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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1947
Page
8
The article outlines plant care and pest control for garden crops including cucumber and pumpkin. It describes deformed growth signaling a bug, sanitation needs, and treatment options such as dusts and sprays. It stresses pollination and maintenance of vines, with cautious approaches to weather impact and harvesting tasks.
Rough OCR notes describe a community gathering at the Young Men Christian Association auditorium in arty Brooks. Grandmothers, grandchildren aged around 19 to 77, and fathers share dances with serena dives and rumba steps led by longtime club members under Elizabeth Kaiser.
A discussion notes U S pressure on Soviet Russia until it fulfills promises. It outlines plans to aid Germany with food and materials, debates on loans, and proposals to restrict German war industries while managing postwar economics, energy, and international inspections. The committee considers policy shifts including tighter action on Russia and control of exports.
A letter from Australian manufacturers to the Associated Chambers of Commerce argues against multilateral tariff negotiations. It claims the plan abandons Empire preferences, risks bilateral deals, and could push toward quotas and exchange controls. The letter also notes opposition to the theory of multilateralism and predicts confusion and protectionist setbacks.
Walter Kelly as chairman of the Par Northern Committee pleads for support to establish a North Tamair industry, arguing it will boost production and rural employment. He thanks donors and warns that without backing Carina and surrounding areas may be eclipsed for decades, noting The Cairns Post has supported the effort since June.
Berlin reports Nazi secrets measured by the ton with vast estimates of informants and wealth. American and German officers classify information as Allied use. A Bavarian paper mill ties to Berlin while Colonel Helm heads a unit handling extensive files.
A letter objects to Article 13 section 3 paragraph 1, arguing it creates dangerous levels of restriction across countries. The communication urges reconsideration of the provision and highlights implications for free expression and access to information.
New business life assurance rose 50 percent with premiums totaling £158,306,000, up from £104,723,000 last year. The rise reflects higher prices and a need to provide for dependants, while total premiums paid by policyholders neared £700 million. The report notes increased activity among life assurance societies and shared records showing broad growth across sectors.
Fragmented OCR shows financial figures and department labels, including AMF and department entries. Readable parts list sums like 38.70.000 and 1834 000, with numerous numeric totals and currency symbols, but few coherent details or events.
A controversial venture titled The West aims to support Western artists with editorial oversight by Jerome Ellison. Owners include Rick de Hersey Chesropi terfield and Howard J. Nash. Publication plans a February launch with finances dictating further expansion and article condensation.
Drought concerns dominate Atherton notes with calls for higher milk and butter prices and subsidies. District council urged to back producers. grazing and water supply discussed, plus local social items including farm activity, a poultry herd issue, and upcoming wedding plans and club golf results.
Philippines flan new legations as nations discuss amid a Manila AP dispatch. The article notes London and Sydney trade comings and goings as ministers meet in Barcelona like venues and other capitals.
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