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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1947

Page

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Australian Tail Wags to Good Purpose

Lindwall and Tallon sparkled in Melbourne as Australia declare 536 for England to chase 551 in the fourth innings of the third Test. Morris struck 155, Lindwall added a century, while Tallon missed his by eight. Yardley led England’s bowling with 3 for 67 as Hutton and Washbrook faced a deteriorating pitch.

Melbourne Australis England Morris Lindwall Tallon Wright

Unclear OCR: cricket and match report with mixed text

Fragmented OCR text describes a cricket match and umpire actions, with mentions of players, overs, and scores. It references teams or players like Wright and Beemerated Lindell and notes an overtime or extended play. The readable passages are inconsistent and partially garbled.

Sydney homes badly damaged in storm and floods

The storm caused severe damage to homes in Sydney with flood impacts in Maroubra area. Blocks of flats and houses were affected as residents sought shelter from rising water. Transport services including trams and trolleybuses were disrupted by downed wires and power outages.

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Australian singer Lowmon and raid during Christmas concert

The fragment describes Australian singer Lowmon and a raid during a Frankfurt Christmas night concert. It notes forced actions on a performer and a rescue-like effort to quiet the hall amid military presence. The piece mentions Americans, soldiers, and ships in a tense, chaotic scene with an overall positive note about the concert itself.

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Unclear fragment from unidentified United States item

Fragmentary OCR notes reference the United States with unclear names and dates. Readable elements are too sparse to determine a person, place, event, or outcome for a coherent card.

Sydney Crash Ends In Fatal Plane Dive Near Farm

A severe storm hovered as a plane failed to gain lift and nose-dived into a paddock near Sydney. Victims include Norman Bush, ejected from his seat as the craft broke apart, and Marjorie Bush, his niece. Brg oo eeerg Po teaty remains unconfirmed. The crash cut short a family gathering as rescuers rushed survivors to hospital, where Marjorie Bush died on arrival.

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Palmyra Island Storm Strips Hawaiian Shoreline

The Navy reports Palmyra Island beset by 40 foot waves and storm surge washing away Laupahoehoe lighthouse and 3100 feet of breakwater. Damage totals rise to millions with 291 injured or harmed as 108 men evacuated from Palmyra. Coastguard crews prepare to evacuate 10 men and 15 civilians as waves batter the coasts of Hawaii.

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Greek Deportees Reported From Thessaly Region

A parliamentary delegation reports Greece deported over 1000 people under the 1994 banditry law, with operations in arid border zones of Thessaly described as a miniature civil war. The exiles are seen as partly driven by domestic factors, not solely foreign inspiration.

London A.ap Thessaly

Airliner crash in Carmel kills two, injures twenty including Willie Pep

A DC3 airliner crashed in heavy snow near Carmel New Jersey killing two passengers and the co pilot and injuring twenty including world featherweight boxing champion Willie Pep. The flight from Miami to Newark sought refueling amid bad weather and went down while attempting an emergency landing near Millville airport.

New Yor A.A.P Willie Pep Carmel New Jersey Miami Newark Raleigh North Carolina Richmond Virginia Millville Vineland

Chinese air crash toll feared after deadly week

A distant air crash in China raised fears of multiple deaths as rescue crews and officials searched for survivors. Early reports indicated several fatalities and many missing, with authorities promising updates as details emerged.

Frost Grips Europe Amid Cold Wave Slams Regions

A sharp frost grips Europe sweeping across Vienna and Bavaria with temperatures near 34 degrees. Workers face disruption as waterways freeze and sections in Greater Hesse close, while slalom courses at Siedse suffer from the cold and delays.

Vienna Bavaria Hesse Siedse

Vickers Group Takes Substantial Interest in Cockatoo Dainty

London January 3 report states Vickers, the large chipbuilding and engineering firm, has acquired a substantial stake in Cockatoo Denty. The move follows long standing technical agreements between the Vickers group and the Australian concern, with potential policy changes under Empire development plans.

London Vickers Cockatoola Denty Therd Y Vickers Group Inomma Fine Empire

Figures Against To Avoind Test Defeat In Adelaide Match

Report on a cricket Test noting three instances of teams scoring 800 plus in the second innings and the rarity of fourth innings saves. England fielded Hammond and MCC players against Australia with Bradman and McCool among batters. Attendance reached 46,431. detailed innings timings and fours are recorded.

Australis Aides Adelaide Sydney England Hammond MCC Bradman Duke

England Must Play For A Draw In Third Test Melbourne

Report from Melbourne notes England must save the match to avoid defeat as they trail by 459 runs with a wear­ing pitch turning to spin. Lindwall and Tallon starred in Australia’s long innings while Hutton and Washbrook struggled for runs to lengthen England’s resistance on a day of brisk scoring and rising spin.

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Contested Indian debate on constitution and cricket clash notes

The report blends an Indian constitutional interpretation discussion with a British cricket match summary. It references Congress figures, Nehru, and allied parties amid a debate on constitutional procedures while detailing a Test between England and Australia with players Tal long Lindwall and Dowling. The piece juxtaposes political rhetoric with on field action and commentary.

London Paper Denounces Umpire Criticism

A London paper condemns criticism aimed at umpires following a recent match. The editorial calls for fair treatment of officials and defends their decisions amid charged fan and media reaction.

London

Australasian Forces in Japan Report Card

Fragmented wartime update notes Australasian forces in Japan with unclear details. Mention of governance and supply issues, gun control, and postwar considerations appears jumbled across phrases. No clear names, dates, or outcomes to anchor a complete summary.

Fragmentary London Market Tale From OCR Mirage

The readable fragments describe a London market scene with mentions of Rome and government actions. Odd phrases hint at economic or political tensions, with references to bans, parcels, and a handsome parcel near a market area. The garbled text makes specifics unclear.

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Polish Treason Trial Report From New York

A Herald Tribune correspondent reports on the Polish treason trial in New York, noting speculation about possible outcomes and the social reactions to the proceedings. The piece hints at political tensions and public interest in the case while detailing the observers' varied empathy toward the defendants.

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