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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1948

Page

3

Palestine crisis discussed by United Nations and Britain

A Cairns Post report outlines tensions in Palestine, debating British withdrawal, Arab and Jewish fears, and potential UN peacekeeping actions. It notes the danger as the British pullout nears and the need for a strong Palestine Commission to avert wider Middle East instability.

Milit Andy Wrourtry United States United Nations Palestine Lewis and Arsh Middle East America Buea Palestine Commission

Northern Settlement Australia Safety Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR reads as a safety notice from Northern Settlement Australia. It references persons and events in unclear order and includes scattered names and phrases. The readable content is insufficient to determine a clear event, date, or outcome.

Shipping Movements See ne emanie St re ee

Shipping movements reported with sparse legible details include references to street names and vessels. The fragmentary text notes possible port activity and logistics, but lacks complete data on dates, ships, or routes. Further reading needed to confirm specific consignments or schedules.

Emanie

Shield Cricket Match in Sydney Test Details Amid Turbulent Play

Fragmented report covers Shield cricket match between South Australia and New South Wales at Sydney. It references players like Lindmall, Borwick, and Teahick, with ball-by-ball notes on fumbles, stumping attempts, and a narrowly contested second innings. Team scores and precise events are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece notes notable bowling by Borwick and near-decisions that shaped the match tempo. The text includes garbled names and misplaced phrases, yet preserves the core cricket actions and the sense of a closely fought contest.

Sydney Test Siler Weith Micher Lindmall Coipire Borwick Oly Zoe Nsw Topacarer South Australia Seth Sietaus James Orien Teahieck

Child crushed under rolling pipe in Brisbane incident

A severe accident near Eeoggera Park reportedly left a child with a fatal skull fracture after a rolling pipe crushed them. The scene was attended by emergency services as authorities investigate the mishap and confirm the victim’s identity.

Brisbane Babe

Memorial notices from Brisbane honor loved ones

In loving memory segments from Brisbane relatives remember a husband and father, with daughters and a son expressing grief. The notices surname a memorial tied to Kaiki yee and a late spouse, noting precious memories and enduring presence in the family.

Segent Kaiki Dar Brisbane

Fragmented Local Notice on Injury and Weather Impact

An unclear local report describes a person injured while wandering near a path during a holiday week and taken to hospital with facial lacerations. It mentions a safe launch party, a boy in Magnetic Tatamia, and weather forecasts with heavy rain and showery conditions across regions including Carpentaria and Peninsular areas. A separate motor cycle incident near a railway station is noted with an injured man connected to Brentfort Timber mill. Authorities reference a TV sale and casual observations about wind and storms.

Wester Carpentaria Crete Parventaria Ales Cairne Sim Smayer Brentfort Hizhwar Eder Statin Syundeny

Road Traffic Minia Mane Jer 11 Complete Pile

Fragmented OCR describes a traffic disruption and a pile up involving red traffic metal and wire. Mentions consolidation acts and a draft plan with unclear details and names like Mr Joes and Mk W Paramentacy. The text is garbled and hard to parse for precise action.

Raf Bi Joes Soraeh Esterday

Plane Abandonment Sparks Melbourne Search Effort

An editor's garbled report notes a missing plane between Sydney and Auckland with authorities and local search crews scouring the region. The account mentions Ron Meehan and a brother Joka of Gerlang, with references to RAF abandonment and ongoing operations through September, detailing a chaotic, month long effort.

Melbourne Ron Meehan South Devere Sydney Joka Gerlang RAAP Meehan

U S Suspends Radar Equipment Exports

The State Department halted export of radar components amid war surplus reports. Protests arose as shipments to Russia faced scrutiny, with officials indicating embargo measures would curb sensitive equipment transfers and prevent export without approval.

Washington Jen Oer Ricky Nelshoesa

Export permit debate shadows grain export ban

Government sources indicate pressure from growers over a planned export permit for the new wheat crop to balance feeding needs. Reports say ministers argued grain must remain for poultry, dairy, pigs, and feeding stock, while export restrictions on maize linger and farm output sustains domestic supplies.

