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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1946

Page

6

Review of Basic Wage Shows Government Delays

The piece argues the government should have initiated an early arbitration review of the basic wage to curb strikes, inflation, and unrest. It condemns delayed action as fueling disappointment, calls for expeditious measures, and links wage policy to overall economic welfare and price stability.

Paty Arbitration Court Verikon Chifter Australia Siniken Eacentrats Afl Howevon

Fragmented Local Notice From Cairns Region Pages

A jumbled OCR fragment reports on a 43 acre lease, court cases, and special leave involving individuals with ties to the Daintree and Herberean railway area. It notes a 20 year term with annual rental, and mentions water supply concerns and power disruptions affecting several towns and the Nitriet Diblin property. The text also touches tobacco and sugar mill activity, police or legal references, and weather conditions in early November.

Manis Herberean Erberian Damien Beak Daintree Diblin Daintres Mesamannd

Forfeiture and illicit tobacco inquiry at Queensland hearing

A Brisbane correspondent reports on a court session where Getaines engagement and a truck holding tobacco were discussed. Witnesses cited a forfeiture of C140 trusk to the Crown and possible illicit trade with Plante and Goldfinen. Officials outlined loans for street works and city repairs amid weather and traffic concerns.

Sirreta Counc Iausy & Day Gems City Gomes Deben Fures Queensand Wational Bank Ltd Minister For Works HA. Brues Footpeth Mulgrave Ros Parramatta Park Ammaller-streat

Unclear Brilbant Market Report With Odd Prices

Commercial Brilbant market notes show mixed bids and pauses in Lucerne hay. Prices for turpides and potatoes are listed with strange digits and inconsistencies. No clear buyers or sellers identified.

Innisfail Cargo Delivery From Calena Innisfail

A terse damaged notice references cargo transfers and inquiries about shipments from Cairto and Snowfall. It notes receipt of a letter and seeks clarification from a secretary named Williams regarding the receipt of certain transhipment documents. The fragment mentions the general ship Fay and the Adelaide beam ship Leeipeiy in a dated correspondence.

Inwispat Cairto Sarap Addlaide Breamship Mer Willams

Australian Lincoln Handed Over to RAF in Melbourne

The Fiat al Australian bolt Lincoln aircraft was handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force by the Beaufort division of the Aircraft Pimdurtion Department at Funerman's Bend on Wednesday. Production began with 100 units planned and 73 on order, with 11 to be completed before year’s end.

Melbourne Royal Australian Air Force Beaufort Division Aircraft Pimdurtion Department Funerman's Bend

Shipping Movements on North Queensland Coastal Trade

Shipping notices show multiple vessels loading and discharging around Lucinda Cairns Townsville Mackay and Brisbane. General cargoes coal sugar steel and bulk items move through Calms News Castle Port Moresby and Bahrain with arrivals and due dates in late November and early December.

Jdney Eicie Toon Areata Lucinda Newscastle Calne Ricer Murrambidges Brimane Tyxnaville Cairns Balcarga Ana Aydner Tom Brisbans Lilernda Mackay Townsville Cxirna Matalin Galens Port Moresy Samaral Las Masine Tumbes Newcesnie Cairne Trident Disenare Eeseral Syduwe Port Kemble Wy Wloma Tember Nepandes Abadan Sieacore Firimnane Eerives Mara Sailr Bart Dey Bahrain Persias Gulf Wiema Cocaraner Thar Mackay

States Railway Series Brisbanes Modernization Plan

The Railway Commissioner Mr P R Wille presented a report to Parliament detailing planned railway improvements. Electrification of suburban lines, air conditioned trains with a dining buffet, and almost 100 modern carriages are planned for suburban and long distance service, while competitive road transport cannot economically match railways for large freight runs.

Brisbane P RT. Wille Celeneron Wills

Madrid Explosions Hit City Amid Bomb Plot

An AP report from Madrid states four more email bombs exploded at night causing minor damage to food storage. Police say they arrested three young men in a suburban house where 128 small bombs were found, with 10 to 14 similar devices exploded elsewhere the day before.

London Associated Press Madrid Fey

Antarctic science base under Australian review

Canberra November 7 The Government would study establishing a scientific base in the Antarctic while ignoring atomic energy development for now. Minister in charge J J Dedman said any Australian move would depend on powers granted under the Atomic Energy Bill and Australia’s control over Antarctic territories.

Canberra Antarctic Inister C.b.lr J.J. Dedman Ub.a Australia

Obituary of Margaret OCallaghan in Draper district

Margaret O Callaghan 91 died at her Draper residence. Born in Fullamore Ireland she arrived in Australia 72 years ago and lived in Calmsend district. Funeral held at Bt Nee’s with Rev Father McCary officiating. Closely attended by Prime Minister and community figures.

