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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1945
Page
4
A garbled legal notice reports allegations of breaches of a prices order tied to a hotel in Inver. The document references defendants and evidence presented, with a summary of court proceedings and evidentiary material.
Britain plans rapid reconversion of wartime liners to transatlantic service. Mauretania, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth will resume peacetime routes after wartime work as carriers for troops and supplies, with five ships slated for conversion within months and fares to adjust accordingly.
A puzzled appraisal of the Peter Domanng work discusses its emotional depth and social themes set in Vienna before and during the World War I era. The reviewer notes strong character drawing, moral tensions, and the novel’s focus on injustice, family, and the struggle to uphold values amid upheaval.
A piece notes scientists and fortune tellers forecast the future using cyclical patterns, citing Wheeler at the University of Kansas and Douglass charts. It links warm periods to wars and economic swings, claiming cycles span roughly 470 years with multiple subcycles shaping climate, culture, and events worldwide.
Campaign orders detail how to apply for eligibility under Air Board directives. The text lists dates, ships, and theatres, noting service in Malay, Java, Sumatra, and the Atlantic during World War II, with references to naval and merchant vessels and defence measures.
Fragmentary notes describe a parliamentary style clash over a Tuleet policy in Trilampat. Mentions Latur and Williams as figures, with opposing views and calls for rational inquiry. The text is garbled but indicates a heated discussion on a reform or agenda item.
Fragmented OCR text mentions New Guinea travel, Japanese forces, Gar loss or moves, and references to locations such as Wewak and Suva. The passage is garbled with partial phrases about arrivals, headquarters, and potential operations, lacking coherent events or dates.
Fragmentary report discusses cycles of sunspots and weather patterns. Quoted text attributes forecasts to Mr Janes and Dr Abbot, noting a yearly grant to newspapers and mentions of British and Australian observational efforts. The material cites expectations for rainfall and climate events with cautious accuracy.
The chart traces marine war risk insurance rate changes from 1939 to V Day, noting spikes during the 1940s and the impact of Pearl Harbor and U-boat activity. It highlights rate peaks between Australia Reino and the UK USA, with gradual declines after 1943 as Allied victories reduced maritime risk.
The article discusses the limited private war risk insurance activity in Australia during the war years. It notes the Commonwealth Marine War Risks Insurance scheme began July 17 and that private insurers earned commissions but were restricted by security regulations. Overseas trade remained vital, with government-backed coverage kept to protect shipping lanes. Shipping losses and insurance activity varied, with Atlantic routes heavier and Australian coastal insurance comparatively slow.
The medical superintendent reports that abortion wards were near capacity and cocaine use limited. July to August saw numerous admissions with dozens of female patients discharged, while hospital deliveries remained high and several wards reached occupancy limits.
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