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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1945

Page

5

Strikes Threaten War Effort and Civil Order

The nation faces industrial strife as strikes impede key manufacturing and rail work. Officials warn of widespread suffering and risk to war production while urging arbitration and stricter control to restore productivity. workers demand higher standards, better conditions, and fair pay, with the public awaiting policy action.

Ewuire BO Teach & Baller Australia Turing Industries Trule Indus

Seedty at emt ate eeite avalaite

Fragmented OCR text presents no coherent event. Readable parts mention Se meats and Bett crapege in a garbled form. No clear persons or organizations can be reliably identified for a factual card.

Fragmented OCR: Senario onrruary pm wat pee in Sieiah

An OCR fragment notes a procedural or court related item with unclear names and dates. The readable text mentions supervision by officials and a September deadline. The exact parties, places, and action remain uncertain due to garbled characters.

Mectesant Caval Patch in St Anon Texas

Fragmentary local notice reports a patch or patchwork event at St Anon Texas. Readable names and places are limited, with unclear dates or officials listed. Further context unavailable due to OCR damage.

Inmates at CHIH Services Wingy Frat Report

Readable fragments note inmates at CHIH Services Wingy Frat. Details sparse but indicate a disciplinary or welfare matter involving inmates and staff. No clear names, dates, or outcomes available in the fragment.

Memoriam notice with personal reflections and dates

An obituary style remembrance for family and friends, expressing love and enduring memory. Mentions a brother and familial ties, with a November date reference and notes of ongoing reverence by relatives. Names and exact details are obscured in the damaged text but the tone is for mourning and remembrance.

Baby Blew By Rat About Mann Yesterday in Victoria Street

A one year old baby Smith was hit in Victoria Street by a vehicle and suffered a lacerated wound to the right index finger. The driver and ambulance attended. The child was taken to Caine District Hospital for treatment. The incident prompted repairs and questions about storage and shipping space due to ongoing export work.

Baby Hove Victoria Street Baby Smith Amber Hull Cniens ‘Nite Ltd Hult Llsa Mitta Sheridan Creel Caine District Hospital

Rat Destruction Campaign Reported Briefly

A damaged OCR text outlines a rat destruction campaign with fragmented phrases about timing and public events. It mentions an anticipated start on Monday and references health officials and a plan to seek support from local authorities in the town.

Iona

Unscrambled Note on New Souilable at Coumett Chambers

Fragmented OCR item reports a proposal or event at Coumett Chambers involving Tatum empire, a forge, and a series of experiments. It references river proclaims and a university oversight, with mentions of food safety and livestock, urging local farmer action and a ward night schedule for a public evaluation.

Coumett Chambers Neil, Mn Nnvpwsity Fur Suvetiog

RAAF reorganises with reduced wartime roles in Australia

Fragmentary wartime dispatch from Melbourne outlines restructuring of the Royal Australian Air Force. It notes rapid reductions, station closings, and redeployments of units including Liberator bombers and reconnaissance aircraft. Details reference Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland commands, with headquarters shifts and planned transfers in coming months.

Melbourne Ser Roe Sten Uae Fred Watay Brad Thai Darwin Wenult Hee Liberator Raaf Teyatrianan Airiyi Tie Gorthien Aasom Tropical Bo ‘Outherm Rtve Il Ds Tte North Weseerm Iikin Wales Ina Literati Chitbunce Weadquarters al Rares Esaie Bigatti Sontrat Renate Tantaat Renate Na Medina Tovelenn Lanylaria’ Tantrol

Air Force Shipments and Personnel Moves Reported

A Melbourne report dated November 2 notes two nun and forty men departing to the United States aboard a Hirt Teetical Air Force vessel. The Wanaku supply ship, largest commissioned by the RAAF, carried heavy machinery now surplus to airfield construction needs. The crew's embarkation marks a transfer of personnel and equipment for repair duties at home, with sale plans in Australia for certain equipment.

Melbourne Ared Ftty Merrom Bun Borneo Anaika Townsville Hirt Air Force Ube Wanaku Australiaeoanese Neimnery

Regulation repeal in Brisbane amid wartime Public Safety Act

Reports from Brisbane indicate a debate on repealing wartime controls under the Public Safety Act. Government officials imply some restrictions may stay in force for a further period while Parliament convenes. Premier and leaders signal ongoing adjustments in emergency governance and civil liberty limits.

Brisbane Conner Guy

Bribery Charges Against Australian Official Reported

Unclear OCR fragment mentions bribery charges involving an Australian official and a corruption probe. Details are unreadable. no full names, dates, or locations confirmed.

Heavy Industries in W S W Facing Crisis of Grave Dimension

Sydney reports a 24 hour stoppage by Austral Bronze Co Ltd workers in Allmendtts area as part of a statewide protest. About 200 employees joined and 4,000 idle, with union calls for broader stoppages if government approval is granted. Total potential impact 20,000 workers across metropolitan and regional areas.

Sydney Austral Bronze Co. Ltd Allmendtts Netoscl Poona Eee NaGomal Coun

Coal Stock Crisis Hits Australian Mines

Workers at Jarrest coal mine faced a deliberate halt as Burwood colliery men refused supply to BHP. With stocks low, unions pressed for resumed work and talks to avert wider industry disruption across the Commonwealth.

