.

Innisfail Uw Tanstall Babinda Coanber of Commerce Norn Queensland Veich Bainds Chamber of Commerce Mal Mir SR Tele Armen Tallire

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