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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1945
Page
7
fragmentary OCR yields garbled lines about people and places The text hints at names and events but lacks coherent details or dates The readable parts reference a person or place called Shir Siti and phrases like serene and Say Pen without clear context
Fragmentary OCR text shows a small local kiosk item with unclear details. The readable fragments include names like Beach and Lane and scattered terms that do not form a complete event or notice. This record preserves the legible names while noting insufficient context.
In Washington, officials dispute UNRRA funding and its effectiveness as a 1948 appropriation, with critics arguing aid to Europe was illusory while operational notes show UNRRA functioning but underscored by tensions. Director Lehman warned allocations would be reviewed in mid February amid ongoing scrutiny.
Fragmented OCR reports turmoil in the French Assembly as ministers face leadership pressure. Notes reference De Gaulle era politics, constitutional issues, and party coalition tensions while signaling a broader government reshuffle amid economic concerns.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to postwar work and contracting terms with scattered names and places. The text hints at labor campaigns, bids, and personnel such as Sherg and Merelermugh while noting new work and schedules amid a changing economy.
The inquiry into government dealings in Canberra opens with the Prime Minister and leaders in attendance. Key figures debate executive power and the scope of the probe as witnesses are questioned about influence and authority in public affairs.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a railway award and work seal terms with dates and penalties. It mentions a sale and a 9 aix sours, likely misread. The fragment references the work seal and price terms tied to a specific quarter and date.
In Canberra a medical debate focuses on the management of tuberculosis patients and the need for better support in federal health services. Officials consider funding, bed capacity, and public health responsibilities as Parliament weighs a national approach to care and containment.
Cairns market notes light stocks of fruit and vegetables due to a period of dry weather. Lettuce and bananas in good supply, oranges scarce, watermelon steady, tomatoes in limited supply with some quality variance. Potatoes steady, cabbage slightly better, peas scarce. Growers urged to avoid damaged produce. prices mostly firm with some items easing toward week’s end.
Buckingham Palace bulletin reports Princess Margaret is progressing satisfactorily after a morning operation. Three doctors visited the patient in her private room at Buckingham Palace between 9 and 10 o'clock. The King Queen and Queen Mary visited earlier, and the operation was decided after the last sighting to operate.
Nov 22 report says Indian troops seek to free a French hostage in Cholon Saigon amid heavy opposition from well armed Annamese forces. French forces landed from the battleship Richelieu and occupied Nha Trang in Cochinchina, marking escalating action in the Saigon area.
Brisbane president calls on Queensland public to wear and sell a Legacy badge in December. The appeal aims to raise funds across Cairns Ipswich and other towns to support family relief and expand services including amenities and cultural facilities under the trust.
Kuranda State School children performed a concert for parents and friends on Friday. The program featured soloists, a junior choir, and a Hawaiian ensemble with grass skirts and taffeta costumes. Highlights included Robt King reciting The Stars and a graceful Medley by the senior pupils in costume.
At the November committee meeting chaired by Mr G Owens it was noted that a conference for the Far Northern Centres should be arranged in Cairns, with representatives from Cairns to attend the December 2 meeting. An application to the Queensland executive Brisbane for a sub-centre at Edmonton was discussed, along with donations for ambulance arrivals and a review of October staffing and activities at Kuranda and The Trocadero.
Two British servicemen in Rome were ambushed by a tall uniformed German near Bune One. A refusal to buy a watch led to a pistol draw and two shots at close range. British military police detained the assailant as authorities searched for the suspect.
AAP reports the American Aviation Corp introduces a novel aircraft with a very small wingspan and unusual design features. The article notes a light structure, high ceiling potential, and claims of economical operation, with target performance and potential military applications mentioned.
London officials warn of an out of control crime surge amid burglaries and street violence. Home Secretary Mr Chutes Bde cites army deserters and organized groups as masterminds behind attacks while police staffing shortages hinder patrols and deterrence.
