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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1946

Page

6

Cairns Port Prospects Tied to Hinterland Dairy Industry

A Cairns port prosperity report notes disappointing turnover in Atherton Tableland butter and milk sectors due to rationing and export shifts. It urges farmers and suppliers to boost efficiency while cautioning against sharp price rises that could curb consumption. Collaboration with farmers is essential for stabilizing returns without harming demand.

Cairns Atherton Tableland Malands Hoops Metary

Fractured OCR Text Yields Garbled Names and Phrases

Readable fragments include stray quotes and misordered words referencing people and places. The garbled OCR lacks coherent events or dates, while hinting at names such as Reus and Jane amid disjointed phrases.

Fragmented OCR: milk disease in cows shocks Amretisd region

An unclear OCR segment reports a cow disease affecting ovaries and dairy herds in Amretisd area. Details are garbled but indicate veterinary concern and possible outbreak among local cattle. Further readable lines are needed for precise actions or dates.

Weather forecast for Tye Bride region

Readable forecast notes show light showers along the far north coast with warm inland conditions. Winds from the south to southeast shift to stronger north- or northeast gusts near the district, with warmer readings inland and on the north coast expected later.

Tye Noreen Saat Slesehert

Murder and Robbery Strings in Australian Court Notes

Fragmented report shows murder charges, a missing man, and a large loan tied to a circuit court in New South Wales. Detectives pushed efforts across multiple towns while Bondi and Grenfell courts deal with cases, including McDermott’s contempt, and Shire Council funding for sanitary depot works.

Rocco Rupe Tli Tae Prenerick McDermott Dubbo Saurt Will Cree Grenfell Vest H. A. Bruce Qur Briabane

Cairns Branch of ACF Report on War Service Efforts

The Cairns branch reports on injuries during factory work and ambulance aid at the Cairns timber works and foundry. It details a September 25 meeting at the School of Arishoapital ap, noting chair positions, treasurer reports, and final accounts. The notice highlights funds spent on canteens and free refreshments for service members in Cairns and coastal bases, with total receipts and expenditure. it emphasizes community support through comfort funds and entertainment for troops returning from the Pacific, totaling 1180 2 10 west of funds devoted to comforts for men and women at service stations.

Wrerkinen Bob Celep Thomseskri Brox James Bars Cairns Timber Ltc Ourunions Arishoapital Ap Wedoesaan Peat Anto Min & E McRewen BP Crowley Hentia Elem ar-Cenerel Cpt Wat Colma Lake-strest Barron Lying Hawk Bake Cairns Trench Pacific Im Dems Raneca Ikke

Unclear listing of prices and goods in Brisbane market report

Fragmented OCR text describes a Brisbane market scene with prices for cattle and other items, mentions buyers and sellers, sales terms and names of places. The fragmentary record includes scattered figures like 20.8 to 1 and 41/4, plus references to persons and locations such as Brisbane, Prairie Gates, and Southae.

Anniversary of Modern China Highlighted in Local Report

A lengthy article notes the anniversary of modern China on October 10, 1912, with Sun Yat-sen becoming president and the Kuo Min Tang dynasty unseated in February that year. It discusses Westernisation efforts, education in modern industry, and the abolition of serfdom, alongside local references to banks, politics, and a street incident involving a truck near Edlington’s works.

China Bun Yat San Sun Yat ‘Sen

Shipping Movements and Harbor Notes Across Regions

Shipping movements and port notices cover arrivals, departures, and vessel activity from Fremantle to Cairns and Melbourne. Reports reference ship names, dates such as October and December periods, and various ports including Fremantle Cairns Melbourne and Brisbane.

Y W C A Mission and Membership Overview

The Y W C A promotes international fellowship across 18 countries by uniting women of different faiths. It aims to break barriers and foster leadership through Christian living, community service, and social advancement. Donations noted from Melrose and Fenwick alongside various listed patrons.

Young Women's Christian Am Sristian Ie Cvmaeship Appre Actos Tellawehip Melrose Fenwick J. Fergurson Glen Atkins AB. Mills Crawford

Railway Work Dispute Over Interruption At Tawual Yard

A fractured report from West Cairns notes a dispute at the Townes yard involving Enmore Extaie and local consumers. The matter centers on disruptions caused by a proposed shift in operations and a request for a hearing on Friday.

