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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1946

Page

4

Brisbane election era clash on transport and liquor laws

The article surveys public protest over a refused Rochedale Morrough tram service linking rural Cavendeath Road, highlighting railway and tram interests and a sparse transport network. It notes the federal election looming with three proposed constitutional changes and critiques voting procedures. It laments hotel licensing hours, alcohol trade pressures, and accommodation shortages during Show Week, warning of civic friction and policy inertia.

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Argentina Moves to Claim Falkland Islands

A Buenos Aires cable reports Argentina plans to present a move to the United Nations demanding sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The piece covers historical claims, key figures, and competing territorial assertions by Britain, Norway, France, and Argentina, with notes on settlements and past possession.

Argentina Falkland Islands Buenos Aires Argentiaa United Nations Peron Chamber of Deputies Enn Paiants Soparia Davis Port Lous Iles Malouinen Ee Buenos Aires Iles Malvinan Great ‘Britain Norway Aslands

Czech policy aims for tougher work ethic says minister

Dr Josef Solles, Minister of Social Welfare, asserts a stronger manual labor policy for Czechs after deportations. He claims planned reforms target industry and will progress as the German population is expelled, with an anticipated 7000 workers remaining to be integrated.

Prague Josef Solles Cordhanteresi

Bicycle theft case in Innisfail court

Rupist 5-Colin Emer appeared before Mr JH Mansell SM in Innisfail Court charged with stealing a bicycle. Sub-Inspector Gannon gave evidence. Emer was remanded to arrange solicitor. Judge Mansell ordered a £5 fine or one month with default imprisonment. Emer native of Mareeba, a cane cutter by trade.

Innisfail Colin Emer- Gr Fyisbouret JH. Mansell S.M Innisfal George Grim Gannog Mansell Emerson van Mil OR Marek Mt Hotel Castor Gannon Mautett Ff Tonistall Bat Oked St Mourilyan Emaron Mareeba Mena Mansell B

New York Phone System Expanded During Postwar Boom

A fragmented report notes the expansion of New York City's telephone network to more users, with about 3.085 million lines now in service. It mentions wartime shortages easing and a surge in demand as more people gain access to telephones. The piece highlights optimism that New Yorkers are getting more talk as services improve.

New York

Amphibian Japanese Tank PEARL BARBOUR Hawad-ia

Brief, unclear OCR fragment mentions amphibian, Japanese tank and names Pearl Barbour Hawad Ia. No coherent event or context available.

Pearl Barbour Hawad Angtory

Political shifts reshape postwar party balance in parliament

The report outlines a four member Liberal led executive and a four member Niel Wing Parliamentary bloc with other factions. The Farmers and Industrial Class Party gain four seats while the Socialists win thirteen, with Liberals and Catholic Party sustaining holds amid a fragmented coalition landscape.

Syge Niel Wing Parmer and Widdle Cla Farmers and Midaie Xe Socialis Couta Communist Party of Work Trae Cathie

Malayan pirates threaten Malaya and Singapore waters

Pirates armed with rifles submachine guns and possibly machine guns raid small coastal craft in the Bay of Bengal and off Benang Kedahay, seizing sails, air, pete and boats, while police and British forces press a years long effort to end the threat.

Singapore Malaya Malayan Bay of Bengal Benang Nave

Scena at Purdue University offers long storage of pastry base

A garbled note suggests Purdue University researchers or students tested a technique to store a pastry base for months without spoilage. The text mentions retailing a product to housewives and a refrigerant method to keep pastry ready for quick baking. The item appears experimental and lacks clear publication details.

Purdue Universit Abe Soreak

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