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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1945
Page
3
The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene with mistyped words and unclear references. Named entities and concrete details are scarce, but imply a local notice or column fragment about a person or group and their actions, with possible misreads from OCR. No distinct event or outcome is determined from the text.
A fragmentary Local Sphere item mentions a hospital board matter and a community recital. It notes residents discussing a forthcoming hospital fund and a concert featuring Warrant Officer Larch Harry and soprano Mary F Buickmore, with Wes Inmet Reyrodde and The Sin Cronell Quambare as performers, slated for an evening in May. The text references coastal strings and a summer concert lineup, with attendees urged to attend a civic event.
Lawmakers discuss an Employment Bill amid wartime demobilisation. Mr Adermann urges priority housing for returning servicemen, while a general preference policy is attacked as partisan. Weather notes and local culture items follow, with election of a state assembly and public service issues framed by the bill’s amendments.
Melbourne May 22 1944 More than 800 Japanese killed in failed efforts to halt the Sixth Australian Division as it moves to occupy Wewak The army says 250 more dead were added over the weekend bringing total known Wewak area dead to 41122 The Australians push east from Cape Boram and reach the base of Cape Moen after securing Boram airstrip in the Wewak sector
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and phrases. The readable parts mention a person or institution tied to a date and place, but most of the material is garbled. No coherent event, outcome, or specifics emerge for a complete summary.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases. It mentions a panel lodge, a secretary, a doctor, and a cure narrative, but readable facts are minimal. The readable parts suggest a formal or legal tone but no distinct events, dates, or entities can be confidently identified.
A garbled notice notes multiple commerce items including mentions of Brisbane and Lucerne. It references a Roma offer, a Z Ter integer, and a 3 inch annter jet at an Asel Line. Details are unclear but involve sweet potatoes and a sequence of offers or deliveries.
An Australian art exhibit in Brisbane explores Flowr Ausies and the Sun theme with Werbert Parey, presented in Brisbane. The description notes ties to the Victorian National Gallery and a new showing at a Canberra venue, highlighting studies and new works.
Fragmentary wartime report describes Japanese air attack and Allied response near Aitape Wewak sector. Mentiones retreating units, postwar evacuation, and heavy smoke from damaged areas. No clear dates or precise figures available in readable text.
Fragmentary wartime report notes the WEWAK airstrip captured by Australian forces as fighting between Japanese and Allied troops continues nearby. The piece references air support and ongoing operations around Menila with vague timelines and names, indicating shifting front lines and exchange of dominance in the region.
A sailor pleads not guilty as a Brisbane court weighs charges linked to an incident involving American and Philippine forces. The man, who enlisted April 24, traveled to New Guinea and later faced detention at Aitape. Authorities report connections to an alleged attack and a voyage involving a vessel torpedoed during tension with allied forces. The finding will be announced after higher authority confirms details.
Brisbane May 22 The State Government decided to proceed with a high level bridge over the Burdekin River between Hornell and Ape. A board will be appointed to estimate the need and cost of the bridge. Acting Premier M M announced the boring tests had satisfied conditions for a suitable site and a new bridge would be for real and elevated traffic.
An early proposal outlines forming a table lab or organization to undertake practical experimental work funding through government, banks, and local contributions. Four main industries maize tobacco bacon eggs poultry and timber would drive output up to £730,000 annually, with farms improving conditions and relieving family workloads.
The Cairns Hospitals Board was urged to withhold the appointment of a medical superintendent after no supporting reasons were supplied for increasing a salary. The Minister for Health and Home Affairs stated the board proposed pay of 14M 8 year plus 100 yearly increments for forty years, with no justification for the raise. The minister noted standard procedure requires documented reasons for any salary increase, which was not done in this case.
Chaplain Beckett urges a river route from Darwin 160 miles southeast across to Western Queensland. He argues the McArthur River should play a key role in future development, with the Barkly Tableland and Mevehin River regions feeding a stock-route port at the western end. The plan envisages opening vast western lands and boosting Territory linkage to the Gulf of Carpentaria, enabling rapid cross-region transport and settlement.
Prices for poultry in the market show movement as demand shifts with the season. Traders report mixed changes across cuts with end prices fluctuating, while buyers seek steady supplies from local producers and regional distributors.
Reports say railway workers face strikes after bargaining stalls over pay. The division executive rejects a 30 pound weekly offer and demands parity with clerks. The Transport Minister declines comment as negotiations continue with the Industrial Court to review an agreement.
A long report outlines discussions on new office building construction and the electrical supply. It notes departmental plans, the need for information and stand-by capacity for Mareeba and surrounding centers, and concerns about funding, timing, and variations in agreements. County figures, hospital power issues, and officials from Mareeba and Johnstone Electric are referenced in the extended procurement and supply considerations.
War correspondent picture sparks government investigation after a Sydney Morning Herald caption questioned its authenticity. Officials, including Prime Minister and others, deny any motive to undermine the Australian press while confirming inquiry into the image and its publication.
Agnes Joan Paton died May 19 after a brief illness at age 2? The funeral arrangements were held at the Methodist Church with many attending the service at Tableland. She was mourned by Mrs Enton and family as a respected member who helped in local affairs and church work. The community noted the loss and paid tribute to her memory.
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