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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1946

Page

4

Zdmon Red Crom Society Holds Annual Meeting at Mrs Franklin’s

The Zdmon Red Crom Society met at Mrs Franklin’s home on Thursday August 4 with 11 members present. Miss P F Davia retired as president and new officers were elected including chairman Mr Mackellar and president Mrs Walkeree. Finances showed a balance of 187.81 with main income from donations fete and cake stalls. Members regularly visited AGH hospital until December, and calendars were ordered for branch distribution.

Zdmon Red Crom Society Hospitalens Ocal Ambulance Miss Hancock Mr. McMaster Hatrack Mackellar J. Walker Presgent

Envisions Gold Mine Reaches 12007 Feet Depth

Johannesburg A P reports Acting Prime Minister JH Holmeyer outlines a bill to enable tier level mining arches as Rand gold mines could extend to 12007 feet with potential output about 200 million dollars. Heat and humidity hinder deeper drilling beyond 3800 feet.

Johannesburg A.P Dollam JH. Holmeyer House of Assembly

British Migration Preference Cited In Local Elections

Fragmentary report mentions migration policy and selection in counties, with named individuals and local authorisation. References to European racial forms and political figures appear in a disrupted OCR extract.

Kemer Fabian Tizens Cummings ES Abbull-street Catrina

Fur farming urged in Australia to protect native species

An Australian fur farming advocate argues the industry can yield profits and conserve wildlife by breeding native fur animals such as opossum and muskrat hybrids. He warns against wild foxes and imports, noting Australia lags 100 years behind in fur farming and urging steps to prevent extinction while boosting local stock and insurance value.

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Australia Exports and Fur Trade Prospects in Australia

Australia exported over £4,090,000 worth of burs last season with expected higher volumes this season. Canada shows modest demand but Australian hat manufacturers rely on fur for felts. The fur industry faces a push for government support and fur farming proposals involving servicemen, with experts noting potential profitability and historical reference to John Jacob Astor.

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Power Changing in the Netherlands Indies

AP reports Britain begins troop withdrawal as political realignment unfolds in the Netherlands Indies. Skirmishes persist between independece seeking native forces and remaining Dutch brigades amid unclear leadership after recent Holland elections. Riots and economic tensions shape a volatile regional future.

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Chaotic OCR Notice on Shanghai Cholera Service End

Fragmented text notes a cholera topic in Shanghai with garbled dates and names. The readable parts reference retirement, a twelve month service period, and unclear references to a maid, officials, and a possible medical or municipal context.

UNILA Lacher Manhaat Seinre Flea End Sonfigtinn

Cement Works for Far North Australia Plea Referenced

A Cairns reader argues for early establishment of modern cement works in the Far North to secure employment and economic stability. The letter critiques wartime expenditures and taxation, urges local control through elected representatives, and notes nearby resources such as Ma-Teeba clay and St Mulligan coal.

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Dinosaur Tracks for Sale in South Hadley

A brief notice announces dinosaur tracks for sale in South Hadley Massachusetts. The fragment indicates a sale listing likely from a local ad or classified item section and names the town. No further details are readable to specify price or seller.

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