Tomneyilin Tee Teorgan Tawual Cairns Townes Enmore Adville Toscaville Detwaen Scriber

Sydney Accident Kills Woman. Man Injured In Street Crush

An Ort 10 A.M. crash near Elizabeth Street Sydney left a woman dead on arrival at hospital and a man, William Davey of East Sydney, with injuries to the lower back. A tram and lorry collided as the truck reversed, pinning the woman and a nearby pedestrian against the tram front. Traffic halted while rescue efforts followed and the tram service resumed after delays.

Arken Eddlneton Eyeb Works Aorage Sydney St Ring Elizabeth Uber

Governor-General’s Canberra record flight set in Australia

The four-engined Avro Yer Alterent Endeavour with the Duchess of Gloucester aboard cut five minutes from Perth to Canberra. The Perth Canberra non-stop flight covered 1060 miles in 89 minutes, improving the prior record of five hours 55 minutes set on September 26. Departure from Perth yesterday was at 10:48 am, arrival in Canberra today at 1:40:44 pm, average speed 250 mph, maximum 378 mph.

Canberra Endeavour Perth Duchess of Glouces Canberi PGW

AMIDSHIP DETAILS OF SAUL OWNED CRUISE SHIP VENTURE

The Ai toot moor cruise, Saul owned by Ernst brothers, aims to entertain tourists with a local product aboard the Sea fer. It carries 33 passengers inside the inlet and 34 outside, with eight bunks and a large crew space. The Bethe Cras engine powers navigation, with significant fuel and water storage for extended operations.

Saul Ernst Brothers Rqprascuta ‘ Cairny’ Venture Justice Aga Bis Deere Ennaesee Eglf Wip - SS Ae Moran Secitierbon-iike Srustares He “Bethe Cras” Disee Cotes Wario Bowel Sternee

Federal Cabinet to Review Social Service Plans

Government ministers back joint review with the Commonwealth Office of social service schemes for disabled civilians. The plan calls for training disabled civilians for employment like ex servicemen and notes a national register of disabled persons already exists. Employers may be obliged to hire disabled ex servicemen under the act.

Thare Commonwasith Tieabiod Iide

Cabinet plans for pharmaceutical scheme rollout challenged

Proceedings in the High Court flag a fast track launch of a health scheme. Cabinet and Health Ministry officials discussed prioritizing staff retention and rapid implementation. Predictions indicate years 0 to 13 before full national health and medical benefits, including doctor access and common health services, are realized. The plan faces budget constraints and possible alienation from existing endowments and new optical services.

Ministry of Health

Mother of air hero receives Distinguished Flying Cross

Mareeba May 11 District gathered in the Mareeba Council Chambers as Councillor MW Brown presented to Mr DE King the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded posthumously to Pilot Officer Patrick Gordon Thomas Hoolthan. The citation notes his skill, gallantry, and devotion to duty during operations despite injuries. The award was accepted by the mother with pride and gratitude.

Mareeda Mareeba Weo- Khakata MW Brown DE King Patrick Gordon Thomas Hoolthan T. Hoolthan Counciller Brown Aloran Tistino Crna

Drapery Firm Sought By Burne PaiLe And Co

Fragmentary text reports a Brisbane note about a drapery firm sought by Burne, Paile and Co, mentioning a sale of stock and a year end meeting. It hints at subsidiary structure and preference shares, with directors believing funds could be used more profitably in Allan and Starey business.

Burne, PaiLe and Co Brisbane Burns Philp End Stuparts Wes Ptuperis Stark Allan Stare

Lost EATON CARDS Replacement Notice

A clipped wartime notice lists clothing ration changes in New South Wales. The Rationing Committee seeks replacement details from Deputy Director Mr Ford and officials, outlining procedures and dates for the forthcoming rationing adjustments.

Longus South Wales Ford

Golf balls stolen puzzle confuses readers in report

An unclear clip reports a theft incident involving golf balls and multiple names. The text mentions Geteber, Melhourne, and others with scattered details about where and how the balls were taken, but the fragmentary OCR makes the sequence hard to follow. No clear outcome or date is provided.

Watchman Brutally Bashed in Uruk Assault

An altercation outside a facility ends with a guard overpowered as two assailants confront Turner and a companion. Turner fights back, weapon drawn, and the scene escalates into a brutal clash resulting in injuries and a tense standoff with arriving guards.

