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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1947

Page

5

COST OF SOCIALISM DEBATE AROUSES AUSTRALIAN PRESS

The piece discusses government nationalisation efforts under the Chifley Labour government, arguing private enterprise provides air services efficiently. It critiques state expansion into banking and public services, warning electors to consider potential rush toward socialism and totalitarian outcomes. It cites figures like TAA and references to Labour’s stance and public referendum outcomes.

Labour Chifley Fadden

Ingham Charge At Kuranda Arrest Details

A garbled report notes Ingham charging at Kuranda with a 4am incident. Names appear distorted but mention of a detective sergeant, a protection order, and multiple individuals remanded or arrested is evident. The fragmented text references Tasmanian or Queensland localities and law enforcement actions.

Cairns Market Report

Fragmented OCR text from a Cairns market page shows unclear items. It mentions names like Freen, Maha, Mealy and places or people without coherent context. The readable content is minimal and lacks a clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.

Obituary fragment notes Bea Masta Noma and others

Partial obituary fragment mentions individuals with garbled names and ages. The legible bits reference a person called Bea Masta Noma and a likely age 67, with scattered fragments suggesting relation to a family or community notices. The text is incomplete and uncertain about full facts.

Brisbane Oilers Launch Sale At Mids Wharf

Vague OCR fragment describes a sale at Mids Wharf involving oilers or oil burner equipment. Mentions overtime, prices around 40 mn ED, and a list of scattered names and lines. Difficult to parse but indicates a local commerce event with prices and a crowd response.

Ura

Hartley By-Election Laboce Retains Seat

Hartley by election results show Laboce retaining the seat as campaigns and candidates are listed. Sydney Dye features among candidates with party affiliations and regional focus highlighted in the campaign notes.

Hartley Laboce

Shipping Movements North Queensland Coal Trade Update

Shipping movements in North Queensland coal trade show routes from Cairns to Cooktown and Brisbane with holds and timber cargoes. Vessels named include Teer, Midwater, James Mew, Zoaland, and others. dates referenced include December and January with port calls at Cairns, Anite River, and Vancouver vicinity noted.

Norman Midewater Jim Nye Carr Erin Santa Aliare Aelald Fate Temary Injiahane Usirosta Cooktown Partpad Reaeand Thurday Jam Jen Acaigan Thurwlay Setanet Seth Brisbane Cook Town Anite Caine

In Memoriam Notices from Riverside Parish Group

Loving memories and heartfelt thanks posted by families for late relatives. Messages express gratitude to doctors and nurses, clergyman Rev Father Cuehuney, and local staff at the Srentman District Rosalia. Dates and names vary in a long sequence of memorial sentiment and family tributes.

Sinerely Srentman Rosalia Thames Thane Father Cuehuney Aflannon Sciacca

Unclear cricket report with fragmented names and scores

A damaged OCR cricket note mentions a bowler taking a wicket and a player scoring a century marker. It references Johnson and McCon as bowlers or players, with partial phrases about overs and catches, but the text is heavily garbled and hard to reconstruct.

From the Local Sphere India loses at Sydney Test in rain

A fractured account from Sydney details weather delaying the Second Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Rain and showers are forecast, making a possible postponement likely as the field remains under cover and players await clearer conditions.

Sydney Sydney Cricket Morehan Womerrow

Rural Bank in New South Wales Awaiting Bill Passage

Sydney December 14 The Rural Bank is expected to open for general banking by week’s end. President C. R. Me ees said the bank would be ready to transact cash and that the Bill authorising the bank’s operation is near approval, aiming for royal assent in days.

Bill Sydney C. R. Meees Graighe Ft

BOYCOTT THREAT IN VICTORIA REPORTED

In Victoria a boycott threat circulated amid tensions. Officials urged restraint as citizens debated economic or political measures likely tied to local events.

Victoria

Tragedy Near Ingham On Cardwell Line

Police investigated a fatality near Ingham on the Cardwell line after a man was found dead near Vine Shant, foggy conditions noted. The victim was identified as Michael George Merlihy of Ingham, a laborer and cook who had been working a few months on a carpenter’s job, with train movement suspected as the scene. A single man was reported aboard the train between carriages shortly before the event.

Tngnam

Tragic Weekend Road Accidents Report Across Regions

The report covers multiple injuries from Saturday night including a man found on the road at Buberumare with severe head injuries after a truck collision and another rider in a separate crash near John Tone suffering a compound left knee fracture and arm injuries. Ambulances ferried patients to hospitals as authorities assess the incidents and safety measures.

