13 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1948
Page
1
About half of the 149 stranded mail train passengers at Cardwell had left on a special train to Townsville. The influx caused a shop rush but stocks held. Food distributors worked overtime while meals came from the railway refreshment room and two cafes. Cardwell held a dance to entertain travelers as many swam and spent cautiously.
An Australian report recalls morning rail and air disruptions from heavy rain and floods. Train services to Brisbane were halted while trains, bridges, and routes faced closures. AANA flights out of Cairns were cancelled or delayed as weather eased later in the day.
Cairns and surrounding districts endured a tropical deluge with the Barron River rising and roads flooded. The Harald Collins bridge near Ocende Wy submerged by floodwaters, stranding traffic until waters receded. Rainfall hours culminated in 1 39 points with total rainfall around 1080 points as weather cleared to light rain.
Fragmented OCR note records a debate over lead hoarding and wartime supply. It mentions the Prime Minister Sir B. Cripps and Cabinet decisions to extend checks and quarterly reviews on ore shipments from Australia. Likely a wartime economic policy brief.
Reports from the fourth Test indicate India leadingTasmania with strong batting contributions from Accarrin and Hazare and steady bowling by Amamath. Lingan scores 12 and Blazars adds key runs as Australia-based teams chase, while Rovings and Wamsley noted in fielding. The match context shows Australia-India series moving toward a decisive finish with January 33 set for the next Test.
London January 12 Reuters special correspondent reports Arab guerrillas training in the mountains near the Palestine Syria frontier. A hampered bridge on the Jordan frontier named the Bridge of Jacob’s Daughters was blown up toward the Syria-Palestine area, with Haganah forces believed to be responding. The bridge links Syria and Palestine across the Jordan and lies in the attack zone from Syria as of January 9.
Fragmented dispatches describe British officers leaving Seria for the Middle East to aid Arab forces in Palestine. Reports claim Arab violence and Jewish-Arab clashes escalate near Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with guards and civilians wounded as snipers renew attacks amid shifting loyalties.
Canberra reports Commonwealth revenue for the first half of the financial year nearly meets the Budget estimate. Revenue for 1947-48 was expected at £408,185,000 with December totals at £204,502,000 and tax collections at £71,047,000 against a £142 million annual target. Expenditure for the half year reached £2,? million, with defence loan outlays projected at £30,124,000 and a half-year credit of £942,000.
January 12 report states a petition of 2500 public functionaries led the Central Yuan to order an investigation into alleged sale of surplus materials. The items were marked for government distribution for winter clothing, with suspected unauthorized export to Australia. Authorities named include the Supreme Court, the Examination Yuen, and finance, education, and interior ministries.
English hand tools sales face pressure from higher landed costs and new taxes. Market observers note pricing shifts and smaller inventories as import costs rise and retailers adjust strategies.
An emergency meeting of the cabinet decided the government lacks power to run emergency services without new legislation. Premier Hollesay and ministers will reconvene to finalize the measure. Rail workers’ leaders say strikes could have been avoided with similar guarantees. a five day work horizon was discussed but unresolved.
Cabinet approved the appointment of Rear Admiral Colins after a naval career including command of HMAS Sydney in the Mediterranean. Aug 1944 marked key promotions as Britain accelerates imperial defense efforts. Colins was awarded the CB for valor in the Sydney task force actions.
Berlin reports say Russia may incorporate its sector into the Russian zone and push to dissolve the Berlin City Council and remove Soviet reps from the four power command. MB, citing British United Press, notes the Red Army’s stance challenges Western control as Anglo American plans to bolster western administration meet resistance. An Munich dispatch says officials forecast a major American personnel move to Frankfurt and a reduced Berlin government to avoid a perception of allied accord with Moscow.
AAP dispatch reports a seven square mile sector near Vienna auctioned to Allied interests. The sale, valued at around £30,000, targets the former summer residence of Franz Joseph and the adjacent factory complex. Brisban e headquarters confirm new operations will involve allied personnel from Britain and local workers.
AAP correspondent from Villars Switzerland reports Ming Pesai of Iraq broke his left leg today while sting.
A teenage suspect appeared in Landsborough Children's Court on remand charged with the wilful murder of Edward Portch at Conondale near Landsborough on January 4. The youth was remanded by JP J D McLean until January 19.
A 12 year old girl ran from a bush shack ten miles south of Bundaberg to her uncle’s home to report a shooting. Police found Mrs Martha Ann Hall dead in the yard and her husband Arnold Hall wounded seriously with a bullet wound in the chest near Bundaberg General Hospital. Detectives and a large police party investigated the murder scene and the family tragedy occurred in Cooma Creek area.
The 1940 budget proposal sets a total of 39 069 million dollars for the year ending June 30 1940. It allocates 11 000 million for national defence and 7 000 million for programs tied to economic recovery in Europe. The administrator warns that further delays risk totalitarian spread and could force rethinking U S security.
President Truman urges using surplus income to reduce public debt while pressing for an enlarged defense and aid program. Budget projects income 41.47 million dollars, expenditure 30.668 million with a 9.748 million surplus. capital debt tallies 1250.50 million. Proposals include 446 million lary aid for non European countries, 11.00 million for China, and 680 million for the Atomic Energy Commission.
President Truman described the budget as realistic and hard toned, signaling a policy to keep government activities at or below current levels to achieve maximum economy. He stated a price rise would only occur where it served the public interest, accompanying a special budget message to Congress.
London Times correspondent notes Greece faces rapid price rises and wage delays as the drachm sinks to new lows. Inflation pressures grow, with goods and services climbing while salaries lag behind and public unrest appears in Athens streets.
Heavy rain halted play at the Cricket Ground causing abandonment in the match between New Beath Water and South Auetealig. Officials planned to resume later if conditions improve.
The Federal Cabinet outlined major defense measures including a specialist committee to advise on future nuclear deterrence, expansion of shipbuilding, and synthetic fuel investigations. Officials listed to the Works and Housing minister and others as cabinet adjourned after briefing.
Fragmentary report describes squatters in Kowloon City Wall with gunfire and casualties. Early details reference Chinese residents amid a chaotic city scene. bullets struck several, with injuries reported and authorities investigating the events.
Singapore report notes limited action as June 17 coverage highlights muted performance by the Cubes in a key playoff push. Details are sparse. no players or scores confirmed.
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