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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
5
Justice Davis, Canada’s trade envoy to Australia, lauded Australia’s climate and opportunities while urging stronger ties. He urged building hotels, transport, and real marketing to attract tourism and investment, praising Queensland timbers and Australian wool while noting Canada can buy fruit juices, jams, and clothing for export.
An unreadable OCR passage shows garbled words and stray phrases from a local-notice style item. Names, dates, and places are indecipherable, preventing clear meaning or factual extraction.
Fragmentary OCR text references whaling and related industry notes with scattered phrases. The readable portions hint at a historical report on whaling activities, with mentions of places or names obscured by garbling. The passage remains vague and lacks clear events or dates.
The readable lines present a garbled mix of words and phrases, lacking clear events, names, or places. Some recognizable terms hint at unrelated topics, making a coherent summary difficult.
Fragmentary obituary notes the passing of an individual with a memorial and funeral arrangements referenced but unreadable. Named persons and precise locations are unclear in the visible text.
Relatives mourn IOLEMG JAMES WICHOLLS with funeral details through Pry Linsren Emhslawes. The notice lists dates and locations including Saint Mary and Cour Cemetery, with services conducted by Funeral Directors and a scheduled supper at Assetsten Press.
A garbled report details record low temperatures and a fatal shooting in the town. It mentions a public ambulance call to Florence Street and a victim wounded by bullets, with names and places appearing only in fractured form.
A Queensland report shows ongoing shortages in fabrics and notions for clothing manufacture. Tailors report worsening material provision over the past year, with padding, canvas, and milk fabric scarce. Overseas imports are limited, and manufacturers seek eased import restrictions and steadier supplies from the UK and US to rebuild the sector.
The council discusses urgent repairs and drainage work from Barre Frere to Pawngilty and Machane Beach Road. The issue includes sewer, undergrowth, and road sections with immediate attention requested. The Progress Association will be advised and further works referred to the Works Committee for consideration.
The engineer reported water pumped for the month at 3,742.00 units with tests indicating acidity rise along the main and a need for further samples to confirm quality. The Chamber of Commerce discussed footpaths on Church Street and the Babinda Creek area, with plans to refer works to the appropriate committees and to obtain maps and further details for water and erosion concerns.
The Coroner heard testimony about a foreign instrument left inside Mrs Grimivhe after surgery. Dr Simmonds, Dr Thelander, and others described counts and checks of instruments, the removal process, and concerns about possible instrument loss during operations. Mrs Grimivhe was admitted January 14, operated February, readmitted March, and later transferred for X rays revealing a foreign body.
Detective Purcell stated Marron Loran Ewing of Hewmarket Private Hospital claimed she oversaw drapes and instruments during Mrs Griffin's January operation. She recalled checking the items, noted possible missing pieces, and said Dr Simmonds informed the hospital of a missing instrument from his bag a week after the operation.
An account describes injuries while at work at the Cairns Tuber site, ambulance transport to Matric Hospital, and a mention of a legal probate in the will of Grarey Cary. The narrative shifts to a sea accident near Bloument Rives involving steamer Tennie, a barge named ar, pilots, and rescue efforts with complications and eventual distress.
The report outlines a government inquiry into tropical trade aims and a weather bureau forecast with a south to southwest wind shift. It mentions unemployment relief efforts via Mulller Shing Coyne and potential maintenance projects to reduce joblessness, plus a drowning incident near Umbrett with Maud Gorrie missing.
FR Morais Cairns writes on May 17 describing the new Purldmin River Bridge upstream of the Hawkesbury. He notes the previous 20m span, the improved length of 2970 feet, reinforced concrete arches, and deep foundations in a sandy riverbed. He explains the project’s scale and stages, with work near completion by year end.
Brisbane report states a storeman was convicted of manslaughter in a case involving Henry Schmidt and Jeane Sincleton. The defendant had been charged in connection with a fatal incident at a Kate Won im the eR ase, with testimony referencing William Sincleton and a Kate Won location.
Fragmented OCR note describes the early formation of the Boy Scout movement, citing leaders and aims. It mentions training, virtues like smartness, trustworthiness, resourcefulness, and the influence of military manuals. References to January 1800 and travels in England are noted amid garbled text.
A fragmented account recounts how Baden-Powell developed a training system for boys to foster character health and civic-mindedness. It notes his experiments at Brownen England and the 1908 serial publication that propelled the Boy Scout movement to global fame, elevating his role as a symbol of peace and service.
A fragmented notice indicates rationing ending on May 8 across the country with broad changes to bread and other staples. The text is garbled but implies a nationwide shift in wartime controls and distribution.
The Cane Growers Council karolizes a meeting with Ben Paley of Ye Wale District and J A Winter of the Tally Mirer District Executive. They plan senior rise council actions and review developments affecting imperial farmers and local administration. The general secretary and officers advise on forthcoming measures and distribution of events to be announced.
The report notes a home sale approval and transfer of property amid delays. Officials cite periods of hold ups and a two week average proving time, with discussions on improving processing times.
May 20 market notes for tobacco leaves show varied prices across grades and lots. Notable figures include 38 fallow Yip B7tb, 424, 75 at TAA 268, 1d 275, 36d at 3d, and 155 at tad with 200 at Pad. Additional entries report 2h T56 at SRG, 257 at FI 1 TAL, 105 oF 200, BE at 1d 18S at 16d, and numerous crop and lot figures across multiple districts.
A surgeon and assistant described handling of ballot implements and instrument checks during operations. Dr Simmonds claimed a needlelike instrument was similar to one used, but he could not recall seeing it at the operation. The matron enforced instrument discipline and the sister in charge ensured end of case checks, while distractions could lead to instruments being left unattended.
Confused notes from an informal report describe Simmonds questioning an instrument in a linked dispute over a supposed serenade. The fragment hints at suspicions that a specific instrument was hidden or misused, with unclear details about parties or outcomes.
Melbourne report notes federal elections not likely until late September or October. Officials indicate campaigning will continue as parties prepare Southern district activities and parliamentary actions this fall.
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