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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1945
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment conveys a memorial remembrance for multiple individuals, mentioning memory and tribute themes. The jumbled text references names such as Savage and Devaney, with scattered phrases about living, love, laughter, and farewell, set within a newspaper context for overseas news.
A damaged OCR sample describes theatre notices including performances at Cairns Pott and Northern Theatre. It mentions cast names such as Emannuel Meng, Burnie, and Mavis, with references to dates, venues, and admission changes. The text alludes to inquiries, alterations, and program notes for suburban theatre venues and a theatre company.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions commercial matter and various misread terms including Magnes waters and Teelines. No clear event, names, dates, or locations are discernible for a substantive summary.
Report on a maritime incident at Townsville Wharf with unclear text and disjointed fragments. Readable names or dates are not present. the piece resembles a scanned OCR with partial sentences and scattered terms. The focus appears to be a local harbor event with possible references to vessels and personnel.
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Fragmentary text outlines a local event or names Arling Sommer Crarner and Selina with unclear relation. No clear dates places or organizations are evident. Further readable context is needed to form a precise card.
The Prime Minister and Mr Chifley are discussed as key Australian leaders shaping a major conference. The plan centers on forming a united trio to address Europe’s settlement, with Evins and other ministers involved. The inquiry asks if the trio could drive the policy and if Chifley might depart Australia to advance talks.
An unclear report references fines related to Trae Brokunes, legal notices, and a sequence of names and places including Can, Grey, Vihoes, and Saint names. The text mentions a premier, a plea, and a court or tribal context with mentions of a chair, fees, and a suppression or plea actions amid a noisy ledger of terms.
A railway guard Albert Anthony Trost reports theft at Waughs Pocket around 230 am on September. In Babinda a sealed door on a wagon was broken and railway goods removed including radios and radio parts found near a shed. Detectives Ford and Woodmansey saw a swag and several items linked to the alleged theft, with Maher and Welsh denying full involvement. Witnesses described a parceling of goods and plans to move hides to Towonville, while police traced the equipment to Chandler’s Ltd Cairns and noted wireless gear were taken during the incident.
In a ballot, 23,160 papers issued with 15,477 returned. Of these 14,075 and 80 percent supported the measure, 564 were squinat and 838 informal ballots.
Mr Wo L Osborne of the Wweesitlane Demymen s Oremuisation cites delays in securing ballot approval under Bulcock era policy. He notes the Queensland Dairymen s Organisation grew to 23 100 members with 303 branches and supports statutory authority for primary producers. The Queensland government insists on a poll before granting authority, while the NSW Primary Producers Union has aided rural interests in securing similar recognition.
District executives plan to elect seven members per district as required by the constitution. The ballot printing cost 1200 paid by the QDO, with 2000 total budget. current year membership fees to be collected if the system runs. State executive to meet October 19 and 20 to act on the ballot.
The Public Service Commissioner stated in the Industrial Court that Crown employees under three awards including Tropical Agriculture and Bowen surveyors would receive higher weekly wages. Applications for increases to adults and juniors were agreed, with pensions and camping allowances reviewed as part of the pay rise. The changes aim to attract youth to state service and align with other government pay rises already granted.
A Melbourne report outlines plans to boost rubber supply for Australian Tyre Manufacturers. It notes Australia could shift from import reliance to exporting rubber after increases in local production and potential export initiatives. The article references Sir Frank Zaye and mentions chassis and equipment details tied to industrial adjustment.
Four Queensland soldiers received the latest awards for gallantry after a fierce engagement at a machine gun position. Private William Reidy of Rockhampton and Private Charles Francis Jordan of Ingl, along with Corporal Oliver, Lance Corporal Theodore, and Private Henry Dehvers, demonstrated outstanding courage as they bore the brunt of an enemy assault. Reidy was killed while aiding a wounded comrade. Dehvers and others sustained injuries while continuing their actions. The unit repelled a 150-strong force, with Oliver leading and exposing himself under heavy fire, earning high praise for leadership and bravery.
Brisbane reports on a claimed White Ensign of the Unstated WMLAS carried from Perth by Driver G Glenwright. The flag, hidden in mud and a furnace, surfaced among Burma veterans after Japan's surrender. witnesses say it stayed with Australians and was hidden by officers to preserve records.
In Sydney officials from the Ministry for Agriculture and Commerce including Mr Wd Scully discussed the buffalo fly menace affecting Victorian and Queensland dairying towns. They warned eradication efforts are hampered by a DDT shortage and called on government departments to intensify action to curb spread and protect cattle industries.
A garbled OCR snippet references names, places, and numbers in a condensed notice. It mentions a group called Pingave and a Ti men, with unclear actions and outcomes. Details are unreadable, but the fragment implies a public or organizational notice style from a historical newspaper page.
A fragmentary report describes a Cairns man and others in a tense standoff beneath ground in Finland. The article mentions surrender by Japanese forces, references to American forces, and trapped food supplies amid a chaotic scene.
Acting Premier confirmed Cairns region to form a Regional Electricity Board. Seven local authority reps will join initial board as Cairns city council, Mulgrave and Douglas shires, Bakshar and Barton shires, and others join under the Order in Council. The board will oversee Batran Fatt Innofalt and Moswaan undertakings with eventual purchase by the board next year.
The board considers a proposed structure to encourage settlement and land development. Mr Mclachlan proposes a plan to contribute funds for improved facilities, with costs about 140 and a guarantee of repayment. The motion, seconded by Mr Brows, seeks approval for a contribution to promote growth and public works, with supervision arrangements noted.
A committee inquiry into department officials and a secretary Treasury amends the plan to meet in October. The harbour board and related organizations await action as the port of Carter faces extended governance questions amid the Taft resignation.
Amid shifting plans for the Caulfield Cup, discussions cite possible runs for former contenders and new entries. Officials indicate no firm decision yet on participation as racing authorities finalize the meeting schedule and associated fees.
Brishaye, writing as the Harbour Master, asks Calrsa to arrange with the Calres Har dour Boat for placement at the sap. The Depart ioc ete Tt te tae cee in the airway.
A fragmentary notice questions whether new short wave service interferes with personal privacy and ties publicity to academic or state actions. The text references surveillance linked to media and possible oversight concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tamarnian and Malbourte with unclear references to February, October, and Seekers. No coherent event or identifiables emerge. cannot determine a definite news item or individuals from the readable portion.
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