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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1947
Page
4
The article explains back crawl technique with emphasis on arm and leg timing the body aligned with the shoulder and straight line. It advises keeping the head low and face clear of water while breathing and practicing rhythm to avoid rushing and achieve a restful position.
The note outlines plans for an afternoon golf event and references broader national production goals and employment figures. It highlights peak production aims, consumer demand, and mentions the Red Sox handling rising demand alongside general industry activity in 1943.
Uneven results at the weekend event showed some pairings and flights shuffled. Comedic errors and miscounts disrupted several rounds with Mrs Rose and others struggling in late afternoon play. Mary McGrath and Mee Rewnes led a partial field though the day featured notable missteps.
Fragmented text from a cycling report lists competitors and outcomes in a noisy coastal stage. Names Jay Mannie Weelay Lui and Brown appear amid unclear references to a final and a water program. The garbled lines hinder clear attribution of results or dates.
Lady Dharwanrhi Rang spoke at the 19th India Women’s Conference in Akola urging incorporation of women's rights in the Constitution. She, along with other speakers, called for equal citizenship, marriage not to prejudice rights, and invited Asian representatives to the upcoming conference in New Delhi.
Residents recall a night of panic as crocodiles escape from a home near Lily Seld Sydney. Neighbors describe a tense chase with police and a local brigade trapping the errant reptiles. A man recalls past attempts at catching wild water creatures while zoo and private owners faced similar issues.
Trade page lists buying and selling rates for New South Wales, London, and world currencies with numerous quotations. Rates show many unquoted and unsettled values across nations including South Africa, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, Belgium, Italy, Australia, Indonesia, Ceylon, Singapore, Manila, and French Pacific territories with notes of potential alterations.
United Press reports from January 0 1948 that the Eighth Army headquarters credited Japanese conduct for the period, noting a single act of violence against occupation personnel in the first half of 1948 and a drop in minor offences. An inquiry into missing telephone wires found some housewives had taken wires for clothing needs.
Warsaw reports intensifying government control over printing and distribution. State licenses are required for presses and mimeograph use, with ongoing suppression of private and underground publications, while underground papers resist with broad reach and coordinated networks.
An old advertisement urges buyers to choose QID insect destroyers for effective fly control. It touts quick action, mentions DDT content, and claims the product prevents staining on fabrics. The copy references brands like Filex Monqutmes Silver Fish and Fleur Buge while asserting superior protection against flies.
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