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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 26, 1945

Page

3

Long fragment on lawless behavior and cabbage trade crackdown

A fragmented report discusses illicit black market activity linked to a broad set of goods including textiles under the Marketing Act. It describes enforcement challenges, penalties, and magistrate efforts to curb unlawful supply chains, noting difficulties in tracing quantities and identifying offenders.

Vontrantore Ime Zim Cnevides Higtien Aoine Piolitt Ric Shiek

Obituary for Cate Me Jurs Moore in tragic ship accident

The obituary notes the death of Cate Me Jurs Moore in a ship accident near Mir Bert Blamey. It mentions the ship's crew, survivors, and the ensuing service held by the local church. It records the deceased as a woman of note and details the family and mournful community response.

Bert Blamey

Memorial and Death Notices From Ashton Community

A collection of memorials and obituaries across March entries for family and friends. Notes honor Tonia, Sis Hardwice, Eima Bijee, Petty Haiel Ron Martina, and others while recalling gardens, memories, and lasting love. The tone reflects local memorial customs and mournful remembrance.

Fone Foovine Gaightae Arene Tana Tran Tie Fife Sis' Hardwice Eima Bijee Petty Haiel Ron Martina Tad Iene Aunie Ashton Saugniae Seti

Cairne Poet Notice Published Friday

Fragmentary notice indicates a poet named Cairne will be published on Friday in March. Readable fragments mention Meleobe Fkia as a person connected to the item. Further details are unclear from the damaged text.

Cairne Meleobe Fkia

Trains to Mareeba Cancelled Amid Service Delays

Local rail disruption affects Mareeba travel with trains cancelled and staffing changes noted. Officials promise limited services and compensation rules while Australian Airlines plans boost in southern routes to Brisbane and beyond. The timetable extends into the week with work stoppages and statutory holiday pay details for affected workers.

First woman named to New South Wales Housing Commission

Mrs Phyllis Burke of Sydney becomes the first woman appointed to the New South Wales Housing Commission. She is a mother of four, wife of a serviceman, and an organiser for War Loans, noting postwar housing as a key domestic policy. She stresses the link between wartime production and future home building, and laments the need for skilled training and modern materials in Australian industry.

Ew South Wales Housing Commission Phyllis, Burke Sydney Burke Hag Fountey Burke Feck le Australiss Australi Wall Red Cross Theitt Souler Steel

War and siege in New Guinea headlines fall of towns

Report of heavy fighting across New Guinea including Maprik and Senin area as Australian troops press jap forces along the coast and inland. Casualties mount with enemy positions cleared around several villages while Bougainville and other fronts see continued pressure.

Australas Maprik al Wrak Milak Senin Eros

Wimbledon debentures offer seats at next championship

London reports a sale of debentures for the All-England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon. Each debenture carries a seat transfer right and costs about £25 for a September event, with values around £230 nominal and trading near £220. The issue ties to the forthcoming championship round and member access.

London Mareni AAP Wimbledon Tennis Grouné Ltd

Missing auxiliary ketch near Cooktown and Cairne Peaks

A report describes an auxiliary ketch missing between Cooktown and Cairns with safety concerns. The vessel left Cooktown on March 16, 4 pm, with no trace found after searches by naval boats. Crew details include a married master with sons, one in Townsville.

Cooktown Praca J M. Johnston Stratford Ben Vien Fong Conkviwr Rad Nealon Boa Teck Mr Holmes Townsville Cookmen

Duchess Opens Sydney Graving Dock Ceremony Amid Boycott

In Sydney on March 2 more than 3000 attended the opening of a new graving dock while workers boycotted the ceremony citing alleged discrimination in invitations. The Duchess of Gloucester named the deck Captain Cook, with the Duke praising wartime unity and the project as the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sydney Graving Dock Duchess Sydney BUC Grewing Dock Water Board Union of Cuse Duke Gloucester Duchess of Gloucester Captain Cook Executive ‘Council Beasley Grilaay Mion Andal Samneston Lespold Savile Can Aimony Australie Anipate Decisie

Willowburn Hospital Memo Details Nursing Shortages

A report from Willowburn Mental Hospital notes nursing staff shortages and regulatory pressure. It describes administrative concerns, potential drastic actions by authorities, and calls for improved staffing amid ongoing supervision and disciplinary measures.

