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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1948

Page

5

Soviet Plan Threatens Europe and Britain, Warns Editor

In a sweeping, editoriaI tone the piece argues the Soviet plan seeks to subjugate Europe and undermine Western democracies by internal subversion and collapse of economic structures. It asserts the Marshall Plan is essential to counter this threat and warns that complacency risks global domination by communism.

Kremlin Brian United States Europe Reniers Gemocranies Hitler Russa

New Guinea and Native Australian Doctors Report

Fragmented OCR text mentions New Guinea natives and Australian doctors with unclear lines about income, service, and national concerns. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or names to summarize definitively.

New Guinea

Maternal and Child Welfare Centre December Report

Local sphere report from Aukertes shows December attendance figures across towns including Miberton Herberton Ravenshoe and Meweam with new term readings and monthly totals. Temporary arrangements near Merinds and Eth Prchasged are noted as a supplement while awaiting approvals.

Asherieg Cinke Aukertes Ates Monith Miberton Herberton Millea Milles Ravenshoe Yunesburra

Fragmented OCR: unclear regional tale and names

The readable text shows garbled place names and dates, with several proper nouns obscured. It references a ceremony or event under a local authority, mentioning a location near Halitar and Selopend, but key details are missing due to OCR errors. No clear date, person, or organization can be reliably identified.

Destructive minefield salvage and Townsville aeronautics

A weathered dispatch details the loss and salvage of IT assets in North Queensland, noting the Irvine minefield remains dangerous and a ship launched 28 months ago has returned to Townsville after overhaul. It reports an ASA plane diversion due to bad weather, a general meeting in Sulgreve with cane growers delegates for Rome and Brisbane conferences, and a Dunbulah telephone exchange revenue review with new hours.

Irvine Queensland TAAF Townsvile Wairns Towneville Townsville ASA Towsaville Memrane Sulgreve Che Saventeont Pampayy Rome Graftoa Wsw iSeet Siero Maret Iiama Bristane Laverse Mibive Nundalh Dunbulah Yam Tol Su ‘Asgent Navy W. J. F Soran Paste and Telegrapha 2 Stewart

Unclear OCR Chronicle Mentions Mysterious York Peminaule Feat

Fragmentary text describes a sequence involving Mr Gorion Flame and others near York and Cairne. References a track named Vires Fane and a discussion by Mr Hull about Cairns and a voyage or towing to Adelaide. Details are garbled with missing names and dates.

Mr. Gorion Fepe York Almaden Brem Jett Shla Bere Shaibe Cotvar Cairne Turiudinee Ieep Hull Biscom

No Applicants For Clerk Position In Cairns Malpractice Row

Nesoplecticas have bots received for the position of clerk to the Cairns Salprare Waley Board. The board’s meeting yesterday revealed no local applications were received, prompting debate on appointing interim clerks and funding for water scheme work. Discussions covered tenders, reservoir work, and pipe contracts with Queensland Steel Ltd and the engineering department.

E G. Williams Ai 'Gray Willeme Mulgrave Cairur Councl Mulgrave Shire WC. Griffin Yanante Clark Williams WA Collins Willams Sepa Bening W. ‘Thompson Bethania Eaminton Morris Bo Ridge Sigma de Asia

Better uniforms to be issued to Australian forces

Historical clipping reports on new uniforms for Australian forces with notes on ranks and supply, referencing a Castries military context and mentions of procurement and distribution details. The readable text signals a focus on enhanced attire for service members and potential production references.

Dian Allannee Soler

Review of Nations Armed Services in Australia Debate

A review discussed the amalgamation of the Queenland Defence and National Bank and the National Bank Meine Saimues to serve Adah. Government policy favored three armed services with integration planning across the three forces. The proposal included a two year transition period and wage adjustments tied to the Queenstans Subs in a contentious defence and finance debate.

Melbourne Roe Chifes Ube Chiter Qeenndlacdir Meine Saimues Adah Waserjial Searle Louis Ook Toe Perarom Nana Gaizas Ernie Queeneland Queenstans

Government Labour Inquiry Aims At Ministerial Roles

A degraded OCR fragment outlines a Labour inquiry into ministerial responsibilities. Mentions Mr Ye cat eat het Meare J. E Low and two others, with references to Mr C. Predean, Mr Dieel, and Mr Frome as figures connected to the inquiry and interim chairmanship.

Fwsbane Labour Ye Cat Low Kickentrick C. Predean Beare Dieel Setime Frome

Tourist attraction in game fishing near Grafton waters

An early 20th century note highlights a touristic fishing area around Grafton where coral and waters attract day visitors. It mentions amateur enthusiasts like Mr George Tans and describes local features such as tracks and attractions promising appealing fishing experiences.

Sirecaes George Tans Marta Mt. Eran

Depth of Cairns Port Deepened for Shipping

Brisbane based report says Cairns Port remains the only Queensland port besides Brisbane with a 50 foot berth for towage. Officials note wharf depth about 25 feet at low tide and 35 feet in channel, with 9000 ton ships once loaded, sugar cargoes shipped, and vessels bound for Mackay.

Cairns Brisbane Queensland Anoins Ofticia India Mackay

Long Trek to Salvage Dakota Amisbane

Two Sydney sailors V Rieckley and Sf Sheridan made a long trek to Brisbane to salvage motors and wing parts from a Dakota aircraft wrecked near Katherine last March. They shipped the fuselage and fittings from Darwin, reached 50 miles from Katherine, crossed scorching heat and treacherous terrain, towed the plane on its own wheels, and built improvised bridges through miler of timbered country.

