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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1946
Page
5
The report outlines timber industries in South Australia and Victoria, detailing private mills, veneer production, and a broader network supporting furniture, packaging, and cellulose works. It notes government wartime use, large staff complements, and ongoing plans for expanding log supplies and industrial byproducts.
A World of Science report describes a planned high altitude and deep descent attempt by Auguste Piccard and his wife. The article outlines the balloon design with heavy ballast, magnet guidance, and a spherical cabin to reach extreme altitudes, with ballast released during ascent and descent to control lift.
The report outlines postwar growth in tractors and timber machinery in Britain Australia and the United States noting British and Australian farm sectors expanding tractor use with thousands of units in service and future production expected. It compares rubber tired and steel wheeled tractors capacity speed and road use and discusses forestry harvesting machinery and projected timber yields and processing potential in the region.
The Barron River flood brought many visitors via Tableland Mareeba routes, with some vehicles submerged until waters subsided. An impromptu Hunt ers hall dance entertained Army personnel. Kuranda’s cricket match featured Cannon 48 and Gear 31 for Kuranda, while the visitors posted 158 with Osteria Coples Prendegast top scoring.
The Rama district sees wide corn planting expansion with favorable sensor reports and farmers optimistic for a record crop. Maize Board officials note the largest area planted on the Tableland, aiming to ease past season losses and meet strong current market demand. The chairman cautions buyers not to count chickens before they hatch.
Sir Archibald Clark Kerr emerges as a deft diplomat who faced Japan China and Indonesia with calm resolve. His record includes embassy bomb damage in Shanghai and wartime tensions with China’s leaders while earning enduring respect from Chinese officials for his firm stance.
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