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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 16, 1946

Page

6

Radio and Film as Tools for Education in Queensland Schools

A long critique of radio and film as educational media, praising their wartime efficiency and potential for classroom use. Director Mr LD Edwards notes broadcast and cinema can enhance history, science, and geography teaching, while stressing quality control and public responsibility to avoid cheap, harmful material.

Queens Threegard Duration LD Edwards Hich Wee Radio Iim Dinevene United States Wea Sch Waccesa Edwards Claas Gotsam Dabcusal

Commercial Brisbane Sales Report Snippet

A Brisbane page item notes limited sales: potatoes and pamphlets are mentioned with several figures. The line hints at fruit and vegetable items with prices or quantities, but the text is fragmentary and includes misread entries, making exact totals uncertain.

Regional Boards Manager Deliberations on Special Fund Availability

The Regional Boards discuss funding needs for the Le Calms Regional Board under the fairmanceip of Ala TM. Crowley notes the president is absent. A telegraphic message from the State Electricity Commission influences the plan. Dr. Chap and Dr. Griffin move to allocate £ 15,000, with a further resolution for £ 20,000 in contingencies.

Ielle Lee Elee le Calms Ala TM Crowley Alas WA Collins AB Souihe Ratan Asong Chap WC. Gritin Apihany Uv Special

Shipping Movements and Delay Notes Across Ports

Shipping movements reported yesterday show cargoes and departures from Cairns, Cairns, Malbouring, Port Moresby, Redney and Calene with vessels Delamers Motalin and others due to load coal, general cargo, coal, and timber. November dates indicate arrivals and departures around Cairns and related ports, with ships heading to Brabane Sydney and Redney amid complex routing.

Cairne Cairns Loge Delamers Taira Sundes Brabane Sydney Mungens Malbouring Ney Nearantie Brisbane Catrie Motalin Cates Toware Port Moresby Samerni Law 204 Siodeag Sewcartiey Calmsite Wigan Bain Vet Townayille Terre Cesk Dareie Redney Caren Calene

Cairns Market Report on Fruit and Vegetable Supplies

Market notes indicate continued adequate fruit and vegetable supplies overall, but fruit remains scarce. Oranges from New South Wales and some apples from Victoria and Western Australia ease shortages, while tomatoes and cabbage show heavy, often unsold, dumps. Prices vary by item with limited sales for inferior produce.

New South Wales Victoria Western Australia Moe Warner Mies Anc

Police blotter notes odd alarm at Spencestreet substation

A policeman last saw a person texting from a hydros electric substation in Spencestreet. Firemen found no damage. The report includes garbled names and a court appearance for selling beer, plus a note about German residents and excess profits since 1912.

Amedis Spencestreet Emoka Hydrs Electric Arc Brigade

Fragmentary item with unclear names and figures

OCR text fragment shows garbled phrases and disrupted names, mentioning a dollar amount and potential names but lacks coherent events or context to identify a clear news item or outcome.

Local band mishap prompts emergency response and weather alerts

A concert at Temptial Te Caden Municipal saw band conductor remarks and a spectator injured by a sharp tin fragment to the forehead. Ambulance crews transported the wounded man, while patrols prepare for beach inspections. Separately, a weather forecast warned of cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms along the tropical coast, with winds shifting northwest. At Tully Falls, the Calms Regional Electricity Board accepted a gravelling contract for the access road with a tender of £4108 14s, submitted by A Benkine and forwarded to the Public Works official.

Tully Petra Co-of- Sinster-General of Public Works

Trial exposes hotel ledger and bribe allegations

Witnesses describe questioned charges at the Hotel Lucene case with Mrs Brovniak denying improper rates. Questioning covers boarder status, room pricing, and kept books while investigators press for exact accounts and audit practices. Public officials Bennett and others weigh the hotel’s book-keeping and cash budgets amid accusations.

Willam Joba Brovniak Cherges Nerma Witnem Srodzia 'Aen Reed Mr. Bennest Hetet Sr Bennet Mrr. Bennett Thor Brodxiak

Townsville Court Hears Tyre Price Case and Other Local Updates

An Australian Townsville petty sessions court heard a case against Vincent Ros of Loeven Street Calens for an excess axle price in April related to a second land tyre, deemed a worthless transaction upon restitution orders. Pauline Daphne Barnet of the Weenim and Tennies Salon faced charges over National Security Prices Regulations with multiple breaches in 1948. The court ordered refunds to purchasers and noted price tag violations observed at a shop display. Separate notices list land allotments, auctions, and town lands openings for Fort Douglas and nearby areas with forthcoming sale dates and rates.

Townsville EL. Moore Court of Petty Sessions Stockholm Citerstory Crown Prenton Nate Heymann Sailerland Ince Secondland Tyre Vincent Ros Loeven Street Calens Ageina Im Rey M. E. Moore E.ml Foberte Dupiasen Aulon Pauline Daphne Barnet Weenim and Tennies Sale Beard Li Joore Li Joore, Acting SM. In the Court of Petty ‘Seawtona Mra Barnes

Home Building Target Achieved Claim At Senate Statement

Canberra reports that by the end of June the planned housing target was completed and a further 32,000 homes were to be built to meet the stepped up programme. Senator Ashley outlined the progress and remaining commitments for the housing plan.

