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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1947
Page
3
Readable fragments indicate a notice about a beauty or hair salon service. Mentions non electric full head wigs or styling options and pricing. References to two salons and a street address appear in garbled OCR text, with unclear names and dates.
A brief request seeks tonnage expectations for production, the date ore will be available, and a basic ore analysis for tin and zinc ores. It asks interested parties to contact Port Office Box 407 for further details and instructions to pass information through the Mtracked ter channel.
Three senior matches opened Cairns rugby league’s 1947 season at Parramatta Park amid improving but uneven conditions. Ivanhoes beat Colts 10 4, Kangaroos defeated Edmonton 11 4, and Marist Brothers won 12 5. Players struggled with the new play the ball rule as crowds enjoyed band music and a prize gate draw. standout performances came from Gordonvale and Brothers forwards, with varied scores and multiple penalties noted.
London April 18 American Associated Press dispatch reports a proposal to maintain relations with foreign powers and a suggestion for a South east Asia union including Burma Siam and Malaya as a regional bloc.
London reports a Moscow radio charge alleging British planes used Greece improperly. The claim surfaced as wartime dispatches described suspected interference and unauthorized operations linked to British air forces in Greek theaters.
The article discusses whether Britain and America should select amateurs for a revived Walker Cup with matches slated for May 17 and 18 at St Andrews. It notes doubts about entry qualification, costs of sending amateurs abroad, and which nations would participate, with focus on Britain's and America's interest and possible contenders.
An opaque list from Cairns Associates mentions numerous individuals including Currie, Dusten, Brewton, Horton, Winkworth, Keegan, Terry, Canty, Hog, Meadame Garton, Murtha, Orme, Henle, Binith, White, Morris, McKinnen and others. The fragment references a Memorial Teophs event and notes scheduling around Thursday.
A Brazilian project secures a US loan of 7.5 million dollars to develop a valley region rich in iron ore and agriculture. The Treasury guarantees the loan. experts estimate a vast ore deposit in a mountain system reaching 4,600 feet, with four peaks spanning five miles. The plan includes a 3,800,000 dollar railway and port infrastructure to unlock regional development.
Innisfail Marist Brothers defeated Cairns 2-1 in a closely contested match. Cairns’ individual stick work stood out while Innisfail forwards displayed strong form. The result suggests future games between the teams will becompetitive and of good standard.
A spectator dialogue frames enthusiasm for the Country Party ahead of the May 3 election. Uncle Ned is urged to accelerate action, while the son insists on immediate progress and votes for the party.
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