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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1946
Page
5
Fragmentary report details a Canadian politician and New York constituency contest amid delayed ballots and contentious appeals. Photographic copies of credentials and detentions surface as officials assess sufficiency of evidence and potential seat transfers.
Police report three boys escaped from a farm home, with two found later and one still at large. Authorities traced the escape to the Nestes area, urging caution as officers search surrounding fields and roads. The incident remains under investigation with no injuries reported.
Across hospitals a severe staff shortage strains maternity wards. Officials warn patient safety risks rise as routines falter, and propose a dedicated oversight board for maternity and women's health services to restore staffing and standards.
The obituary records the death of Albert Vivers aged 84 in Beech district. He was a husband and brother to several relatives, with many years passed since his early life. The funeral service was held Sunday at 12:30 PM and was largely attended by friends and family at the grave.
Fragmented OCR text mentions events in Pisa on Sunday with names like Gorton Armtrong and Be aye, listing votes and a German connection. Details are unclear due to transcription errors but indicate a transit or political item with multiple people and places.
Evidence shows Matson acted as a ship’s surgeon on Clan and Union Castle Line vessels. He allegedly used forged authority to obtain clothing and medals, claiming credentials from overseas universities. Investigators traced his diplomas to Columbia, where no medical course existed.
March 10 The Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin, already escorted by two detectives on all private engagements, will be given stronger protection after a report from a special branch charged with ministerial safety and monitoring voluntary underground movements.
Indian riots hinder rail service allocation as troops moved to Nasik. Descriptions note 10,000 men affected and disrupted logistics amid the occupation challenges.
A damaged fragmentary notice from a funeral society expresses condolences and memorial sentiments for a late family member. It mentions the MACH Society and Funeral Burecors and Embalmers, with thanks to attending doctors and hospital staff. Names are garbled but include Connolly and a matron. The piece ends with a memorial tone and indicates association with the Australian Associated Press.
State Land Court will convene at the Court House in Caine on Wednesday March 25 starting at 10 am. Officials urge interested parties to attend for proceedings and decisions on land matters.
A fragmented report outlines Labour candidate ballots in metropolitan divisions with named figures and endorsers. It lists G Lawson Bris bane Porde Capricormiag Geumis W Wordan Kennedy Hadley Litles among others and notes appointments, postings, and schoolteacher candidates linked to Cairne and Sherhan.
Reports from the coast describe improved weather aiding cyclone recovery. Passengers stranded by damaged railways moved north to Cairns and Townsville, while rail repair crews work to restore service. Officials list workers and residents affected, with continuing postponements to timetables as reconstruction proceeds.
Trimmed OCR notes describe typhoid outbreak concerns in Noosa and North Queensland. Medical officers face field challenges during flood events and demobilisation, with injections and serum stocks reportedly disrupted by staffing transfers and supply gaps.
The Country Party urges federal and state parliaments to back relief efforts for flood victims. Members intend to press the Government for emergency aid and to draw public attention to the disaster's impact on affected communities.
A community letter from the Salvation Army and the Grimsby club notes a weekly parcel distribution plan. Recipients include families in need, with Manchester Rotary and local committees thanking contributors and requesting further support.
A waterspout formed miles offshore near Melbourne on March 19 and developed into a 1000 foot funnel before collapsing near the shore. A severe whirlwind swept Parkgate, uprooting fences and damaging structures as debris and eerie storm effects were reported by locals.
A fragmented report from London outlines discussions on democracy basics. References to Magna Carta and the American Declaration of Rights appear, noting Bavaria’s critique and the need to draft a constitutional charter for the assembly.
Mr Rwi J Strachan 73 of Asest a Brisbane business leader and former Queensland Bowling Association president died after his boat outboard exploded and overturned near Noosa He fell overboard and despite assistance died at the scene He was a longtime director of several firms and is survived by two sons and a daughter.
Passenger death reported on a Melbourne bound Austalian National Airways flight from Sydney as it landed at Essendon Moore Park. The account describes a woman passenger becoming pale and appearing asleep before an unidentified event ended in loss of life.
Hobart faces turmoil as hotel trading activity intertwines with cloning rumors in Tarmania. Unclear notes mention Maren Reese and Rotel 10 alongside a brewing sector, with control measures cited for March and a return to earlier operations amid speculative conditions.
March report from London notes famine relief efforts urged by the Association. Details are sparse but indicate mobilization of aid and public appeals to address hunger risks.
Michael John Hogan was an alderman on Cairns City Council between 193 and 192T. He took a keen interest in local activities and promoted community initiatives.
Obituary notes long service by Mr Hogan a Cairns figure associated with HACB Society and Palace Pictures. He served in World War I, aided Charen affairs, and led ambulance memory drives. Funeral from Mathes Cathedral with Society invited to attend. Service at 6:30 shows local memorial customs.
A cryptic torn clipping from Bombay dated March reports delays and weather impact at Largs Bay. Ambiguous text mentions wires, trains, and a breaking sequence with scattered names and places, hindering clear details.
Aged man from Central Avenue in Brisbane was struck by a train near Indooroopilly, about 200 yards from the city boundary. Police awaited further details as the incident was investigated.
A brief London dispatch notes Crer’s arrest during March as reported by AAP. The terse item mentions authorities detaining Crer amid a wider narcotics probe, with no further details on charges or location.
French forces in Lebanon plan an immediate pullback, with about 3400 troops withdrawing from interior posts and regrouping near Tropall as orders to evacuate Lebanon unfold. The move follows a rapid reduction in garrisons and heightened civilian concerns.
A fragmentary New York dispatch dated March 9 reports censorship actions connected to Soviet affairs. The text is garbled, but mentions wartime or political controls, terminology suggesting state suppression measures and cultural or journalistic interference. The source is unreadable in parts, but indicates tense information flows about censorship policy.
Fragmented report notes STERE achieving a victory at a Mars event associated with NOEE TAT and ALP outlines, with unclear details on location and outcome due to the damaged text. The item references athletics or team contest context but lacks concrete names, dates, or standings.
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