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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
5
Reports from Greece say large rural districts face turmoil as General Zervus, Greece’s public order minister, warns Albanian guerrillas are crossing into Greece to reinforce about 2500 fighters inside the frontier. The situation worsens with rural unrest and political strain affecting government control.
A compact dispatch covers timber industry updates with mentions of key players and firms. The item notes market shifts and industry actions, highlighting organizations and individuals involved in recent timber trade developments.
Fragmented text discusses early Cold War concerns, Greece’s instability, and Western aid outlines including Truman Plan style loans. It mentions Greece, Turkey, Italy, UNRRA, Britain, the United States, and Europe, with reference to reconstruction costs and strategic watchfulness. It also touches on forest protection ideas and bird nesting programs as part of rural planning.
The Mossman Red Cross branch held its 33rd annual meeting on July 2 with new members welcomed. Dr Rex chaired, praising the year’s Food For Britain appeal (£106 8s 3d) and substantial clothing donations to Mossman Hospital. President Mrs Rex noted a busy year despite quiet periods, with dances, raffles, and May appeal events. Delegates attended from Brisbane, and officers were reaffirmed with thanks to all helpers who supported branch activities.
Fragmentary OCR reports a relative’s illness following an accident on a Wednesday night. Only four parties appear named: Finny, a brother, a man and a veil. Limited readable details describe the guardianship of the parent and the recovery process in a local area.
A garbled report warns of dangerous bark beetle infestations from Germany and other regions endangering timber and forestry in England Scotland and Australia. Noted risks include reduced timber stock, economic losses, and potential cross‑border spread during winter and warm periods. A Nigerian rail sleeper treatment project is also mentioned as a separate tested method for preservation.
A Canberra commentary discusses national and state efforts to boost industry growth in Queenland tourism. It notes a board established last year to study tourism development and to issue recommendations, with the published report stressing improved accommodation and transport standards before any public campaign. A further conference is proposed to advance the plan.
New Delhi announced that the Government of India will for all time deny landing facilities to planes belonging to the Dutch KLM airlines. A fire and heat wave destroyed the village of Selee near Banksa Bystrica in Czechoslovakia leaving about 300 homeless.
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