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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1946
Page
6
A London Empire talks summary outlines aims for a world trade framework as a peace and prosperity guarantee. Britain seeks a broader system with imperial preferences and Dominion cooperation, while the United States pressures for tariff reductions and a global trade organization.
Market traders report varied availability and limited stock across commodities. Prices rise on tight supply for staples while quality concerns persist and buyers push for steady deliveries as sellers note improving but uneven movement.
A string of sudden deaths is reported across locations including Israel and nearby areas. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece mentions detectives, a Bergen figure, and a rockhampton reference with collapsing events and medical involvement. The text references multiple individuals and vague locations without clear dates or outcomes.
Fragmented text describes an abattoirs dispute causing stoppages and worker concerns. Incoherent references to a facility, workers, and potential closures point to a local industrial conflict with unclear details. Entities are partially identifiable but specifics remain obscured.
Commercial Brisbane notes a sale of five tiies of gurekina at prices from Aa to 204 with offers refused for two lines. An offer of 20/ was refused for a single ting of Sunde turnips. Sudan chaff sold at 10 with 11/ returned. Lucerne bay saw bids of 22 and 18 rejected for two lines.
A Cairne Weuwinal Electricity Board special meeting approved multiple temporary Treasury loans totaling various sums for projects. Loans cover Tilly Falls investigation, transmission line construction, power plant purchases, and building foundations, with officials including Alderman W A Collins and manager F Sherman in attendance.
The Lord Mayor of Brinbane AiG reports a telegram from Lord Mayor Cruiclers stating the Britain appeal needs £20000 for cash and shipment. He asks cooperation from Cairax district residents and confirms immediate Gaza aid activation via Acting Town Clerk Mr J Courtney.
Obituary notes the death of Beckett relatives in Sydney on October 5 and their early settlement at Lower Murray. It mentions Wingfield hospitalities, Brice Henry, and ties to Tomie Gereiliin era, with descendants Berle Norma and others remembered by friends and family.
A garbled memorial fragment honors Nevile, Newille, and others with in loving memory lines. Entries reference October deaths ages, family notices by cousins, daughters, and grandchildren, and insertions by Mary and others.
The Sirstfern Timber Sale in Stratford sold 10000 superior feet of timber by Charlie King & Co on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Demand for hardwoods was stronger than for softwoods, with only about two bidders attending the auction. A 14 to 15 foot shark was seen near Applen Street at dawn, then swam out to sea. In Cairns court, John O’Neill and Frank Wynn Walter Lawrence were fined £1 each for using lewd language in public, with seven days’ imprisonment in default. Weather reports noted warmer conditions inland and light winds along the coast. The Far North Scout commissioner, L. Masters, visited to boost local scouting and reported a 100% increase in Queensland’s scout numbers this year. A man named Lewin was remanded on charges related to bail and a separate case of suspected cattle theft led to further proceedings.
In Sydney and Newcastle on October 11 a one day event arises from tramway grievances. The Tramways Board plans to send representatives to discuss concerns with workers on Thursday. A mass meeting planned for Sunday could decide on direct action, while railway employers show support for pay increases amid tension.
Members of the Tourist Development Board met local officials to discuss improvements for Cape Richards and Bartier Reef access. Reports mention preparations to welcome interstate and overseas visitors, with fishing grounds highlighted and recommendations for travel routes.
In an October Waterloo inquest Sydney Marjorie Nurse Byrne Paddington Allret Dawes and Douglas Graves are named in relation to the two men killed. Ted beer is charged with their murder and Mrs Dawes testifies about threats and fear as the inquest is adjourned until October 17.
October 11 meeting of railway boiler shops in Townsville brought six unions under the Boilermakers Society of the AR. Resolutions urged resisting staff reorganisations that threaten long established practices. Workers discussed a stoppage and set dates for joint action and a proposed boycott of plants.
OCR fragment describes an incident at Kell's farm with a tape cutter and a fall on a rail, minor injuries to an ankle, plus mentions of adults and a Sheridan street resident. The piece references English expression lessons and a series on daily life.
Perth October 11 England led early but West Australia rallied with a 118 run fifth wicket stand between Herbert and Watt in 61 minutes after a century in 49 minutes. The quick scoring contrasted with earlier cautious batting as Hammond steadied the innings. West Australia closed day at 310 for six, hampering England without Hutton and Compton.
Weather and pitch favored batsmen as West Australian bowlers failed to slow run-ketting. England openers Blea and Edwards steadied, reaching 70 for the first wicket in 100 minutes before a 100+ minute stand. Slow bowlers Smith and Weight struggled with no wind yielding many balls straight up.
A report on a troubled cane season recounts uneven bowling and batting struggles. Managers blame conditions as rain, slippery pitches, and misreads hindered performance. Edges and misfields marred play while bowlers like Rise and Gumntly showed flashes of form amid steady fielding and fading team confidence.
In Sydney on October 1 the State Secretary for the Returned Soldiers League led debate over admitting discharged soldiers without overseas service. Delegates mostly supported allowing volunteers without active service, sparking tensions between First and Second World War veterans and a division at the New South Wales congress.
A detailed match narration describes Vore’s pace and rapid scoring by batsmen, with Hobingon and Smith delivering powerful innings. Despite swift bowling from Tarich and June, Australian batting surged to 148 by 430, the hour marked by heavy action, cautious fielding, and wind affected play as spectators watched the tense chase unfold.
Fragmented diary passages recount a complex legal dispute involving property, signatures, and alleged coercion. Key figures include a lawyer, a client named Neale T, and multiple parties tied to a land claim and trust. The diarist notes attempts to secure consent, scrutinize documents, and confront hidden motives amid tense negotiations.
The Macquarie, a four-gun frigate built at Mort’s Dock, led search parties in the Sanna Straits as operations closed in August. Marines and highlanders screened landings while native guides and a Malay interpreter aided, with gruesome relics sought by War Crimes missions. The Macquarie’s crew, around 100 to 150 men, contributed to the long postwar trace of personnel, now about 100 identified of roughly 700.
A chaotic scene unfolded as attendees shouted at a public figure amid accusations and demands for accountability. The tension spilled over with protesters pressing for answers while security attempted to restore order.
A long search ends with the recovery of remains linked to a Glenelg disappearance. Sergeant Simmen testified that after years of police work the case yields a found motor vehicle and the body identified as the missing person. The court heard details yesterday.
A damaged OCR passage notes revenue figures amounting to millions in Melbourne during October and refers to naval and engineering context. Mentions the Powmaster General and an engineer officer with time at sea aboard ships near Sydney. Details are garbled but indicate wartime or maritime financial statistics.
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