Amisbane Mirage Sydney V- Rieckley Sf Sheridan Brisbane Katherine Darwin Xatherine

Change in Defence Plans for Pacific Area

Canberra reports a shift in defence strategy with the withdrawal of Australian forces from Japan. The Army Master, Mr Chambers, notes a £250 million program to enhance the armed forces, and defence planners expect further updates after the German peace treaty. Families of service members will be kept in Australia until the next review.

Canberra Jan Japan 7 Chambers Wwe Chambere Borate de Pacite BCOPF

False milk subsidy fraud lands Brisbane farmer in court

Greenbank Acacia Ridge farmer Eric Austin Buckley faced six months as Crown Solicitors described false subsidy claims for 255 milk units totaling £868.02. Buckley pleaded guilty, admitting he sought Commonwealth funds to cover flood losses and argued banks would not help. Authorities stated the payments were to aid producers, not set prices for consumers.

Brisbane Commonwealth Callons Eric Austin Buckley Greenbane Road Acacia Ridge Stock Jones Buckley Buckies Tyler Ince Tive AL Martin Commonwasith Crown Solicitors Office Chmmorwesuth

Pearling Industry in Dol Drums Amid War Echoes

Brisbane reports a slump in pearl fishing as prewar luggers operate sparsely on Thursday Island. Dutch divers are reestablishing sea beds in Torres Strait. Private enterprise favors return to pearling. expects Queensland luggers to 1118 tons ahead of the year end. Inland Industries Board notes Australian natives drive production to 304 tons over the past 12 months ending June 30.

Brisbane Berane Thussdry Island Terese Strait Australia Toma Samualiyy Inem Tina Queensland Monina Méea Pearlingdustry Alpiost Inland Industries Board Mingland Australis

State dairy products doubled in December report

A fragmentary notice notes state dairy production doubling figures with references to December totals and related beer shipment figures. Names and precise figures are unclear but indicate significant increases in dairy output and linked distribution of beer quantities.

Army Minister Scoffs At War Danger In Canberra

The minister for the army dismisses the threat of another war, saying no one wants a fresh conflict and arguing that past war potentials from Germany and Japan differ from today. The exchange reflects skepticism about imminent war and contrasts past and present dangers.

Double Exports Of Butter To Increase Trade Totals

A report on plans to boost butter exports as Australia eyes higher output and a government backed program. Federal and British officials discuss reviewing quotas and potential measures to support dairy farming and meat production while aiming to align with wartime food strategies and conservation needs.

Settor Hughest Rm Tasial Queenie Ministry of Food

Extension of Levy Regulations Amid Banana Industry Fees

An official notice details extensions to Levy Regulations under the Fruit Organization Act. It outlines new levies affecting bananas marketed in bunches and delivered to factories, including additional charges per case and per ton on specific regions and products.

Benane and Pagew Fruit ‘Organation Acta Tril Ter Agretiure Air HE Collin Rockhampton

Aborigines Supposed to Fussy About Eating Brice

A St George police officer states Aborigines have grown fussy in recent years and no longer eat human beings. The note claims Joseph Ronald de Jersey Brice, a Channel Islander missing since 1952, was allegedly eaten by Aborigines near St George. The inspector mentions Brice stayed in St George for about a year and asserts no Aboriginal people remain in the area.

Brisbane Ik Wkely Joseph Ronald de Jersey Brice Jelende St. George Sven

College to Establish Four Year Tea Courses

A college announces plans to create four year tea courses led by faculty, expanding its curriculum. The move aims to deepen culinary arts training and attract students seeking formal tea education.

Cane Varieties IEPR and Seed Trials

Fragmented OCR outlines cane varieties and trial notes with mentions of B10 and Bold in a historical agricultural page. Readers see labels like Gee and Nimtiren amid references to varietal performance, perhaps listing hosts, seeds, or field results without complete context.

Approval of Northern Highway works and costs near Townsville

The Northern Highway project received approval for expending 4 700 pounds to widen and upgrade sections near Townsville and the Burdekin area. The plan includes permanent contract work and road furniture, with a focus on the Townerilie to Murrigal corridor and the Tully Cardwell segment, amid flood risks and coastal highway importance.

Turinarom Treaurer Townerilie Te Townsville Wighwasiming Sire Barratia Crowk Haughton Winis Toad Townsville Ayt Tockhumpten Traneville Tully-Cardwell Cardwell

Cairns Lad Loses Foot After Loco Shed Mishap

A Cairns lad suffered a severe injury when heavy equipment toppled at a loco shed. The accident occurred yesterday near Bachan Street as a crane maneuvered a vehicle onto the yard line. He was taken to hospital in a stable condition after treatment. sources report hospital staff noting the injury outcome as satisfactory.

Morrw Healeys Bill Mulgrave Rosé Lyonestreet Scott-street Aurmuller-street Healeys Hill Toosted Tne Morris Ame Steel Lad Brlabenend Ramonnon Calne Catlins Morrie Australia W. A Collins T. B. Crowley W Thompson W. C. Grit Soeinen C de. Williams Cairns Bina Jack Clanerty Bachan Street Waiecke O'Flaherty Cairne

Tourist publicity campaign in turmoil amid bids and arrests

Fragmentary OCR passage describes a chaotic tourist publicity effort tied to sensitive political undertakings. Mentions names and places in disjointed form, referencing Rouen, Saint Gisenoi, and Burwen with unclear outcomes and alleged investigations affecting future tourism strategy.

Fruit Dumping Case Details and Suspected Factors

Fragmentary notes describe a case involving dumped fruit at a Cam city area with references to a diet, quantities around 200 and 60, and a directorate arrest. The fragment mentions a manager and an airline context with unclear connections and potential health concerns amid unclear names and dates.

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