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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 06, 1946

Page

6

Reparations Debate Shapes Soviet Germany Policy

The discussion centers on how much reparations Russia will claim from Germany, with the Soviet Union pressing for industrial assets and control in its zone. Britain and the United States resist, fearing food shortages and political consequences while the Potsdam provisions are debated and the Soviet requisitions expand.

Germany Kia Alussia Austria Berlin Europe Russie Russia United States Britain Soviet Union Rmea Rosen Tseng Eather

Merchants and rail line blaze report in Brisbane

Fragmented OCR notes describe lines of chaff and mixed ale lines at street events in Brisbane. Mentions timing around 10 11 3.10 10 9 and a Meret polutowe line passed in. No clear names or outcomes discernible.

Brisbane

Minister for Army to Visit Japanese Troops in Japan

Canberra November 3 The Minister for the Army Mr C Chambers announced he would visit Japan during the Parliamentary recess in mid December to inspect issues faced by Australian troops with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force. He aims to discuss conditions and amenities and to meet troops stationed in Japan and report back on service conditions.

Canberra Minis Army C Chambers Japan BCOF

Shipping Movements and Port Arrivals in November

Shipping movements report plans for Potiphila and Lucinge leading ships, with cargoes including coal and steel for Cairns, timber for Heder, sugar for Melboune, and general cargo to Brisbane and Sydney. Vessels load at Lucinds and Fremantle routes to Melbourne, Brisbane, Mackay, and Newcastle, with Cairns port activity noted and delays due to weather and fog.

Iullowite Potiphila Rae Srener Thoerrow Heder Brewine Vlalwalot Lucinds Bribane Frigav Mermaea Cairne Peneral Earna Anit Eaewe Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Newrade Ridbane Mackay Fownavne Carrea Berelor Poe Faceret Samaral Aisne Fombne Newcastle Cairns

Obituary of Mick Marie Alice Mackenarte in Townville

Obituary notes Mick Marie Alice Mackenarte aged 40 at Byekoma Hospital. She leaves her husband and four children. Other names appear garbled but reference family members and St Rita's Church.

Byekoma Hospital Mick Marie Alice Mackenarte George Wo Sackensie Makinga Townville Mackanin DK MaeRenste St Rita's

State Government Finances for Four Months Ended October

The State Government ended four months to October with a deficit of 72 43 percent, vs last year’s 81 50 deficit. Revenue totalled £7,680 3 2, while expenditure stood at £85 535 34, compared with £138,287 revenue and £7,769,708 expenditure the previous year.

Brimbane

Big Dutch freighter arrives in Melbourne harbor

The 15,000 ton Dutch freighter Titeser berthed in Melbourne with 358 Celebes natives on board to load cargo if water avoidant labor is available. The captain said the ship carries a few samples of Chinese goods and otherwise is empty, destined for Batavia after arriving from Marassar.

Melbourne Ad Y Batavia Marassar

Classification of Railway Stations in BIusbaxe

Evidence presented at Industrial Court shows stationmasters receiving gifts for promotions. W Gassman testifies that Batraidine should rise from third to second class while clerical grades also shift. commissioners propose moving several stations from fourth to third or fifth class and review other grade changes for stationmasters and clerks.

W. Gassman AL Dowling Caley Uhurawo Smikwood Smikwood From Fourth’ To Fifth. the Stationmasters’ Assocation Named Therennes Kuranda Mus Pinewond Torhanka St Lawrence Juba Creek Clare Walloon Goodna Yelarbon Morinda Ann Clas

Wary Poe The children s corner at Ars Library

The article notes new books added to the children s corner at the Ars Library. Dawn Hijodv, secretary of the School of Arty, reports regular additions including adventures and travel stories for young readers.

Poe Beg of Ars School of Arty Dawn

Death of Alyrion Dae on November 3

Alyrion Dae died on November 3. Anke Maria, aged years, mourns the loss of family. Pamuerites Jong Journes reported the passing.

Hota Alyrion

In memory of Helena Tate and others remembered

A memorial note expresses loving remembrance for Helena Tate and several family members. It honors mothers and relatives with affectionate lines, recalling shared memories and final greetings. The obituary style hints at a small community tribute with varied spellings and fragmented phrases.

Cairns Area Reports October Welfare and Weather Briefs

The Cairns Minternal and Child Welfare Centre reports October figures for attendances across Cairns areas including Edge Hill, Mountnton, Gardenvale, and Nuranda with total attendance reaching about 120 percent and 44.8 daily average. New births noted by Registrar number 22. Deputy Director of Posts responds on Telco issues, while fire and industrial injuries are reported with three wharf workers injured by falling casks. Weather notes describe clear to windy conditions with scattered showers and a forecast of continuing high winds and a hot spell, plus fruit shortages and Tasmanian apple arrivals easing supplies. A tree fire in Priett Street caused dispatch of fire engines. responders contained the blaze and prevented spread. New literary titles join Cairns School shelves, including works by Parkinson Keyes and Rosemary Taylor.

Cairns

No Income Tax Cuts To Be Troted Until Court Decision

The report outlines that no income tax cuts will be pursued until the interim Court decision on the 40 years old Dante case. The plan to reduce interest and tax would affect brackets, with production exceeding income, aiming to curb inflation. Chiffey’s submission notes Government commitments amounting to about £180,600,000.

Henimedr Dante Thoraday Wade Torrieht Fis Chiffey

Second British Ship Involved in Tobacco Dispute

The crews on two British-owned ships in Cairne Harbeur the Fort Highfield and the Tilt began a strike after a day of tension. A mutiny-like stand-on stairs developed as watersiders prepared to unload 1500 tons of general cargo while sailors on the Fort Highfield attempted to preserve crew safety and cut steam to the vessel.

