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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

4

Edmonton Club Results From Sunday Play

Edmonton on Sunday saw mixed results with Croker Hynes Connors and Murray Puller Ysbroge posting 25 20 while Wallwork Whale led 15 28. Other notable showdowns included Morison Croma vs O Cavanagh and a long list of players in crowded events across the day.

Edmonton Club Edmonton Croker Hynes Connors Murray Puller Ysbroge Budgen Tuderts Morison Croma R. “Wallwork Whale Hardie Maloney Thomsen Dan O'Cavanagh L. Chri Islop Anderson Brown Mann Spencer Buntie Scowley Semms Evans Todd Walker x. Wither Greet Cavanagh McLoughlin

Tully Team Wins Over Babinda in 300 500 600 Yard Match

A Tully Club team traveled to Babinda on Sunday for a three range match at 300 500 and 600 yards. Conditions were fair with mirage and challenging 50 and 200 yard shots. Tully won by AA points 732 to 647 as Captain V Laurent led the eight shooters to strong results including top individual scores.

McAbioan E Penhalance Rowarth G Goodall Ewitehire Mo Ay Ik Jo Meare Mom TULLY Tully Club Babujda Buncay Mar Pe V Laurent Tamn Weaver Frat Smith ALSCO Mullavey Bettis Yyen A Bome Babican Wheatars Detalle

Demands of Victorian lawmakers trigger cross party clash

Members clashed over a demand for a written apology from a president figure after a controversial letter. The dispute involved multiple figures, including Norman Bronk and Sir Norman Fimcks, with accusations about appointments and voting processes. The scene featured heated remarks and calls to withdraw a controversial letter amid party tensions.

Meldourne Dro Terie Ua Raney Lane Ataetatonf Bryan Fuller Davis Menen Eda Feclint Etlina Elesy Tonsa Norman Hire Berdin Noman Dingston Utter Fiat Norman Fimcks Uiv Atgango

Fresh atomic weapons being produced at Atlantic City

Report cites Davy Lilienthal stating the United States is producing new atomic weapons from uranium and plutonium at Los Alamos and nearby facilities. He notes secrecy around weapon specifics, confirms no public confirmation of test detonations, and mentions construction costs and future expenditures.

Atlantic City Per Davy E. Lilienthal United States Miroabima Stomie Tower Alamo New Mexico Atomie Homie Wwe Im Atomic Enterprise Bamaesa

Foreign ministers fail to reach accord in London talks

Reported discussions in London on December 2nd fail to produce agreement among foreign ministers and delegates. Attendees included high officials and clergy, with key figures like Marshall and Bevin pushing for a unified stance on the German peace treaty as mentions of future military strength and postwar power circulated amid disputed proposals.

London Neva Marshall Aulding Allien Hould Marsiall JO Bema

Japanese whalers await Antarctic oil haul

Report from Tokyo dated December 3 states a whale catch near one hundred thousand two hundred tons, including an Antarctic expedition returning with oil valued at about a million dollars. Officials expect further profits as 12 tons of meat are shipped to Japan.

Tokio Reuters Sve Etra Spreaman Trom Japan

Port Board debates widening breakwater versus new pier

Townsville port officials weigh two options to relieve road rail congestion and expand berths. A breakwater widening offers immediate relief and safety, while a modern new pier promises extra capacity and better year round storage. The board plans to hear shipping interests and Overseas Shipping Representatives on accepting a tender around £80 000, pushing total to about £114 000.

Towneville Fine Hartour Board Me LE. D Tomfinn Getty Lee Kignom Ina Drodueta Te Reas Repremnte Otr Overseas Shipping Representa Hiver Association Board Sanctio

Tasmanian Bribery Charges Adjourned in Hobart Hearing

In Hobart on December 3 the Premier Cosgrove faced allegations of improper payments. Witnesses including Bre and Peake testified to receiving funds from Sullivan for Labour Party contributions. Mr Builivan admitted a prior punter role and a perceived willingness to provide support. Hearing adjourned.

Hobart Roy Cosgrove Tramapors Bre Et Peake Monaghan Connael Builivan Bere Mesera A Fre MC Gay Flo & Cook Avidante Sullivan Labour Party

Meter cards not practicable in Innisfail

Innisfail secretary I B Williams asked Cairns Regional Electricity Board to issue reader cards showing meter reading dates so consumers know the period covered. The board replied that the date cannot be printed with the current machine but may be reconsidered with a new machine. cards were deemed uneconomical due to printing costs and extra reader time.

Innisfail Innisfail Chamber of Commerce I B. Williams Sairas Rentoral Eectricity Board Cairns Regional Electricity Board

Electricity Tariffs Amendment Bill in Parliament

Brisbane December 3 The second reading on the Acts Amendment Bill is in Parliament today. The leader of the opposition urged caution as residents fear a 10 percent margin lift while the State Electricity Commission recently endorsed a 12 percent rise sought by City Lighting Company subject to cabinet approval. The bill advances through its stages.

Brisbane VC Galrl

United States closes Eniwetok Atoll for security reasons

The United States informed the UN Security Council it has closed Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands to security reasons from December 1. The plan includes conducting experiments in a nuclear salon on the atoll, with limited entry and UN oversight pending further developments.

Lake Success United States Security Council Eniwetok Atoll Marshal Islands Atoli Ents United Nations

Fragmented 1946 Irish-Australian Sports Note

A garbled wartime era clipping mentions Ireland Australia and a winter season, noting a return and hints at a person named Corey. The text is severely damaged with missing words and unclear connections, preventing a clear event or outcome.

New Use for Sugar and Tomato Growth Breakthrough

A study by The California Institute of Technology researchers explores substituting sugar for light in plant growth. Tomatoes grown under sugar-assisted conditions show robust yields. sugar aids photosynthesis and may accelerate fruit development. Dr. Borkett notes potential winter production and calls for further trials to confirm benefits and safety.

Fornia Institute of Terhnulogy Rene Veel Borkett Mike Crecubinen Terna Iinger Hacket

US triples Air Force training program expansion

Washington AP reports the United States Air Force plans to expand pilot training from 1000 to at least 3000 cadets in 14 months, aiming to boost the Air Force’s firing effectiveness and aerial capacity by adding more aviation cadets annually.

Washington United States Air Force Air Force

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