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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1946
Page
5
The article argues the middle income group, earning £4 to £20 a week, forms the backbone of society. It highlights their ambition thrift and industry as essential to progress while noting they pay a large share of taxes and social contributions yet often miss social benefits. It warns that reducing incentives and overreliance on the state threatens social cohesion and democracy.
The Dutch freighter Tyibesar, flagged for Indonesia trade, would load landing barges and surf boats in Sydney if Australians refused cargo handling. Indonesia Dutch reps in Java had initialled an accord, while Waterside Workers Federation warned the crew use could spark a major industrial crisis in Australia.
An OCR damaged note describes a fish shipment from North Brisbane arriving via container, with mentions of freight, loading in Beisbene and Prigay, and expectations of a large quantity of mackerel. Names and places are garbled, leaving uncertain details.
The obituary notes the death of well known Cairn resident Patrice Paddy Cronin in Brisbane after illness. He was a veteran firefighter and planner, with ties to Cairnam Waler-iewn matches and local teams. Survived by his widow and several children, brothers, and sisters. Funeral details appear in the notice.
Reports indicate no settlement on the Sydney metal trades deadlock as waterside work remains blocked and workers face continuing lockout. A conference is planned to discuss the shortage of waterside labor, while railway workers at Port Waratah plan to halt work Thursday to Monday in support of higher coal haulage rates.
Adventurers Tim Bowen and Jim Orchard, known as the Bamboo Bomber duo, attempt a cross country air voyage in northwest Western Australia. They modify a de Havilland plane tied to a makeshift memento after the war era, aiming for England via Australia.
A terse dispatch from Sydney notes miners granted penalty pay for coal hauling work, with discussions of penalties or rates. The article hints at a Monday decision and a dispute over compensation. Named entities include Sydney and coal industry references.
A garbled OCR fragment presents names and phrases tied to a memorial, mentioning Heath and Newell families, a widow or wife, and scattered memorial sentiments. The text lacks cohesive facts, dates, or structured events, leaving only partial names and phrases.
A fragmentary report from Johnstone Shire Council notes water by laws breach over sprinkler use. Ambulance service treated Kevin Clewe for an axe wound to the instep, and another man received a large incised wound to the foot.
An Australian labor report debates immigration controls amid fears of rising fascist influence and social tension. It notes Europe’s arrivals, including Poles and Croats, and argues for nuanced adult entry lines while supporting skilled newcomers. The piece reflects wartime anxieties and calls for safer alignment with economic needs and national character.
Public access to food coupons starts December 8 under a new plan. The program aims to extend wartime rationing by maintaining the same overall coupon allotment while shifting the eligibility period.
The report praises Hutton and Washbrook for their solid defensive work and pace at the crease, with mentions of McCesl’s miscues and a near-magnificent display by Tallent. It discusses the potential in Test matches and the need for steady scores from Bradman and Memet, while noting Banton’s shaky form and Wright’s uncertain role.
November 24 report from Jack Matthews notes McCool for Queensland dominates after tea in Brisbane with a 150 area run contribution. Sout three for 150 in area and Englands bowling missteps are highlighted as McCool proves Melbourne form was not a one off.
Unclear OCR snippet shows repeated words and garbled text suggesting a place or person named Bilibog Sanbell in an item about a flat. No coherent events or dates are readable. The fragment lacks verifiable facts to form a proper summary.
Unclear police record notes D Jording CD 7 and SM Dwyer remanded until November 39 with bail and one surety. Report mentions Army personnel returning to Ipswich in a utility truck and a hospital admission for Elwin Mottled of Bundamba. Details are fragmented with names and actions hazy in the OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Labour returning to office and talk of detente within the party. Mentions meals, misused terms, and large upcoming numbers to be addressed. unclear details and names due to damaged source.
Five schoolboys reported at South Mead military barracks that the Hornby light globes were missing. With no light on North Head, the Hornby beacon guides shipping away from danger near the Gap. Electricians rushed to the spot to install new globes after suspecting five youths seen nearby earlier.
In Darwin reports a Royal Australian Air Force party locating the remains of servicemen over the past four months, with burials planned near the New Guinea north-eastern arm. Communications describe tracing remains across multiple nations, mentioning Eruliah Malayan and others, as search efforts continue.
Fragmented OCR text about a local election or organizational headquarters with unclear names and places, lacking readable details to confirm entities or events.
A fragment from a historical page mentions Victoria Parade in the East and a figure Mae L.—unclear context. The readable text is sparse, lacking dates or affiliations, but hints at a local event or tribute tied to the Victoria Parade area.
Mr Crust will come from Cairns and Mr We Metherson is expected 10 Ry from E in the latest community update.
The readable part mentions a Prices Committee and Mr J7 invited to comment while homemakers face concern. The text is fragmented and hard to parse, obscuring specific events, dates, or names.
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