Flere Seatee

Labour States Plan Assault on Federal Tax Monopoly

Labour governments outline a plan to challenge federal taxation and restore state taxation powers. A conference discussed taxation, irrigation and transport issues including road, railway, and air travel amid opposition to uniform federal taxation.

SF Cremiohinal Ied Seta Jalea

States urge caution over Tasmanian coal project terms

A Queensland and New South Wales Labour Governments backed a proposal to restore Tasmanian stationing under a stated joint agreement with Blair Athol and Severn Dalmaies. Premier Blair Athol urged rapid action while warning of risks to NSW mining and Queensland energy supply. Victoria sought validity tests as federal and state tensions rose.

Air Hanlon meGirr Umdelina Tee Bore Quest Fan SSW Severn’ Dalmaies Macintyre Snd Marwan Hivers Mujgoola Gueensiapg Weiss Feniators Blair Banlon Gyeneton Blair Athol Nsw Mines Ie Soulthern Melbourse Vietoriam Lal Savice Queensland New ‘South Wales Chevert South Australia Australia Enrther Victoras

Police Sergeant Jean Connally Dies In City Accident

Police Sergeant Jean Connally aged 47 died after falling from a truck at Mulgrave Road near Tive Ways Corner on Saturday afternoon. He had returned to duty in Calan after relief work in Normeston and came from Toowoomba and Brisbane families. The funeral will be held at St Monica's Cathedral with Queensland Police members invited to attend.

Vonnour Solleen Auling Tive Mulgrave Road Sean Etraiog Frome Courd Connally Dains Tommie Dutie Normeston Calan Bet _Can Dolly Radbern duchatpes Toowoombs Brisbane Queensland St Monica's Cathedral

Picketing of Melbourne Tram Sparks City Emergency Plan

Melbourne tram picketing prompts government moves to reduce emergency transport reliance. Police protection likely as hundreds of workers threaten walkouts. union leaders deny plans to deploy forces if needed. Officials debate tram operations and emergency transport safeguards amid mounting labor tensions.

Melbourne Jan Ti Wamway Ls Tomer Adope Tommor Ameria Fas Mindreds Eke Hugh Faye Mebourne Cullen Cenight

Pressing Federal Problems in Canberra Cabinet Talks

Canberra reports cabinet will conduct three meetings to discuss urgent probes and economic measures. Prime Minister J B Chifler and Commerce Minister Sir RM Benara expected to lead talks on improving Australia's trade with other nations and potential electoral boundary redistribution. Also notes talks in New Zealand and defense discussions in Melbourne.

Canberra Sear Etfert Weil Mliniaere J. B. Chifler RM "Benara New Zealand Melbourne

Golden Casket Drawn in San 19 at Oosien Caste

The drawing to day issued ticket No. 28038 for the Golden Casket event. Names listed include EC W and A dohusen, LJ, Myers, L Preston, Bie, G Hancock WA Kooi Archer W Rankin Teowoouhe, among others.

Oosien EC W A. Dohusen Myers L Preston Bie G Hancock WA Kooi Archer Ci- W Rankin Teowoouhe

Saturday Work Objection Memo From Union Meeting

A garbled note records a union meeting about Saturday work objections and related remarks. It mentions a campaign or discussion over work on Saturdays and references individuals tied to the dispute, though details are unclear due to damaged text.

Labour member disciplined amid Canberra tensions

In Canberra Jan 1 a Labour MP voiced concern over retaliation and possible suspension as he defends his private member bill on government regulation. He rejected fears for his political career, stressing his duty and satisfaction in serving the public. Authorities denounced the regulation as flawed.

Canberra Jan St Edrn Monaro Aid Melbourne

Preparation for Parenthood Examines Family Duty and State Interference

A historical article argues for restoring old family priority and parental authority amid societal changes. It condemns neglect of parenting, urges return to family prayer and respect, and warns against punishing parents for children’s misbehavior. It calls for special consideration of large families and upholds parental authority as a just right when exercised morally.

