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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
1
Great-hearted defense by the MCC left England 310 for seven on the final day, 241 shy of victory, as the Ashes stay in Australia. Washbrook scored 112, Bedser and Yardley stood firm in a late partnership, while intermittent rain limited Australia’s chances and Bradman deferred aggressive appeals.
A rain shortened Test match between England and Australia ends with Yardley and Bedare fighting to save the game. Bradman and Glamorgan exchange tight moments as Australia’s three decisive innovations define the overcast day. England’s Westbrook earns his first Test century, while Washbrook, Bamberg, and Soran contribute with measured strokeplay amid the tense atmosphere.
Sydney reports the Country Party leader A W Fedden criticizing Prime Minister Chifley for inciting strikes and flouting conciliation laws. He argues workers acted on his words, while noting Chifley now faces a need to stop strikes and improve production and trade with neighbours and former Allies. The statement reflects political tension amid labor unrest and policy changes.
Armed masked thieves raided jockey Albel Miley and family at their Maroubra home, seizing jewelry valued around £100 and a horse, as Mulley and Mrs. Dando tried to raise alarms. A vase was hurled through a window to draw attention, and police pursued the suspects amid scattered sightings within the eastern suburbs.
Car dealers report a sharp drop in demand for 1948 models as buyers pull back. Factory incentives and lower prices spread across states from coast to coast, with listings ranging roughly from 3800 to 8000 dollars compared with last year’s figures.
The army announces Lieut General thucule Clay will succeed General Joseph Steers as commander of United States Army forces in Europe McNarney returns to United States duty at the United Nations military committee. Badser unexpectedly supported the move, though details remain unclear.
A Brisbane report states raw sugar meant for consumption in Australia has been prefunded but wholesale and retail prices of refined sugar remained unchanged since 1983. Increases in packing transport and refining costs since pre war times cut revenue for raw sugar mills by about 2.2 pounds per ton, while sacks and freight costs rose by over one percent. The minor authority notes the industry has not received a Commonwealth subsidy on sacks despite higher costs.
The meeting chaired by Mr N J Makin faces a clash over arms and disarmament. The Russian motion pushes a commissioned work and a full plan, while the United States urges prioritizing a global energy program and delaying the Rigalan proposal. Other issues may be raised, including Albucia’s alleged mine of the Corbi Channel and Neste settlement tensions.
U S Army figures from Washington show over 40 percent of general officers discharged since January 1 1941 have been retired for physical disability. Navy faces similar concerns as the House Naval Affairs Committee probes disability retirements for high ranking regular officers. Of 366 general rank officers, about 43 percent had heart ailments, 34 percent had arthritis, and 12 percent had deafness or related issues, with some generals reporting multiple ailments.
London and Ramburg report a severe frost as Kiel Canal and Hamburg inner harbour freeze. Coal barges ride the ice while industry halts and utilities fail. Bremen and Vienna record deep freezes with hospital frost bites. Rome reports heavy cold and widespread disruption.
London January 6 The MCC committee has prepared a final draft revision after two years of work. The proposed changes cover bawl lifters bail size declarations overthrows and fielding rules. The draft will be sent to the WLC C special general meeting at Lord's on May 7 for approval before the 1949 English season.
Britain informs the United States that funds from American sources are being directed to terror groups in Palestine. Ambassador Inverchapel discussed with Secretary Byrnes, while High Commissioner Cun解决 continuing talks with Colonial Secretary Creech Jones on military action and counterterrorism measures without martial law.
President Truman told Congress the United States enjoys near full employment and record production and income, with emergency controls lifting rapidly. He urged private enterprise freedom, warned against punitive laws, and outlined a four point labour programme to curb strikes, curb union conflicts, promote arbitration, and create a bipartisan national labour management commission. He stressed allied leadership, urged peace settlements, and discussed postwar German and Japanese futures and selective service assessments.
Melbourne January 7 report that the Australian Board of Cricket Control retained umpires Borich and Scott for the Fourth Test at Adelaide in January. The board expressed confidence in the officials, tying their appointment to earlier indications and rejecting other candidates.
January 1 report from Melbourne states Navy Minister WF Borden announced two promotions to Rear-Admirals. HB Famcors and J A Gelling attain flag ranks at age 48, both graduates of the Royal Australian Naval College. They previously trained as midshipmen at the Weyal Wallang program.
A fragmented notice mentions whale meat for sale and stray garbled phrases about pricing and import. The readable part hints at a sales context but lacks coherent details or named entities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Day Narich Bret Ahmes and Pall, with scattered references to chiding tone and Salt om te Ms ode AR Birich. Content is highly garbled with no clear event, date, or cohesive facts to establish a full news item.
A man dupes a young U S girl into helping shoot his ex wife in a case unfolding with police tracing signals from a hideout. Authorities identify Alphatse Bances and George Mazon in the London area as linked figures while investigations continue for motive and accomplices.
A Paris dispatch reports French and Vietnamese forces clash daily near Hanoi as reinforcements from Indochina flood in. The stalled Viet Minh defense repels several European quarter attacks while Japan offers limited support. Bangkok delegates urge U.N. action to prevent further war.
In a January report from Moscow, London and AAP describe Field Marshal Montgomery’s Moscow trip as a hopeful step to ease Cold War tensions. The British premier’s government signals a wish for friendly contact with Soviet leaders, framing the voyage as part of broader Anglo American efforts toward agreement and stability.
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