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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1945
Page
3
A long text analyzes dental health in Queensland and argues for mandatory medical examinations for children. It discusses government health aims, the Balira Sion Department, hospital facilities, and the need for preventive care to detect early signs of disease. It cautions about parental attitudes and urges systematic inspection programs.
Fragmentary OCR content with numerous garbled words and names, no coherent event or facts extractable for a proper summary.
Filipino guerrillas in Manila report success against Japanese forces on the tiescarea front March 4. MacArthur announces the drive has cleared the area of recent enemy positions and notes minor resistance remains, with no major counteractions disclosed.
A NSW boy died Sunday following a disturbance near Barnstone. Police report a revolver was involved and a man seated nearby claimed the weapon was aimed at him as the commotion unfolded. Investigators found no outstanding charges or missing materials at the scene.
A garbled fragment references an Australian event and names, with unclear details. The readable parts point to a local or historical notice involving people and a place, but the exact actions, dates, or outcomes are not discernible from the text provided.
A garbled report notes a Donsted Trophy event with mentions of Ingvntais and a hor t prize, plus forecasts from a meteorological bureau, and multiple scattered items about petty charges in Cairns and local thefts. The text blends weather notes, local crime, and event fragments with unclear names and dates.
The Attorney-General introduced an amending bill to the criminal code in the Sepsrative Assembly yesterday, proposing heavier penalties for sexual offences. It aims to curb assaults on youths under 17, with sentences extending up to seven years for certain crimes and new provisions allowing in camera hearings for vulnerable victims. The bill faced general approval though some argued for stricter penalties and safeguards.
Fragmentary report notes disagreements within Labour over the selection of Mrs Jessie Street as a delegate for a San Francisco conference. Mentions Maurice Curran and Rte Smuin B, protest actions at a branch meeting, and Labour MPs signalling opposition to the choice.
In Cairns Court of Summary Jurisdiction Joseph Pease Pty Ltd was found guilty of black marketing for selling two dozen McWilliam's Royal Sauterne bottles on December 23, 1943, to Daniel Moynahan for £7 6s 3d, above the £3 7s 6d national price limit. The case was heard with Crown solicitor A D McGill leading for the prosecution and E T Real defending the company.
An inquiry into illicit liquor sales centers on Joseph Pease Pty Ltd and Megotars Wines. Witnesses discuss licenses, delivery practices, and a practice of duplicating orders through foremen, with references to Royal Reserve Sauterne and a December 1983 purchase. The investigation examines invoices, staff actions, and company routine in handling alcohol orders amid legal scrutiny.
A chaotic hearing details miners halting operations to search for a missing mare. Witnesses invoke licensing and price orders as prosecutors argue over compliance and the meaning of terms in price control regulations amid a maze of references to orders and licenses.
Fragmentary item notes a market with a commercial tone dated 3/3 and mentions ether as a penned element. Details are sparse, but the reference ties to a produce market entry and a dated note.
The Transport Commission, led by Mr Davie, outlines wartime surplus asset sales to prevent carryover and boost postwar industry. Auctions will move second hand vehicles and equipment to priority holders, with emphasis on avoiding black market distortions and aiding Queensland traders.
Customs and police raided four apartments on Macquarie Street Washington House seizing about 300 bottles of liquor. Liquor appeared for entertainment with expensive brands. Flats were lavishly furnished with a radio electric clock and roses, and one tenant claimed it was for personal entertainment. Arrests yet to be confirmed.
The report references potential immediate repatriation of Australians if approved by American forces in the Philippines, with Prime Minister Huortage noted. It mentions corporate associations and actions of a managing director named Robert Roberts, plus a December incident in the Patty Setions district involving alleged liquor. It cites the Nations Security Prices Regu and Regulation Order No. 1157 as governing price.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Cairns and an investigation, referencing an officer and possible crime scene context. Readable bits suggest police involvement and an incident report, but key details are distorted.
The region endures continuing flood rains with roads washed out and traffic halted. The Little Mulgrave River rose above seven feet, bridges and banks compromised, while rail services and town schedules faced delays. Authorities warn of further closures as rainfall continues and emergency crews work to restore transport links.
Rain continues through the wet season with widespread totals. Mourilyan reports 22 inches 13 points in the period, Innisfail and surrounding areas see heavy showers, and the constant downpour threatens surface flooding. The cyclone anniversary nears as Herberton notes river rises threaten low lying districts.
A fragmented weather bulletin describes storms and floods near Brisbane with references to the Herbert River and coastal warnings. The text notes rising water and anticipated effects along the Gulf of Carpentaria region, but the station names and exact dates are obscured by OCR errors.
A garbled report alleges manpower waste and vested interests amid factory operations. The text references government observers and narratives about labor, with unclear names or dates due to OCR damage.
A fragmented wartime notice outlines temporary workers released from duty, noting many served in Commonwealth roles and the need to honor those who contributed. It references figures like Curtin and a general sense of public service by men and women tied to the Commonwealth Public Service Board and wartime employment numbers.
Fragmented report covers Everest murder case with details of alleged shooting, mental health findings, and court proceedings. Names referenced include Frederick Wilmyn Everest, Dr Perkins, Mr McLaughlin, and crown witnesses. The document notes claims of not guilty verdicts and medical board summaries as part of the trial chronology.
Abele Mu Communion Cor investigates new meatworks applicants as part of a formal process. Maren An Stine coordinates questionnaires and background checks to prepare evidentiary material for the commission. Officials seek central data and preparatory steps before reconvening the inquiry.
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