Fragmentary report from an Associated Press style file notes a cession with named places and figures obscured by OCR errors. Key entities such as locations and individuals are unreadable, leaving the main action and participants indiscernible and the context unresolved.
The Board of Trade announces measures on wartime trade controls regarding enemy-comin connections in the Far East, outlining enforcement steps and compliance requirements for merchants and shipping firms.
A long, patchy tale recounts a book that began and ended in Cove. It follows a Cove girl and her father, a British ocean liner captain, as the book travels across the Atlantic to India and beyond, sharing escapes from U-boats and mines. Before Crete, a dive bomber sinks the ship. a survivor hides, is evacuated to Egypt, and the book's fate unfolds through letters, Greek and German prisoners, and a renewed quest to return the book to kin. The narrative blends wartime peril with a school concert memory featuring songs and performances by local children and teachers at Kuranda.
Readable text lists national radio segments on Queensland and New South Wales sports and music. Mentions Lindley Evang Entertian ks, Arthur Schnabel piano, Brisbane Sydney Melbourne tunes, inter state cricket, Jack Crawford, Melbourne Orchestra conducted by Joseph Prat, Adelaide performance by Ber net Weintes, and string music pieces.
Fragmentary Sunday timetable lists religious services, lectures on postwar agriculture, empires, and travel, plus concerts and audience events. Names include Mr John Dougiets Major Minn D. Miller Vance Palmer Wickham Line Horace Keen Neville Cardus and Stanfield Holliday.
Postal schedule lists South and North routes with closing times for today. Clonne Times Office to close at 2:30 pm Townsville to Brisbane services by 12 noon and interstate routes to Mackay Rockhampton Bundaberg Maryborough and other points. Offers Saturday only schedules and warns of shortened hours.
Fragmentary OCR notes show optometrist Mr W H Loxton involved with exam activities and a reference to Ravershoe and potential commitment to a “Senol” of Arts on Sunday. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
A fragmented snippet lists residents and visitors in Town and Country areas. Notes include ANA plane incident near Ravens, Cooktown week visits by Tadman, Atkinson family returning to Cairns, Monkman holiday at Hides, and Mrs Farley from Bundaberg visiting her ill mother in Carry Disnet Hospital. Mentions Bible Society secretary Hawkins returning to Queensland headquarters.
Brisbane dispatch reports Mrs J F Williams, managing director of The Courier Mail and Sunday Mail, is appointed editor in chief of Herald and Weekly Times Limited Melbourne. Colin Bendall, born in Adelaide and trained in Melbourne and Adelaide, becomes managing editor of the Courier Mail and Sunday Mail.
The Churches of England holds Sunday services at St John’s Church CaIIs with morning communion at 7 am, baptism at 3:48 pm, and evening service to follow. A union meeting and other activities are noted in the listings.
A garbled text fragment mentions Gordonvale and Babinda Church of England with plans for a service and celebration. It references a ceremony at Bahinda and a Sunday gathering at Bariantan, but the details are unclear due to OCR errors. The piece appears to describe church events and local gatherings.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe church services at North Cairne and St Andrew's with scattered times and events. Mentions morning worship, evening activities, and a few names but overall text is garbled and incomplete.
In Gordonvale Fresbyte the absence of Rev J L C Rowley is noted as the church marks its anniversary. Rev KG Dalbride will conduct the Central evening service while the Christain Prelude begins at 11 80 pm with prayer and blessing.
The Salvation Army calls a weekend program by the Young People's Corps at Burns Street and Sheila Street. Major W Ward from Rockhampton will preside with special meetings Sunday at 3 oclock. The service includes junior and senior sections, a treat for children, and a Salvation Army welcome for new members on the platform.
The garbled passage references a morning menace and a service at Christ's church. Details are unclear. appears to mention a sermon or religious event involving the Strejormnea and Corey with references to salvation and a panabitive theme.
A fragmented health note promotes bulk in the same diet to keep sales. It cites Kellogg and Bean elements as missing in modern yogurt foods and urges readers to follow a SAFR WAY approach to maintain energy and wellness.
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