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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1946

Page

4

Timber demands surge in Australia as forestry urged

Dr. Jacobs urges a forestry minded approach to meet post war timber needs. He compares yields across France Germany and Mt Stromlo and Mt Bure, noting high potential yet insufficient opening of land. He warns that timber substitutes cannot replace real timber and stresses capital and time for disciplined forest development.

Oregon Jacobs South Australia France Germany Mt. Stromlo Canberra Mt. Weston Mt Buer South Australis Mia Foreet Jacobe Forestry Sedree

End of Parliament Heralds Campaign Era in Australia

Special report from Canberra describes the final session of Parliament with MPs preparing to campaign, a government referendum booklet mailed to electors, and valedictory dinners. Tributes to Prime Minister Chifley and senior leaders, plus preselection losses, mark a tense political tone amid anticipated Australian party realignments.

Canberra Angus Commonwealth Tee Labour Party Treasury George Martens North Queensland Herbert Chitey Marten Labour Martena Amond Prederick Forde Chey Lea Ihe Senate Gordon Brown House of Representatives Me. J Rosevear Tatisr Chifley John Curtin Lesdery Hefara Denzieg McLeay ‘Ender Enid Lyons W. M. Hughes Bigat Menzies Micosa W. Faden Country Party

Heligoland Fortress and Nazi Rearmament Echoed in War Era Lore

Fragmentary OCR recounts discussion of the Heligoland fortress and Hitler's rearmament. It notes the island’s strategic ring of granite and iron chain defenses, Allied bombing activity, and lingering Nazi-era symbolism tied to holy land concepts and northern gods.

Lqnbon Orsat Heligoland San Mere Germany Neverthalem Hitler Ame Holy Land Guna

Educational Film Notice of Conventual Content Discovery

A fragmentary OCR item hints at an educational film project or catalog entry. Names and clear context are unreadable, but the note suggests a study or documentary related to a mistranscribed or misrendered title and subject matter. Further readable details are absent in the fragment.

Edmonton Notes On Wednesday Sunday School Event

Children of Francie Church participated in a modest gathering at the Edmonton venue on August 14. The event showcased classroom activities and community engagement within the church group.

Edmonton Children of i Francie’ Church

Tax debate highlights income split and supply concerns

Fragmented OCR shows a parliament discussion on income tax, production shortages, and rising costs. References to a diminishing tax burden, export declines, and shortages in meat, textiles, petrol, sugar, and other goods point to economic strain and calls for policy remedies.

Jean Taza

Australia in Wartime Tax Plans and Trade Expansion

A parliamentary debate discusses wartime tax relief to boost production and remove friction in industry. Proposals include a small tax advisory committee to assess impact, a dedicated industrial development panel, and revisions to tariff policy to foster employment and growth as worries over wages and prices persist.

Australia Tracls

Bebinda Ambulance Meeting Seeks Vehicle Loan

Bebinda notes report the Bebinda Ambulance monthly meeting presided by Mr L McDonnell. Attendees included P O'Connell EV Lewis GH MacKenzie N Siow A Wallace and Superintendent W G Inwood. A donation from CWA Younger Sel Bebindy was acknowledged. Discussed buying a new Chevrolet sedan to convert for stretcher carry. sought loan from Executive Committee for finance. Superintendent's report lists 59 accidents 74 transports for 207 people, 580 miles travelled and total payments £5508. 1946-47 budget reviewed and adopted.

Babinda Bebinds Ambulance 5. L McDonnell Mesars. & Bell O'Connell EV Lewis GH. MacKenzie O. N’ Siow Wallace W. G. Inwood CWA Bebindy Uranch

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