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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1946

Page

6

People go to polls to vote on future of Australia

A conservative editorial argues voters face a heavy responsibility to choose between Country and Liberal candidates and Labour. It urges backing policies for enterprise, tax relief, rural interests, and national growth, criticizing Labour for delays, industrial friction, and missed opportunities for servicemen, war housing, and training.

Australis Liberal Party Labour Treasury Ke Haa al. Hien Australia Chifley

Cairns Market Report highlights vegetable and fruit trends

A readable market report from Cairns details prices, supplies, and consumer guidance. It notes tighter fruit and vegetable stocks, varying quality, and price ranges from late month activity, with emphasis on apples pears and other local produce, plus trader tips and near term outlook.

Shipping Movements and Cargo Details Across Ports

Shipping movements describe loading and unloading across Melbourne Sydney and Sydney ports. Sugar, timber, coal and general cargo flows noted with vessel names and destinations. The report mentions sugar for Rodney Wertie, timber, and coal movements, with various ships and loading statuses referenced in a dated maritime log.

Pring Aden Timber Melbourne Norman Sydney Sydney Empire Rodney Wertie Arkabe Las Wiehfeld POE Firuhane Deidhar Gabe de Fara Setober Merman Aed Burl

Diamond Jubilee Link Brings Wheller to Cairns Services

Rev M Wheller of Albert Street Brisbane, prominent Methodist minister, to lead Cairns Diamond Jubilee services tomorrow in the Cairns Centre Church. No special preacher. Wheller’s sermon titled Christ and Mans Problems, morning service broadcast nationwide by ACA network.

Cairns M Wheller Brisbane Wheller Commonwealth Australasia Sachs-street Joel Queensland Alberte Street Brisbene Eord Cimmus Fourtery of ACA

Brisbane Market Report Amid Oddities and Bids

Brisbane September 37 market bulletin notes pump sequencing at Romacalreek and steady demand despite missing key buyer Proem rexu l. Offers included 1 376 to Mt Mounmoot with several lots around 26 Ww 1s and ten old st 180 ane BN. Rationing described as seult while another lot moved tn at Local oaten shaft of inferior quality on In at 08 and 3. An offer of 4 was refused for a tang le Tot of tock poteines.

Brisbane Pumpein Romacalreek Wey Jon Proem Rexu Southern Soler Mt Mounmoot Meerne Phar

Donation to Calin Ponds Fund Reported

Fragmentary OCR text notes a donation received toward the Calin Ponds Fund with mentions of prior knowledge of amounts and multiple names or organizations. The line items are incomplete but imply a total and potential further remittance.

Calin Ponds MT Paair Merharton Denainca

Labor inefficiency warns shipping agents yesterday

Shipping agents said labor would be inefficient, noting that wiest labeur triaficient and warning of potential delays. The report highlights concerns over workforce productivity and its impact on logistics operations.

Wiest

Memoriam notices mix of names and events in fragmented text

A fragmented OCR page shows memorial notices and obituaries listing several surnames such as Crens, Petnigen, Pintter and others. It mentions September dates, family relations like mother and grandchildren, and tributes from survivors including in laws and great grandchildren. The legible portions reference memorials and remembrances during or around a funeral event.

Weather and incidents from Queensland coast and city

Disjointed Queensland weather notes report light showers for the coast with southeast winds and frost on the Downs. Beach patrols announced for Cairns area with two teams patrolling Ganemo and Yorkey's Knob beaches tomorrow under supervision. Local injuries include a man with suspected femur fracture and a worker with hand injuries from a moving machine clip, ambulance transfer to hospital noted. Parliamentary drought relief discussions reference state and Commonwealth roles, with names such as Mr. Fadden, Mr. Chinley, and Mr. Scully cited. Auction results detail Group C1000 and other lots with Cairns and Bundaberg member bids and allocations.

Beech Mervew Cairns Chile Ganemo Yorkey Knob Allperviaian MME Boyle Eniel Ulrichor Mpd Elon Eagtalty Smeecrt T. Parrupin Lyone Pant Sharp Fia Minions Drenger Paderout Nd. W Riordan Fadden Queensland South Wales Victoria South Canberra Chinley Scully Burt Rowkett W. AW Cairne Calms Secutieg King Ve Bolend Dallarl Bundaberg Spiedtad Bae Srt' Ie

Fragmentary report on government action and petitions

A garbled account mentions authorities to act, 1800 jobs and 180 tone, Majestx Mecon Coy, and Matte Beard's petition. Mr Roseblade moved to present the matter to the Government, Shemarae Merrib supported, leading to a general discussion with unclear conclusions.

