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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1947
Page
6
A jumbled OCR piece surveys China’s internal political shifts, national assembly actions, and foreign policy tensions. It references leadership, reforms, constitutional debates, and the influence of major powers on China’s direction, noting concerns over governance and external pressures.
A fragmented markets note mentions prices and items amid garbled text. References appear to include vegetables, fruit, grains, and household goods with stray names and quantities, suggesting a busy trades snapshot and miscellaneous listings within a historic Cairns market page.
Fragmented OCR notes mention shipping movements, vessels, ports, and commodities with numerous garbled place names and dates. The text references Calera, Saxeey Peseree, Tortuga, Catheminal Ferrin, Taiping, and other scattered terms, but lacks coherent sentences or verifiable events.
Torrential rain caused Boyne River to breach banks and flood Gladstone area. Wide damage to pumps, pumping tower, and irrigation farms with 18 inches of rain in 24 hours. Barabby township flooded for two hours and main Calliope road waters hindered traffic. Brisk emergency pumping assisted by five brigade officers to restore power and prevent further damage.
A garbled passage describes a dreary MCC game against Victoria Maont EPOF Wag Compton with scattered names and vague actions. The readable context notes rainy conditions, a few players mentioned in fragments, and an overall sense of a disrupted, low-energy match.
Feb 1 Melbourne notes from Jack Matthews include aviation delays and services resuming after rough seas. Queensland convoy and funnel ships reported sheltering. Sydney HQ announced Mine flotilla operations resume amid stormy weather. Cairns clock defects and rail disruption updates. Potatoes shortage and wage concerns in Brisbane. Train diversions and Emigration policy discussed at RSL meeting with refugee intake stance.
The document cites Regal estate cases, pharmacy sales, and court actions involving Demaldanm, Dood, and others amid long legal proceedings. It mentions a Marathon Supreme Court, a Tiger case, and transfers of business interests, including a Belabane pharmacy on Lake Street with ties to Cairne. The text references individuals like Wier srikma, Collins, and Kelly, noting shifts in ownership and ongoing legal scrutiny.
The readable fragments reference vines and varied names and places, suggesting a garden or plant related scene. The text includes odd sequences like water melon, vines, and terminology that may hint at a decorative or agricultural context with multiple unusual proper nouns scattered throughout.
In Canberra the Commonwealth ministers indicated that tax cuts are unlikely this year. Chifley warned that seven month expenditure figures do not reflect end of year needs due to ongoing commitments. Treasury noted buoyant revenues yet state budgets will constrain immediate tax reductions.
Canberra February 14 A fragment notes government agreement to ABC request for a 5 percent increase in broadcast license breadth. The government signals a broader license revision, with the aim of keeping current balance while expanding the space for transmissions.
In Brisbane boxing night Fred Orten knocks Hagges cold in the third round, a sharp right jaw blow ending the contest two minutes and 37 seconds after the bell. Hagges suffers a temporary blackout but recovers, while Orten delivers a decisive win on his return to the ring.
Fragmented report outlines a joint defence stance involving the Casadian United States and Ottawa. It references the Berlin Commonwealth plan and a London operation, with uncertain details about timing and participants.
Crisbant Feb 14 The heeding waters have caved further for the week end with general rain in the south. Inland extension possible and relief expected in the south west. Moderate to useful rains reported in the south up to 9 am today with the best falls at Thargomindsh 283 points Euro 170 and Cowley 167.
Amid heavy rainfall, flooding intensifies along rivers and bridges. Reports from Rome fuel district describe water levels rising seven feet near the coastal outlet as streets flood and power services struggle. Authorities assess damaged lines, anticipate continued high water and long repairs, with towns like Cedargonia and Mackay preparing for further impacts.
Feb 14 Queensland weather bulletin notes bound water and rising rivers across the Burdekin and local coast districts. Cyclone centre reports strong run-off and continued rainfall, with warnings for downstream towns and low-lying areas near the coast.
The Australian Agricultural Council report outlines a long term program for tropical, subtropical, and temperate crop varieties. It calls for breeding for environment specific adaptation, trial at 26 experiment stations, and coordinated action by departments and councils to boost calf production and farm profitability.
Fragmented report notes possible shifts among Sheffield Shield players including Lindwall Tallon Barnes and Groban as England interest and Aus to England talks surface. Blurred names and uncertain clubs hint at inter state moves, with Queensland and New South Wales players discussed amid looming selection for Australia.
Fragmentary court record describes a February case involving morphine tartrate and other drugs found in a suspect's drawer. Norris pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply, with fines and potential imprisonment. Additional charges allege related thefts and recovery of tool items linked to a separate investigation.
The article notes Jamieson becoming general secretary before February 26 as he discusses farm subsidies and equitable adjustments with the Proes Department. It mentions milk pricing, dairy factors, and plans to support production and revenues, with focus on stabilizing markets and addressing wartime or seasonal pricing pressures.
A fragmented report indicates tensions between the American finance team and the commission over budget revisions. The discussion centers on a deficit plan, aiming to balance the state accounts with a projected reform package. The document references a target of 180 pounds in the final tally.
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