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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1945

Page

5

Easter festival symbolism and religious reflections

A fragmented article reflects on Easter symbolism and the Resurrection. It cites moral suffering, Jesus’s sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life, mentioning faith, public reflection, and the Archdiocese role in Australia. The piece links Easter to hope beyond death and the restoration of all things.

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Church Services Show Faith Gatherings Across Berne Area

Fragmented OCR notes describe church services at several parishes including SYQLAND and worship times. Mentions of Sunday events, sermons, and offerings appear with garbled names and locations.

Grovely Escapees Recaptured in Police Action

Confused dispatch reports all Grovely escapees recaptured following a disturbance at the Grove prison. Police and guards conducted a search and secured the site amid reported fear of further escapes. The incident prompted heightened security and inquiries into the security lapses at the facility.

Cairns Patrivutic Fund: fragmented items and notes

A garbled OCR passage lists names, dates, and events related to Cairns Patrivutic Fund with scattered references to marriage, education, and meetings. The text includes inconsistent dates and unclear actions, yielding a fragmented summary of a historical fund and associated notices with no clear narrative.

Untitled fragment recalls lost loved ones and family pets

Fragmentary obituary notes mourn a wife and mother with references to family members including Waldr on and Bert. The text hints at personal loss, remembrance, and heartfelt messages from friends and relatives, with scattered names and phrases reflecting a long farewell.

Tragic Motor Collision Near Innisfail Claims Two Lives

Report outlines a fatal crash near Gretnal Bend where an Australian military police patrolman on a motorcycle collided with a motor truck. The officer sustained severe head injuries and died hours later at the hospital. Also noted is the death of a woman from Draper connected to the incident, with details sparse. Funeral notices follow in the local sphere.

Anuintais Statuy Auatralian Military Police Nah Innisfail Gretnal Bend Teiretay Allernacr Insistail Mpapital

Fragmented storm forecast and court report jumble

A garbled weather forecast from the Divisional Meteorological Bureau mentions scattered showers and light winds around the northern region. The text shifts to a Cairns Court proceeding where Benjamin Com pleaded guilty to unlawfully entering the Yarrabah Aboriginal Mission Reserve on December 24, 1444, and was fined with imprisonment pending, followed by brief notes on other local events and inquiries from the period.

Mission Reserve Benjamin ZL. Moore Cairns Amau Yarrabah Thensville Sid

Cairns Market Report Shows Strong Demand And Prices

Cairns market report details robust demand across produce lines with high selling activity. Local growers report good prices for apples pumpkins and greens while pumpkin prices and Marmot items show solid sales and steady turnover amid general market strength.

Timber Conedmning Orcanieme.

A long, fragmented report warns of widespread wood destroying organisms threatening forests and timber use. It notes the shipworm, powder post borer, and other pests invading trees, timbers, and docks, with case notes from a rescue on Myola and discussion of economic impacts, detection, and control.

Wade and Tommerce Buldaga Beldwes Ahipe Eas Vishal Ihe Torres Strait Hatareve Conterill Singh

Flooded Rivers Disrupt Train Service

Flood waters disrupt rail service across the region forcing suspended schedules and delayed departures. Officials warned rivers would recede by morning as crews work to assess tracks and restore services. Local authorities urged travelers to seek alternative routes and monitor updates.

Tarzali Silk Wood Traits In Queensland Varieties

A fragmented note describes Tarzali Silk Wood and cryptic plant names. It mentions Mazlin, Leech, and Cryptocarys Oblate Laur enese Obtaia applied to ribbed succulent fruits. References Greek roots, Australian varieties, and glossed surface luster with terms Tarzali and Silktsord.

Our Queensland North Queens Worth Palmer

Renewal of Trouble Between Me Calwell and Army Canberra

Canberra reports indicate renewed friction between Information Minister Calwell and the Army Public Relations Directorate over censorship of war correspondence. Curtitt said he was interviewed by Calwell and noted tensions with General Blamey and staff. He cited a letter the Army allegedly sent and criticized censorship impacting morale.

Calwell ARMY Canberra AA Calwell D. Angel Malin Curtitt Cal Ahvenne General Blamey Jay Pali Puain Neo Guines

Wool factory fire destroys stock and plant at Botany

A fire swept the wool rimming section of Bow Hughes & Co Ltd in Lord Street Botany destroying stock and plant valued at over 90 000. The blaze spread quickly but fire brigades isolated it from adjacent sections. Combing machinery valued at 50 000 was insured. The owner said opening programme would be affected though exports at all plants would be reduced. Investigations to determine cause were begun by Detectives from the arson department.

Sydney BOW Hughes Ps Ltd Lord-street Botany Aleveo Brigades Fougal Aire Itrom GuMeull W Hughes EJ Baker C1b

Untitled fragment hints at wartime alignment and remarks

The fragment references wartime themes with mentions of Britain, new Allies, and Japan. It notes acknowledgement of international attention and a pledge to observe wartime principles. Names and clear events are obscured by the garbled text.

