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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1947

Page

8

British Plans for Industrial Development Councils

The United Kingdom government published the draft Industrial Bil promising tripartite Development Councils to improve major industries. The bill outlines safeguards against data duplication and allows levies to fund central councils while excluding wages and working conditions. It envisions independent ministers and broad industry reports to raise productivity and cut waste.

United Kingdom House of Commons Wade Central Council For Tech Levies A. Binister Corton

German Red Predicts Minor Border Changes

Berlin dispatch reports Wilhelm Pieck predicts only minor frontier shifts with Poland after a peace, with a model constitution and plebiscite for Germans in all zones. He urges antifascist parties consulted before a peace conference and foresees continued Allied control for years.

RED Berlin Wilhelm Fleck Poland Pieck Moscow Vrata Luuite Germany Stalin Ritter Jugend Soviet Union Socialist Unity Dut Mancow Surin Ja Maren Oder Bresia Gunen Pola Democrate Wan Uy Pleck Lucius United States Salement Iit Cemaus Capitaliana & Howe Genere Gerrans Te Vais

Frost Fighting Machine Demonstrated at Michigan State College

Michigan State College scientists unveiled a frost fighting machine designed to protect crops by radiating heat. The unit combines a heater tube and aluminum reflector, aiming to keep plants several degrees warmer during cold snaps. Engineers estimate feasible production costs and potential deployment on farms if tested successfully.

East Lansing Michigan Scientia Michigan State College Jack Ares Scontinie

Mirriwinni Notes Buckland's Road Update

Mirriwinni notes Buckland's Road work on the bitumening spur to the Russell River bridge. Murray-Prior and two sons arrived by Tuesday's rail from the south after a month in Southport with Mrs Murray-Prior. Vincentine and daughter of Tully guests of Mrs Suillene at Bramston Beach. Keick recently discharged from the army travelled home. College students visited while rain fell. Dorothy Batne Blackheath Allan Wakshim Colin Bayteld, and others returned to studies.

Murray-Prior Southport Vincestinéne Tully Suillene Bramston Beach Fred Keick Toma Oe Faning College Dorothy Batne Blackheath Allan Wakshim Colin ‘Bayteld Smlaster Fatwae Gatton College

Fragmentary Note Reads Like a Political Murmur

A garbled excerpt discusses resignation and the fate of elected officials. The text hints at expectations for those who have served or led, and the question of whether a majority supported their record. The fragment offers no clear names dates or places.

American Households and the 1850 Census Rise

Washington dispatch notes a large shift in U S households with an estimated 15 million new households forming and nine million old ones breaking up. It explains the 1850 total near 41 million, driven by marriages divorces and new lodgings as housing lags and economic conditions improve.

Washington A.P United Things Ameri Ttn Thane Howsehold United States

New Language Found in Greece Baffles Archaeologists

An unknown script from tablets near King Nestor's era in Greece is being studied by American archaeologists. Dr Bennet Jr of Cincinnati reports early readings show words for food and animal terms with symbols for numbers. Researchers call the script pre classical and note limited decipherment progress at the annual Archaeological Association meeting.

Greece Turkey Egypt Archaeological, Teatitute of America Emment Bennet Jr University of Cincinnat Thio Nestor Et Pyle Tab Volz

Malanda Notes Personal A Busy Social and Town Update

Malanda notes detail residents traveling for holidays and family moves, with Brown and Kumin finishing two vans for their families. Ruth Clementson to Brimane for repairs, Mrs Galton to Chartera Towers, and others returning to Brisbane teachers college. A charity dance at Majestic Theatre to boost show grounds funds drew many from Malanda and surrounding towns. January rainfall at Malanda registered 2.18 inches, the lowest January total on record, with a link to historic forecasts by former Government Meteorologist Clement.

Malanda J. Brown D. Kumiin Brown Kamal Ruth Cleminton Brimane Galton Chartera Towers Wiseman Kureen Training College Brisbane Geist Siete Her Leslie Boundy Ronnie Sleer Gras Bem Ramm Don McGill Herber Millag Atherton Yungabure Ventres Sutherland Orchestes Queensland

Britain chills Briand 1930 United Europe hopes

London reports Britain's cautious stance on Briand's plan for a united Europe. Officials note Germany’s fragility, Hungary and Austria concerns, and U.S. disinterest. The Foreign Office weighs risk to League of Nations prestige and Britain’s own links with the United States while opposing a continental federation.

Britain Briand United States OF Europe Rive Avtesigy Brea Wieron Churchill Speshing University of Zurich Churchill United States Europe Chureau Reid Americas Choon United Austria /housh Blesium Spain South America Germany Hiler Poland League of Allons

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