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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
4
A fragmented OCR note mentions a vow or pledge related to a person named Bur es ana, with unclear context and details. The readable portion points to a personal commitment or ceremony. Further readable items are not available for confirmation.
A wide ranging editorial urges Australia to overhaul cycling ahead of world and Olympic events. It discusses the need for regular multi distance racing, a national season, emphasis on circuit events, and development of interstate riders, while noting contrast with European track and road formats and praising England's approach.
In Cammera on December 1 Senator Courtice defended current rationing policies amid questions about shortages. He said meat and shirts are in short supply but assured that remaining stocks would last for some time. He urged enforcement to curb black marketing and noted officials are taking every possible action.
Unclear text outlines debates in a trial or court proceeding. The fragment mentions efforts to strengthen a case or practice and notes opinions on practicability. It references the Invetrial Court and manufacturing manure, with quoted phrases about unnecessary pauses and impractical directives. Specific names or dates are not discernible.
Labor government faces key debate as Toshack expected to play a role in Parliament. Discussions focus on industrial safeguards and race discrimination amid union and indigenous rights concerns. Weather forecast notes warm, oppressive conditions with storms Friday.
A fragmented report describes Bradman facing a stern bowling spell with Barnes Hi ferncon Toshack and Toshack confronting Barnes. It notes Bradman bowling a new ball to Barnes and batting aggressively, while Prem Jack Matthews and Kuen are mentioned in limited detail and Manetts is referenced as not practicing.
In Brisbane on December 11 Minister Foley told Parliament that exhumation of remains buried in Brisbane Mental Hospital cemetery is ongoing. An employee, under four unions, carries out reinterment over 18 months to improve surroundings of the new Repatriation pavilion, with the Director of Mental Hygiene ensuring no harm to patients.
Postponement of the Bowen to Carnarvon mine clearing due to an RAAF crash launch scheduled for 6 am Thursday to destroy mines near Cordelia Rocks and potential mine locations as fishermen and naval officers coordinate safety measures with Lieutenant McMurray and Lieut Commander Connally.
In Padua Italian mobs broke into the British Officers mess tore down the Union Jack and damaged property after a false report two Italians killed by a British truck. Two British soldiers were injured as police restored order amid rioting that left 30 wounded and 80 British Army vehicles overturned or burned.
December 11 Brisbane report states that the minister for works Mr B A Brace and Parliament noted housing activity through November. 1006 lands completed, 348 Housing Commission houses, 1350 built by private contractors, 290 expected in Brisbane and 200 in the state to be completed by self effort.
Report from New York dated December 10 notes a commission to supervise Trieste territory’s port. Big Four and seven other European nations will be represented. Transit group plans a sweeping reform of governance and duties at the key harbor hub.
Washington report notes the cost of propellant in guided missile programs as a factor in research development and defense budgeting with emphasis on efficiency and technology progress.
Canberra reports the Commonwealth Government offers France a short term wool credit on a binding basis between the Commonwealth Bank and the Central Bank of France. The French demand, a large credit mainly to buy wool over three to four years, was not fully backed by Australia.
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