Margaret O'Callaghan Draper Esterday Fullamore Heings County Irela Australia Calmsend Symerare Canberra Bt Nee Crowley Towa Chet Courtney MrCary Deapersteret Calms

Dolay and Mca?railway work halt in provincial note

Me a Bridget Dolay ing November report cites major port and cavern in the province. Grain dealer and church event noted. Railway work from soageal Tel to I McLaren involves local timing near 300 sine, with details unclear.

Grarneidr Soageal

Fragmented OCR Note From Unknown Period

Unclear OCR text fragment mentions relatives and identifiers like mother Nether sisters and brothers with scattered terms. No coherent event or names to establish a factual summary. Unable to determine an actionable historical item from the provided readable content.

Expansion of 1.0 tobacco industry in Dimbulam district

A plan aims to expand tobacco production in Dimbulam district over nearly 17 years with a target of producing 3,000,000 feet of material and yielding at least 300,000 annually. Subsidiary crops would include cowpeas peanuts tomatoes and various vegetables potentially adding about 100,000 yearly.

Dimbulam

Citrus Fruit Prospects In This District Urged For Government Aid

Article discusses citrus and tomato markets, price pressures, and hopes for government assistance. It argues for support to ensure growers receive fair prices, fund research into pests and diseases, and enable adoption of sound farming practices. Emphasizes improving transport, irrigation, and market access for district producers.

Bo Thicurve Theos

NZ Visitors Urge Brisbane Reef Tourism Boost

Two New Zealanders Aldermen Lovestove and Mr. George Goode visited Brisbane to discuss Great Barrier Reef development. They argued domestic and international tourists could be drawn with better access and planning.

Brisbane Great Barrier Reef Lovestove Auckland George Goode Goodwin Aversana Tourlata

Palestine Struggles to Normalize Ties Amid Immigration Policy

Jerusalem reports say it is difficult to envision normal relations between the Palestine Government and the Jewish Agency while the present immigration regime remains. A Jewish Agency official asserts that the whole issue hinges on Jewish immigration to Palestine and the creation of a Jewish nation in their homeland.

Jerusalem AAP Palestine Jewish Agency

Schacht to Be Tried by Stuttgart Court

November dispatch reports Dr. Schacht will face trial before the Stuttgart court for de-Nazification proceedings. Major Defender announced, with defense counsel Fran Miser assisting. The case centers on possible imprisonment and property penalties. General Clay commented on pursuit of purge court and rights once enjoyed by prominent producers.

Schacht Stuttgart Iutt- Bart Fran Miser Muahoulik

Adequate Finance For Farmers Lag With Private Banks

Adequate finance remains elusive for area growers. The most successful operators say they invested over 3000 in their first year, largely borrowed. Current policy changes by private banks threaten farm development as inflexible rules curb aid and credit.

Bank

Wright to Be the Roo in Cle Surprises for Bradman

A scrambled report hints at Wright possibly opening for Australia in a Test match at Tattington. It notes Nellie Lindwall considerations and a weather influenced forecast shaping the first tests, with likely selectors and a trial style outing for the squad.

Wright Peacbilitien Queensland Ellie Lindwall Soean Tated Salles Poste Saacad Ataman Arthur Acer Pataman Uealy

Fragmented note on Pall ware and Wickert opinions

The passage mentions Purkett’s eagerness to work, curator Believes wicker use for emateh, and Wickert’s past pattern. The quotes show uncertain claims about wear and future outcomes, with dismissive tone indicating only an opinion.

Purkett Bern

Atherton Shire road works eyed for restoration program

A fragmented report details road resurfacing and extension plans in Atherton and surrounding shires. It notes restoration of worn sections, a timber and clay surface upgrade, and expansion along Vernon Main Streets toward Toles, Rocky Creek, and the shire boundary, with estimated costs and military trade implications.

Shire of Atherton Vernon Toles Rocky Creek

Moris Hed Bruen Legal Edict Reported in Brisbane

A Brisbane dispatch dated November 8 reports Moris Hed Bruen facing disciplinary action. The inland authority is reportedly involved, with government coverage indicating a legal move or regulatory step.

Brisbane Moris Hed. Bruen Oes

Fawkes Ideals, Australian Cabinet Shakeup and Parade Echoes

A garbled report discusses Guy Fawkes ideas and a Melbourne Cup day context amid a new Australian Cabinet reshuffle. It references Prime Minister Ley, ministers, and parliamentary tensions, mentioning Ireland, the Vatican, and a diplomat Kiernan amid constitutional debates and a ceremonial event.

Guy Fawkes Parliament House Rae Selec Chifley P.M Country Party Jenn Lang Mie Ghentona

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