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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1947
Page
3
A messy OCR leads into greyhound prospects with Mernais and Merente Challengers in divisions, noting Hindtcap and Novice Handicaps. The report covers Zephyr, Del Rowe, Token, and Valley circuit results, mentioning Moonee Valley and Parkville settings, and lists multiple dogs, trainers, and upcoming heats with uncertain times and placements.
Readable lines mention Patrick and Cochrane Slomry as top boxers facing each other in January. Red Costrane, Rognae, and Neale are noted in passing with mentions of engagement, ring returns, and potential matchups as plans unfold. The text hints at bets, postponements, and expectations for an ambitious boxing scene.
Fragmentary text shows distorted names and a possible seat reference. No clear events, dates, or entities to identify a coherent news item.
Royal Air Force and naval officials plan to use radio controlled aircraft as primary targets in future fleet gunnery training. The program aims to provide safer, more accurate target practice and reduce risk to manned aircraft while enhancing effectiveness of shipboard guns and missile defenses.
The text reports Mah changes in committee roles with Dr John Power and Mr Fraser among those referenced. It notes the resignation of a chairman and appointment details for vacancies and replacements, including Power’s long service and Fraser’s test role. The article appears to cover governance shifts and official positions within a committee.
Officers report a surge in contraband goods including cigarettes and improvised alcohol as authorities clamp down. From a ship bound for New York, 3800 cigarettes and 31 pipes were seized along with 2040 wreckage rettates found in a wine room. Items were traced to Melbourne and Sydney, with custody and disposal proceeding under Melbourne authorities.
Reporters quote a Chinese official accusing the Yalta pact of shaping postwar power and Russia’s gains. The discussion ties to Manchuria, railway influence, and the broader settlement terms. The piece notes tensions over how Allied victories and concessions were shaped, with emphasis on shifts in control and policy.
Canberra January 10 The Minister for Migration Me A Calwalll welcomed British migrants arriving today as forerunners of 70 000 yearly arrivals Australia hopes to attract within two years He spoke of aliens issues and urged orderly settlement noting migrants were drawn by food supplies and better prices in England compared with scarce bread and peaches in the capital territory.
Fragmentary OCR text notes no imminent threat or danger discussed at a local council district meeting. Mentions Sydney and council, with garbled phrases about agenda items and possible next week session.
A Perth report describes plans for allied zones to supply Germany with exports from the United States and Britain. Major-General Evetta coordinates a program to deliver goods, repair and modify equipment, and establish observation posts along the line of supply as part of postwar economic integration.
The article discusses egg producers and broader German trade effects, noting shifts in international markets and Australia's export relations. It mentions Germany's wartime trade barriers, imperial and Commonwealth dynamics, and postwar economic adjustments affecting prices, production, and imports. It highlights figures and percentages related to exports and surpluses, with emphasis on Germany, Australia, and broader European economies.
London January brief from LAF notes Britain plans to ship Australasia butter to Canada to meet a rising need. Official sources say the Dominions Office and the Food Ministry coordinated a program with Australia and New Zealand, aiming to stabilize supply and curb margarine sales during the period.
Two fruit processing plants are planned in Brisbane to begin operations by late February. The venture aims to expand the fruit canning and processing industry, increasing production capacity and creating jobs in the local area.
A striking report details Cleopatra the giant trout raised at a Yore factory. Managed by A Porter, the fish is fed daily as workers monitor the dam from dawn to late afternoon. The system attracts attention with up to 80 sea trout and 20 large eels feeding in the same area, while a visiting party from Fennerion observes the spectacle.
A collage of notices inviting bids and applications from lenders and contractors. Townsville Hospital and related boards seek deputy matron and tutor positions, hospital alterations, and bicycle shelter tenders. Auktioneer Simms markets timber, hotel property, and other assets. multiple sales and meetings scheduled January 13 to 21 with various regional groups and associations listing positions, meetings, and procurement needs.
A fragmented reminiscence traces Pat McHugh a prominent fight promoter and Herb a sullen, steadfast figure shaping bouts and careers in Sydney. It recalls the era’s wrestlers, the costs of promotion, and a family’s enduring ties to the ring amid personal tragedies and ambitions.
A quirky local tale notes Roy Druery as a persistent figure in the hobby of stamp collecting and a decades long, trophy‑less yet determined presence in the soccer world. He send letters, maps towns, and sought recognition through clippings and international mentions, leaving a peculiar mark on hobbyists and players alike.
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