Mago Bucklend Babindy Buberumare Bebintin Anmiafall Shieh Inniafall Hospital i Harman Crile Cottle Mars Wie Fiding & Motor Csele Atourligan Datriet Dina South John Trmistai Frank 1 Maconpahie Uilion Sugden Horgital Innisdi

Queensland Eisteddfod Officials Named for Friday Night

The Friday night program at the Queensland Eisteddfod will feature the restoration of the secretary and medley led by MF Jones. Jones will oversee all miscellaneous and medley performances with Hess, Uate, and Sy ouaie assisting. delegates are urged to attend at the Towers venue for the senior view.

Queensland

Three Cases Of Tobacco Missing

Three cases of tobacco were reported missing from a train departing Brisbane on Thursday the 16th. The article lists the missing items and the affected owners Ward Bee Boy and Bone Pay, with supplies later arriving from Reiabane to replenish quotas. A formal inquiry by authorities is noted, and local officials report continued effort to recover the stolen tobacco.

Tnuie Riahase Rome Brisbane Ely Aida Tenrewentatiane Reiabane

Destroy All Greyhounds Says Seventh Day Adventist

A Seventh Day Adventist group calls for the destruction of greyhounds in a perplexing protest noted by the press release. The statement, attributed to unidentified members, lacks clear context or official backing.

Tons of tobacco arrive in Melbourne during December rush

Melbourne reports a large tobacco influx with tens of millions tied to wharves and warehouses. 880 tons discharged from one ship, and Beaumerean Lyttiman imported 300 tons from America. Female labor in factories continues, easing the trade strain as next year’s supply remains uncertain.

Melbourne St. Aa Rael Lyttiman America Baeines

Goondi Mill Crushes Estimate to 175000 Tons

Innisfail December meeting of Cane Suppliers Committee reports Goondi Mill surpasses crushing forecast with an estimated 178,000 tons, about 15,000 tons over prior target. Chairman notes delivery timing, price discussions, and seasonal projections affecting local producers and the district.

Goondi Innisfail Una J. P Medores Yoo Mewtine Creda

Infantile paralysis epidemic shocks Auckland officials

Reported cases of infantile paralysis rise across Auckland with officials noting hospital strain and medical teams urging swift investigation. Early figures show scattered admissions as health authorities track the outbreak and advise public caution. no fatalities confirmed in the latest bulletin.

Sydney Man Fined in Federal Court for Lottery Violations

Sydney promoter Sydney Tennant and two others faced charges in New York federal court over alleged violations of United States lottery laws. Tennant was fined 15549 dollars after pleading not guilty on one count. three other counts were dismissed. Tennant and wife promised a late court appearance as proceedings continued. The case references distribution of lottery materials and entry permits across jurisdictions.

Hale Wilson Howtow Pune Sas Bern Texparere Muuer Eicarr New York Wee Us Sinorge Tennent Sydney Sid Bubtishers United Ules Lottery Aumralla Tennant Thie Nols Inaleimat Unites States

Fragmentary OCR item hints at price, council talk, and health terms

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a council and a medical or health related topic. It references a January date, a president or leader, and items like price and treatment. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse but suggests a local council discussion of a price or policy.

Linilaxy Aiate Council

Fragmented Deaf Voices Missing From War Era Report

In a garbled wartime reminiscence, a sparse, unclear narrative hints at deaf individuals and a community facing social and medical issues during conflict. Names, places, and timelines are severely obscured, leaving a partial, enigmatic record of lives affected.

Booby Trap Claim Payment Confusion After War

Fragmented note describes a booby trap claim payment issue linked to a military unit. Confusion over the trap and postwar actions leads to questions about why the claim was not addressed and included references to a class for moral conduct and an Army Inventions Directorate inquiry.

Thas Sno Army Inventions Directorate Antenne

Major Murray Political Milestones and Military Roles

Fragmented reminiscences describe Major Murray’s claims of royal favor and leadership roles. The text mentions a booby trap invention, a research liaison officer title, and special authority tied to wartime duties. It hints at cross national deployments and a Sydney Melbourne trade context but lacks clear dates or outcomes.

Murray Miaray

Queensland Cotton Brings Spinning to Rovkins Factory

Queensland cotton has been tested and found suitable for spinning and weaving. The firm plans a cotton textile mill at Thowcombe, with land secured, signaling a major industrial and commercial expansion in Queensland. The secretary announced it amid remarks on a pivotal industrial end.

Brisbane Rovkins Queensland Tinve Latwir Aecher Enalish Company

Woman killed by truck near river incident reported

Police report a fatal accident involving a truck near the river at GireSeld Gingrelaed. Investigators from Prince are coordinating with local authorities to determine causes and timelines.

Donrop Whee Simuek' Hr Rick GireSeld Gingrelaed Venten Prince

Parliament House Column Reflects Labour Fringe Unites and Strains

The Canberra column reports on ministers and MPs in Parliament House facing haggard nerves amid rural dollar pressures and party tensions. Prime Minister Chifley signals concessions as Artie Fadden’s Country Party resists government policy. Labor mutters about public support while Liberals brace for shifting allegiances.

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