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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
6
The garbled OCR text appears to catalog numerous sale notices and auction items from a newspaper page. It mentions SALE and FOR SALE across many lines, listing various goods, vehicles, and equipment with scattered names and brands, creating a collage of sale notices rather than a single clear event.
Aeralen fairing in a tense match against Aerope Epos, Rae Ueinacl Aerope, and Aeesalon, saw a close finish despite strong pushes from the home side. Players battled through turnovers and disciplined defense, with late plays deciding a hard fought result.
Classifieds invite applications for various roles from shovellers and maids to drivers and agents. Widespread postings include general service workers, estate agents, treason and harvest helpers, with wages and conditions noted in scattered lines. Many items reference local events, locations, and start dates, though OCR chaos obscures specifics.
Tenders are invited for the removal of maize and related materials at the Tableland area under the Aieran Area management. Submissions must be delivered by Monday May 7. Details available from the Manager Contractors and the Secretary.
The notice describes a salon offering permanent waving, hair toning and styling services. It mentions a range of treatments, location details, and shop hours or contact information, indicating a local beauty establishment focusing on hair care.
The text argues price control as essential to wartime stability. It credits the Office of Price Administration with preventing runaway inflation and maintaining a stable economy. It also notes shortages rising as victory nears and calls for continued support from allies while defending the wartime programme against criticism.
A London report on April 4 discusses M Galiknys broadcast alleging mistreatment of Russian prisoners. The Times notes most were captured in armoured engagements, with distinctions claimed between captured and repatriated crews. Washington reports U.S. stance on the Yalta agreement and repatriation, emphasizing commitment despite questioned execution.
Reports from Rome describe a German troop and Fascist assault on a prison outside Rome at Fort Boggen. Prisoners revolted, authorities were overwhelmed, guards and the governor were threatened with petrol fire, and police surrounded the area to restore control.
In Canberra on May 1 the Country Party leader Mr Padden alleged Navara Security Regulation issued last week grants free Walurelsaign to aliens. He claimed Queensland leaders fear government stance and plan a demonstration in Bramare on May 9. He said he would meet the Acting Attorney General before a further statement.
May 1 in Canberra the acting Prime Minister Mr J B Chifley told the House there has been no change in Commonwealth Bank lending policy for home building. The remarks aimed to reassure on the Dulldug controversy and to clarify permit issues.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about prices and entities such as Apa petvecy and Sidical Sipplie. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are readable to identify a proper news item.
Sydney May 1 Mr AC Paddison president of the Australian Federation of Commercial Broadcasting Stations said the acting director general was informed that telephone line facilities for news services would be made available to commercial stations. The federation received a letter at 10 o clock stating lines were booked through normal channels for country fallout to commence services but some stations were advised booked fires would not be provided with no reasons given.
President of the Australian Newspaper Proprietors Association, Se AA Benderson, denounces a government decision affecting independent news services. He argues the move jeopardizes transmission to country stations and threatens press rights, urging protection of public access to news. The exchange highlights tensions over government control of news services.
The Postmaster-General Senor de Cemierant avoided direct denial of signing a pledge to not abandon local lines. He claimed government aims to create independent news service in competition with ABC, with stations expected to meet obligations. Senator Cameron cited April conference details and stressed departments would honour obligations while broadcasting faced service gaps.
Brisbane reports indicate cane growers face a manpower squeeze as harvest hoped to run seven weeks. Secretary R Muir notes northern areas may yield 1044 exportable lots, while southern crops decrease by about 31000 tons. Aimed relief includes moving cutters from Bundaberg district to cover temporary shortages.
A wartime order mandates sugar workers to return to their former positions in Brisbane, wearing their employed dress, after exemptions for CCC service. The plan targets May 9 to resume production with a 630 000 j- unit goal, aiming to boost harvests as Britain seeks extended imports.
The report details a burglary prosecution mentioning witnesses James Selim Mulichmerret and Spence Street Cairns. It notes the accused faced a jury verdict of guilty for breaking and entering with a suspended sentence after nine days, and references related testimony about shop break-ins and stolen items.
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