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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1947
Page
4
A Soviet whaling task force has departed for the Antarctic to spend about four months at sea. The fleet, reported by Moscow Radio, left Odessa two months ago after logging a notable catch of more than forty whales.
The death occurred at Mosman District Hospital on December 3. Venera Sewer Thille Mee Biicus was aged 906? and had resided in Ale fir yim S906 gate. Funeral services were held in Cater Tay yews with Rev Pather OMubowy officiating.
At the Innisfail Show annual meeting the president praised the secretary and Mr. Cloughlin for service. The treasurer’s report covered the twelve months ending October 31 1987 with profits and lease income near 485 159 pounds and prize money totaling about 414 109 6 pounds. Expenditure on repairs was minimal and donations reached 135 18 pounds. A motion altered member subscription to allow tickets for one gentleman one lady and two children. Office bearers were elected with L Coates as president and C J Dunn among vice presidents.
Atherton December report shows petrol supplies meeting motorist coupons end of November. The Atherton division of RACA seeks assurance from the Liquid Fuel Control Board that petrol tickets be honoured and related timing. A motion urged Atherton Shire Council to budget sanitary facilities and camping site works on Barron River road. Members discussed railway level crossing remedial action and publicising the issue.
A Townsville conference report details representatives from Innit reven Inninfa District Canegrowers Mourilyan Goopdi South Johnstone Mul Suppliers East Palmerston Deirymen's Associa tion and social bodies. It records a motion of appreciation for J McMillan and WW Williams for attending Townsville, with next show dates July 30 and 31 1948. Secretary resignation prompts reappointment and call for applications for an acting secretary by February.
The journal fragment references Cooktown Tinfield notes and mentions poverty, labor, and ads. It implies a dated account of regional hardships, miners, employers, and local economic tensions amid transport and market pressures. The piece references Reuters and unspecified names in a compressed, fragmentary form.
Amid threats of dollar restrictions and delivery lags from Britain Australian products attract interest from New Zealand manufacturers. Agents for many firms have been urged to prioritize Australian lines as trade commissions push market access and reduce import delays.
The article describes local social events in Millaa Millaa including family notices, gatherings at Blackheath Bam Amare Kee Sutherland, and references to Inver tft for olin. It details attendees, names like Mr Jin Wodinende and Mrs Khwifoeh, and mentions the Ameulawor Ladine meeting with remarks about the evening and prizes.
The Herberton CWA gathered for its monthly meeting at the pool but weather prevented a formal gathering. Mrs W Stowell led tributes to the late Mrs Newell, with monetary and hospitality plans discussed, including a Local Authorities Conference luncheon and New Year events.
London report summarizes talks as Foreign Ministers discuss Germany’s future. Molotov backs longer terms beliefs while British and Soviet delegates push for plans tied to German plant and coal allocation. Details unclear due to fragmented text and closures at the Allied Control Council meeting.
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