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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1947
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text discusses coal nationalisation in England with mentions of ministers, the Labour government, and debate over state control versus private ownership. It references production, resources, and policy ideas, noting calls for national emphasis on coal and energy security.
The article surveys postwar policy ideas on nationalization versus private ownership. It argues for public control of critical industries to ensure full employment, fair wages, steady production, and avoidance of inherited prejudice. It stresses law and order, disciplined workforces, and government direction to unite public trust with private enterprise.
A long unreadable passage describes a Canberra conference on regional advisory matters. It mentions speakers, commissions, and aims to improve post-war Pacific cooperation. The text references a James or Jamesrr figure and notes plans for an end of month Canberra meeting with New Zealand involvement.
Fragmented report from Cape York region recounts a boating and road incident with injuries. Mentions Palm Beach, Atherton region, and a court schedule for January. Multiple names appear garbled in OCR, with references to a train and a truck collision and ensuing injuries.
Shipping movements across the southern coast are described with scattered terms and fragmented place names. The text lists ports and dates in a garbled sequence with several missing letters, creating a murky snapshot of coastal traffic and timing.
A boy accidentally shot and killed another boy in a garage after an afternoon incident. Police and investigators arrived as witnesses described a tense scene and the suspect was detained for questioning. The incident occurred near a residence on a residential street, with authorities mapping the events and seeking statements from residents. Further details were not immediately released.
In a Perth bush fire incident two people were trapped and rescued by emergency services. Witnesses describe flames reaching nearby areas as crews fought the blaze to protect homes and property. Local authorities urge residents to follow safety orders and stay clear of affected zones.
The fragmentary OCR item mentions Britain building light cars and several unclear names and phrases. The readable bits hint at a 2 point six tone or measure and references to individuals like Thom and others, but the text is heavily garbled with no clear event, date, or outcome to report.
Brisbane police charge three men after two attempted robberies near midnight. One suspect overpowered during a struggle at a Virginia shop. others arrested near Woolloongabba yard following a watchman report. Victim E Moran and son-in-law assisted in subduing the intruders and lodging charges.
A Brisbane article from January 12 laments a large share of today’s youth deeming homes merely places to eat and sleep. It criticizes parents labeled as the old man or old woman and notes disdain for traditional discipline, predicting trouble for fathers lacking firm guidance.
In Brisbane on January 11 Shirley Miranda Harris seven died after being pulled from a wading pool ho a neighbour pulled her from the water and she was taken to a doctor then to Brisbane Children's Hospital. Authorities report she sustained severe injuries and died shortly after.
Fragmentary report notes ongoing progress at the Suamer School of Music with student practice and instruction topics. Readable phrases reference exams, rehearsals, and classroom activities shaping musical development.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fatal incident near a roadway with references to Siward Ivreece Gilbert Bean and others. The text mentions a transfer to the Dutch authority and a coroner, with a date of January 2 and a death record. The surrounding names and places are garbled.
Widespread discontent on Thursday Island after World War II shows white residents facing recovery aid and stores with coupons while natives hold broader access. Ex-head teacher W. Gallogly, back after 25 years, cites demands for equal postwar treatment, rapid war-damage settlement, and reopening the State School to educate local children.
Local residents on Thursday Island report extensive fire damage and loss following the war period. Mr Gallogly notes destroyed streets and a ruined Metropole Hotel, with calls for prompt school records restoration and defense construction. Residents fear delays in reopening state facilities and warn of looting and firearms purchasing among youths.
Dense OCR fragment reports union councils and industrial groups planning to meet over wage demands and work stoppages. It mentions the Victorian era context with references to railways unions, industrial action, and potential general strikes, signaling escalating labor tensions and sympathy actions.
A battered extract notes bitter pamphlets tied to the Miners Federation, referencing a Common Cause journal and a council approval of a grant around £3 from New South Wales to recoup objections. The garbled text suggests internal factional tensions and financial aid amid a broader anti communist stance.
Police report a bold early morning raid in Sydney by two men who punched a man near Victoria Park and stole £38 from Sir Bryan Burton. Victim hospitalized. authorities say the attackers fled toward Campbelltown as a large crowd gathered. A second incident near Cleveland Street also involved a theft, with victims treated for injuries and a suspect at large.
A fragmentary report notes RSL badge wearers organising a local meeting. The article mentions a secretary and a briefing at an event, with references to returning personnel and a Bragle Bud action. Details are incomplete but indicate a veterans group discussing duties and commemoration.
A brief item records migrants linked to a builder under the private kevsPRME designation in 2008, noting involvement, context, and unresolved questions about project roles and oversight.
The text reports a wartime warehouse incident and anti Communist rhetoric. It mentions Sharkey as a Communist leader and alleges Wells was ousted for defying party lines. Australian physicist Marcus Oliphant and Rev. Sver Canberre are cited alongside atomic and energy topics, with references to a new year and lectures.
The report outlines Canberra's push to appoint Oliphant amid a cabinet reshuffle and controversy surrounding Malbautine Brice. It notes Labour tensions, Evatt's role as exter minister, and debates over defense armament and allied policy during the New Year period.
The article recounts fierce debate over nuclear weapons and deterrence, with Prime Minister and Liberal opposition figures weighing the risks of war and reconstruction plans. It highlights fears of misuse, leadership portraits, and electoral heat as nations consider future security and policy shifts.
Fragmented report describes a cyclone near Melbourne affecting the yacht crew Wright, Paul Horan of Sydney, and other mariners. It mentions sailing conditions, loading of ships, and references to Queen Natoacy and South Wales, with unclear dates and details due to damaged OCR.
Sydney report on Labour Party fears over Bretton Woods financial talks. Minister Ward and coalition policy sparking ALP worries that the agreement may widen class tensions and provoke Labour dissension. Observers note potential economic policy shifts and party splits amid controversial international finance debates.
Tamworth report states Reuben Smith station manager at Piedmont Serra Station Cabeda lost his wife Elate Smith when a limb fell from a tree striking the car she rode in returning from hospital. Five others escaped injury. In a separate incident at Murgo Station a woman fell from a motor vehicle near Wan’da as a wheel passed over her head.
A damaged clipping reports intense heat in Brisbane with the Weather Bureau predicting a continued rise. The city records a high near 68 degrees and notes the day’s scorching conditions spreading through the evening.
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