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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1946
Page
5
The Cairns Post argues rivals focus on income tax while ignoring other major national concerns. It highlights population growth, water, irrigation, and rural development as vital issues. It warns against demographic decline and urges policies to boost production, conserve water, and expand habitable hinterlands.
The text presents fragmented correspondence notes from 17h labeled Babe ThE Cale Patt SI and Aurewnt It pleasing to al sir Miler ojetere with the reasen oe Me Tree. It hints at a speech or reading event and a person named James Byald Sab Per TING, with references to pipes and a distant ceremony. The legibility is poor and the overall context is unclear.
Fragmented text reports Sydney youths involved in a community event with uncertain outcomes. Vague references mention a premier, a Haiti unit, and a possible health or safety incident, but details are unreadable. No clear names, dates, or actions could be confirmed from the legible portions.
Fragmentary obituary item mentioning several names and dates in a local region. Readable phrases include mentions of a service year and a memorial event time. The text remains unclear on full identities, placements, or survivor details.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a notice from The Cairns Post Pty Ltd about access to offices during daytime hours or penalties. It mentions locations such as Lake worth and Purine, with references to Collin Fund and YPC Acad. The readability is poor but implies a public notice or concession of services with deadlines and consequences.
A chaotic brawl near Wyeward station involved police facing armed soldiers and civilians, with multiple arrests for assault and disorder. Police, aided by reinforcements, struggled as rioters attacked officers from air and ground, leaving the scene chaotic before order was restored.
The Brisbane lottery winner Mrs Bee shares second and other prizes across several drawings from March to September. She attributes success to a personal system of buying multiple tickets and cooperative numbers, often buying 12 to 13 tickets at agencies. Her winnings include £1500 and smaller prizes, with a portion set aside for her son Phitin and a Security Loan investment.
Grange memorials honor Vera Allee Grange who passed on September 23 1995 with loving memories from husband Lee family and friends. Also Trimble notice recalls George Trimble cherished grandfather with September remembrance and family messages of affection from Brown family and grandchildren.
A terse summary notes overseas news coverage from an Australian annotated press digest. It highlights the distant sources, regional perspectives, and the method of compiling international updates for local readers. The item emphasizes how foreign events are framed and presented to a domestic audience.
Local sphere details multiple incidents: Joseph Preston remanded on desertion charge at Cairns Police Court after pleading guilty. grass fires near Sheridan and Florence streets endangered army huts with quick response from fire crews using knapsack sprays. seaman George Daglah and two others fined in Cairns Police Court for obscene language. Johnstone Shire Council eyes bids for plant sales including concrete mixer and gear. Innisfail area Morseman injured in fall from horse near Innisfall country, taken to hospital with multiple injuries. correspondent notes broader local activities.
In Malanda on September 11 the Kenamdy MP opened the Shaw exhibit day featuring entries from Malanda Savateer Show. Cooks, vegetables, and horse classes drew praise from judge Mrs. Gyton though space limited some displays. Livestock and poultry competed for prizes, with emerald champion ponies, hack classes, and many breeds including Australorps, Leghorns, and Rhode Island Reds noted. overall a busy program highlighting local breeders and 4H-style judging.
The Brisbane Weather Bureau telegraphed a state forecast showing fine weather with isolated thunderstorms in the apexal mast and Peninsula divisions. Northeasterly winds in the tropics, otherwise moderate southwest to south winds. Seas likely slight with patches of moderate winds easterly to northeast along the tropical coast. An aerial survey of North Queensland will begin within about 10 days, using Mosquito planes for a 30 000 square mile area including Cairns, Cloncurry and Townsville, with personnel from Rockhampton Mackay and Townsville.
Reports from Canberra dated September 21 claim large quantities of equipment were being removed from Manus Island by Americans. The American Chargé d’affaires in Rome said he had no knowledge of moves to abandon Manus, suggesting no intention to use Memes as a future base.
September 22 reports a drifting scandal as four men and two women trail candidate Gordon Gilrvy of the Service Party in Brisbane. A bodyguard was assigned after a slashing attack near a railway line. Witnesses describe a confrontational chase through Yeeronepilly as a car pursued and a firearm near-miss.
A motor cycle collision on Sansigate Road caused Miles to die later at General Hospital. Norman Suh suffered injuries after a crash on Riveruin Street Clafield and Arthur Davie sustained severe injuries at West End. Vincent Roelwon, Parker Avenue, Northgate, and another rider were hurt in separate incidents. Ambulances transported the injured to General Hospital or nearby facilities.
Sydney September 92 reports say a group of 11 men accused James Avingstone Hunter of Steathaple was assaulted as his vehicle was blocked on Western Road. A bystander Constable Parker witnessed the incident before police detained the group at Granville police station. Hunter was treated at Parramatta Hospital for facial injuries including a broken nose and cut eye.
Severe winds and heavy seas churned the coast on September 22. Strong gusts battered vessels near Limes and the Fiver Bay area, with crews fighting to control craft. Water police launches and many boats aided stranded crews as waves four feet high lashed Hamilton Fenn waters.
A wartime inmate list shows aliens once linked to Nazi and fascist circles eligible for naturalisation or awaiting parole. Figures include Die Brücke editor and Nazi party adherents in Sydney with ongoing questions about their future status, while authorities note probationary terms and security concerns.
Report from Brisbane dated September 22 notes Native Affairs Department raids on hotels in South Brisbane. Colour men and Aboriginal women are described as drinking and mingling with American troops during wartime, with raids revealing widespread intoxication and brawls. Publicans complain regulations are hard to enforce, leading to embarrassment and disturbances.
Adelaide reports a controversial plan affecting the British Test team during the Australia tour. The Australian Board secretary announced a formal entertainment arrangement intended for capital cities and major venues. Details about limits and timing were briefly outlined but remain unclear.
A Sydney post office near Surrey Hill faces a bold safe blowing attempt. Constable Waldock fired back as two men fled through a window, investigators find a blast charge in the foot of the main door. Police warn an organised gang may be terrorising city thefts.
A Melbourne resident was found dead with an axe blow in a house on Goonanreen road about a mile from Melbourne. A one-year-old son reported the mother had been wounded, and detectives from the homicide squad searched the premises discovering the victim in a bedroom.
An unnamed man living on Courenill Avenue Kelburp suffered a bicycle crash when the pedal embedded in his stomach. He was separated from the bicycle and taken to hospital after the pedal was removed. A doctor failed to prevent injury and recommended hospital care.
A Brisbane consignment of free fowls from Wallace and Son to the British Ministry will be loaded tomorrow. The birds were treated by the Arm and will brighten British Christmas times as part of wartime support.
A columnist reports on possible coalition talks between non Labour parties and Liberal in Parliament. The piece notes the aim of a majority with Speaker support and discusses public interest, campaign optimism, and voters’ late involvement in the race.
An Australia wide broadcast reveals mixed public reaction to Labour Party victory. The prime minister’s calm reply contrasts with the public’s cautious optimism about postwar recovery and political promises. Observers compare speech delivery to Churchill era rhetoric and note voter sentiment across referendums remains unsettled.
Bob Mente entertained at Corto Club with humorous banter and rare anecdotes about politicians. The raconteur recalled readings from Evanl's Rum Rebellion and noted a Papuan Wonderland exhibit in the club library, weaving wit about labor and public life.
Fragmented OCR text mentions meetings and a tour schedule with scattered references to audiences and multiple polities. Specific names, places, dates, or organizations are unreadable or missing, leaving only partial clues about planned events and participation.
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