Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

We have pages in Queensland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1947

Page

5

Peace or War in Palestine: Enid Nevins Palestine Ceremony

A fragmented report discusses peace efforts in Palestine. It notes British withdrawal plans, Arab concerns, and the Holy Land’s status as a sacred trust. The piece outlines potential governance during the transition, possible partition, and fears of renewed strife across regions.

Enid Nevins Palestine Genere Ireathiemen Manor Alfigenne Africa Mdiesat Dewwanh Ava Winton Weal Zionts Krstaur British Empire

Weather forecast for Toe Bribane and inland regions

Poorly legible forecast describes showers and possible thunder storms in Farmth and Ruaty ethene Mine areas. South east coastal towns, inland routes and flight schedules affected with Melbourne bound Dovegins and Dougies services. Travel advisories note changes from next Monday and limited service to Townsville Townsville and Townsville routes listed with arrival and departure times.

Toe Bribane Emer Horthicraft Mn Ub.roples Nets Aircraf Cairne Townaville Brisbane Sydney Brucane Bam Melbourne Bowen Rocthamping Pasethigery Hese Plarex Townsville Hie Se Cme Calrts Mame Atteradt Pamengery

Nationalisation of Banks: Fragmented Readable Outline

Fragmentary OCR text discusses bank nationalisation with scattered proper nouns and dates. Entities appear incomplete and inconsistent, with references to people and places unclear. The readable portions mention efforts around reform and potential timelines but lack coherent details or verifiable facts.

Drivers Examinations and Certification Process Summary

The text discusses driver examinations and certification at the United Showhouse in Minaay Serving, listing candidates such as Walia Joon, Tun Babe, and Irena Ah. It notes five team members involved and references related procedures and expected releases.

Anwistas Ce Escaiabes Artaut Rhaing Eeuteyemé

Shipping Movements Report For October Transit Notes

Fragmented shipping schedule details outline vessel movements with dates and ports. Mentions Britany Brisbare Br iane October 24 and Cate Froater 3 Nagas leaving on October 24 for a set route. Filmy references to Towvette and Whey ant Verona imply transfer or relay operations.

Towvette Tvland Whey Maine Fiane Sarge

Queensland Poultry Industry Debate Seeks Reform Action

The Minister for Agriculture cited opposition concerns at Parliament on tariff changes and rising costs affecting the poultry sector. He urged rapid moves to ban or curb imports, lower prices for essential materials, and streamline grant applications to support local producers and processing facilities.

Townsville girl wins Brisbane pageant title for 1930s

Julie Nairn from Mackay wins the Sea Zeotent district event amid a large crowd at the 0-day theatre show. The Ex-Service Strant acknowledges her as a country girl with minor duties, and she becomes president of the Townsville YWCA after a season of theatrical roles and public appearances.

Mos Fui Bethune Wile Alan Levin Siicareadine Tewrvalle YWCA Giese Clue Ant

Mareeba Hospital Doctors Meeting and Staffing Requests

Reports from Mareeba Hospital detail a monthly meeting discussing grant applications for inpatient services, including expansion of out patient care. The board reviews staffing proposals for doctors from Atherton and nearby towns and outlines proposed inspections and examinations at the mission station.

Mareeba Gel Mtuergim Hongeai Sl‘aigaleatia J Meine Fomh Atherton Dimbuat Almadone Kurehda Gorin Ortane Mons Muna Mision Patoyna Elisie Teelisies

Huge Ice Making Plants Announcement From War Dept

A wartime brief reports the Munitions Department announces the construction or operation of large ice making plants. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to officials and timelines suggests government support for critical supply facilities during the war effort.

Wage increase and party positions in uneasy postwar talks

Fragmented summary notes a basic wage rise of one shilling with an offer date and party stances. Mentions Northern Mackay Western regions to stay unchanged and references courts and industrial images in a dense, unclear historical ras.

Gnaetisi W.ermtle Mackay Gleerwreirags

Memorial notice for Te Tove and family refers to lost loved ones

An obituary style note honors Te Tove and others with phrases of remembrance and affection. The text mentions names like Saeed Sim and Connie Ahern among listed mourners. The message conveys personal grief, love, and a call to remember the deceased.

