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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

5

Readers Protest Pronunciation Nits On ABC Voice Tone

A letter to the Cairns editor laments radio mispronunciations from national broadcasters. It cites Lt. Gov. Vaux Mook and the island of Iwo Jima, argues for consistent, correct enunciations, and urges ABC to enforce agreed pronunciations across hosts.

Cairot Post Nel Vaux Mook van Mook van Mork Tyo Jima Wojima Compton Maken ABC Rome T. Crowley

Behind the ain Tron a fragmentary dialogue scene

A garbled conversation shows figures like Sergei Peter Tyan and others discussing decadence and politics. References to a Prime Minister, coalminers, fishermen, and a police officer appear amid fragmented slang and missing words.

Gergei AtUre Tyan England Sergei Peter

Tully Notes RSSalla Meeting Voted On Altering Constitution

Acting under instructions from the State Secretary the Tully Sub branch of the RSSA CLA held a special meeting Wednesday night to discuss and vote on widening the constitution. The motion passed unanimously with 4 attendees recorded and address by the chairman JT Beige. The Tully cycle club held a weekly meeting Sunday with a large crowd witnessing a four mile race. results list Gila Frazer Doherty and others with several competitors named.

Tully Rss.a.cla RBS H. Annett A. Garford Couster Stairman Beige Wren Garelas Rewalla Ware Gila R. Frazer W. Doherty L. Willie Scratch Gilbay Meguillen Hansen C Hansen Raplin

Mirriwinni Notes Monthly Meeting Highlights

A terse recap of the Mirriwinni notes from the monthly State meeting. Mentions members present Bevan Grams and families contributing to the weaked and hosting guests. References Marcia Matthews Buck and Marist Brothers Cairns with local school activities and Blackheath events.

Sao' Mane Maclean Ash Nas Ee Fe Mt Gn Omer Blackheath Marcia Matthews Buck D. Marist Brothers Cairns

Mt Garnet Notes Show Visits and Club Activities

Mr and Mrs F A Bigg expect to visit Warwick during Mr Trescy’s Mackay trip with return planned for December 4. Master Stewart and Miss Norma White will visit their aunt in Mrs Tennle Club from Nymboo. The Tennle Club hosted a dance in Mt Garnet School of Art. Mra Leahy won the tadiev prize in a recent event.

Atherisn F. A. Bigg Warwick Dari Tit Killarney Warwick Trescy Mackay Master Stewart Mim Norma ‘White Nymboo Mt Gareet School CWA Eveneg Mra Leahy Tadiev

Baptist World Congress MEW TORE

MEW TORE section of Baptist World Congress reports on a disrupted event fragment ending abruptly with unclear details about proceedings or outcomes. The readable text hints at a gathering with religious leadership and possible sessions but provides no concrete results, dates, or participants.

Fragmented local notes from Bastle Frere society gathering

A fragmented column records small town social items and letters of appreciation from England. It mentions Christine Party sentiments, a branch meeting due in months, guests visiting from Merle Riverd and Innisfail, and locals like Anne’s, Dows, and Wakeham returning from travels and holidays at Bilckwood and Rome Beats.

Wenis-Ené Vale Tires Bilckwood V. Tillerp Rome Beats Mr. Wakeham

Cane pests and diseases in 1948 crop report notes

A field report discusses cane pest and disease issues affecting the 1948 crop, including grub damage from sreylock and French grub, drought effects, and potential responses. It details trials with Gammexane for grub control, noting plans to publish results by next April. Wild pigs and wallabies have caused damage, with subsidy claims and a 2% scalp subsidy mentioned. The financial report was received and adopted.

Sreylock CAR. Co. Ltd Domme Wallabies Hosrt Cone Tarman Sdate

Churchill's Son Fined For Speeding In New Canaan

Rasigh Chore was fined 630 dollars by the Town Court in New Canaan for speeding on Merritt Parkway after a December court appearance.

Crurchill New Canaan Rasigh Merritt

Submarine Found on Bocks Noon

A submerged vessel was located near Charbourg Peninsula rocks at noon after drifting adrift for hours. The incident involved naval personnel and authorities who secured the area and prepared for salvage operations. No injuries reported and investigations pending.

Saya Charbourg

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