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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

9

Coal Burning Proposal Hailed as New Power Source

Reports describe underground coal combustion experiments as a potential new power source. early tests claim heating values around 190 BTU and reduced mined input, with government and industry observers weighing benefits against risks and environmental impact.

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Air Travel Costs Rise for First Class Passengers

An AP report from the Commerce Department outlines higher air travel costs, noting overseas flights have driven up expenses for typical travelers. The study highlights a premium on first class and business trips, with broad impacts on travel behavior and advertising efforts.

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National Prize Detail Listing Multiple Winners

A historic prize list shows several winners and amounts including first prize £6000 with numbers 61185 and 97496 for Walker and McPherson, with agencies and towns noted. Other entries include third prize £500 and fourth prize £350 along with numerous participant names and location cues such as Bien Queemlant and Lend Street.

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Obsession for Greater Powers in Canberra Comment

A Victorian printed circular argues against centralizing private banking and broad referendum power. It warns a new referendum to shift permanent pricing and rent control to the Commonwealth risks creating an over powerful Canberra bureaucracy and undermining state sovereignty. It criticizes wartime price controls and urges Parliament to limit federal powers.

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Sugar Cane and Wool Wax Technology Report Fragment

Fragmentary OCR on sugar cane and wool wax from a council report discusses potential industrial uses and analytical findings. It notes wax purification, mineral removal, and the interlinked role of acids, with references to production and future investigation. It mentions intermediary actors and historical context within an industrial agenda.

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No Sugar Loading Explains Strike Action at Mourilvan Harbour

Innisfar records a December report from the Insstall Workers Federation citing reduced travel times for Morning Harbour workers and stating that strikers will accept work only at Mourilvan Harbour. No sugar loading details clarify motives or full demands, but notes a partial work suspension and mentions related ship and company activity with limited alternatives and warnings of possible broader action.

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Cairns Letter Urges Industrial Decentralisation and Rail Aid

A Cairns correspondent argues for decentralisation and government support to develop a rayon factory project and port facilities in North Queensland. The letter advocates study by company experts, linking to the Matron Falls scheme and broader export aims, urging representatives to back regional prosperity.

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