07 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1947
Page
1
President Truman told the Democratic Party audience that words against war are insufficient and urged timely action to stamp out budding aggressions. He compared current threats to past fires of aggression by strong powers against weaker nations and cited violations of national rights and aid to endangered peoples.
Fragmented OCR text notes a Senate session with tense remarks on Greece Turkey and US security. It references urgency, an arbitration contract, and a focus on national defense. The garbled lines imply discussions about protecting borders and sustaining power.
A garbled wartime fragment references US Marines, a command staff, and a ceremony involving a mermaid motif. The text is severely damaged, with many proper nouns and details unreadable, leaving only scattered mentions of orders, a coast location, and intermittent names.
Fragmentary OCR text references a monetary figure and a brewer, with unclear names and dates. The readable bits mention a sum of 9k, a Serle frite Brewer and a Weiimaaen, but no coherent event or action is discernible for a full item.
A London dated April dispatch reports Australian reaction to U S orders on Japanese telecommunication disruptions. The piece notes mixed official and media responses, with emphasis on timing and regional implications in the Pacific theater.
Fragmentary OCR notes list numerous band contests and locations including Brisbane Toowoomba City Rockhampton and Maryborough with scores and dates unclear. The text references musical ensembles and municipal venues, indicating a regional school or civic band competition roundup.
Wide spread floods sweep the Middle West and eastern seaboard. About 500 people evacuated from inundated homes near Chicago, with 1060 families displaced. Destructive rivers flood streets. tornadoes flash in multiple states. fatalities reported in Oklahoma.
Two RNZAF Mosquito crew members Wing Commander Hoare and Flight Lieutenant Colvin died in the crash off Seduvyy Ueland in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Bodies found by a rescue party about 30 yards from the beach. Funeral likely in Townsville on Wednesday with Hoare’s wife traveling from Sydney.
A Sydney report claims the Mieke and Chitey governments arranged a covert pact to control New South Mer J industries beyond coal. The alleged agreement aims to secure influence over the Lang Labour Party conference and curb competing factions locally.
Adelaide police report a kidnapping where suspects abducted a policeman before being pursued and captured. Details remain sparse as authorities confirm arrests and ongoing investigations.
Reuters reports a young Jewish man will be charged in Pamagueta for allegedly placing a Limpet mine on the Ocean Vigour. The vessel was holed by an explosion while in harbour in Cyprus. Australian staff correspondent notes the incident and investigation details.
A fragmentary account details a major incident at a large building site with water pumps, flooding, and muddy debris. Officials and police responded as workers tried to manage rising water and structural damage.
Reading notes a weekend tournament with semifinals and multiple pairings. Results show Boden Gitte Cocke Moore Partorit Wey v Rineas, Bomonds 31, and Cleghorn Wiseman Chirange Weyni Tela. Other bouts include 18-12 and 14 me scores with numerous players such as Symons Hal Melly and Whitaker Irvine in decisive rounds.
A woman was alle ged injured and two men hurt when a car pinned a foot under its chassis near the Ashenville area while a party traveled to the semifinal rounds of the Munday Pairs Championship. Several match scores are listed from yesterday’s play, including Kerr’s team defeating Myers and Burke’s team over two rounds.
A fierce Bay of Biscay storm sank the British ship Willowdale near the Gironde estuary with six dead and ten survivors. The Oranje lost one stewardess and a mate to the seas while rescuers lost contact with other vessels off Brittany as crews struggled to reach safety.
Kirra juniors boat champions Currumbin and Western Australia lead a chaotic program delayed by venue shifts to Coolangatta. Marchant's solo performance stands out amid a field of belt champions and rescue events while Queensland fans witness a mix of senior and junior surf races and state titles across Burleigh and surrounding coastlines.
The Rome court found three defendants Amerigo Dumini Apileto Poveromi and Guiseppi Viola guilty in Matteotti's killing from 20 years ago and sentenced them to 30 years imprisonment. Francescon Giunta Rateaes and Giunta were acquitted. The verdict followed evidence presented during the trial that began January 12.
A Dar es Salaam report says Tanganyika police have arrested 16 men and women on suspicion of involvement in the Lion Men murders in London. Details indicate a widening probe with suspects taken into custody for questioning as investigators pursue possible links to the case.
John Wilson aged 38 was released at daybreak after a life sentence for a rounded charge. He became one of several lifers granted freedom. Frederick Emance Lewis, aged 24, was recommitted in the same murder case for the hanging death of Alice Tuag and Elephens, who died in prison years ago.
Cordale emerged as the Sydney Cup favourite after heavy backing at Randwick yesterday. Carrying 9.3, he is set to contest the £20,000 Cup with Blue Legend, following a strong finish in the Autumn Handicap. Betting activity clustered around Cordale and Blue Legend, with operators eyeing a lucrative double alongside past Doncaster and Melbourne Cup form.
A 99 year old five tusked Indian circus elephant caused a wreck in Chalmers atters City last night. The trunked animal dragged three-tom tusk from under 1B-lon Lrameau after allison, wedged the Keweh suigty tee, injuring no one. A hyviender family from Pinnew Alfred Park saw the event and later the truck was fired amid chaos. The transit manager reported no serious injuries and ongoing investigation.
Aul 3 iA API-The report notes Australians arriving in New York to buy materials for manufacturing. The foreign buyers include knitwear and coffee painting sectors, with the Josval fnecarre to cos facture cited as a factor behind the demand.
Fragmentary report notes a London event on April 4 where Lord Kemsley donated £10,000 and £1,000 prizes for a World Wuesive event. The gliding club at Trp Aer Club is mentioned with limited readable details about timing and participants.
Indecipherable sports note reports a boxing match in Rockhampton on April 3 with details garbled. Names and outcomes are unreadable, but appears to describe a bout and a referee or spectator remarks.
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