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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1947
Page
5
A fragment reports a war poet event at an unnamed Wisconsin venue. It mentions a program by Hale Atelier and notes a time reference around 7. The text is incomplete and reads like a desynchronized OCR segment from a local page. No clear dates, participants, or outcomes are discernible.
In a Feb 17 report, scattered OCR fragments describe a Bogota plane crash amid wartime tension. The text names unclear entities and events involving Colombiana, Amesicans, and references to national mourning, but many words are garbled.
A fragmented report notes a Far Northern canery committee appeal in Gympie amid a tragedy. It references UNS forms, South Johnstone Ambulance, and multiple local officials, with cargo and rail details, injuries, and transport actions surrounding a run of disrupted shipments and urgent medical aid.
The Advisory Council for Immigration met in Canberra with officials including Mark Secretary, Mr D, and the ACTUS group. Attendees discussed visa and migration policy, border controls, and coordination with employers and chambers of commerce.
Relatives and friends of the late James McCabe of Cairns are asked to join a memorial in his memory. Inserted by their loving daughters Hogs Sendel and Puyilie. mourners called to honor the memory of a devoted husband and father.
A brief local court report from Ses ms Yeterday shows 38 year old Eel Syaney Wee charged with indecent conduct. The defendant appeared before Mir. 86 Derry, SF, with bail set at £2.
A Gordonvale water report notes serious contamination risks and calls for urgent remedial work. Authorities discuss intake relocation, pipe cleaning, and expert assessment while permissions and funding steps are outlined for a new scheme. A venomous snakebite incident in the area is also reported, with medical treatment and hospital follow up.
Rain fell across the district with seven entries showing low totals. Scores listed include Chime 0, Gordonvale 11, Babinda 2, Deer 4, Redlynch 12, Kuranda 20, Malanda 5, Milizza 5, Atherton 9, Mt. Garnet 4, Almaden 4, with declines from the prior weekend.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a chase or plot involving Clangow Ame and Lordon with references to a car and positions. Details are unclear but indicate a local incident or pursuit. no clear dates, places, or organizations are readable.
FragmentedOCR notes describe sea transport activity involving multiple ports and ships. Terms reference arrivals, loading, unloading, and canal passages with obscure place names and dates. The garbled text notes port calls at Calite, Port Seen, and Mabou, with references to load operations and vessel movements in late February.
Obituary notice for LenSard Sidwart Mutlam and related names. Fragmentary text mentions ages, locations, and associated individuals in a deceased context. Details are incomplete, but the item signals a death notice with references to family and local connections.
Forecast calls scattered showers coastal areas with inland fine conditions. South to southeast winds ease to fresh along the coast. inland Queensland mostly fine with thunder in the western regions. Slight to moderate seas with moderate southeast winds near Willis Island and along the peninsula.
Canberra reports a malaria focus in Cairns and Cabinet approves a drainage scheme. The government will contribute up to £16,000 to complete the drainage work in the area, a measure urged by Commonwealth Health and Sir Earle Page after recommendations by the A.W.C. and defence needs.
Sydney stormed to a solid win as New South Wales posted a strong first innings on a tough wicket. South Australia struggled in both innings with Lindwall probing and Lang and Teall taking key wickets. Match details show a weathered chase and standout bowling by Lindwall.
Brisbane February figures show the Australian wool cheque reaching £46,074.47 for 1,711.192 bales sold in the expanding period of last year. An assessment receipt of £30,663.79 was obtained for 1,711.192 bales, with increases in average price per bale and season gains noted. Queensland’s share of the Commonwealth’s wool receipts is highlighted, reflecting upturn in market values and volumes.
Brisbane officials decide to delay the triennial Labour Convention plan and run a special train from Brisbane to Townsville on Friday night for delegates. Coastal routing issues and funds affect turnout. council could save over £80 by using a Bull Company freight rate for transport.
A fragmented item reports unions demanding a new arrangement for a 3B hour week and full employment days. It cites EYDNEY and Pet. 17 as likely locations or sources for the push, outlining a broader labor agenda.
A report on Royal Navy and Australian coastal surveying operations describes the Lachlan survey vessel refitting and moves to Spencer Gulf SA for new work. It covers charting uncharted areas, depth measurements, tidal effects, and the method of sounding using lines and beaming tides to compile deeper water data and improved charts for King Sound and surrounding regions.
City seeks writ for recovery of pememian and injunction against defendants Thamar Thomson wife John Bhlelde wife Lance Cooke wife and Ronald Howe. City Solicitor summons them to judge's chambers February 18 for hearing and appointment of an examiner. No pleadings expected. hearing to determine application in the action.
In Brisbane on February 37 the Minister for Works stated that State Government tenants at Victoria Park would receive temporary recommodation. He said provisions would be made after review, as the Premier and Prime Minister concluded the Victoria Park huts trance, noting no extra expense for the mountrees and the Park's occupied residents.
On February 17 light scattered rain affected coastal fringe and far north coast including Lucinda and Cowley. Heavy rainfall caused road washouts and flood damage near Townsville and Burdekin, with bridges under watch and lines of vehicles derailed.
A garbled OCR passage references evidence for prosecution, a trial, and witness remarks. It mentions dates, names, and locations in a disjointed stream, with unclear actions and outcomes. The readability is poor, but it suggests court-related terminology and investigative notes without coherent narrative.
Feb 17 Brisbane. The Railwaywrecal Retain Department has arranged a train for Charters Towers Week. The Charters Towers Week will be held July with events and shows. The train departs June 27 and runs for three weeks. fare is six pence Devon compared with normal return fare. Officials say the route will be experienced and a rain plan is in place.
Police report a grazier and his daughter were found shot on a Melbourne farm. A man, believed to be the killer, fled the scene after a disturbance at the farm. The shooter’s whereabouts were unknown by nightfall, and authorities searched the area for clues.
Trade talks stall as department officers and senior officials discuss wartime economic policy. Officials indicate talks may cover other items and seek required support across agencies. The agenda hints at broader international cooperation and domestic needs during the postwar period.
An Australian parliamentary scene revolves around a tea warning and proposed cuts to art and music funding. Ministers debate the value of acquiring works and the record of 154 items, while other officials discuss compensation and allocations amid fiscal pressures. The discussion touches on cultural preservation versus redirection of funds.
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