MKS Jarrest Australia Burwood BHP Siriagnony Commonwealth New South Wales ‘Trades and Labour Council

Judge Cantor Hanged Atindefinite Demonstration

A chaotic protest at a factory meeting led to Judge Cantor being hanged from an electric pole amid a crowd of workers. Spectators hurled objects at security as the device displayed a crude label and the crowd observed an orderly though violent scene.

Aubyal Bronae Cantor Sones

India Markets Invite Big Projects Amid Independence Plans

Industrial advocates push for three large scale plant ventures in India funded largely by the Crown to boost output. Despite central resolve toward independence, British manufacturers lack full confidence among Indian buyers. A senior marketing official notes processing capacity at Prony and Tore shows India’s rare plant potential while officials warn of conservative import and supply policies at odds with expansion efforts.

India Chutcd Reith Brisigh Prony Tore Department of Commerce Teale Dlac Canberra Tales Tree Init Ees Jemeers

Australian sales drive faces Indian market hurdles

Politicians criticize and Australian officials push for better known exports to India. The debate centers on tin goods and road machinery orders, with figures suggesting India offers vast but underutilized demand. Claims cite Australia’s exchange of goods versus Britain and the need for inviting broader buyers to expand rural and industrial sales.

Semel Todi If & Ron Tornifuciarery Samuel Australia Wade Eas Oper India Britain Rms Dug Das Edward Bertha Inaia Dugar Das Iola Wen Ave Indian Agriculturi Ts St Ivett Mackay Australien Austen

Princess Margaret Palace Wax Event Reported

AAP dispatch from London reports an appearance by Princess Margaret at Buckingham Palace where a ceremonial event was held. Details are unclear due to faulty text but indicate a royal function with palace staff and attendees.

London Buckingham “Palace Het Cenion Factory

Wrecked Douglas Plane Amid War Dispatches

Fragmentary report notes a Douglas plane wreck with a crew of three aboard near Jacquinot Bay and Rabaul last Thursday. It mentions cooperation with a search party and cart to guide rescuers to the wreck if possible.

Sre Jacquinot Bay Rabaul Carty

Training and manpower notes from wartime talks

A wartime dispatch reports 19,000 recruits already under training in a region, with plans to accelerate mobilization. It notes generals aim to flood reserves for long campaigns and emphasize continued conscription and reinforcement of fighting forces amid expanding service.

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Merchant ships sunk off Australia during wartime activity

Brisbane May 22 reports say at least 20 merchant ships were sunk by enemy action off the coast. Eight ships were lost in Queensland Waters including the Kowarra a 3138 ton British vessel damaged near Bandy Cape. 24 crew members perished. Japanese submarine activity peaked in June July and August with six ships sunk then.

Brisbane Australia Queensland Bandy Cape Lnryborone Kovwra Bowen Japan Sydney Newcastle

War loading application refused in Industrial Court

In Brisbane on 21, a clerk’s union win overturned a war loading appeal. The Industrial Court ruled the Federated Clerks Union succeeds for war loading in bacon factoring and wholesale establishments. Awards set adult rates at 7/8, 2/9 for female and junior clerks, 6/1 for adult male retail and wholesale workers, and 8/9 for female and junior male clerks. The court noted evidence of wage anomalies under current awards.

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King of Greece denounces plebiscite delay in London

In a London statement dated November, King George of Greece condemns postponing the plebiscite and the creation of a new government. He says the move signals Greek sentiment, pledging to express his stance at every opportunity. He also notes the linked issue of continued British financial aid as a disturbance to Greece.

London George of Gresee Greece

Building Operations Report From Unclear Source

An unclear OCR fragment discusses building operations and personnel roles, mentioning Imber, Mr. Cooper, and various department references. The text is fragmented with likely names and titles but no coherent event or dates to establish a concrete summary.

Local authorities require display approval for public notices

Fragmented OCR text describes local act and authority requirements for displaying notices. It mentions central presait dates, approval forms, and that authorities must approve display before erection. The garbled content references towns, years, and public display processes without clear specifics.

Ehouse Eni Sproval Saasidee Tney

Rate of Commission Prices Order Void Declared

Sydney November 22 Bench of six Judges in the High Court unanimously held that the Prices Commissioner’s maximum rate of commission for Melbourne real estate agents is beyond power. The decision voids paragraph 6 of order No. 1013 as it applied to the plaintiffs Willcote Randell and Willmore Randell, who were bound by the machine.

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City to reduce surplus store items by city manager action

November 12 report outlines a formal inquiry into the disposal of surplus stores. The city manager of the Electric Light and Power Supply plans to reduce and auction the surplus items, including charges to utility customers and public notification of the plan.

Cieme Gtal Gas Sankt

Welcoming Remarks At Mine Bie Commission Meeting

Fragmentary OCR reading notes a welcome by Ms Feddeg sac and mention of Testers and the Mine Bie Sees ae ny. The text references an apparatus Diepesale Commission and a WEuch majority, but specifics are unclear.

Feddeg Sac Eee Diepesale Commission

Bomb blast at wheat field tents kills man and injures woman

A bomb exploded yesterday in a wheat field tent near Sofa Home Explorio New York, killing a man and wounding a woman. Police and authorities opened an investigation as reports described the chaotic aftermath and ongoing search for suspects.

New York

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