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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

9

Oil shale boom rises in American energy gaze

The article surveys shale oil prospects in the western United States, noting demonstration efforts at Rifle Colorado with a 1 5000 dollar plant and 2000 foot above river floor engineering. It discusses Bureau of Mines tests, potential wartime fuel security, and historical shifts in oil shale interest and investment.

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CANE PESTS Ambanss A VEL CmErier

In Innisfail and surrounding areas cane pest control is discussed with emphasis on the Cane Pest Destruction Fund. Mr. Simpson notes 1945 crop damage was high, severe losses in small areas, and 259 tons harvested last season. Costs, methods, and fuel issues are reviewed, with 8009 drums of carbon disulfide planned and 472 acres treated.

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Nautical Horse of Troy in Pirate Raid at Sea

A Dutch report describes pirates boarding the Madurese vessel Sembilangah off Madura. Netherlandish sailors resisted as armed Madurese pirates seized the ship. Ammunition and grenades were found aboard, implicating the Indonesian Republican Army in this piracy.

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Britain weighs Germany food first then a united peaceful state

Fragmented OCR text shows Britain debating how to handle Germany after the war. Mentions former Prime Minister and appeals to the United States for grain. Describes a stance against staying in Germany and hints at a future policy shift and stabilization efforts.

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Opposition to More Feed for Germans and Grain Stoppage

Fragmentary text shows public debate over supplying feed to Germans amid wartime shortages. Mentions grain, funds, and economic conditions with unclear attribution. Contains garbled phrases but indicates contention about wartime provisioning and domestic prosperity concerns.

Innisfail Rotary Club Show and Fair Aims

The report notes varied events at the Innisfail Rotary Club gathering including bullock tasks and horse ring events. It highlights record attempts and the community’s enthusiasm despite some misprints in the text.

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Ingham News Ingham August CSR Cup Event

Ingham reports a large extension project at Lucinga shed and a cup race result with D. Derrick, V. Costanza, and others noted. The fragment references the B grade cup, winners, and local figures, though parts are obscured.

Retrace Life for Britons

A fragmentary OCR item mentions Soria and a noted life event for Britons, with unclear context and limited readable details. The readable text references possible biographical or historical notes but lacks verifiable specifics or dates.

Strikes and Labor Talks Prompt Narrow Peace Hope

Fragmented OCR notes describe a small group of dock workers and union tensions. Aimed at wider labor peace, the text mentions a nine day week, promised earnings, and political pressure. The pieces reference British workers and a disputed authorisation, with cautious optimism about reforms.

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Wat Central Library stacks hold WWII era rare eynasty

Ten cases of rare dynasty artifacts, seized by Japanese forces, were found packed in crates. Experts believe the items were intended for shipment to the United States during the war and are now stored at the Wat Central Library for safekeeping.

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Bhuder Kinney Troubles Spill From Mintenance Aalet

In a fragmented report a figure named Bhuder Kinney faces unspecified troubles tied to maintenance neglect. The items mention pills and related issues but lack clearContext or dates. Authorities are not named, and the readable text provides few concrete details.

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