Protests Over Prisoner Camp Relocation Near Burma Line

The British Government noted camps near military rail lines in Tokio Yokohama and other cites amid protests that fell on deaf ears. It warned that during Burm Slam railway construction camps were close to the line inviting Allied bombing casualties. Evidence suggests moves violate Article 9 by placing prisoners near bomb targets.

Tokio Yokohama Britain Burme

POWs Move in Germany as Allies Advance

From Geneva via England the Queensland Division of the Red Cross reports German prisoner of war camps being dismantled. The progress of Allied forces pushes the POWs away from ramp areas as the final destination of the prisoners remains unknown.

Brisbane Geneva Vis England Queensland Red Cross Society Germany

Cane Pest Board Growers Representatives

Brisbane March 30 The election by cane growers representatives to the Sugar Cane Pest and Disease Control Board has been announced by the Department of Agriculture. The elected representatives who will take office are as follows Bundaberg Ernest Harold Sevaney Frederick Courtice Myory John Ernest Pakiman Mackay William Siper Philip Hector McLess Joseph Trevaskis Tower Burtickin Paul Sayers John Henery Haweine Michael Thomas Norns Tully James Alfred Harney Herbert James Barnes Julius August Winter

Brisbane Éiectino Bt Sugar Cane Pest and Disease Control Board Department of ‘Agriculture Bundaberg Ernest Harold Sevaney Frederick Courtice Myory John ‘Ernest Pakiman Mackay Thesdare William Siper Philip Hector McLess Joseph Trevaskis Tower Burtickin Paul Sayers John

Prices Breaches In Court Over Retail Beer Sale

Phyllis Rilen Crittenden and an associate faced Cairns Sessions for breaching the National Security Prices Regulation by selling retail two quarts of Queensland stout beer above the 27 maximum price on October 31. Crittenden pleaded guilty. sentence included a fine of 90 pounds, costs, and three months imprisonment in default. The case, led by Mr. Bennett for the Crown, noted prior investigation and possible liquor act implications.

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Plans for postwar order in Brisbane outlined

March 30 report states the Brisbane governor and premier prepared complete plans for immediate order maintenance once hostilities end. Public Safety Act measures were revived to close hotels for 34 hours after word of peace, with police and state officials reviewing clashes and security during the transition.

Brisbane ACHR Han Tony

Three Persons Remanded on Rationing Conspiracy Charges

In Brisbane Police Court on Thursday three men Ed ward Somerville, bookmaker, and Michael Tasman McCarthy appeared on remand facing National Security Rationing offenses. New charges include block marketing and a conspiracy with another employee of the Printing Department. The trio were joined with a fourth person for the hearing.

Brisbane Duarch Edward Somerville Michael Tasman McCarthy de Brueat Cotcilll

Subsidy Payments Large Sum Involved No Recoupment Yet

A parliamentary report notes subsidies paid since 1942-43 amount to substantial totals with no recoupment yet. The dairy sector receives government assistance, but the full extent of subsidies and guarantees is not yet calculable. Projections indicate current annual outlays may exceed £85 million, excluding primary producer aids and market stabilization measures.

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Youth Dies In Townsville Explosion Incident

March 20 in Townsville a blast at Freeman Avenue home injures four youths and caused fatal injuries to Troniws Joseph Freeman ten of Hooper Street Belgian Gardens. Freeman died in an ambulance en route to hospital. others sustained injuries while a gardening device exploded during tapping.

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Innisfail Obituary: Mr W S Maguire Passes Away

Innisfail reports the death of long time resident Mr W S Maguire on Wednesday night. Born in Townsville he joined the Adelaide Company in W8ifwedwer, moved to Innisfail in 1223 and served as senior clerk under three managers. Survived by widow four daughters one son a sister Mrs F Quirke Adelaide and brothers A Magill Brunei and another in Townsville. Funeral Thursday afternoon from the Church of Queen Lady of Good Council.

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Federal Session Controversy Ahead

Chronicle of parliamentary tensions as debate focuses on Address in Reply to Governor General speech and looming Liberal Party reshaping. Opposition leaders urge scrutiny of Curtin era policies and wartime measures, with expectations of prolonged session and key bills.

Tox Insiasee Basile Aioe Curtis

Crown Princess Stockholm Crown Prince Injury Incident

Crown Princess of Denmark involved in a near collision while driving near the palace. Princess escaped unharmed as guards and bystanders reacted to the event on the promenade toward the residence. Police opened a preliminary inquiry into the shooting incident and the circumstances surrounding the royal party.

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New York World Tour Report By AAP Editors On March 20

AAP reporters from Associated Press desk in New York filed a world tour update. Names cited include McGill, Dew, Haiph, and Aderman as committee members. The delegation arrived today to inquire into free exchange news and study international responses.

New York Associated Zorrest Haiph McGill Dew Rad Aderman Free Exchange Westeek Bontralia

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