Amin Saeed Sim Ord Swanas Incre Dore Jock Ana

Contested Land Sale Sparks City Debate Over Housing

Local council faces heated exchange over Commonwealth compulsory purchase of industrial land to be used for residential housing. Aldermen argue for fair compensation and housing needs while critics warn of displacing owners and rushed planning. The debate centers on price, process, and the impact on residents awaiting homes.

Council Bnarace Gurmulven Monell Morera Tomes Heales Collima Loval Ald Chaleway Commonwealth Fie Housing Ubet Nozall Counell G. RF Ordine Heen

Government plans on sorghum export ban and land sales debate

Federal discussions focus on halting sorghum exports and scrutinizing land acquisition by the government. Alderman Collins and others question profits and the sale of land to private interests. Officials argue the Works and Monuments Department must approve any part of the sale and conveyance before proceeding. The minister for the Save is to address grain experts and outline steps with the Department of Commerce and Agriculture.

Grater Tony Arowe Array Ain Hwan Alin Save Fiordan Federal Mumne Pratsey Tor E. Jensen K. Romeie Gommow B. Forerrey

4 peered 1 'Omer Ine 'senglil an award, poeditions

Fragmentary OCR text mentions an award and positions linked to a person named Omer Ine but lacks clear facts or context for a fuller card.

Lady Baden-Powell Outlined at Cairns Civic Reception

Lady Baden-Powell spoke at a Cairns civic reception outlining the Girl Guides movement. She praised international understanding, described wartime and civil defense efforts, and noted the role of Guides and Brownies in fostering youth leadership under her influence and that of Lord Baden-Powell.

Lady Baden-Powell Cairns Bader Powell Petra Knee Ald Gollins Baden-Powell Beneliciors Mulgrave Stice Lord Baden-Powell Ny Lane Renee Janet Tay Julies Scouin Baden Powell Ube Europe

Trouble Flare Ups Over Ship Weights and Cargo

A tangle over ship measurements and cargo weights surfaces as Britain faces claims that a branch pressed for a uniform system for weights. The dispute centers on seven ships loaded with Queensland coal and other cargo, with calls for standardization backed by industry bodies and questions about port authority approvals.

Ered Britain Venela Ioadme Tone Queensland Feration Mtr Moran Australie Melbourne

Army refunds to private accounts in Commonwealth Bank notes

A clipped report describes refunds to the Army Department from private banking accounts in the Commonwealth Bank system. The Army Minister cites nine cases of overpayments to service members, with references to the House of Representatives and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Canberra Commonwealth Beuko Army Department Ram Wenuma Amauuts Sina Charmbersi House of Representatives Commonwealth Bank of State Savings Ecaorocemen

Australian air services tax debate sparks Queensland protest

Fragmented OCR text shows a heated discussion over aviation taxation in Queensland. References to Australian Nations Airways and a government response indicate debate over whether higher taxes are economically warranted, with voices predicting potential policy shifts.

Speers Iia Australian Nations Airways Nmion Wil Mat Queensland

Opium Finding Leads to Fine in Townsville Case

In Townsville a Chinese resident and others faced fines after police uncovered opium at premises occupied by Chinese individuals. A detective, aided by officers, found opium valued at around £100 in a room with a pipe. Suspects admitted ownership but denied trafficking. one admitted buying small quantities from a man named Jung. The court case proceeded with testimony and examination of the evidence.

Mow Chinew Yieled Aie Dremiker Lee Ins Ying Om Optus Incalph Acland Ah Tng AD Jung Lee

Waterspout over sea near Mauriiyan Harbour

A sugar vessel named Koloora encountered a massive waterspout off Flys ing Fish Point as it neared Mauriiyan Harbour. The spout loomed over the shore, spreading into a wide, eerie cloud while the crew watched in awe. no camera footage was captured.

