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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1946

Page

5

New Guinea Mandated to Commonwealth Trustees

The text outlines Australia seeking to assume responsibility for New Guinea under UN Trusteeship, removing disabilities of the old mandate, and to establish military and air bases while promoting political, economic, social, and educational advancement. It argues the Commonwealth is best suited to govern New Guinea as part of its territory, modernizing administration and safeguarding natives.

New Jit Haa United Nations Trusteeship Coun Australia Melaya Dutch East Indies New Guinea New Britain Pacific Islands Audi Chifley New Gainea Commonwealth Justi Bismarck Arch

Strime Ow Sem? At Ca mires Case Wrs Colection

Text appears garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases. It mentions a collection and a funeral, with unclear subjects and quotes. No clear names, dates, places, or events are discernible from the readable fragments.

Blace TM Resolution At Townsvale Details Clerks Woman

Fragmentary notice from Townsvale outlines a resolution indicating opposition to cargo handling by clerks and women labeled as RED. The readable text hints at local civic action affecting employment roles but lacks complete specifics or dates.

Produce Market News From Romestreet Markets

Only a few sales occurred at Romestreet today. Prices included C41 10 for some items, a bid refused for another line, and chaff returned uneaten. Swede turnips at 1/15, lucerne hay rejected at 1/10, and marrows sold at 7 6 per sack.

Wrusbane Romestreet Keine Opler Sudan At &T Lucerne

Watersiders Dispute Mackat Settlement In Port Lin

October 20 report on Watersiders conflict with Mackay union, a meeting to review claims about Reducing to four workers per shift. The minister indicated action if stoppage continued. Watersiders insist on six men per shift and threaten further stoppage. ME Healy, allied with Stevedoring Commission, urged resumption of work tomorrow.

Mackay Waters Lincoin Waterss ME Healy Lebeur

NSW Wheat Crop Outlook From Drought Areas

NSW reports drought forcing a large wheat crop shift with estimates showing 14 million bushels needed from Victoria and South Australia. Agriculture minister Mr W J Enidorn notes New South Wales crop could reach around 17 million bushels with possible gains if rains improve. Strong yields expected in southern states and Western Australia, total crop projected between 20 and 120 million bushels with about 70 million export potential.

Cabberra New South Wales Eid Australia

Shipping Movements From North Coast Agents

Shipping agents report movements of vessels including Ferg Mgbtete loading at Sydney bound for Melbourne general cargo to Brisbane and Cairns. Schedule notes coal loadings at Newcantle and Newcastle, and timber cargoes via Brisbane with Cairns and Byron destinations. Arrangements include industrial temple adjustment in Melbourne.

Verterdat Afvinen Ferg Jetbourne Weners Carne Sydney Faabel Tom Cains Piga Briewine Caime Wirer Ymbligee Brisbane Foweaville Cairne Jagr Agen Timber Calla Newcastle Himba Cowl Cairad Ncaiut Bryon Melbourne

Unclear fragmentary note from an October message

A garbled OCR style note mentions an October date and a personal message about memory and love. Readable parts reference a teen and a warning about being unforgettable, with no clear names or events to anchor facts.

Arbitration Court Upholds Burnt Cane Deduction Dispute Tie

The Full Arbitration Court in Babinda Brisbane ruled on an appeal over the deduction rate for burning cane on James, a Micri Winal grower. It referred evidence back to a magistrate and upheld the earlier decision confirming the farmer’s burn was at the cutters' request.

Brisbane Bebindsom James Micriwinal Nolan Sinplé Nember

Government to probe dairy industry costs in inquiry

Canberra October 19 a proposed special committee to investigate dairy industry costs and government policy will be formed next week. Mint for Agriculture spokesman Scully said the inquiry would examine subsidies and propose recommendations to the government. He denied claims that subsidies would end and noted Labour’s returns on dairy had increased, while Mr Fedden urged restraint in discussing reforms.

