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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1944
Page
4
Melbourne reports a deadly Cairns railway collision near Puntaps on Wednesday night. An unknown number of passengers were killed and 27 injured when a freight engine struck a platform car, causing chaos and emergency responses as survivors were moved to hospitals.
May 12 Brisbane court records reveal a divorce action involving Dominy loi Teaban Pal of Kangtree Faint Bret. The suit references residence and involvement of multiple parties with unclear allegiances and a contested settlement. Proceedings indicate court dates and potential final orders to be determined by the judge.
A garbled OCR item mentions a May 22 gathering at a school site with a contest or prize related to vegetable plots. It references Pecan te Se, crown by pupil, and an indication of a prize for a project. Names and full details are unclear due to damaged text but the event centers on a community school pageant or exhibit with rewards.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a Fair Rents Court filing involving James Scanlan and parties including Mr TE Dwyer. It describes determinations about rent and predication, property on Grow Street, and disputes over the sale and tenancy terms. The text references 1962 events, eviction actions, and related legal proceedings with names like Beaniean, Pusey, and Sessler in a dated jurisdiction.
Market notes and numbers appear garbled yet convey a Cairns market report. The text references prices, quality cues, and possible commodity mentions, but many words are unreadable or misconverted. The fragment hints at receipts, yards, and percentage figures without clear context or dates.
A memorial note recalls Jack Clare drowned on a May day, with tribute by family and care from CLARK OG Gite Sener and others. The item lists names and expresses enduring remembrance for the deceased in a historical local newspaper style.
Church of England services listed with calendar references and locations. Presbyterians and other denominations noted, including minor ecclesiastical items and parish notices.
Community churches announce Mother’s Day services on May 1 with music and prayers. Programs include choir performances, youth readings, and family recollections at local streetside venues. A May 1 schedule lists multiple congregations and timing for sermon recitals, organ pieces, and community fellowship after services.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at weather and city routine details with scattered names and places. Readable bits mention rain, a region, and possible events but many words are garbled, leaving key facts unclear.
A fragmentary OCR item references a newspaper being a subscriber to Australian Associated Press and mentions overseas news services. The readable text mixing names and phrases suggests metadata rather than a cohesive local event. No clear incident or outcome is discernible in the readable portion.
Official reports describe Britain’s rail network as a key defensive and offensive weapon for Allied strategy. Despite air raids, mileage and rolling stock rose since 1939, with locomotives, wagons, trucks and stations expanding. Thousands of personnel, including many women, support logistics for war needs as forces move to North Africa and Europe.
The article notes the rail gauge compatibility between Britain and most Continental countries except Spain Portugal and the USSR, enabling trains to be embarked in British ports and disembarked on the Continent. It mentions wartime mobilisation, RAAF recruiting drives in Cairns, and local administrative actions affecting hospitals and public works, with references to officials and committees.
The Admiralty announced casualties up to May 8 from Manus Island operations. Five enemy units are reported tied to the campaign in the central region near Sumas, with several losses and limited enemy resistance.
A detailed communique reports heavy air raids by Allied forces striking targets in New Guinea and nearby islands. Heavy bombers attacked Mokmer and Lander aerodromes while patrols hit shipping lanes and supply networks. Ground forces advance toward Crossflies, with air patrols and naval actions securing successive coastal objectives.
Native of Bek race, she moved to Soe Sete and then to Cairn. Died at 1019 this morning after a brief illness. Survived by family. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Cairns and District Greek War Relief Fund lists donors and contributions from local supporters including individuals and groups. The document records various amounts in pounds shillings and pence, with names such as Michelson Vereels Castros and Peter Mastax, reflecting a wide community fundraising effort. The noisy OCR yields numerous unreadable fragments, but the core message confirms a posted list of donors and sums.
The article discusses shifting commodity costs and policy effects on sugar and related sectors. It notes price movements in cane and beet industries, impacts of European market conditions, and anticipated changes in production and pricing, with references to industry groups and national contexts.
An analysis discusses maintenance and overhead costs in two mills, noting fixed expenses rise with capacity and output. It highlights how efforts to keep rolling stock and plant in order affect per ton costs, citing a $12.10 per ton baseline and increases driven by restricted production and expanded maintenance needs.
Financial notes discuss a near 31 000 Voie Rem decrease and a March 1 1943 reference, detailing credit balances and expectations. The discussion covers oil purchases, plant repairs, and mill costs including fuel, wages, and maintenance, with Chairman Raymond addressing questions on expenditure, productivity, and efficiency amid variances in storage and aging assets.
A Brisbane inquiry cites widespread two up schools operating over weekends into Monday, drawing police action after reports of women and children exposed to gambling and danger. The piece notes the social harm, family neglect, and calls for enforcement amid testimony from local residents and officials.
The Babinda Central Mill directors report warns of a bleak outlook for Queensland sugar production with no favours expected from growers. They cite the Commonwealth’s 600000 ton target for the coming season, urging urgent remedies while noting 14 director nominations and few changes in leadership.
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