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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1946
Page
6
Analyzing postwar Labour strength in Australia, the piece warns that the government faces knotty issues in its Canberra term. It notes voter nostalgia for wartime policy, rising prices and taxes, inflation risks, and growing union pressure for higher wages and shorter weeks.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a commercial Brisbane event with items listed and trials held at a street site. Mentions 10 and 16 lines, an address or street names Ramanstreet and Fort Nowe with unclear dates and participants. Details are garbled. core facts uncertain.
The Cairns Post prints a letter addressing the YWCA in Australia during and after the war, noting it was not wealthy and relied on public support. It explains the federation’s role with ACE and YMCA, the wartime services for servicemen and servicewomen, and the postwar financial arrangements and auctions affecting YWCA properties in Cairns. The writer, TH Winkworte, Cairns president, defends the organization’s finances and appeals for understanding.
The report records coastal shipping activity with multiple vessels and cargos. It mentions Melbourne bound loads, a Lady Taber service, and arrivals from Cairne and Dare win while noting a petroleum cargo to discharge at Aldingae and a landline for Ace at Mourilsan harbour.
Fragmentary OCR summary mentioning Atherton Shire, food for Britain, a shire clerk, and names Connell Albertor and Matlin amid garbled words. indicates a local procurement or donation note with uncertain details.
Mur Sarah dave Unease wife of Me Jace Ques died at age 40. Born near Whants Creek North Queens, she resided in Gordonvale with four daughters and two sons. Funeral at All Saint Church of England officiated by Rev Richard and Mr. McLind, with burial at Gordonvale.
A fragmented notice mentions Moy Emily Ros Connolly and various names including Mererven Rhee Uae HR and Mary. The text hints at dates or events but remains largely unreadable, leaving the exact action and scope unspecified.
The report is garbled but mentions a national contest in Canberra dated October 15. It references people, figures, and an event related to a prize or selection process, with unclear details about participants or outcomes. The readable items include names and numbers amid distorted text.
An incoherent OCR fragment references an inmate, a Chek ta ait i, and a possible court or war context. Readable bits mention an inmate status, a timeline, and unidentified names or events. The text is fragmented and lacks a coherent narrative or clear entities to anchor a fuller summary.
From Cairns City Council meetings to transport aid for the Surf Life Saving Society. An infant injured in a bicycle fall is treated by South Johnstone Ambulance. October petrol ration tickets end dates set. Residents urge road repairs on Spence Street. Sleeper carriages proposed for trains between Cairns and Brisbane. Weather outlook past week and fisheries news.
The council considers submitting the schedule to the Co-ordinator General for a loan under the loan requirements act. Ald McKenzie notes substantial work done on the Esplanade and refining wall, but concrete works still pending. Over 40 tons of cement ordered, only one ton delivered at line intervals. delays affect culvert, channels, and paving on the Esplanade. An application for a loan for the Mineral Water project has been made. arrangements urged to complete the installation and water supply.
In a chaotic exchange at a Beach party, Sidney McKay and three ex-navy lieutenants are involved in a disturbance. Allegations center on an extortion plot of 2000 pounds or 20,000, with claims of threats and a scuffle ending in a hospital visit for an operation. Witness Stewart Dawson recounts heated words and a thrown bottle.
A concise report describes the search underway amid a heavy snowstorm. Teams from local authorities coordinate ground and aerial units, focusing on the suspected location. Weather conditions slow progress as responders request patience and sustain equipment.
In Grisane a Communist factory dispute surfaces as lawyers discuss four workers. The court may reconsider reinstatement if no settlement is reached. Meantime, representatives note potential grounds for action but no definite move is made.
A fragmentary account notes a strike described as senseless by a court during a dispute over labor control. The text sarcastically labels the action as a hero effort for dominance, alleging it offered but rejected seniority and wage terms, with public data treated as leverage in a controversial case.
The court analyzes employer right to terminate a single service employee for alleged misconduct. Evidence shows scattered impropriety but not clear dishonesty. however the employer retained the workers for years, suggesting stability and continued employment despite the dispute.
The inquest heard a young woman describe an August night drive to Sandon Point with her fiancé Samton Garvie. She recounted an assault by Garvie, including threats, choking with a necklace and an iron bar, multiple assaults during the night, and her later recounting of injuries and attempted sexual violence. She stated she did not know Garvie previously and that the attack involved threats to her and her fiancé Kelly and occurred within a vehicle and near the car at various points. The proceedings focused on alleged assault acts and the danger faced by the victim, with the inquest adjourned after the testimony.
A Brisbane hearing on October 1 heard the State Service Union claim higher pay for public service workers. The commission noted a 9 percent salary rise was fair while opposing reductions in weekly hours. The case discussed railway clerks and overall hours, with the state cited as having the longest public service hours. The hearing was adjourned.
At the monthly Calms City Council meeting Mayor and W A Collins urged urgent remedial measures for the new incinerator to halt further deterioration. An engineer's inspection and anticipated expert report were awaited, with the council vowing to seek government help if needed to prevent collapse and ensure safety.
Brisbane October 8 Blair Athol Coal and Timber Company opens a new open cut. Chairmen Mr H E Greaty says first output this week will be about 160 to 190 thousand tons. next week 100 thousand. The firms plan long term output near 270 thousand tons for the year. By year end the mine expects mechanisation with shovels and rippers, boosting weekly output from 3,400–7,700 tons to about 18,000–16,700? The plan includes large overburden removal and coal mined to supply 290,000 tonnes in 18 months.
The Cairns Post records a treason case adjournment following testimony about visits to Gordonvale involving Alfredo Guerre and Ghenti. Witnesses describe farmwork, family disputes, and payment disputes linked to a child’s guardianship, with references to Mareeba and local farms. The probe focuses on interactions between Ghent and his daughter and related claims of consent and attendance at the farm. The report notes continued court proceedings on the next page.
A disordered transcript notes Inspector Wade at a treatment site with Alderman Collins present. The mayor cites hospital notification and a tearful report about a 18 year old involved, with neglect alleged and promise of further inquiry by the mayor.
Fragmented OCR details a disrupted city water report with garbled phrases about flow, truss shapes, and garden irrigation. It mentions emergency measures and potential editing of water use, showing confusion over dates and actions.
Fragmentary text appears to describe a police case involving suspects and an investigation. Names, places, and actions are garbled, but reference is made to officers pursuing a caper and a young man possibly being transported to a facility.
An Athens area item from October 14 shows fragmented OCR text with unclear details and entities. The readable portions indicate a brief municipal or local notice but lack concrete names, dates, or actions to fully identify the event.
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