05 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1947
Page
1
A tropical rain belt from Cairns southward drenched coastal towns in North Queensland. Inland beaches at Margate were scourged by the big tide, with planes and trains affected and low-lying areas inundated though no serious floods reported yet. Transport disruption extended across the west as rain continued for days.
Heavy tides hit Margate causing £15,000 in damage to foreshores and seafront structures. The town faces further erosion threat to the Beach roadway and Margate Convalescent Home as officials call for urgent funds and a special meeting to plan repairs.
A Weather Bureau notice states train service will be restricted to daylight hours indefinitely due to heavy rainfall and rising rivers across districts including Cairns range. The bulletin cites warnings from late Yesterday about potential closures on lines near Fort Carpenter and Burdekin catchments as rain continues.
News notes a Black individual spared from mob violence after police intervention. Report mentions injuries and subsequent investigations, with chaotic details and varied locations referenced in fragmented captions. Unclear sequence but emphasizes police protection and a tense confrontation.
Special correspondent reports a drought battered district with parched furrows and flooded creeks. Pioneer River rose after flooding the bridge at Mufanl and nearby areas faced rising water threatening crops and homes amid a hot, unsettled day.
Describes a cricket innings with brisk scoring and notable bowlers. Mentions Enplend and Miller delivering strong batting, with focus on pace, errors, and fielding play during a tense match.
A garbled note shows Adlay schedules with 9.00 p m and 9 45 p m as times tied to Tomt math review. Alen Kipper is listed in connection with the discussion.
A damaged account recalls Carmen Merio known as the Dark Angel of Ravensbruck. It describes her alleged recruitment in Paris, role at the camp as political prisoner supervisor, and alleged conversations with officials about German camps and Nazi medical experiments.
A Daily Mail art critique discusses Epstein images described as provocative and mythological, noting public and museum interest. The piece mentions Tibetan-inspired works and busts, including a Churchill portrait, and reports government purchase of some pieces amid wartime imagery concerns.
The Prime Minister will refer the waterfront dispute to the Federal Arbitration Court. In Canberra the Supply and Shipping Minister said Chifley moved to involve the court while Labour Minister Holloway was in Melbourne. About 1000 waterside workers are suspended and over 9000 men idle as talks stall.
Foreign Secretary Bevin signed peace treaties with Romania, Hungary, and Finland. Molotov had already signed five, while the United States had not joined the Finland pact. The report notes ongoing Soviet involvement and incomplete U S participation.
Government legal advisers will set the date to lift tolls on Story Bridge after today’s conference. Alderman Chandiar says the transfer of control to Brisbane City Council could be imminent and aims to simplify toll arrangements.
A 17 year old youth drowned at Yeronga while a two year old, Gary Harold Walker, was killed outside his home on South Terrace Yeronga. Rescue efforts failed as the accident drew police and ambulance attention near the jetty and Wear wheel.
London reports Queen Mary remains confined to her Marlborough House suite on medical advice. She cancelled a theatre visit to see Murder in the Cathedral and faces anxiety over a possible royal tour to Africa, with implications for longstanding imperial plans.
Fragmentary text notes delays on defence policy as Prime Minister Chifley plans to submit a defence program. Mention of Imperial military figures visiting Australia and discussions with ministers on permanent army scope and Australian contributions.
Report notes Dutch and British authorities clashed over permission for ships to proceed. Ministers from both sides stated they would follow the Netherlands government guidance issued January 28, warning Dutch and other allied ports of action without Dutch authorization.
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