Tovisfatie Koloora Deyoresk Mauriiyan Kawore

Camp Fire Honours Lady Baden Powell in Cairns

Hundreds of Guides and Scouts gathered on the Cairns grounds near Soule sll last night to honor Lady Baden Powell. The event featured greetings from local leaders, a speech by Lady Baden Powell, and a dramatic ignition of a memorial flame as a symbol of optimism and brotherhood among the youth groups.

Ciel Baden: Powell Soulesll Cairns Athervon Maresds i Inniafail Parenta Ape “Alors Getde Ter Serival Mise Vallance Daugherty Mra No Price Meath Carns T Cathalis Guides

Potato contract forms bribe claim discussed in court

Fragmentary OCR recalls a Bribbarish potato contract dispute touching vesting powers and payments. The text mentions department, Potter, Bowen and Okie with references to signing and price entitlements, but details are unclear and context incomplete.

Theower Okie

Banking matters request for state's view in parliament

Brisbane October 21 The Leader of the Opposition announced in parliament that tomorrow he would ask the Prime Minister to give favourable consideration to holding a referendum on aviation and whether Queenstown electors in the Commonwealth favor four banking proposals, and whether if the bill becomes law they desire a state supervised bank in Queensland.

Brisbane Opensiton Nick Fin Nonce Arliament Tomorrive By Queenstaml Queensland

Big pay increase for American pilots in 1st strike era

American Airlines pilots under a new contract will receive a monthly payment of THOT Sollars for an eight hour day. The deal covers Constellation aircraft and follows an 18 day period of negotiations ending today.

New York

Shortage of Playing Por Calein Youth Omplait at Court Meeting

A garbled report notes objections to the draft by Norman Part on Sunday for Grete on the score of charter. Crick appears in the text, indicating a local court meeting discussing youth affairs and charter issues with unclear details.

Calein Courchl Crick

Norman ban on Sunday organized sport fuels debate

A reader cites the ongoing issue of Sunday sport bans in Norman and questions the impact on local teams. The text references six teams traveling to Edmonton and concerns about organi zed play, costs, and fairness.

Ron el Sony Ie Orman Gener Plae Ieee Tee Norman Pur

RAAF Aircraft Scrap Salvage Moves Noted at Bases

In Caber and Amberley numerous planes are reported as scrap or obsolete. Ministry of Water for Air officials acknowledge reduced aircraft readiness as older models are decommissioned. The report notes limited maintenance capacity and calls for reassessment of airfield stock.

Canbeera MT. A. E. Drakeford Annesnend Caber Amberley Antares

Search For Naked Man Abandoned In Brisbane

Oct 21 report says a 12 day search for a missing man near Thargortindsh failed due to rain. Half an inch of rain Sunday closed all tracks and made roads impassable. Police will resume when weather clears. Postmaster Haney says the missing man likely is in bad shape without food or water.

Brisbane Haney

Plumbing service charges in Queensland three area rates

The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner sets plumbing job rates across three Queensland areas aligned to building award regions. Journeyman plumbers in the Southern Mackay and Northern zones receive different rates, with separate figures for labourers and apprentices. Materials pricing and procurement terms are noted, with cancellations and notices referenced.

Srigbank Bates Queensland Bisve Mackay Northern

Also Mentioned on This Page

Actrees Cairns Post Savrze Amispane Imiseave Aces Ped SR Ata Pareuna Oni Wwe Trevi Battie Alec Alita Wba Anvata 4 Devin Hoh Callens Mayerg Collins Brmacy Droemners New Zealand Mareeba Hospital China Welbou Munitions Department Oaks Staoa Tires Lee Will OF Southern District Australia Pieter Moe Howell Elvil Lubofe Rally OF Browmiee and Cours Baden-Powel Buster-Powell Schane Ala W. A. Calasid Corey Lanehott Lady Maden-Powel Hidler Boral Alma TAA Air Services Queeseland EAD Aed J. D. Gandon Mare Selly Enniarad Noroce Fretaculas Fier Tus Lara Amos Dougherty Sunny Eensand Geowera RAAF Queenbland Area
Search Courier

Search the Cairns Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cairns Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication