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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

5

Preference in danger over worldwide trade organization charter

The piece discusses tensions around the International Trade Organization charter and the push for free trade versus imperial preferences. It cites American leadership, British Empire interests, and debates on how internal preferences and tariffs could shape global economic balance, with Australia’s stance noted.

Mer Lawler Waale Amin Smith Empire British Empire Russia Inuciot Americas Britain

Phe Oe Si Hanks O'Hara O'Hare Fragment Title

A fragmented OCR line presents partial names and fragmented terms. Readable elements include possible personal surnames and scattered initials, offering little context for a full event or action. The legible bits suggest a local notice style but lack coherence or dates.

Dear Mothers and Family Mourn Loss in April

An obituary fragment from Exton recalls a mother’s passing in April and the enduring memory held by her family. Names and details are garbled, but the sentiment remains, mourning a loved one and expressing lifelong remembrance.

Local Sphere Draft Teems As Feud Shifts in Wheat Sector

A fragment from a local page hints at tensions within the wheat sector and government involvement. The text references a gauge of buoyant activity and ongoing disputes affecting agricultural administration and market conditions.

Country Party backs subsidy rise for dairy farmers

The Queensland Country Party claims higher butter and milk subsidies align with its platform. Leader G F R Nicklin told Atherton electors that a 4d per lb increase in butter subsidy is justified by rising production costs and there should be no regional discrimination between southern and northern producers.

Atherton Queensland Country Party G. F. R. Nicklin Icklin Queensland Air Nia Penida Bing Tsw Sorialise Grneraly Country Party

Dairying Industry and Tax Relief Debate in Parliament

A speech by Mr Nicklin discusses the dairy industry’s drought risk and need for profitable conditions. He outlines Commonwealth and State concessions, tax reductions totalling around £32,000,000, and calls for greater state share in road costs. The Country Party pledges expert inquiry into drought prevention and plans to shift petrol taxes to fund road work.

Ciines Idee Tin Orves Commonwealth Stout Nicklin Han Lalan Parliament Queensland Coats Whaes Price Dass Fernad Gore Sinade Ava Gueersland Country Party Morellet Tnd Commonwealth

Incomplete Saturday Incident and Conference Notes

A garbled report notes a Saturday incident involving an individual named Mankin tied to a Brad of & Oeast, with references to a mob and consciousness. The piece transitions to a Brisbane April 14 update on price increases and a conference call by Mr Geir and family, plus various war era and labor topics, including cane growers and delivery issues, ending with weather and local station notes.

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Commercial 40 Us Ad Ue Acter A E 4 4 Ante

The fragmentary OCR text shows a commercial notice style with ad like phrasing and stray numbers. Readable facts are limited. no clear event or names emerge beyond generic commercial language. The item appears to be a classified style advertisement fragment with no identifiable entities or dates.

Bodily Harm Charge Result Delayed in Major Case

Fragmentary court note shows Robert Wallner charged in a violent incident. Accusation centers on bodily harm with unclear details in the document. Bail set at a nominal level, property stake noted, and preliminary hearings expected soon.

Dovlsfan Robert Wallner

Shipping Movements Report From Roan Rdim Area

Shipping movements indicate transfers and sailings with notes of interregional routes. Mentions of Towerville and Newcatte appear among cargo handling and port calls, with references to Calan Matana and Sawah in the transit timeline and schedule updates.

Wincmen Syuney Teeuvie Towerville Cose Pammersers Garry On Corton Newcatte Trihese Townsville Pmrma Ratge Eadea Calan Matana Bratane Sawah

Women create scene in court in Brisbane assault case

In Brisbane on April 14 Lincoln Albert Miles and Alfred James Hainer, both 38 and 22 respectively, laborers found guilty of attempting rape at Kelvin Grove on January 2. As sentences were read, two women in the gallery cried out and moaned, while the court proceedings continued amid unrest.

Brisbane Lincoln Albert Miles Alfred James Hainer Kelvin Grove Ee Matthews Pere Pac Haines

Towneville Warders Appeal Case At Towneville Court

Two warders, Sainbare and Palle, faced appeals before a Towneville magistrate after being implicated in a prison incident. Edward Time, a veteran inmate, was allegedly involved, with reports of a wall breach and attempted tampering. The case was brought by the Attorney General and a local district attorney, with ongoing procedural steps noted.

Sainbare Apra Gual Ceneal Gledson Aimnisea Edward Biewarr'e Creek Rowmaber

Mystery of Drifting Lugger Report From Sunshine Island

A drifting lugger near Peri Mand Reeds last week was blamed on a Sunshine crew anchored by a shallow coral reef. The Sunshine, crewed by Australian aborigines, reported misperception of drift while trying to locate trade shells near Funders Island. Coast guard and RAAF searches followed, with aircraft from Townsville and Port Moresby involved in the hunt.

Troghue Anell Vong Abeluguer Port Moresoy Townsville Towner Catalina

Mystery disease strikes cattle across eastern region

Cattle herds in eastern Tuchekot to Gunalda suffer widespread illness described as a trembling, quivering sickness. Up to 18 cows affected at once include heavy producers, with symptoms in whole bodies. Experts from Kingaroy expected to investigate possible fungal or mineral soil causes.

Ratite aMtmeting Het Hervome Gomme Tuchekot Gunalda Hay Wevern Department of Agriculture and Stock Kingaroy

Phones Likely Check on Time via Mechanical Device

An article notes a proposed automatic phone timer idea tested by a Deputy Director of Telegraphs. The device would attach to a telephone and indicate when the time is up, potentially terminating calls. The piece reflects early efforts to control call duration using mechanical means.

Brisbane

State Coal Price Increase Affects Markets

A brief reports an uptick in coal prices across the state, impacting energy costs for businesses and households. The notice cites Micoal Brinbawe as a key source, with dates indicating an April 11 timeframe and wider market implications for regional suppliers.

Unclear OCR Fragment Reflects Strikes and Coal Prices

The readable text mentions strike weapon reliance, April references, and coal related terms near Queensland and New York. It hints at economic context with job actions, price discussions, and transportation notes, but specific facts or events are not clear due to corrupted wording.

Burden on Utility Rates Reported by City Fleet Officials

Fragmented OCR notes describe city officials discussing charges or subsidies tied to utility rates. Mentions figures like 215.09 and references to regions and entities such as Quomneland Lhitenrs and South Austmile. The text is garbled but signals a local rate or billing issue with financial figures and place names.

Government officials shuffle as vice regal aides swap posts

A scrambled report notes changes among the Governor General Secretariat staff. Rexr Administrators and Rear-Admiral Moore reportedly moved within government service and the Navy while expectations rise for a replacement for the vice regal secretary role.

Admir G. D. Meare Hiah Sean Brocegirdier Anairal Moore Navy WC "Hak Chiteyt Er Chiney

Tobacco Leaf Quality Review Sparks Board Discussion

The report indicates dissatisfaction with a tobacco leaf batch amid production delays. Officials and board members debated the quality, pricing, and future steps, noting inconsistent leaf handling and concerns over process approvals.

Northern beef for Britain export plans announced

The Queensland Queerah Meat Export Company outlined a planned weekly shipment of 300 cattle from its Queerah works, destined largely for Britain. Chief executive Spittle stated management will coordinate with authorities to maximize direct exports, with cattle sourced from Penrhind, Burdekin, and Goulburn districts and workers reporting full compliance with the Australian Meat Industry Employees Union.

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Communist elected Sydney leader of miners federation

Prominent communist Wilban was installed as general president of the Miners Federation amid centent council turmoil. J Martin, a communist from the south coast, was elected acting vice president, replacing longtime figure Geeta Nesa. The central council confirmed the changes after years of service.

Sydney Wilban Miners’ Federation Centent Council Mtr J. Martin Wan UI Woten Geeta Nesa Martin Ax

Four Qualify for Country Team Beate

Four individuals named in a garbled list appear to have qualified for a national team selection. The text references Apr 1 and mentions several teachers and figures from Brisbane, with unclear final details.

Caterpillar Pest Warns Farm Orchard Trials

Farmers report Caterpillar pest damage across Dart Se area with Merits Farm trials under Mr. Liver and Mr. Preser in charge. Officials note a spectacular scale of defoliation as sessions assess control measures and potential crop losses.

Sey Iver Barth CW Preser

Bodies of Sydney Women Found

Fragments describe discovery of bodies in Sydney with references to a girl named Audrey and mentions of local locations and names. details are unclear due to OCR corruption but indicate a tragic event with multiple female victims and ongoing investigation.

Sydney

Pilot of Tiger Mot Georgia

A pilot in Tiger Mot Georgia is noted for operating a plane with OT BAN OW MERACH WITTE. Readable fragments describe aviation activity and a reference to a local air operation. The text lacks clear events but confirms ongoing flight activity and regional aviation context.

Cigarettes Sealed on Ship Sailor Smuggling Case

A shipping incident reported cigarettes sealed on a vessel led to a customs inquiry. Officials investigated the shipment to determine origin and destination, with no immediate arrests described. Authorities emphasized regulatory compliance and revenue protection during the port inspection.

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