Controversy Over Air Line Subsidies and War Routes
The Cairns Post reports on government subsidies to airline companies for mail carriage, noting the government paid £1,724,400 to airlines over three years while airlines earned £3,103,855 in revenue. It argues the state profited, with broader critique of wartime aviation policy and private involvement in Australian routes and infrastructure. The piece quotes figures from various airline operators and discusses route lengths and financials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smr Fo ML Forde
Australia
Cairns
Arnie
Anberra
Enm
Stinex
Brisbane
Aviel Adelatile
Gixing’ Mwe
Unitas
Fonshaa Air
Giliem Airways
Airlines WA
Robert
Ansett Avriways
Aurora Phyford TA
Personal of Sa we gere mt Fe hat oe seioe sii
The fragmentary text mentions individuals including Atherton and Pade in a dated military or official context. It references names and roles in a partial line, suggesting a notice or report about people connected to an action or event. The readable material is sparse and lacks clear dates or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulneerad
Mosrrgy O
Canalism
Sly Bee Pee
Alan
Bey
Bevesiey
Atherton
Obituary fragment with scattered names and phrases
Fragmentary obituary text mentions names and partial phrases, offering little coherent information about individuals, dates, or events. The readable segments suggest a memorial notice but lack clear details or context to identify the deceased or the circumstances.
Unknown Season Opens at Scot Event
The notice lists scattered phrases about a season start at Scot with references to events and people, but the readable content is fragmented and unclear. Key names or dates are not recoverable from the unreadable text.
Local court adjourns as sentencing echoes across town
A chaotic session in the Land Court adjourned hearings on Saturday with statements by Justice Kennedy Allen and others. The court imposed hard labor on USL for a term of years, with possible remission after partial payment and reflection on a misappropriated sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpesis
Coury
Moenirar
Rkse
Russell
Sears Farety “Pailie Tenis
Peliles
Kennedy A Allen
Mews
Dibra AN
Bolton
Egwirer
Caliagher
Sheen
Peur
Mereua Bertram Hoare
W Kennerty A Allen
Circuit Court
Mentha
Beary Cwbern Plack
Cairme
Marc Bertioe
Memorial notices and family remembrances read aloud
A funeral notice page expresses memories of deceased fathers mothers and grandparents. It names several survivors and mentions memorial dates around May with lines of tribute from spouses children and extended family. The text reflects a local newspaper tradition of publishing heartfelt remembrances and expressions of gratitude toward the departed and their close kin.
Mr Curtin Health Progress Maintained
Report states Mr Curtin remains in stable condition after an incident at Weibel Wy and Chas npeate in Tene 0091 works eve Wekney UT. Authorities note no further details released as relatives are notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearn
Weibel
Eve Wekney
Butcher of Raarat Captured by Seventh Army
A British press dispatch from the Seventh Army reports German General Sepp Dietrich, dubbed the Butcher of the Ketherke, has been captured by Allied forces. The item notes the capture as confirmed by headquarters and highlights the Seventh Army's ongoing operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britsh United
Seventh Army
Sepp Dieirien
Bulcher
Therkere
Pirate Court Martial at Fheuguille on Pryday
A court martial led by Mr J Sharman at Fheuguille on Pryday last adjourned in the S47 of Coat Lera Marien lal. The proceedings covered a fatal incident at Jordanvair on October 30. Reported names include Mato Joan Cannon and Walser Purste, with references to Air Force personnel and a local tribunal in a charged wartime context.
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Pirtate
Remstrsribe Supreme Court
Mr J Sharman
Fheuguille
Pryday
Coat Lera Marien Lal
Jordanvair
Mato Joan Cannon
Walser Purste
Cannon Wiioer
Mare Weekels
Dau
AS ‘Draketords
Rent
Monty Atkinson
MP Marvell
Ana Allesaior
Butem
Weewak Peninsula Captured by Australian Forces
Detailed account of the allied assault on the Weewak Peninsula during a major Pacific campaign. Australian and Allied forces advance from Wewak and surrounding areas, defeating Japanese garrisons, securing airstrips, and driving deep into enemy positions.
Thanksgiving Service and Church Parade in Norman Park
A thanksgiving ceremony at Norman Park drew about 1500 attendees for a church parade and service. Chaplains Mappin and others led hymns, prayers, and a Te Deum as burnished flags and buglers marked the event, with calls for peace and unity amid lingering wartime anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tay
Soldier Wharf Labour Reports Satisfactory Output
Trade congestion at Soldier Wharf is easing after today’s assessment. Prewar output remains steady with Meher measures and a mix of four and six hour shifts for laborers. Wharf workers and shopowners dispute the on the job activity while the pool of registered men faces illness and age-related concerns.
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Acronay “Oy
Inet
Dinpoves
Zedioun
Cium
Beirbane Warfreads Good Record At Brisbane Wharf
Brisbane May 13 The Secretary reports a calm port scene since the Bee Scene meet, with soldiers and sailors who worked on the wharves Sunday night, though some details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ea Epee
Pepane
Petrol and kerosene price cut in Canberra
May 1 petrol and kerosene prices will be 1d per gallon cheaper for lighting and power kerosene from Monday. Report notes reductions were agreed on Saturday and price regulations will be issued immediately. Professor Copland says the drop reflects lower landed costs and war conditions. Authorities promise further relief if costs fall again and resellers will pass on benefits to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Copland
Landes
Ani
Protescar Copland
Canteen Aids Australian Forces on Anzac Day
An Australian Forces Fund activity reports opening a new canteen by the branch on Anzac Day to provide a free buffet service for servicemen arriving in Cairns and those on long journeys. Volunteers, including ERA members, support operations and a Victory Girl Contest progresses with votes. Funds constraints are noted but work continues across four committees to assist the fund and the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Cass
Local Figure Skating Club Announces Competition Nominations
Last Thursday's results show Mesdames Capra, Parker, and Locke leading divisions as Mesdames Marian Viral and Keegan excel. Upcoming competition at the club rink will include Mesdames De Costa, Porter, and Werkworth with nominations open to participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesdames Parker
Locke
Mervig Lewis
Wesdames Smith
Martha
Seewart Sesie
Saturndats Ofeming Mitcues At Norman Park
A garbled OCR fragment notes a Saturday knock-out event at Norman Park with unclear results and names. The readable pieces indicate a boxing or fighting card but lack precise outcomes, participant names, or scores.
