Bretton Woods Agreement and Australia's Position
The Cairns Post discusses mixed feelings in Australia toward the Bretton Woods agreement. It notes Australia’s potential as a foundation member of the IMF and World Bank, the shift away from the sterling area, and the need to protect national interests while engaging in international monetary cooperation. It warns of burdensome commitments but emphasizes the strategic value of participation for trade and recovery.
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Bretton
Bae
Parliaeent Labour Party
Why
Australia
International Monetary Fund
International Bank For Frennstruction and Development
Bretton ‘Woods
Commonwealth
Alo Australia
Australis
World Financial Chess Board
British Commonwealth
Bretton Woods
Ita
Fell from windmill pon Deventer 2 AAP London papers report
A wind incident in Deventer left a worker named Ladwall injured after a fall of 19 feet. He struck his head and shoulder on impact, with the blow described as severe. He was rushed to hospital in a serious condition.
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Deventer
Torday
London
Stadman
Dave Fe
Ladwall
Emnmert
Brisbane
Larwood
Halvanen
Shipping Movements on North Queensland Coast Report
Shipping movements along the North Queensland coast report vessels arriving at Cairns Townsville and Melbourne routes. General cargo sawn timber sugar and logs move from Brisbane to Sydney Melbourne and New Zealand with arrivals noted in December and early January.
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Nisan
Meerlipan Arbour
Cal Gr
Johnsiame
Ives
Omer
Woneane
Ces Sucrepar
General Y Haznaeth
Zerier
Thuraday
Weadana
Brisbane
CovRtown
Portland
Tecay Ialant
Aegon
Townsville
Cairns
Townsside
Calne
Speharge
Southern
Obituary of a Man Found Dead in New Wales Area
Obituary notices a man born in Italy who lived in North Greenland, a widow with farming ties, and a church connection. The service is planned at a local chapel with details in the Norway hospital area, listing a death at age 39 and burial after a brief illness. The piece contains fragmented locations and names.
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Stale Vesched
Babines Hospital
St the Mo Re
Italy
North Gurewland
Cathole Church
Habinda
Seaway incident and injuries report from Cairns hospital
A report strings together several injuries and incidents: William George Webb, son of the River Murrumbidgee, was taken to Cairns District Hospital after severe injuries to the right hand elbow and wrist from a winch accident. Other incidents include a ferry at Mt Cook sighting falling debris, a Mareeba Atherton road crash injuring J. Jenna, a tyre blowout injuring W. McNab, and minor wounds to a teacher and a farmer. Weather forecasts indicate isolated thunderstorms in the north and subtropical showers along the coast, with generally fine conditions elsewhere.
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Beauantj
William George Webb
Murrumbidgee
Cairns “District
Webb
Mareeba
J. Jenna
Mareehs-Atherton Road
James Kewmen
W. McNab
Abessone
Siland
Jack Lidner
A. P
Keanna
Ste
In fond memory of Gari and Ronald Blair
A faded obituary fragment remembers Gari and Ronald Blair who departed life in December with loving tributes from family and friends. The note speaks of daily remembrance and affection, dated December 2 and December 3, 19xx, reflecting a family memorial from spouses and loved ones.
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Font Tin Eng
Celle
Angers
Gari
Ronald Blair
Tole Lite
Lina UF Nis
Ana An
Cyclone Crisis Sends Vessels Lost and Rescue Efforts Underway
Reports from Brisbane indicate severe cyclone damage with six small vessels lost near Thursday Island and several crews missing. Communications were disrupted as rescuers coordinated amid rough seas. luggers Gloria and Adelphi were noted as damaged or missing, while a number of workers and ex servicemen are accounted for or presumed dead.
Cane growers protest limits on subsidies and aid
At a meeting of cane suppliers the motion to petition the Queensland Cane Council and the Australian Sugar Producer Association urged government aid for needy cane growers who harvested less than 409 tons in the 1886 season. Grounds included unequal incentives and frost damage. Amendments sought land planted after May 31 subsidy limits and lending provisions. The group pressed for higher sugar prices and state federal action to ease cane farmer hardship.
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W. C. Griffin
J. J. McLoughlin
Queensland Cane Council
Australian Sugar Producer’ Association Sa
Sinisa
Grey
Mer
Golam
Hoare
Melulgmn
W. J. Rom
J. W. Reed
Unclear Entry From Brisbane Report Please Verify
Fragmentary OCR reads Mesars W J and J W NE Sconternsce lobe bald in Brisb ane in Magoh next. Content is fragmentary and lacks coherent events or identifiable entities for a reliable summary.