Ashley Canberra Matar

Unclear OCR item details from historic notice

Fragmentary OCR text references casket numbers, percentages, post office, and multiple names such as Cain, Cason, Dergin, Kelly, Keatings, and Wales. No coherent event or date is discernible. summary presents readable fragments without clear context.

Arireare

Australian Talks on Canada and Future Tele Commerce

A fragmented snippet discusses Australians and Canadians and future plans in telecommunication and commerce. It references prospects for cross border exchanges and media ideas amid unclear context and wording.

Canada

Evatt Defends United Nations Policy in Debate

November 15 debate in Parliament centers on Dr Evatt, Attorney-General, and government stance toward the United Nations. He accuses critics of discrediting the UN, arguing the world body remains the best hope to prevent catastrophe and that the National Charter seeks a just international community based on peaceful principles.

Evatt Tien United Nations’ Organization Anagner U.N

Imperial Defence Debate Spills Into Pacific War Crimes Row

Dr Evatt urged stronger imperial defence linking to a tough stance on Manchurian and Pacific issues. He warned against overreliance on the UN while supporting closer cooperation with the United States and British Empire, defending postwar trials for war criminals.

Canadand South Africa Evatt Agi Weither Britain Dominions Mrt Burle Zvytt Mid Pacific

Toga Man Mystery Filled With Missing Clues

A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a local incident involving a toga or rider near a tank. Names, places, and a clear event are unreadable, leaving investigators to piece together what happened and identify the involved parties.

Grave warnings echo in apathy over fatal illness case

A fragmented report describes a severe incident at a remote site near Totnes involving multiple occupants of a truck. It notes injuries, hospital transport, and a ruptured liver, with references to living wages, welfare, and government action. The text cites names such as Turley and Knox, and mentions health services, emergency response, and appeals to authorities for better worker protections.

Paddy Tungaburra Wupley Kaos Acm Queenan Fred Moss Mont Fl Raveruhorbe Ripley Pocel Noashoe Beds Buin Turley Knox Hue Vnal

Chermside Indonesians Camp Controversy Prompts Inquiry

A contested report discusses Indonesians at Chermside camp, with claims of guerrilla training and Communist influence among natives. The speaker questions government handling, travel permits, and accommodation shortages affecting Queensland families while seeking inquiries from authorities.

New Gainea Pis Brancport Indonesia Communist Party

One ra trawlers for china and UNRRA convoy details

Fragmented OCR notes describe a convoy of eight trawlers heading to China and UNRRA, with mentions of a vessel named Balter and another called UNIUILA 669. It references captains, delays, and potential typhoon risks near January, amid vague wartime logistics and personnel.

Aisteen Shaner UNRRA Byertler Moreton Bornemarian Bricene Ah Is In Charge of In W Nay Maw A Anelishtna Waynew Uniuila

Federal cut in clothing prices affects Brisbane retailers

Report from Brisbane notes a government move abolishing y and passing concessions to consumers. Tailors and retailers fear price reductions will vary, with manufacturers not paying sales tax until sold. Some drapery sectors face stock replacements under October 14 price fixing changes.

Brisbane Lindsey Richelotiinn Lawer

Fatal Mine Explosion At Lomamg In Norin-weet

An explosion in a nine level mine at Lomamg killed workers including Brown and Brown, with German operators among the injured. Rescue efforts under way as authorities investigate the cause of the blast and safety lapses.

HK Mev Meialty Ther Evel Lomamg Norin-weet Boherie Fheener Mat Brown

Weather device to spark rain defense in Canberra trial

In Canberra on November 13 an American snow-making device was tested to see if rain could be produced by artificial means. Analysts say the method could be costly for Australian producers, and the test aims to assess viability and safety before wider use.

Canberra CBAM

Sheffield Shield Adelaide Test Ends In Tumultuous Play

Fragmented report from the Adelaide Oval covers Australia’s innings collapse and Bradman back in form as South Australia fails to reach a defendable total. The narrative also notes a legal dispute involving Mr Phippes and Mr Filter, with courtroom rhetoric about damages and intermeddler interference.

Charitable Legacy Dispute Over Will of Miss Pullen

A probate dispute centers on a will by Miss Pullen leaving a church charity endowment. The vicar and trustee argue over validity, intended beneficiaries, and whether the parish should manage the fund for religious work. A court must determine the proper execution and scope of the gift to support St Mark's Church and its parish.

Tuling Othe St Mark's Church Julian Potherar Damy Sicar Talin

Drunken taxi dispute over unattended car causes chaos

An accident report details a disordered street scene where a vehicle moved off leaving debris, a smashed fence, and arguments over fault. Neighbors discuss negligence rules and responsibility for damage, with comments on care and safety before authorities weigh outcomes.

Excerpt on Rights and Estate in Questionable Diary Entry

A damaged text fragment discusses legal views on an executor or heir dispute. It references a will, inheritance by children, and the estate of a senior, with tangled dialogue about rights, authority, and the probate process. The legibility is poor, but indicates an attorney or court stance on heirs.

Phippes Ir. Phippes Neily Bic Perty Barareve Senior Guntur Perenti Beit Ieee Bern Patric

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