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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1946
Page
5
Cairns Post critiques Mr Chifley policy speech as pledging few promises and rehashing wartime achievements. It argues Labour lacks concrete plans for postwar conditions, questions aims on taxation, industry, and sugar stability, and notes no new vision beyond wartime controls.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a crowded September market in Emoy with prices for various goods. Mentions heavy bids and values for cleats, hay, and other commodities, along with reference to a renegotiated offer for a dingy and a line of grassy hay. Unclear names and dates appear due to transcription errors.
A fragmented obituary notes the death of Jodrell of Innisfail and refers to his early activities in American pioneering ventures. It mentions his return to England, involvement with sugar firms, and leadership roles in local government. The piece also alludes to family survivors and later life in Brisbane.
Brisbane Sept 2 The Queensland Peoples Party calls for early candidate applications for the next State elections. Acting President G Waed says applications will be batched and cover the state with seats including Sereno Fitzroy Gympie and Ipswich. The party plans allied cooperation with the Country Party to avoid clashes and overlap of candidates.
The Cairns district mourns Ellen Mary Porter aged about 71 who died at her McLeod Street residence. Widow of the late Mr Thomas Porter she leaves sons GW Wright and JB Chum Porter, with a predeceased daughter. The funeral passed St John Church and graveside with a large attendance, as arrangements were made by family and local friends.
The death in Brisbane yesterday of William John Warnes aged about 86 removes a longtime resident connected with Cob and Co. Born at Tyroomba, he was associated with Pink Brothers for many years. Survived by his brothers Thomas Warner and others, his passing leaves a community note.
Fragmented OCR reads as a memorial notice listing embalmers and directors, a birth, and a hospital event with names such as Oxtsede and Ingmar. It includes a tribute to a mother and sister and references a September date and Colma Cemetery. The text is garbled but centers on a memorial or funeral context.
A memorial note honors Robert William Baw who departed this life on September 31. He is remembered by his mother sister and brothers in heartfelt lines from a grieving family.
Doubtful OCR fragment mentions oversea and dewy terms with unclear subject. no coherent names, dates, or places. Summarization constrained by unreadable text. cannot extract a clear event, person, or organization.
August rainfall for Glen Boughten recorded at 37 points with eight months to August 31 totaling 3708 putas. A special Galena City Council meeting tomorrow will address tenders for water mains and motor vehicles, plus a deputation from the Cait Show Association. The Cairns Hospitals secretary notes free medicine is limited to 19 patients in wards and public outpatients.
Mr Thomas alleged serious victimisation of AMSEC members at Latex Creek by opposing group. Mr Neumann denied foundation for claims and said no evidence supported actions. He cited uncorroborated statements and warned of potential criminal proceedings if evidence surfaced. Thomas described acid insults and abuse, theft, and other abuses affecting workers, urging police action and noting some dismissals after an inquiry. He warned that union registration could shift members, pursue industrial peace, and resist Communist influence, aiming to prevent strikes and uprisings.
A court hearing on union registration features debate over alleged Communist influence and member loyalty. Mr Neumann defends the union as member driven, denies communist control, and argues new union leaders are chosen by members. The registrar and court reserve judgment as affidavits on victimisation are offered.
Sydney dispatch reports a fatal fire in Corrimal today where a boy aged 13, James Herbert Lane, died after being trapped in a bush cubby while playing. Firefighters and neighbors tried to reach him as fog limited visibility. The incident also involved two elder brothers and their mother, with the house catching fire during the blaze. The boy’s body was recovered after flames engulfed the cubby.
Ayre Menzies delivered policy speech at Cairns meeting where Mr Fadden announced prepared taxation details to avoid charges of delaying with Kif tey's policy. A sealed copy would be left with The Cairns Post editor to be released with Fadden's speech, ensuring no claims of competing tax cut promises with Chifley.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mr Chifley and politicos in Canberra, with references to a broadcast from Canberra and a motor car jam near a studio window. The text sketches an interrupted speech event and brief reactions amid a breaking air force discussion.
In Castlemaine a Liberal rally led by Menzies drew strong applause as he urged the government to cut taxes to promote production. Attendees criticized bloated departments and argued that high taxes reduce output and raise living costs.
Sept 3 in Brisbane AW Fadden criticized Labour policy calling it doleful and incoherent. He urged a stronger national effort and voiced concern over Australia’s ability to advance. His remarks framed Labour as failing to embody national progress and unity.