Eaery Sarenets Gover Matte Beard Roseblade Merrib

Gaol Man Sentenced at Cairne for Repeated Offences

Six months after a charge in September 1648 the court found a man guilty of earlier offences including willful destruction of property and unlawful possession. He was sentenced to two years in prison. Police reported further similar offences since the man’s prior release and noted renewed threats to public safety.

Cairne Pedser Sring Eiford

Cairne Mulgrate Weather Watch Summary

A fragmented weather notice from Cairne Mulgrate Area reports tiny measurements and forecast notes. The readable lines reference town centers and a small weather reading period, with faint mentions of timing and conditions for public awareness.

Question of Establishment of Sugar Refinery I 1.0

Treochant critic of Me bling suger toliesty ta a Cems te aang 9s O'Brien at the canturence of the Merth poses per Pe. The conferance was preaided over by Ald. T. MM. Crowley. The Prom, Mr. E. M4. Manton, via rapt be a letter from the attectation urging the establishment of tegar refinery in North Queensland, said that there were already two refineries in Queensland compared with only one in ash of the other mainland States, and that the caparity of the two Queensland re fineries was more then sufficient for this State's re quirements of refined sugar.

Legeran O'Brien Townsville Ald T. MM. Crowley E. M4 Manton Tegar Queensland

Queensland debates policy on northern industry roles

A Queensland council session weighed policies to boost northern industry while pledging not to sacrifice state balance. Aldermen criticized northern development neglect and urged coordinated action, noting political parochialism hampers regional growth and manufacturing in North Queensland. The conference agreed to inform affected councils and push Lands Minister for data.

Kci Athering Shire JC. Daley Recbam Lantana

Golden Casket Drawn at Brisbane Show

First prize awarded to W Ucket and rivals listed among participants across Brisbane names. The event, dated September, features various contenders including Rosendor, C Motachlan, B Soge, and Norris Daly. Officials like Hata, B Elmprot, Gib Gouin and R Scott are noted among organizers and stewards.

Brisbane Eptember Goldim Ucket Rosendor C Motachlan B. Sogether Cornwallatrest Greensiops GAN R Scott Mei Marshall W. Mcfiwraith W. Waln Melly

Police Seek More Officers After Cairne Incident

The Cairne police report ongoing recruitment as officers expand their force following a recent incident. Local authorities urge qualified applicants to apply and increase patrols in the city.

Meitary Truck Crash Townsville Case Sparks Police Probe

An incident around Townsville involving a military vehicle led to police inquiries. The report cites a court summons and a man named Reid facing charges after inspectors found fertiliser mixed with old tobacco and rum in his Reid premises. An analysis deemed the mixture unfit for human consumption.

Wee Sim Cima Shes Police Rving Townsville Dean Elething Brisgane Rome Martin Reid Valley Gore Pecker

QCW A Meeting Election of Officers Report

Report on a QCW A meeting noting election of officers and panel updates. Details are sparse but indicate administrative matters and scheduling at the organization’s gathering.

Ambiguous OCR fragment on retailer union and beverages

An unreadable OCR snippet mentions a retailer, a shop union, and beer sales. It references a van and a seat, plus a month and a date, but core facts are garbled, leaving unclear names, places, or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a local commerce dispute or notice but lack concrete details.

Gupee Lee

Diary entry recounts contested purchase and alleged damages

A lawyer documents a convoluted diary note about a £200 purchase from Cromwell, a £700 payment plan, and disputes over damages. It mentions a battery assault, potential legal action, and lingering questions about liability, intent, and recovery in a troubled exchange tied to a questionable transaction and a woman identified as Priveia Angel.

Meakure Th Protect Moet Is Mun

Fragmented OCR text describes a troubling scene with Gelven and others, referencing Brengtal Shue van Dot Glue peleet oety and concerns about funds, train issues, and a decision involving a group or council. The passage mentions a character Aiiernon Tiny braid and a plan to move for George, with talk of trust and capital held by those in power.

Gelven George

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