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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1946
Page
5
A long, dense transcript shows Cairns electors and officials debating water service, charges, and proposed schemes. Discussion covers costs, doubtful benefits, and the need for government review of plans, with mentions of councils, pumping capacity, and future rates.
A World of Science note outlines threats to rubber supply as natural sources wane and synthetic processes advance. It discusses root stocks, heating and curing methods, and the potential shift to fully synthetic plants in California, with economic and labor implications, plus notes on North Queensland crops and various fruit and vegetable varieties for home gardens.
London Apr 18 radio reports Alexander Gromyko has been relieved of his post as Ambassador to the United States and replaced by Nicholas Novikov. The relay adds Gromyko moves to become Permanent Representative to the United Nations Security Council. Novikov is now chargé d affairs at the Soviet Embassy in Washington.
A parliamentary debate urges opening the State Farm for ex servicemen and to speed training and provisioning. Daley calls for government action to establish a training base and to stock essential supplies, arguing the ship and farm could support postwar needs. Taylor and Straughan add that suitable, efficient measures would maximize the farm’s output for ex servicemen and industry support.
Australia faces ongoing tea shortages as a wartime import disruption endures. Before the conflict, 34.4 million pounds of tea arrived from the Netherlands East Indies and other sources, but Japanese occupation and Dutch upheaval have cut supplies. Dutch ships remain immobilised, hindering recovery and world market access for essential goods.
In a turbulent note from Sydney a group of Australians warns that trade ships blocked by Communists threaten normal relations. The commentary urges steadfast British leadership to resume steady maritime commerce and secure Australia’s commercial interests.
Paris April 11 The French government dismissed Ameyiesr Press claims that Romstus flows and 72 Arnevel of gold and foreign currency affected the economy. Authorities warned against spreading rumors and noted no reversal in policy.
The article outlines a plan for a chain of COD branches in major cities and inland sites. It notes hopes to expand to all main regional sites, aiming to address rising prices and supply issues through improved operations and distribution.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an exhibition at an event with carnation and giant chicken themes. The readable items include mentions of a bulk pit, piles, and a display or exhibit related to Dinowus and Drammen, with mixed unclear phrases. No clear dates, locations, or participants are reliably identifiable.
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