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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 04, 1946

Page

5

Removing travel barriers for world peace and unity

An essay argues for abolishing artificial national boundaries and visa systems to foster international understanding. It praises Britain and France for abolishing visas and envisions a future where citizens move freely with proper documentation, reducing distrust, nationalism, and the risk of war. It stresses global co operation and the need for research to conquer scourges and achieve lasting peace.

U.N Nationale Church+ di France Britain Shiinas Saad Air Treneport Aleo Sual Gould

Duke's Short Speech Opens New Federal Parliament

Nov 3 report from Canberra notes the Duke of Gloucester will deliver a brief opening address lasting about 14 minutes. The speech outlines the government’s legislative program for the session, focusing on anti inflation measures, economic control, and extending price wage and sale controls beyond the expiry of the National Security Act on December 1.

Canberma Duke of Gloucester Ands Alphisyver Port-sur

Terrific Explosion Shakes Sydney at Albert Nirest Store

A massive blast at an Albert store near Leichhardt caused a fire to sweep through the building. Exploding drums of petrol bertine oil and other inflammables shattered walls and sent debris over nearby streets. Fire crews battled the blaze into the morning as structural damage spread.

Sydney Leichhardt Albertnirest

Shipping Movements and Cargo Destinations Listed

Shipping movements detail general cargo loading and sailing plans from Brisbane to Sydney Cairns and Mackay with ports including Port Adelaide Portland Roads Coen and New Guinea. Multiple vessels including Trident and others carry sugar logs and steel with November departures and arrivals noted.

Pdvind de Wighfeld Conhaeto Smd Sydney Arkaba Lorinda Cairne Fielie Calranie Nee I ‘i Wea General Cate Brusane Srisbane Brisbane Wanda Lovday Portland Roads Lerhugh Portland Asem Mir Laird Noverfer Debane Sytney Newcastle Mackay Tuwalsioe Cairns Malaita Moresby Samneral

Colts Defeat Rovers and Brothers in Long Weekend Cricket

Colts remain undefeated after beating Rovers by 20 runs on 61st innings and defeating Brothers by an assessed run on the test innings. Notable performances include Olson and Horwood among bowlers, while Colts secure top standing with a seven point tally as Rovers slip. The report details innings totals and key dismissals across both sides.

Colts Rovers Brothers Colts Pine Rovers Weven Tvanhoes Firs Tvanhoes Tap

In Loving Memory Notices From Ailing Fragments

Fragmented obituaries and memorial lines from a historical page recall multiple loved ones. Names appear with familial ties such as uncles mothers and aunts, mourning phrases, and scattered dates, highlighting remembrance amid garbled OCR.

Local Police Court Hearing In East Araretree Bane

A local police court session occurred Saturday morning concerning John E L Cairns. The proceedings, described as part of the Medenen TaN Brey case, involved Hocfelburs of East Araretree Bane and anwar before Moore.

Hocfelburs East Araretree Bane Anwar Moore Arting SM John EL Cairns

Bernborough to Miss Racing After Turf Accident

A loose turf clod caused injuries to champion Bernborough during a race, doctors say he may never race again but will not be destroyed. Veterinary surgeons Wood and Heslop treated him as he underwent X rays. trainer Briscoe lamented the moment and expressed hope for his recovery, noting the horse’s exceptional speed and prior triumphs.

VRC Ue Wood G. Heslop Bernborough Traien

Torn ligaments prompt veterinary exam on injured horse

A fragment requests a veterinary examination of an injured horse. The report notes torn ligaments and mentions Romar commenting on the injury while referring to recovery in progress. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear outcome or identification.

Romar

Bernborough Retired After Career Ending Injury At Caulfield

The champion Bernborough broke down with a near side foreleg injury after a fall in a race. Surgeon warned he would never race again and was moved to Frank Godler's Caulfield stables for care. Bernborough, who had 28 starts with 33 wins and £25,600 in stakes, ends a storied career. Briscoe’s efforts marked a dramatic end to the star’s racing days.

Briscoe Berbarough Teeny Roe Jon Bernbarough Bernborough Frank Godler Caulfield Txie

Suburban fire brigade battles rubbish blaze near Ausmuller Breez

Two hour effort by about a dozen firefighters contained a rubbish fire near Ausmuller Breez yesterday afternoon. Fire calls last month exceeded forty, many to suburban bush sites. Ambulance crews treated several injuries including a man burned by hot iron and a baby given first aid before hospital transfer. Fire saved a homestead and farm buildings with police assistance from Yungsburra.

Pires Ausmuller Breez Cavan Lesc-atreet Jaime Dhsteich Ag Blatt Geoffrey Jensen Relivet Peeramen Screw G. Delac Conner Yungsburra Melandi Cor

Bradman in Form in Adelaide Match

November 2 report notes Don Bradman appearing sharper than in recent weeks as he nears a completed innings of 42. He was clean bowled once, with signs his form has improved over the past fortnight.

Adelaide Don Bradman Bracmad Taure Tl Five

Meat price policy prompts business margin worries

Canberra reports that retail meat prices rise as a Consumers Prices Commission inquiry found butchers unable to profit at old levels. They claim higher prices will allow margins within regulations, and fear closures if prices stay unchanged. Higher meat pricing may redirect wool growers from selling sheep today.

