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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1947
Page
4
A fragmented long prose piece follows Pat Comey and a cast of unnamed figures through a tense scene of loans and strain. The narrator wanders between memories and imagined dialogue as Pat confronts money, danger, and the war era shadowing his choices. Fragmentary phrases hint at violence, risk, and a brittle social code.
A garbled note from a Paris style column asks about Best Dressed Woman of the Week in Hollywood and a garment found on Lamour, then pivots to a string of fragmented mentions of actors, words, and a cryptic quiz. The page teases answers on page three.
A compact glossary style list introduces terms from geology to theology. It touches on geodesic work, regulation, thickening, and other concept names while mixing unclear phrases and partial definitions. The readable portions highlight word origins and linguistic ideas.
A garbled 1960s correspondence fragment discusses seasonal conditions, a solicitor, a disorganized cetedlar, and alleged deals at a low export price. It mentions a sentence, slander, a body in Moe, and a plea for resolution. The text is fragmentary with numerous misspellings and unclear references.
Danish fortifications ring the city of Cor in a year 600 event marked by ramparts and local defense measures. The brief notes a fortified boundary and community readiness amid ongoing regional tensions.
Reportedly baboons have escalated from scavenging to preying on farm stock in Cane and Mis areas, with farmers accusing authorities of insufficient action. The primates have deprived sheep of food caches and attacked full grown ewes and wethers, prompting fear among farmers after losses from raids.
The report covers a historic two part tale from New Britain about epic feats by Royal Australian Navy personnel dismantling hidden war stores in Rabaul area. It also includes a long digression arguing that cricket, not football, captures public sentiment despite lower attendance. The piece contrasts heroic wartime tasks with a social critique of sports passion and national priorities.
Bruce Bie of the Queanslandes Party kicked off the state election push addressing a large Kennedy audience in support of Bob Johnston the QPP candidate opposing CG Jesson. Pie claimed the QPP is inclusive non sectional and non sectarian, pledging to quit if it ever changes. The QPP aligned with the Country Party on a two party composite government approach. He argued state development lags behind other states.
The Archbishop of York warned that within 20 to 30 years another world war could be triggered by racial distinctions and mankind’s drift toward weapons of mass destruction. He argued Britain may be unprepared for the catastrophe and noted nations already wielding devastating arms. Russia and Europe’s fear would affect all peoples, stressing that disarmament and international measures are crucial to prevent a renewed war.
Only ten of the approximately 2200 US airports can accommodate the 829 Superfortress aircraft. This select group includes the major airfields capable of handling the heavy bomber’s size and requirements.
A Press report notes a British farmer arriving at port with a bucket containing £900, reviving old imagery of money boxes as a simple, enduring savings method. The tale contrasts traditional keepsakes with modern ambitions and currency.
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