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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1947

Page

4

Pepper cited for bad language in Lancashire cricket match

The General Lancashire Cricket League censured New South Wales player CG Pepper, a Rochdale Club professional, after umpires accused him of using foul language toward players and officials at a Rochdale Royton July 12 match. The committee warned Pepper, stating another complaint could end his career. The Rochdale Club urged preventive steps, while Pepper retained support from the Lancashire League jury despite the accusations.

London Sommultee New South Wales CG Pepper Rochdale Royton Pepper Pepner Rowhnie Cricket Club Cecil Pepper Merie Beague Tandary Umolmine League

Weather Summary From Aug 8 In Queensland Coast

Weather Bureau reports scattered rain across Sirang and surrounding divisions with heavier totals in Archer Point and Babinda on northern coast. Rain widespread but weak influence inland as fronts move south. Daintree notes flood conditions, two rivers high, new Mossmen bridge status uncertain, rainfall since Friday 10 to 18 inches.

Brisbane Sirang Lower Notral Maracoa Abe Lalas Emmer Morven Pomta Saya Weather Bureau Archer Point Babinda Mobeman Poston Mossmen Daintree

Dutch Ship Visit Cancelled In Amsterdam

Aug 7 Amsterdam reports the Netherlands Shipping Company Bas canceled plans to unload part of the cargo from the motorship Amel kere to Namialen. The Grooterker Brabant Da Rigas Air enact isbouwere refused to unload the remaining cargo destined for Australia.

Amsterdam Bas Amelkere Namialen Prs Grooterker Brabant da Rigas Air Isbouwere Australia

Calms Post argues for a new Northern State in Australia

A letter arguing for state creation in the north West. cites population, cost, and constitutional questions. Claims Northern and Western regions would gain from self government, with government costs not prohibitive and existing blocks usable. References Commonwealth Year Book data on government costs and notes need to consult constitutional authorities.

Howe Eho Pose Staimung Leos Tihniely Tasmania Uhermore Gueensian Ailiet Piog Teton Brisbane Australia New South Wales Queensland Commonwealth Nort Vane Dr. Evatt

Market Report Faces Mixed Trade Amidunclear Signals

Stock market activity showed mixed moves with coal shares rising while textiles and motors advanced. Film shares improved on optimism about British textiles benefiting from new port developments. Declines appeared across stores, shops, and restaurants amid uncertain measures and policy fears.

Textiles Motors

Army officers arrested in Trieste corruption case

In Rome on August 7 the United States Army Public Relations office announced the arrest of ten British and American officers of the Allied Military Government Works Division Trieste on contracts allegedly granted improperly. About a score of contractors were also arrested. The officers will be tried by their own military courts.

Rome United States Army Public Relations Office Drriaion de Trieste Conaretion

Atherton 1 Show Pigs Appraisal Results

In Atherton the show pig appraisal lists entries and judges names for various pens. Scores and allocations show the first price at 1.70 with divisions among participants including Malenda and Malanda, reflecting local livestock competition details.

Atherton Angusie Beuk AG Peenelesd Ameneha Auverinas Rickey Ground Ag Journal Pwilipe Lowrey G Borkley Horwern J Phillipg Ead

New States and Parliament Terms in Commonwealth

A reader outlines chapter proposals for new states and admission terms. The draft discusses state creation by separation or union with consent of state parliaments and voters, with emphasis on commonwealth approval and potential boundary adjustments. Correspondence from Townsville invites further discussion and public input on a proposed new deal.

Thos Toon Toa

Transfer of Sub-Inspector RJ Gannon Rowster to Mackay

Aug 4 reports the transfer of Sub-Inspector RJ Gannon Rowster from Townsville to Mackay. The piece recalls an elder Queensland Police Force officer once in charge of the local police station at Innisfail decades ago, known to residents as the roar from Wolfram Camp.

Ana Mintie Townes Suospwernr RI Gannen Himestt Tenutarien

No Finding in Expenses Inquiry of Stars in New York

AAP reports the Rules Committee concluded the inquiry into expenses of Gardner Mulloy Jack Brams Bully Talbert and Pancho Segura for their exhibition tour found no substantiated rumours. The committee emphasized the investigation continues.

New York Termis Cameleon Rules Committee Jay Vent

Atherton Court Remand Recap At Atherton

In Atherton on August 7 S.M. Sellaner presided over a petty sessions case involving Ludwig Knopke charged July 30 at Tolga Atherton Road. Drunkenness and motor vehicle offence cited. Defendant pleaded guilty and faced a default sentence. details show confinement option at Townsville prison. Armstrong case noted with Aboriginals protector consent for gully plea. defendant convicted.

T. J. Qing Acta Atherton Quinn Townsville John Parkinson Ann Wagrasts Oaming and Herbert James Armstrong Cains Road Marchant T. J. Guim

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