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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 14, 1946

Page

5

Secret Guam trials reveal harsh crimes and varied sentences

A Pacific press report says after Pearl Harbor secret Japanese war crime trials began on Guam. Sixty nine Japanese and subjects were convicted with twenty seven sentenced to die by hanging, including high ranking officers. many trials occurred quietly on Guam and in Truk with executions reviewed by the US Navy.

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Weather Notes From Mt Garnet Weekly Summary

Mt Garnet notes weather for week ended November 1 shows hot days with high temperatures. A storm passed Friday bringing light rain, while Saturday produced a heavy south west storm delivering 205 points of rain, easing household concerns. Local stock movements mentioned with Cairns to Sundown Station. visitors including Mr and Mrs Rats, Mr F Holland, and others noted at various local spots. Guests at Royal Hotel include Messrs Carolan and Thompson from Atherton.

MT. Garnet Mometer Cairns F_ Wieland Sundown Station Howe Works Bret Garnet Chitlees Bess Mex F. Holland Mears J. Leeman J. Brotherton S. Newell Mitta M. Simpson Coe M. Cook Mise J. Cook Mhont Viel Sallay Novemor

Patchy Rural Plan Thrown Into Plainspoken Debate

To the Editor, Cairne Post, argues for North population and new secondary industries on the tablelands. Discusses arrowroot, maize and sorghum crops, a cooperative mill, oil plants, and local farming shifts, urging better use of land, cheaper processing, and regional cooperation.

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Legacy of Armistice Day and service to families

Fragmentary reminiscence on Armistice Day noting community welfare, the impact on widows and children, and the duty of service without personal gain. Mentions poets, veterans, and the care for dependents of those who sacrificed. References to Australian context and communal remembrance.

Cours Ceria C.J Callipall

Legacy charity appeal echoes in wartime duty

The article appeals to widows and orphans of fallen soldiers, urging support for ongoing relief efforts and the Legacy fund. It emphasizes shared obligation, remembrance, and the hope that subscribers will sustain aid, ensuring survivors receive assistance and the work continues.

Buildings on Roller Skates Greet New York Scene

An AP report describes a novel concept of using buildings on roller skates for rapid protection and mobility. The idea envisions a mobile structure able to roll into cities, with tests noted in California and Los Angeles contexts as a futuristic though unclear proposal.

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Turmoil on Thursday Island Sways Native Contest Scene

Urgent calls to curb violence surfaced as a Thursday Island event devolved into a near clash. A native contestant narrowly avoided serious injuries after a clash with a resident, who was restrained by bystanders. Police were alerted as disturbances persisted, prompting talks of arming locals for protection amid rising tensions.

Thursday Island Wisner Sieeran Sr S.r

Horn Island communications urged for safety link

The report notes no communication between Horn Island and Thursday Island despite telegraph wires connecting the two. Woodcutters and airline representatives lack a means to contact Thursday Island in emergencies, forcing planes to detour and circle the AWA station to signal departures. A public telephone at Horn Island airstrip and jetty is urged.

Horn Thursday ‘Island Horneland

Ring Stolen Charge Innisfail Court Case

Nertha Lawrence of Roinawhle Innisfail faced a Sessions Court last night on a charge of theft involving a valued ring at £70. The defendant, a jeweller’s wife from Townsville, allegedly visited the shop multiple times, with three attempts to obtain the ring or a pendant. a ring later identified as missing was recovered. The case noted prior visits, the accusation, and the retrieved property amid police inquiry.

Innisfail Nertha Lawrence Becore Hensel Innusfail Mazsocalo i Prested Gully Hit Innistall Fied Lainant Cammie & Pad Donaghue Gorey Astahe Anon Tive Townsville Innietall

Pickpocket Ring Flees Train Station Chaos

Onlookers watched as a group of pickpockets operated in a railway station crowd. The thieves moved through the throng in a coordinated scheme, lifting wallets from unsuspecting passengers while a distraction or staging midair prop caused confusion. Authorities were alerted to the incident.

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