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Mesars
W. J
J. W
Brisbane
Magoh
Tortellars of Ball and Court Notices From Cairns
Fragmented local notes report court cases with fines for indecent behavior and forfeited ballots, a fire at Bale clave slaughterhouse extinguished by five men and a deputy, birth notes and ward records, naval mine field concerns for North Queensland, thefts investigated on Lake Street, and Rotary Club university examination nominations with deadlines.
Long's prospects of selection for Davis Cup team
Melbourne Dec. 2 Colin Long of Victoria enhanced his Davis Cup hopes by defeating Bill Tolbert, showing solid backhand drives and controlled play though miscues late in the first set. Crawford beat Geott aruggle, with Crawford displaying strong anticipation and control to win 15 64 46 4.
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Melbourne
Colin Long
Victoria
Australia
Bill Tolbert
Long
Neewra'e
Grup
Talbert
Seck Crawford
Geottaruggle
Crawford
Crewford
W. Slawell
Wich
Gattaned
J. Gilebrit
Fragmented OCR Notes on Upcoming Events and Names
The readable fragments reference Adare Nimitz and Prine Misigee with unclear roles and dates. Mentions of Greenber Chesiderssie and We cate ote hint at local figures, possible December dates, and notes on an agenda or election measures amid garbled text.
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Adare
Nimitz
Vialh
Callegui
Frida Ween
Endeewad
Rome
Question of Control at Este Seeringeres Resumed Today
The trial resumed with testimony on whether the defendant had control of goods. Evidence suggested no proof he knew deposed goods were under someone else’s control. Foley described a search attempt by customs officials at his home and discussions about possible involvement of Plantas, with officers pressing for answers.
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Tote Saget
Benne
Real Mid
Foley
Parliament House
Camp Hill
Pianta
A. L. Bennett
Conan
Fraser
Bennett
Ant
Sonchvision
Toley
Mr Williams Defeat and Afeal Claim Report
Fragmented report notes Mr Williams defeat amid disputed claim. Contains unclear terms and references to Brisbane date and interviews. Mentions Premier and civil sections as context, but details are garbled.
Local lime collection details amid muddled private interests
Fragmentary notes describe lime gathering at Little Mulgrave with mentions of a survey and disputes over private interests. The garbled text references people, places, and possible stalls in a community debate about lime handling and access, but specifics are unclear.
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Little Mulgrave
Paper Works Fire Destroys Four Sheds at Station
A blaze at a station damaged eight sheds with four sheds involved. The fire started in one area and spread to nearby structures, destroying supplies and disrupting operations. Fire crews responded quickly, containing the flames and preventing spread to surrounding sections.
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Tha Wasis
Bunnerong Vorage
WEEFEE MANWIND PROBABLE BOARD DISPUTE REPORT
Fuzzy notes describe a dispute over staffing a mining unit with Neval Board involvement. The incomplete text mentions “maining the necessary men” to operate “weepars” for a clearance task, with Tebourne referenced in relation to the issue. The fragmentary report lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Fiestiey
Mineeweening
Neval Board
Tebourne
Auction Bottled Goods Amid Shortage Mess
Fragmented OCR text shows a manager noting delayed orders for bottled products and anticipated shortages. Mentions Maverin and Ted as sources, with references to arrival dates and intentions to ration or price adjust. Details are garbled but imply an upcoming auction or sale of bottled items to manage supply.
Flotilla of Small Ships For China Ready In Harbour
A flotilla of small ships, including a midshipman crew under Captain Walker, is readied for China. The fleet, painted grey-blue and green, lines up at Smith's Creek landing with numbered bows while awaiting orders for departure to the Chinese Government.
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R Tuerker
Robert
Ellerber ‘and. Co
Dex Liver
Ua.rr.a
Aker
Walker
Smith's Creek Landing
Australia
Adelie Street Event Noted in Local Brief
A brief local item notes activity on Adelie Street with unspecified details. No further information available in the readable text.
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Tanbtell Court
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Patty Sedona
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Cairns Chamber of Commerce
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F. G. Tygon
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Centre
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Geayy Damaue Caured
Bhustade
China
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