Melbourne transport strikes prompt state rail service review

A Monday stop work meeting in Melbourne aims to decide whether to proceed with rail service cuts facing the Victoria rail system. Officials say a fare relief plan and wage disputes, tied to the system’s finances, are under consideration as train services face cuts statewide.

Mievelty Victoria

No Further Planes Halted Flights Over Europe

A damaged dispatch reports a US military order halting civilian and military air travel from Prague toward Vienna and Rumanians, as American oversight blocks passage through parts of Czechoslovakia and Austria. The order, issued by American and Soviet authorities, directs planes to return and halt at Bruseals.

London Prague Vienna United States Wen Caren Aovakia Rumania Cermen-Austris Anl Tensport Eerrion Farove Mruseals

Fragmentary notice from a local report summary

A garbled OCR segment mentions people and events with unclear details. It references someone named Michell and a late night incident, but the exact names, places, and outcomes are unreadable and the context remains fragmentary.

Fragmented OCR theater note on rival match lyrics

Fragmented text hints at a theater or music piece with a rival theme and a mention of a song title. Names, dates, places, and clear events are unreadable, leaving only impressions of a performance or lyric fragment.

Onster Answers Charge Side Omitted Text

A fragmentary OCR item mentions a charge and related terms with unclear names and dates. The readable parts imply a legal or court context but lack sufficient specifics to identify persons or places. The remaining legible words suggest an official action or accusation pending further detail.

Fragmented OCR reveals gun incident and survivor notes

Reported in a garbled OCR page, a shooting case mentions a person named Alfie and a teen girl, with references to a Tronk area and Crown logs. Several names such as McMahon, Douglas Gravet, and Hollebone appear, along with monetary figures and casualties, but the text is severely fractured and unclear.

Tony Agu Tiida Tomiebogy Wiper Stewart Ic Om Furve Or Byrne Peete Frederick Davis Witetloc Douglas Gomes Eui McMahon Douglas Gravet Ceoumrad Uae Truk Bare Tata Tor Wallebone Alfie

Private logs and local logs supply challenge in wet season

fragmented OCR text reports Private logs purchased for Carns and three boats supply to the southern coast. Officials discuss shortage of logs to support the local industry as a wet season approaches. Names and places are unclear due to garbled wording.

Carns

Yon Papen's Fate Directive Says Arrest Attempts Ordered

London October 10 AAP reports a directive from the President of Ravsha orders six arrest attempts in Nurembers. The United States Military Government approved the directive limited to Ree as cat me i nema how it he drove from Nurem.

London AAP Pryaiden Ravsha Hae Beet Nurembers Son Reular Nuremberg United States Ree Inema Nurem

Fragmented wartime note hints at police interview

A damaged OCR fragment refers to an incident last night involving Fumemeng Grebe and a confrontation. It mentions a police discussion with Chief Towed and a suspect named Fritsche during a muted getaway scene. The text is incomplete and obscure.

Grebe Saar

Mt Coot-tha Buildings Hidden in Excavations

Brubane October 10 report says buildings containing thousands of tons of explosives and ammunition were found by the American Army. Large igloo-like structures were dug from a rrowed trench line, used as storage near a string farm tannery.

Brubane

Neow BWiskAn October Eleven Row Hat A Vette Saalecty

The fragment notes an event in October with a focus on a row and a speaker named Os Foon MARR Parva Ae Tuy. The readable text hints at a debate or procession and mentions a yearless sequence with local participants and a formal gathering.

Queensland plans for Brisbane budget to speed housing

The parliament heard the 192v budget would fund Lae SeuRe projects and toasts to Woens Auster Thr KA. It also provided for the purchase of Seer led for a writer’s note on materials and manpower constraints. Builders and carpenters faced shortages, with discussions of state verses private housing times and costs.

Brimbane Mrucel Queensland Fedeand Wwlar Hanning Bruce

Meats Employees' Brisbane Election Recap

An OCR damaged segment reports election results among meat industry workers in Brisbane. It notes a Field as president with support from Wy and Tepresena in Moen and Be graphs. Names such as Wav frann and G Memufaldue appear, with references to Field, O'Conor, Bolt, Manselai, Dusan, Loder, and Collar.

Brisbane Troll Meta Ibrasth Salot Dent Wem MO O

Medical Services For Outback Areas In Canberra

An article notes ongoing efforts to provide medical services to remote regions around Canberra. It mentions personnel postings and promotions affecting access to care for communities in the outback and surrounding territories.

Outback Areas

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