10 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1947
Page
1
A distorted, OCR like text blurs reporting on global child welfare, mentioning Romania Belgium Germany Hungary Italy and Romania again. It references varying conditions for orphans, economic recovery, and state policies affecting children amid droughts and social programs.
A Royal Commission report recommends indicting Premier Cosgrove over alleged payments to Labour Party funds. Justice Reed says the move lets the case be decided by a verdict. The inquiry examined claims that road operators paid 5400 pounds to Cosgrove as protection against renationalisation.
The article reports that film industry print newsprint was cut while other arts faced fewer reductions. It notes Treasury concerns, unemployment impacts, and government discussions on permitting limits for newsprint use. Estimates suggest 80,000 tons allowed could affect 3,000 workers and reduce consumption by about 90,000 tons.
Fragmentary report describes a rocket station incident near Warriotr Buckinghamshire and ensuing government labour direction tensions. Readers see unclear references to Huntress, work shows, and a response by authorities amid fear and conflicting accounts.
An unusual comet appeared in the Western sky and was tracked for over 15 minutes by local observers Garbutt and Tewneville. Brisbane astronomers note it as the brightest since 1910, with sightings reported from observatories and residents.
Under new dollar reductions newspapers will contribute most to saving. metropolitan papers face a 57 percent cut in newsprint use, while Australia is limited to 15 percent of its 220,000 ton import quota for 1948. the era will test news and ad business resilience amid cuts and policy shifts.
Fragmented OCR text shows political figures Chifley and Evatt in discussion as flood and rain dangers threaten a town. Warnings, weather notes, and public safety concerns appear amid garbled lines and stray phrases including mayors, dates, and local actions.
In a chaotic scene the town faced heavy rain and flooding as storms struck, hindering traffic on the main routes. Reports describe persistent rain, strong winds, and rising water along Black's Crowle and the riverfront as residents braced for more severe weather. Officials warned of continued precipitation and possible road closures while crews worked to restore power and repair damage.
A pensioner and a housewife were saved after a fire engulfed a Weatherboard home on Whitlunt Avenue. Neighbours rushed in with help as flames swept the building, while occupants watched from the street. Firefighters arrived within minutes, containing the blaze and preventing further damage.
A London dispatch reports border clashes between Serbia and factions in Palestine as Arab leaders warn that armed volunteers may enter Palestine. British officials say Arab states intend to send forces if the Egyptian siege continues, with evacuations and tense mobilization reported around Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
December 9 dispatches describe Communist forces suffering a setback near Nanking as government reports cite Allied and regional movements. The chaotic exchange references attacks around Livin Gave and warnings of a larger assault, with unclear verifiable details from Suukinny and Tetniatay.
Fragmented OCR lists a food rationing and coupon system in Britain and Australia during wartime. Mentions government ministries, ration allocations for butter meat and sustained deliveries, with names and positions of officials and committees guiding the distribution and claims for Britain and Brisbane Australia Day events.
The Antares Expedition caught 29 whales on the opening day of the official whaling season, according to a report from General Macarthur. The fleet’s early haul exceeds last year’s 10 whales as Moronien whale products face market pressure.
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