This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
4
The Expat Board shows two years of operation with claims of direct supplier contact and efficiency gains. Purchasers benefited from saved time and low prices while international buyers faced limited supplies. The report notes a total value of 366 million dollars and emphasizes ongoing government and merchant agency involvement.
The Atherton RSL conference held at Rooms i Atherton discussed queen car rival arrangements and formed four sub-committees to pursue further items. Speeches condemned certain remarks, requests were made to government officials about veterans benefits and land access, and steps were noted to extend electricity and services to accessible farms.
New York report quotes A J M Laker former deputy director general of the British Purchas eecision urging American manufacturers to invest in abroad industries to meet global demand. He urged cooperation and export focus, saying many cases require partner nations to supply raw materials and finished products.
Moscow reports Soviet fourth five year plan (1946 50) aims to lift workers incomes and expand state funded services. It details higher expenditure on education health housing culture and social security, universal schooling, and expanded municipal facilities as the plan progresses toward 1950.
Readable fragments recount the 1646 Luxembourg Palace site as a shifting venue for postwar peace talks. The article notes the hall’s semicircular seating, seven French law statues, and a space packed with delegates near former royal rooms. It mentions presses, telephones, and tax free dining for delegates, plus the building’s history from Danton to Napoleon and its current role housing the Supreme Court offices.
Montreal reports on a special maritime conference of the International Labour Office with 10 nations, excluding Russia, preparing a minimum wage plan for seamen. Delegates from governments and shipowners discuss hours, living conditions, social security, and training. Deliberations begin June 6 and extend about four weeks.
Mr Justice Thans disagreed with the jury verdict in the Veronica MaryApril case from Brisbane. Veronica MaryApril was alleged to have committed adultery with Captain Roger Sanderson. The judge stated the jury had erred, insisting the verdict was not guilty and that the wife's alleged intoxication or drugging should be considered in reaching truth.
A special representative reports Canberra policy restricting land leases to 88 year terms with no renewals, while critics argue the system forces private buyers to meet value-based tenders. Debate centers on land pricing, renewal prospects, and fairness amid postwar economic controls.
In Cracow AP reports a wave of political killings in Poland with a surge of murders across eight months. The latest victim is Dr Roman Martini vice public prosecutor of the Special Military Tribunal in Cracow.
Be prepared for a community event titled Great Peppermint at Castle Woods hosted by Co vats. Activities include peppermint themed crafts, local music, and a charity bake sale benefiting park improvements. Residents urged to attend and bring donations.
A fragmentary report from Poznan describes militiamen at night conducting bridge and street intersection checks. The text is garbled but indicates authorities stopping vehicles to assess safety or compliance, with concerns about drivers and passengers.
New York sources report UN officials considering temporary measures to reduce staff by 42 percent in the press section. Director Capelle stated a competitive division process is planned, with many employees currently at home awaiting assignments and a response to inquiries about the restructuring.
Fragmentary record shows a trial or investigation involving a girl and father amid unclear details. The text references Belgreen and Tan eit, with mentions of sites and treatment by Wiliteena and others. No clear outcome or dates emerge from the damaged OCR.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.