St Stephen's Russia Nazi Germany West

Realined by Act Brisbane Incentives and Tax Changes

Partial OCR reads indicate a discussion of incentive payments tax effects and renewed elements tied to a federation. It mentions Secretary Mr A P Monk and references to Jeong Hee and an Australian context with predictions about federal action.

ACT Brisbane Jan Jeong Waak Ebee A *P Monk

Long Bay Escapee Returns Exserviceman's Answer to Aged Parents Plea

An escaped Long Bay convict returns to answer pleas from his elderly parents. The 26 year old ex serviceman, surrendered today at Lane Yay Gaol after 10 days on the run. Public appeals by his family and radio broadcasts prompted by the coercive atmosphere of press interviews are noted. The case draws attention from the Returned Services League and Central Courts.

Long Bay Exserviceman Sydney Puumoresier Cays Edward Ames Nis Ned Enor Cifizehe Ereevient Vms Berne Jumneeld Py Peranceamy Emiri Iaurint Hare Gentral Corts Wit Haring

Tractor Factory Melbourne Adopts New Assembly Plan

A garbled note describes a Melbourne tractor factory restructuring. It mentions an Austrian credit, Corrick Deering, and a shift in production timing. The text hints at a four year horizon for orders and potential replacement market changes.

Melbourne

Bakers Close Shops in Western Queensland After Price Standstill

Twelve shane and local bakers in Western Queensland suspend operations amid stalled talks with authorities over a 1d price rise for bread. Longreach shop reports bread taxes and ovens idle as cases of supply disruption spread to Winter and Blackall areas. Households face bread shortages and must bake or make do while bakers fear a prolonged halt.

Srisbane Shane Queensland Fenn Tommarram Longreach Blackall Uskers Pitas Saluross

Hitch hiked by air from Lospex to London

Report reads like an OCR fragment noting travel by air from Lospex to London with a stated fare of £308. It mentions a London bound journey, a possibly misread place name Petercham and mentions Brisbane and a beam rupture at a position near mid day.

AIR Fom Lospex London Geniontreet Petercham Syiley Bristane

Mount Garnet tin expert prospecting planned near Briabane

A report from Bundaberg area mining circles notes plans for large scale tin prospecting around Mount Garnet. J Newman, a wartime mineral official, signals potential alluvial deposits and a dredge project on Nelurn Creek. Work may employ dredging and riverbank operations as exploration expands.

Fassifern Family Queenblands Gribbane Story

Fragmentary OCR describes the Fassifern family Queenblands Gribbane and their kin in Queensland. References to a government statistician and a 1946 date appear among garbled phrases. Notable names and events are unclear, but mentions a farm, a large family, maternity, and Sunday dinner in a historic rural context.

Gribbane Dan Queensland Seal A. Dowels

Recruits Criticised Aide And Public Ad Claims

A fragmented report discusses criticism of recruits amid a controversial campaign. The source references a Sydney Jet and last peers army recruits, noting an officer observed, and mentions advertising and a remark about the recruits’ performance.

Sydney Tisbopera Towta Ofhcer Atsrae Femi Erates

National Prosperity Meeting Notes and Economic Figures

The Canberra gathering outlines national prosperity efforts with discussion of employment, wages, taxation, and public revenue. It mentions the impact of policy on households, sector growth, and projections for August and September, including estimates of income and expenditure and references to legislative measures.

Death by snakebite in Tasmania claims woman

A Tasmanian woman died after being bitten by four snakes near CrimPak in Werthe. Police noted medical staff arrived promptly, but the victim could not be saved.

Evatt cautious with explosive material in parliament House

In Canberra the Evatt row unfolds on explosive subject matter amid tensions with Calwell and Ward. The actings PM faces questions on deportation talk and foreign policy as discussions mix with Australia's wartime echoes and a New Year political climate.

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