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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 04, 1945
Page
2
The Cairns Hack Chitss meets at Cannon Park tomorrow with a robust attendance expected. Racing opens at 1:30 pm with first draw at 138 cm. events include divisions A and B Fittings and poukmakers. Admission tickets are sold at the club office today and tomorrow morning. Transport service operates Cairns area from 10 am.
Albion Park training notes from Brisbane May 3 describe horses and times in a morning session. Pilton, Green Mobile, Sheed Lad, Marchatt, Slack Crash dominate the brief workout with splits across furlongs and partial mile efforts, reflecting a lively pace and early form ahead of upcoming events.
In a Sunday race officials report a secret was declared after a tense event. Key participants Jager and Bet vying for position as notable contenders faced shifts and suspicions over who would win the top prize. The crowd awaited the final verdict as preparations for the next week’s event began.
Canberra debate centers on giving MPs copies of San Francisco conference materials on trusteeship for dependent territories. Mr Chifley promised to provide statements and Dr Ryatt and Mr Forde addresses. Menzies pressed for full account of implications, sovereignty concerns, and whether trusteeship affects Australia and Papua New Guinea.
A report from Victoria cites Minister AS Draxeford stating returning Australian airmen would be redeployed where needed rather than sent to civilian roles. The discussion notes aircrew completing basic flying training may take on ground roles or other duties, with the aim to maximize usefulness within the combined services.
The SE Government indicates a war memorial will take a form tied to military institutions, possibly a three-branch dedication. The plan involves Army Navy and Air Force personnel and centers on West Point like symbolism, with ongoing discussions on the exact structure and venue.
A reader letter from a Cairns Post editor cites a student claiming identity as Australian yet adopting American trends. She argues Australians must stay proudly unique, resisting an American touch while praising national heritage and the fighting spirit of young Australians.
Alf Moses of Cairns writes to The Cairns Post reflecting on the paper’s role in public opinion and regional development. He cites rail extension, Barron Falls harnessing, Tollgate Johnstone line, and other projects as lasting benefits while noting wartime paper shortages reduced page counts and staffing.
The Land Court holds sittings at the Court House Cairha on May 11 and 14 at 2 30 p clock with details for a Barron Falls event. A painting raffle at Barron Falls is announced with tickets sold and a drawing for a prize, to be held at Chandier's Ltd. on May 15 at 5 pm.
In Canberra the Minister for Post War Reconstruction told Mr C Chambers Labour in the House of Representatives that the Secondary Industries Commission would assist in selecting meat for a projected motor car manufactory in Australia. He said the commission would push decentralisation of industry and consider sites in South Australia Queensland and Tasmania while ensuring Melbourne and Sydney do not crowd out the rest of Australia.
Spencer Lewis Industri, Ceri Wennersten and accomplices were convicted in the Carne Police Court for stealing goods from the warehouse in the council yards on April 28. They fled with ten Astor wireless sets, paint, wire, and other items valued at £48. The court ordered sentences and recognizances, with Wennersten released on own recognizance after a lenient posture by Mr. Noyes.
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