Cairne Harbeur Fort Highfield Toa Bs

Ships Involved in Innisfail Log Of November Movements

Fragmented report from Innisfail on November events describes cattle saved from a potential flood or conflict and outlines shipping movements. Mentions delays, written guidance, and the Caledon and Poonbar vessels with tonnage and available port entries. Includes scattered names and places such as Sydney, Bris, and possibly local crews and authorities.

Innisfail Flames Innis Jeet’ Gruw Nerade Rell Mattogather Coe i Pers Sydney

Auction ends with tools and office goods sold late

The sale opened with a range of items and a double ended SAV at BSW. Staff introduced socket sets and 20 cases of screwdrivers boosting competition. About 290 cases of tees and hardware plus office equipment were bid on, with final lots sold after 10 pm. The auctioneer Woods Ward oversaw the process as bidders pushed further.

New South Wales Tennis Championships Report

Fragmented notes describe NSW state tennis championships with scattered figures and dates. Mentions Bowen, Cairne, and Melbourne with references to matches, fan attendance, and a looming Davie Cup warm-up. Details are incomplete and contain OCR errors.

Famine fears and fiscal talk ripple through parliament

Amid famine worries in Ms Ta, discussions touch on savings of even ten per seat to ease costs. The House backs praise for the Land Minister for timely information. Inference points to limited remaining control for six years as hardwoods and revenue trends loom large. treasury figures show five year new revenue averages between 8,000 and 70,000 pounds.

Bier Eagan Parlistant Todas Lande

Unclear OCR Summary of Child Health Fragment

Fragmentary text references diseases in children and a doctor, with garbled names and phrases. No coherent event, date, place, or identifiable entities can be reliably extracted from the readable portions.

Chinese Treaty News From New York and Tragic Paris Murder

The New York Times correspondent reports on a China American treaty and outlines a murder case involving Cresslin Hammond and her husband in Paris. Details describe a coroner's inquiry, defense volunteers, revolver use, and a police investigation amid wartime turmoil.

New York Perth Carl Roe Sydney Hammond London Sehib Leve Creslin Jursley Hammond Praree Mand Germany Canal Alba Eadful Hammond Raveh Yange Peley Wuburhats Uette Dougal Abe Jett Peasession Hamburg Nover Roe Daya

Hammond statement hints at threats to escape detectives

A fragment from Hammond indicates he told his wife of plans to threaten detectives to escape. He recalls considering firing the revolver but believes he must have acted otherwise. The incomplete text suggests an admission of intent versus action in the confrontation.

Hammond

Death of Constable's Wife Threat to Landowners in Hemant Scheme

A damaged report claims that landowners near Hemant's scheme tried to hinder progress. Mrs. Grey, wife of a constable, is described amid accusations of influence and alleged adultery. Detective Keating corroborates prior familiarity with Mrs Grey and notes political pressure by high authorities.

Grey Bondigevy Eridance Woldlert Cale Dalby Keating Roy

Fragmentary Historic Political Debates and Police Interventions

Fragmentary notes recount political figures debating continued controls after a NS reputation period and a proposed extension of the jute tax to sugar sacks. Reported incidents include alleged bullying by police, a courthouse confrontation, and questions about drought relief and government subsidies for producers. The text cites Mr. Cuffey, Dr. Merion, Mr. Manlou, and scenes involving policewomen and witnesses.

Bi Chifley Y. Evatt Merion Cuffiey Manlou

Fragmentary OCR Note Signals Missing Rights Claim

Incomplete text fragment mentions rights and land but offers no clear subject or action. No identifiable person or organization can be confirmed. Further readable context needed to craft a factual card.

Overseas cigarettes import figures trigger trade statement

The Minister for Trade announced that ten grand worth of English and South African cigarettes had been imported into Australia, with some already distributed at prices set by the price commissioner. Licences also covered cigars and fobsea imports. Senator Courtice noted the quantities seemed large but were small relative to national consumption.

Canberra Courtice

Jewish Agency Chiefs May Be Freed

Fragmentary OCR indicates possible release of Jewish Agency leaders including Shertok as part of combating terrorism. The text references a potential move by the Jewish Agency to engage in anti terrorism efforts and notes prior statements about Shertok’s status.

Jewish Agency Rane Sherk Fras Jews Shertok

P.M. Decision Report Fragments From New York Newswire

Fragmentary November 4 dispatch from New York cites Marsal Field, president of the ewe, announcing a decision related to advertising and a miner named Sirolph Tugersat. The text is garbled but indicates a reappearance of the miner amid unspecified proceedings.

New York AAP Marsal Field Ewe

Unclear text fragment from Hawaii control story

Fragmentary OCR item with jumbled capitalized words and names, origin unclear, lacking coherent event or identifiable entities to summarize into a full news item.

Rich Gold Strike at Tenant's Creek Mine

In Darwin on November 9 Alexander McDonald arrived with a bottle of gold nugget samples from Edna Berg mine at Tenant's Creek. He reports rich tailings and ore from 111 tons of dirt, hoping for more from sand tailings and down to 60 to 100 feet depths, amid uncertain option expiry and ongoing work back at the site.

Darwin Alexander McDonald Sodey Edna Berg Tenant's Creek McDonald Filie

German Socialisation Cateepactone 30 U2

Fragmentary text appears garbled with repeated phrases and unclear context about German socialisation cateepactone and unrelated characters. No coherent events or facts sufficient for a news item.

Cateepactone

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