FE Waishid Aty Wulowburn Tumase

Medical Journal Thicago Response March 28 Presses Argument

The American Medical Association Journal defends its stance against Sister Kenny and criticisms of its coverage. Editors deny suppressing adverse evidence and defend the publication of the Benne medical statement as not biased.

Thicago Kenny Ine ‘Ameriet Medics Asmorieilen Amerean ‘Assocuanan DY Mturte Fisseesn Journaia Normal Puipitaten Baltr Favourable Hie Beth & Giew Eivine

Girls Help Desk Run By Country Womens Association Bureau

The service bureau opened three weeks ago offering information for men and women in uniform. Mrs Guy Blake heads the bureau which coordinates partner arrangements for parties and events. Six pairs have been matched so far as officers arrange groups for attendees.

Country Womens Association Service Bureau Guy Blake Blake Parry

Double deck buses to replace byony tramny

Sydney March The Siste Trecie Fre Advisary Committer tes ream ended the gradual rendement of Stonry 337 teolbosre tpe tame stic Brainy decker base meter Duman 1 is proposed that the elimanation of We frame should save place over a period of sppemsimately 8 pears The Premier M2 Madel described the pepe ae valuable document which would be of greatest amistance the Goverment in overcoming Gane fort requirements.

Sydney Stonry M2 Madel

British Housing and Arrest of Kilatex Seize

London reports Prime Minister E Spencer announces with General Pile a plan to mobilize housing and temporary measures in response to urgent needs. Government aims to act swiftly to ensure shelter and support, including possible seizing of resources for civilians and housing projects.

London Fredence Pile I Nousine Pile Falam

Australia to receive US aircraft allocations amid surplus release

A March report from Washington notes a US surplus property plan to allocate Lockheed and Douglas aircraft to Australia. The action forms part of an overall 178 planes released for wartime aid to allied aviation programs, with departments stating Australian deployment is underway.

Washington AAPI Saird Civ! Aviation Aussie United States

Tragic Shipwreck Survival on North Queensland Run

Harrowing account recalls a cyclone strike on March 16 near North Queensland, ship go down within minutes, 27 aboard lost with 10 on one raft and 17 natives on another. Survivors drifted four days on a raft, lacking water and provisions, before rescue by a Dutch ship after a failed aircraft delivery.

North Queensland Vassel Ee Ee Ae Caplots Diring

Survivors from Dutch rescue ship reach North Queensland port

Survivors from the cyclone battered vessel arrived at a North Queensland port on Saturday about 7 o clock in the evening. The Dutch rescue ship took them aboard after locating two rafts with six natives and two Europeans and two captives. They were transported to hospital by civilian and military ambulances, with Red Cross aid and donated supplies provided at the port. The captain praised the rescuing ship crew and noted the other raft had earlier been found with six natives aboard.

Bato Ratis An Raf Ieee Vlarc Fe Aait Queensland Sims Revere Veel Red Cross Meir

Official Same Tor Ferco Conference Name Adopted

March 24. AAP reports the San Francisco conference will on April 23 officially be named The United Nahar Conference by the Sale Department. Officials state the decision formalizes the event's international organization link.

TOR Ferco Wammington AAP Sale Department Fay San Francisco Unites “Nahar

Dangerous Drug Incident Report in Bulimba

A March 25 incident at Bulimba involves 30 hypodermic tablets found in a pocket of Mr. Willum Flenzy on Riding Road. Police state the tablets are dangerous. they allegedly were prescribed for Mrs. Honey who was ill. The tablets slipped from a pocket during a Balmoral Ward event.

Bullmbe Willum Flenzy Bulimba

Cambs Associates Civie Competition Results Summary

CAMNS ASSOCIATES reports the results of a civie competition featuring performers Thuredays ply Mechanes Burwart Geren Gelling Stuart versus Mandames Parker Heed Morgen and Andrews U for the Mangaas trophy. Dalgety and Co. cleaned up the Bratape prize.

Init Thuredays Mechanes Burwart Geren Gelling Stuart Mandames Parker, Heed Morgen Andrews U

English internees arrive from Manila in Canberra report

March 4 news from Canberra recounts the first returnee from Manila, 13-year-old Gordon Myncrit, amid wartime peril. It notes Japanese actions, wrecks, and civilian suffering as Australia faces organized enemy attacks and ongoing evacuations.

Canberra Toturnee Manila Australia Gordon Myncrit Miniaero Australie Marla Rainies Sania Euston Meaile Wan

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