Canberra Mint For Agriculture W. J. Selly Fuske Scully Indus Research I. J. J. Deamant I Iy Country Party Br. A

Consent of defendant sought in court case over property possession

Fragmentary court record notes an applicant seeking recovery of possession after a dispute over occupancy. Mentioned are attorneys from MacDonnell Harris and Belly, a South Westge mill worker injured at work, ambulance response, and a police court appearance by Owen Egan on a separate October charge involving alleged violence and a £30 dispute with Catherine Howe. Several local figures and witnesses are named, with sparse context and several injuries described in passing.

Dafendast Piaseason AT. Cavar Evich MacDonnell, Harris and Belly Aurea Owen Egan E. L Moore Calne Catherine Howe

Japanese Invasion Equipment for Disposals Sale Notice

Fragmented OCR text describes a sale of Japanese invasion equipment at LarAn and Babadl with references to Australia, America, and Britain. The readable items mention large quantities of captured gear to be offered under a hammer, with unclear names and locations.

Laran Babadl

Court notes and names in Inuit dispute case at Ft 4 Cartes

Fragmentary OCR records indicate a court session mentioning Charis Oliver Jack cane cutter and Charis Sander, with references to a Betty Beet case and a worker, all tied to a Ft 4 Cartes location. Details are unclear due to transcription errors.

Inuit Betty Beet Charis Oliver Jack Charis Sander LB Mao

Perth Test Summary of Notable Scoring Event

The report notes a high score by a batsman at Perth where a century was reached but went unrecognized in the tour. It mentions Craig achieving a fourteenth century as the second instance of such scoring against the touring side.

Perth Craig

Fragmented Cricket Cribaage Notes on Bradman During Test Form

A garbled reminiscence on Doc Bradman appears to discuss slow scoring and test match scenarios. The passage hints at patience, watchfulness, and historical Australian cricket, mentioning a long century and public attention to performance.

Doc Bradman Australia

Australian Eleven Team Plays Australia Tour Debut

The Australian Eleven faced lineup changes with Langridge replacing Bottes Aer, and Pollard delivering a stronger spell. Craig Ene igningr led a four series spell, while Bradman struggled and was replaced as the tour continued.

Langridge Abd Bottes Aer Bradman

Red Cross Blood Donation Appeals to Brisbane Public

The Red Cross appeals for blood and serum donations to stock Brisbane's blood bank. Officials note repeated calls for donors to maintain supply to combat shock from injury burns and operations. A mobile team will visit Mossman Jordanvale Atherton and Mareeba with panels in each town.

Brisbane Wtral Mossman Jordanvale Atherton Marrebe

Tropical fruit inquiry from Brisbane council member

A partial fragment from a Brisbane report notes Labour member Towne addressing a tropical fruit matter. The text hints at a Nerieuinure Department event, with references to Queensland and an open seat. Further details are unreadable in the damaged source.

Brisbane Gerat Towneithe Nerieuinure

Trade union hearing reveals wage disparities and overtime strain

Court heard claims by workers and unions about depressed earnings during the war and rising commodity costs. Public Service Commissioner McCracken warned approving the proposed fix could cost 6000 pounds annually in location expenses, as overtime offered only barely enough for decently living wages.

Setae Se Abelai Fe Caine 3. McCracken Public Service Commissioner

Synod Reveals Tone and Modern Sound at Australasian Church Event

A fragmented report describes a Sed Synod gathering in the north where Rev. 4 esting speakers will address the audience about modern sound and fim projector use. The event highlighted the role of the Archier and features notes on a notable author among the speakers.

Sudo

Merchant Seamen at Kore Townsville Incident

Reports from Townsville describe a tense incident involving merchant seamen from a River LittE and River Clarmce vessels in front of Japanese nationals. Police at Kure confronted crew members amid complaints of mistreatment and discipline aboard ships.

Townsville Kure Japanese Nationale

Abour for Interstate Ships

Abour for interstate ships noted in local dispatch with limited readable letters. The fragment references freight routes and potential policy or procedural changes affecting ship commerce across borders. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible.

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