European and Pacific War Theoretical Differences
A concise comparison of WWII theaters notes three main European fronts East Italy West, contrasting Allied air superiority and German maneuver limits with Pacific terrain. It highlights amphibious needs, island warfare, and the impact of geography on strategy, logistics, and coordination between land and naval forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Italy
Pacific
Cairns Hace Club Saturday Meeting Favors
The Cairns Harness Club meeting Saturday featured top performances with many favorites in action. Jockeys Murphy and Coleman rode strong mounts including Revbird and Orange Treasure as races across divisions produced wins for Be and Bold in a densely packed card.
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Catuou
Ieee
Besbiedeae
Landale
Murphy
Torbey
MeNamirs Iewike
Landeleete
Atraight Hy & Math
Lenton Rar
Orange Treasure
Tuo
Wink Orance Treasure
Lenton
Andrew
Klarm
Pield Andrew
Jonkey Coleman
Tad
Owsive
Anther
Dalina
Rome
Spider
Wits Benand
Favnuriee
tNseseeth Rivisiam
Bn Hedusters
Entries Close to Date for Mack Ark
Fragmentary lines indicate a notice about entry deadlines for a Mack Ark event, with unclear phrasing and missing specifics. The readable portions suggest a deadline reminder aimed at participants or teams, but critical details such as exact date, location, or entry requirements are not present.
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AIRNS
Ays On
Cairns Post
Rene Hsadele
Moan Oete
Keith Grommein
Jean Dlarper
Fia
Clare
Curt
Imran
Car
Wissang
Lenller Plath
Erinaniy
Wes Quiron
Scot
Leewased
Somsese
Sean
Hah
Sehnek Hereerten
Ena Sot
Ea Tel Prices Regulation
Ices
Ee Conran
Meelbinn
Mark Terener
Mekiniewer
al Ory
Aituerten
Levine
Linaeresa Ny
Oman
Lorie Meron
sur_Aéar
Dunn Cascio Beh
Hes
Este Edna Teh
Bretner
Jas
Charles Aipeel
Cairne
Ovine Mnatner
Tim
MR. Curtins Health
Progrese Mantained
Raarat
AIR Force Trouble
Wewak Peninsula
Melouerne
Weenk Harbour
Winston Penn
Avene
Royal Navy
Rover Averishan
RAAP
US Arms Air Corps
Ureter
Marin-General Jrs
Steveny
Mnbeldiary
Linder Brlandier Moen
Manrik
Briearice
Tee
Landire
Awe Bay
Howe
Eitine
Vsrane
Alexander
Elfret
Vucnn
Seemeets
Royal Nace Eriser Newfoundland
MAS Hober Warramimes
Acuna
Swan Colac
Thukbe
Gamble Rorane
Arenes
Torrirell Mountains
Sepik Rover
Calal
Maprik Lolales
Newteslonet
Famke
Long
Ward
Bern
Eratine
Toe Amenian Force
Pelmis Rion
Aitape
Werreak
Renin
Streme
Bridger
Wevay
Smut
Ateoh Prem
Ane Enna
Soey Basco
Rimmieh
Wewak
Thie
Enel Trust
Ty Wewak Penin
Seinwia
Simultanowisiy Yiner
Nastraane Aevek
Saury
Eller
Sresig
Meer Wewak
Nafassol
Adivance
Gruillers Foamy Artilecy
Werman Park
Mersing
Omer Shanks
Nee, Semmanser
Nberes
Mayon
Hartley
Pulian
Ematlains
Thone
Lee Shead
Japan
Germany
Mr. Churchill
Mappin
Jwe
Courtey
Pears
Pelgian
Jesus of Nazareth
Ana ‘Idenis
Church
Mantia
Lulutey
Rockets
Pesce
Vasarus
Pestis
iPeille
STP
Kcision
Benih
Brotherhood of Mam
Light of Knowledge
Sydney
Stoney, Tay
Sidhe
Zyanry
Beirbane
Osce
A.cf. Activities
Ater
Wa Day Tot Relieved Hat the Cumbere Heine Served With Tree Retrespmente Ras Naw
Ohio
Cams Associates
Norman Park
H. Gordon Bennett
Fae Ceele
Ecgtae
Tang
Simman
Anye
Nawla
Cerriscne
Hhem
Allieck
Attacker Limited
Ihe Macy
Van
Fry
Silack
Stirling
Cwirtt
Armand
Inter
Damery
Will Serale Enderne
Perial
Cairns Hace Club
Satuedat
Haven
Cassiste
Weeulte
Puklinens
Mastin
Mawson
UcLyon
Berbia
Walter
Kou Learry
Hoare le Lewis
Chen
Pearlight
Svooden
Bevedee
Drange
Lee Tug
Kepein
Lee
Kang Uae
Hee
Pipid
NASA
Bengal
Mackey
Dolinatos
Blas Weate
Seroma Ind Wir
Tinie Sa
Meventidivisiis
Santi DE
Lovie Jian Han
Banker’e Masnua
Glee Asher
Joker
Arden
Om Yarkamitta
Ives
Holt
the Mack Ark
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