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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
5
A fragmented OCR note from Brisbane outlines a commercial dispute over a toy chain. It references terms, ages, an indictment or restraint, and a 392 directive, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text. Further readable fragments mention a sale or title matter and a regional legal or regulatory action tied to Maree.
An obituary fragment recalls a local figure with references to family and place names. The readable portions mention a person connected to a community in 14 different lines, with hints of relations and a final tribute. The text remains unclear and garbled in parts.
Fragmented OCR text presents tobacco appraisals tied to three tiers with unclear figures and names. The passage is garbled and includes stray terms like vaseline and Sune 23, with no clear event date or authoritative bodies. Further readable details are needed for a precise summary.
A long, garbled wartime dispatch from Cairns references patriotic themes and various individuals amid battle reports. The text struggles with legibility but hints at military movements, civilian impact, and investigative notes about wartime conduct and casualties.
Fragmented OCR text references Tom and Henry Pearse, Violet insertions, Chas Gordon death, and assorted names. The readable items indicate a notice-like fragmentary story about the Pearse family, weddings, and legal or obituary mentions with unclear dates and places.
Injured crewman Rehan Renuan sustained a probable fracture after a fall yesterday. He received first aid and was taken to the district hospital by ambulance. A separate incident on Sheridan Street left Mrs Methurst with a probable neck fracture after tumbling on stairs.
The document discusses the release of men from military service after long campaigns in Libya, Crete, and other theaters. It notes many have lost friends, some are freers, and others remain serving, weary of war. It urges government adjustments to sustain normal industry and home life as servicemen return.
Fragments reveal wartime weather notes and manpower strain as writers reference older ages and mobilization. The text hints at a national effort, manpower shortages, and administrative details amid conflict.
A damaged text fragment describes a police court scene with names and charges. It mentions Terence Albert Pron, Mikes Salon, and a guilty plea or proceeding in a prior vigil, with references to obscene language and a police court setting. The legibility is too low to extract clear events.
Sympathy was expressed for relatives and friends of the late Mee G Walker of Sonn. Injured cake farmer Hector Fairweather from Dowie Island Street received aid after a landing cart accident. Ambulance transport and hospital care noted. A musical program and supper were planned at the Cairns Centre Recreation Room with performances by local artists and a charge for entry. Further details available at Norman Park Street offices.
June 37 report notes unrest at a bacon facility with quoted remarks from Mr. B and references to Queensland farmers urged calm and inquiry into actions by authorities and industry leaders.
London reports a train collision at Catertem where two electric trains collided. Both drivers died and a woman passenger was injured. The piece discusses wartime manpower, release of long-serving workers, and effects on military needs, noting opposition to mass releases and the impact on essential services.
A youth attempted a bank robbery at a local store and was swiftly apprehended. He received a seven year sentence after his capture. Details about the case remain unclear due to damaged text.
June 25 in Canberra the Prime Minister said in the House he would make another statement later about a prospective reversal involving 30000 men from the services. Mr Cameron asked for terms and details of the releases and was told the men in the infantry were not in the release plan. Mr Chifley said many aspects of the move remained to be discussed by the war cabinet.
A Times correspondent reports General Le Cleve selected to head the French Far East Force, with talks under way in Washington between the American and allied commands on strategy and joint operations as tensions rise over the Pacific theater and potential combined efforts.
Brisbane June 27 A strike threat spreads through the sawmilling sector as workers demand an immediate pensionable weekly minimum of $8.125, plus two weeks annual leave and 15 minute breaks. About 4000 workers may be affected, with 1300 in the metropolitan area. A Brisbane meeting of 200 unionists urged talks with employers and threatened further stoppages if demands are not met. Affected mills across the state signaled support and a Brisbane-branch push seeks broader union backing.
June 1 A AP dispatch from Chungking reports the Command announced ongoing operations along the coast. Chinese forces are said to have cleared 305 miles of inland routes and remain active near Linchow and Nene, with operations centered in Kiang province.
A report from Commerce official W Scully notes North Queensland potato areas have expanded since last year. Production growth strained by two month sale window and credit limits, with increasing shipments to Brisbane and other regions. Officials foresee tighter conditions next season, risking shortages if markets tighten further.
The Duke of Gloucester traveled from Worth Sumessland to Marety and then moved to the Owen Stanley range to mountain Sisip at Nadzab. He attended an open air show in the evening, according to the report.
Report from June 77 notes RAAF air ambulance units doubling their record amid advances in medical aviation between Brisbane and New Poiré. The service evacuated wounded and supplies, averaging multiple trips between hospitals, with one transport carrying 330 pounds of cargo and others moving patients rapidly under air force authority.
An extensive summary of lucerne farming from the elder expert Mr Malaras Cocreyponden, detailing irrigation, drying lucerne for feed, and experiments at Brisbane with drying plants. It notes yields of five tons per acre under favorable conditions, the potential for yearlong production, and the economic benefits of artificial drying to improve fodder quality and dairy output.
Fragmentary casualty list mentions casualties and wounded with garbled, low-clarity names. Reads like a damaged notice listing individuals and statuses, but specifics are unreadable apart from generic terms and scattered initials.
The Parliament debates a remodelling bill to implement the Darwin redevelopment plan. The proposal includes government acquisition of private land around Darwin to clear 18 areas and enable a lease to long term builders for 80 years. An inter departmental committee reviews federal plans across Works and Transport departments.
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