A report notes low literacy in India at around 15 percent due to lack of central government effort and reliance on private schools. It cites English as the sole subject taught in many places and mentions Czech and British views on denominational schools and teacher shortages.
Australian writer Max Afford and his wife toured Cairns praising the city as ideal for film and tourism photography. They urged the Tourist Bureau to expand staff, noted the area’s beauty, and outlined plans to feature Cairns in ABC and overseas productions, including a South African tour next year.
Prime Minister Mr J. F. Chifley announced new war gratuity rules to speed payments to eligible parents of veterans. Regulations allow gratuities for both parents aged 63 for men and 60 for fathers, with mothers at 83, enabling cash support for essential needs and personal comforts. Applications go through war gratuity papers for entitlement advice.
Golden Casket Brisbane draw dated September 2 lists winning players and prizes. Ticket numbers 31,700. fourth prize ticket No 25,67 appears. Names Pearson, Teizer, Burne, LHS tr, Owen, G. Nolen among participants.
Paris reports state that Britain and colonies prepared reparations claims for the United Kingdom totaling 3700 million, with budgetary wartime costs listed at 3700 million and sea disputes at 70 million. Memoranda show Malta and Malta garrison losses cited, while destroyed and partially wrecked assets number around ten thousand and three thousand respectively.
The Minister for Works approves altered rail timings for the Cairns to Mareeba Ravenshead Chillagoe line. The 1.15 am mixed train will run at 6.30 am from Cairns, with arrival Mareeba 1.08 am and connections to Ravens. A passenger to Cairns departs Mareeba 10.43 am arriving 4.34 pm. The Mareeba mail connection, and several rail motors, see revised departure times. Monday and Wednesday operations shift, with new timings for the Ravensworth and Cairns trains.
In Brisbane on September 2 officials announced full state ceremonies to welcome newly appointed Governor Jomar Lavarack. Premier Montentoviay described the upcoming swearing in by Justice Macrocian at Parliament House, with plans for a formal announcement of the nestpoittment.
Under secretary of Suletar reports an aerial incident involving Flyers A and a citation from Zcoorlavia near New York. The fragmentary text mentions a potential government acknowledgment but lacks clear details on date or outcome. Further context is needed to identify entities and stakes accurately.
September 2 report states Peter Morgan, linked to Briane’s guivelgin weiess, considers staying in Australia after an India departure plan. Calcutta riots cited as encouragement to remain, with a three month term implied by a severed fot Wlened interference at Vluion Park set to begin September 22.
Brisbane reports a rush for the 400 reserved seats for the November 28 Test against England at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. A 25 shilling reservation fee will grant a 10 seat allotment on a designated stand plus daily grandstand admission, with total costs rising per day.
A Times letter by Gilbert Murray discusses plans to observe rocketry stations in Central Australia under guidance. He argues that restricting such trials might slow scientific progress, though he warns the stations could invite dangerous outcomes.
Dinny Paws and Sidwell faced a patchy showing in the singles and mixed doubles at the Australia event. Victories and defeats surfaced across partners Callaghan, Recavert, and Gray as players from Victoria and New South Wales posted varied results in early rounds.
The visitors’ galley filled, buyers crowded the floor as experts from Binies and Belgian and French buyers secured lots. Australian and U.S. buyers competed, with prices 60 percent higher for some grades. Sale clearances remained strong and the week’s sales were expected to continue with keen demand at higher prices.
Canberra September 2 The Commonwealth Government has purchased by land trade adjustment a million dollars worth of United States Army Air Corps surplus aircraft and related gear. Prime Minister Chifley announced arrangements to move stocks mainly to Brisbane and Townsville with a bid for surplus property approved after Manila talks. The deal transfers residual US interests to Australia under a lease settlement, with Commonwealth purchase valued up to six and a half million dollars.
Thirty ex soldiers in Brisbane claim the return scheme for servicemen is unfair and underfunded. They formed a committee to push for clearer details on land settlement benefits and fail to see progress from government action. The men say the Commonwealth plan has not delivered promised support or housing at Gatton.
The readable fragments reference China Me AON Wt Freent vial and Shanghai near traders, discussing international commerce and various regions. Others touch on Australia China relations and economic themes, with scattered mentions of markets, goods, and prices amid garbled OCR.
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