Canberra Commonwealth Sates Selevee Senet Prices Commission

Price Hikes Spark Consumer Alarm Over Food Rations

The article reports rising retail prices on basic foods from tomorrow, threatening higher costs for meals in working class homes. Officials warn that even with rationed items, families will struggle to afford full meals, prompting Labour Council protests and calls for government action.

Pier Baden Geter EJ. Bankajmud Duusentvts

Woman Brutally Attacked as Seeteacher Tragedy Reported

A fragmentary report describes a brutal assault on a woman at a seeteacher location. The attacker reportedly forced his grip on her neck and wrenched her body, with signs of struggle observed on the ground. The article notes the suspect’s violence and the tragic outcome.

Redcliffe Tragedy Boots Not Yet Recovered

Nell Wildson Mathews of South Brisbane drowned at Redcliffe while boating with his wife and friends on the beach. He and Pred Ventnor used a leaking canoe. Ventnor swam to shore but Mathews vanished about 100 yards from aid, his body not recovered. Ventnor was rescued in exhausted condition.

Bwisbane Nell Wildson Mathews South Brisbane Hédcliffe Ventnor Mathews

Kidnapped Baby Found Alive in Melbourne Pram

A baby abducted from a pram in Melbourne was located alive days later. Officials described a muddy, cold infant and noted the investigation involved police and medical staff. Details remain unclear as the case unfolds with authorities pursuing leads.

Melbourne Ram Dew Manimby Mra Mavis Seizon Mckay Errol Waters Allway- Span Cresleng Cresleng's House Showt € A.m. Wooday

Apprentice Jockey Healy Dies After Fall at Race

The apprentice jockey Healy died at Materni checordige Hospital after a fall at the track. Several horses stumbled, causing the tragedy as Healy was riding a mount named Noble Hero in Tattersall's Cup. He was 12 years old and born in Tamworth, living with his parents on Ryan Road.

Easie Healy Maternichecordige Hospital Japa Disgrass Opinion Fockey Healy ST. Stipendiary Sige A. Healy Ryan-roed Nahdeh Sanat Amd Tindall Gerler-road Mendra Brise Apo Healy Ander Traaeey Australis Jeffernan Neal Eller Bose Citar Park Morsing Pour Tera Horoes Siders K. Brown Mulhor Heffernan Toowoomba Atx Hs Tamworth

Essential Services State Loans for Cane Farmers

NSW authorities consider state loans to cane farmers amid seasonal shortages and grain shipments. The commission weighs temporary measures and inter state supply disruptions as drought and Christmas impacts on cane production and farm labor arrangements. Interested parties expect a Saturday meeting to discuss funds, water access, and dust control steps.

Sydney Nerihera

Crippled Sydney Girl Emily Flor Case Tale

A fragmented account describes a Sydney girl named Emily Flor in distress after an incident involving a truck crash during 1848 travel. It mentions injuries, leg irons, and a court claim seeking damages reportedly totaling 4276 with a Supreme Court jury award around 35000 in later reference.

Sydney Emily Flor Tayo Tellinel

Fragmented war-time chess recital reported in ARMSURG

An incomplete ARMSURG report notes ten chess games played in a wartime setting, mentioning a Romeo and a woman observer. The garbled text references a theater or theater-like event and a basis on the hand, with several unreadable names and details.

Armsurg Rewdis Foin Ase Tieater

Holt Wae Against Eg eft in Khartoum

Fragmentary report from Khartoum dated November 2 details a halted exchange or clash involving Holt Wae and Eg eft, with unclear specifics and mangled names. The readable portion notes a potential military action or confrontation in a wartime context, but the text is too garbled to extract clear parties, location, or outcome.

Port Isghfield Despothed Row Followed by Hearing

Report on yesterday morning hearing where representatives from the union and the council discussed measures to support seamen. Bray Sarge, leader of the Watertide Workers Federation, urged immediate action by the Minister for minute changes and warned of potential action if not addressed.

Bray Sarge 10 Immediate Watertide” Workers" Federation

Turkeys Friendly Relations With Britain and Turkey Talks

In London Turks discuss friendly ties with Britain and possible revision of the Montreal Convention. Ankara shows willingness to revise terms as Turkey asserts defense interests in the Dardanelles and seeks broader alliance benefits amid ongoing dialogue with Britain and the United States.

London AAP Turkish National Assembly Ankara Georral Inna Britain Staten Iss Turkey Dardanesea

Victoria Again Wine Quiz in Brisbane Event

In Brisbane this November a wine quiz event saw Victoria claim a third consecutive title as the overall winner. The competition featured multiple participants and highlighted local expertise in wine knowledge.

Victoria Brisbane Cenuare

Repatriation Talks Open Amid Medical Care Delays

Canberra reports ongoing repatriation issues as the new Rep Minister Mr Barnard faces medical concerns delaying the process. Chairman Footie and officials discuss Welf and uncertainty over timing and locations of care and hospital placements.

Canberra Davide Aid Mr. Barnard Barnard Ha Re Uriation Commission Mi Footie

Brisbane Visit Hint Born from Turbulent Trade Winds

Brisbane reports a tentative Australian visit by a British group named Lae le and Lady Wilach for talks on trade and cultural exchange. The brief note mentions potential gifts and a late addition to the itinerary, with no firm dates or outcomes provided.

Brisbane Wilach Australia

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