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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1947
Page
1
UK troops must quit Egypt, the Egyptian premier warns the occupation fuels popular resentment among millions. He fears a flare-up may escalate and thwart peaceful government aims as he denounces Cadogan for imperialist rhetoric.
The Pine Minerian reports on Britain’s stance toward the 1818 Anghe Vrystmee Treaty and Egypt. Sir Alexander staunchly argues for a 70 year protection framework, claiming Britain seeks a broader role while Egypt faces international pressure amid diplomatic maneuvering and imminent decisions on August 1.
Reading from Selmer and nearby farms, dairies held cattle sales with top lots described and prices noted. Sellers from Wisconsin and nearby states participated, showcasing heifers and cows for beef and dairy genetics with bidder activity and expected value details.
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page describes a diplomatic scene with mentions of an Australian government, US delegation, and arrangements for a show. The garbled text references ministers, instructions, and negotiations, suggesting incomplete reports on fora and possible wartime coordination.
A protest report from Calcutta notes a professor planning a fast to death starting August 17 as part of a hunger strike. The event involves activists and a local committee calling for attention to social issues.
Fragmented report notes discussion at a Cairns delegate meeting chaired by Mr Betis of the Chamber of Agricultural Societies. The aim is to set rules for jumping events and possible ratings, with references to Victorian chamber guidance and potential reparations for past discrepancies.
A Victoria incident leaves four Mountaineers missing after rough seas and blizzard conditions near Melbourne. Rescue teams fear casualties while weather disrupts search efforts and hampers recovery operations. Names reported include Munn Eira, four men and two others sailing from Mareeline, with starker warnings as snow and wind batter the coast.
A government report on trade and employment shows 581,900 males and 190,000 females in the Commonwealth public service for May, with an overall rise in wage and salary earners. In Victoria and several states, factory and public employment increased, driven by wartime demand and seasonal factors, while Canberra listed 239 government workers.
At Tjibodas near Batavia a British Consulate-General party of four with Dutch staff faced an armed Indonesian assault. A gun battle erupted as Dutch troops arrived to repel the raiders. no British casualties reported and at least one Indonesian reported killed.
Batavia reports alleged violations of a cease fire as Dutch communique cites recent clashes in Central Sumatra and Padang area. Four wounded and several killed in 24 hours near Ambarawa, with machine gun fire and a blockade affecting Dutch forces. Prisoners captured during an attempted insurrection at Baxingin amid Indonesian involvement is under investigation.
The report outlines tenants in a housing scheme linked to Scaaing and Fot id Perk facing rent pressures. It notes failures to respond, refusals to gas rent adjustments, and a commission's stance on reductions affecting a subset of residents.
Batavia reports August 11 Indonesian Trade Union ROBEL sends message to the Australian Council of Trade Unions appealing to Melbourne to act as mediator in the Indonesian Dutch dispute at the United Nations Security Council. The statement notes aims matching the Dicggedjati Agreement and calls for a rapid external government formation in Indonesia with cooperation from Governor General officials.
The Daily News Record reports a ban on Amat is near with about 26 million yards of milk, three million yards of rayon, and millions of woollen goods ready. Men’s, women’s and children’s finished apparel will be produced for sale under new controls. September 1 may see contracts start. General MacArthur will oversee exports and imports under Far Eastern policies approved by the Far Eastern Commission and the Inter-Allied Trade Board.
Unusually born twins weighed seventy one and a half or so ounces each at the General Hospital. The mother is Mrs Cunningham wife of a Sean Creek schoolteacher. The two babies are girls. We weighed one at ib jos and the other at ib, joz. The usual aggregate weight for twins is from lk 1.
In Tokio on August 12 authorities announced Frank White, a U.S. artilleryman, will wed Teru Kurum daughter of Saburo Kutsu the former Japanese envoy to the United States at the outbreak of the war. General MacArthur approved the marriage to be held at the Yokohama American Consulate with plans for White to return to the United States to finish an engineering course at Michigan.
A fragmented, error-filled passage discusses a UK crisis bill surviving a sharp division, referencing Indian and Asian tensions, colonial era concerns, and calls for peaceful negotiation amid global powers. It notes independence timing and external support shaping parliament’s stance.
London August 11 AP report notes in Commons committee on the Supplies and Services Bill Winston Churchill highlights the sub section deeming all resources of the community for use. The Opposition proposed an amendment to delete part of the clause and substitute a defence regulation safeguard under the 1945 Act.
A partial, garbled report describes an informal reception in Brisbane for the navy. Admiral Cressey responds briefly with thanks as dignitaries praise the empire’s bonds and naval traditions amid a formal gathering.
A garbled postwar commentary questions the League of Nations and the United Nations, noting sanctions and decision machinery failures. It warns the world must speed measures to safeguard peace as global actors balance hope with distrust in collective security.
The session centered on interpretation of the bill and the government’s wartime powers. Speakers including Mr Churchill and Sir Hartley Shawcross defended the measure as necessary to mobilize resources while opponents warned of possible exploitation and government overreach.
A scrambled report outlines debate over amending regulation under the Act for compulsory direction of labour. Sir Harvey Shawcross opposes Byers proposed amendment, arguing it would trigger a parliamentary debate over a direct obligation to provide useful work. Blackburn and others defend limited powers and caution against broad use during the period.
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