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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1947

Page

4

Shaftesbury Homes children chosen for Queensland voyage

Major Rox Cooper, visiting England, plans to recruit and ship 100 English children to Shaftesbury Homes in Queensland. The program aims to place 16 children per home across 30 Shaftesbury Homes in Queensland, with 4 already ready in Barcaldine and Annerley. Cooper envisions a lasting Australian Shaftesbury network to help orphans integrate into local families under guardianship.

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No record of FA appearance noted in tn 136

The fragment tn 136 shows no clear record of a FA appearance or related event. Readable text does not identify persons, organizations, locations, dates, or outcomes to confirm a specific item. Summary reflects the absence of a verifiable entry in the provided fragment.

Vast RAAF survey maps huge Australian coalfields and deserts

The RAAF survey reports extensive mapping across Callide Blair Athol and related coalfields covering 18 000 square miles and the Barkly Tableland 113 800 square miles plus Tennant Creek area. The effort includes 1300 miles of flight lines and 25 000 miles of completed survey work across Western Australia New South Wales Queensland and the Northern Territory with total area now around 701 000 square miles.

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Trading with Enemy Bill and wartime regulations extended

Canberra reports on the Trading with the Enemy Bill 1947 and allied regulations. The measure preserves penalties and powers under the Trading with the Enemy Act, National Security provisions, and Defence Transitional provisions, extending control over enemy property and unincorporated bodies while maintaining existing declarations and appointments.

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Brisbane’s aging dreams of electrics and social change

Long, rambling column discusses electricity expansion, river bridge needs, and suburban development in Brisbane with focus on public works, rail connections, and the impact on residents. Mentions officials, private car ownership, wartime rationing, and a patchwork of social commentary on experts and everyday life.

Air Navigation Rules Debate in Civil Aviation Bill

The article reports on a debate led by Mr Drakeford regarding a Civil Aviation Bill. It discusses powers to regulate air routes and facilities and potential regulations authorizing marking or removal of dangerous obstacles. It notes questions about authority under existing acts and plans to remake regulations if necessary.

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Police raid in New Zealand watersiders hall

Wellington reports police and detectives raided Coronation Hall in Lyttelton to investigate contents of lockers used by watersiders. The operation from 4 pm to near 2 am seized tools, goods, dried items, and rice packages. the president and acting secretary of the Watersiders Union attended as invited. Police had been probing alleged rales pil laring in the week.

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