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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
3
Australia welcomes Denmark as a new diplomatic link with Canberra receiving the first Danish Minister by late December. Denmark, a largely rural kingdom with fertile fields and woods, has productive regions and extensive coastal wind influence, yet also barren and boggy areas and sandy moors.
A survey of Denmark outlines its area 2400 square miles plus major islands Funen Zealand and Jutland. It describes Viking roots in the region German and Scandinavian neighbors, the 1300s union with Norway and Sweden, then 1818 links to Norway and Sweden, and later 1940s occupation and resistance. It notes Folk High Schools, constitutional monarchy, ferry links, and Denmark’s population about 4 million.
A Mourilyan area cane farmer, Campbell, retires after nearly 50 years of district work. Community leaders praised his dedication to growers, show society, and local development, noting his impact on Johnstone Shire Council and Mourilyan suppliers committee. He plans to visit annually during show time and remains a valued advocate for North Queensland agriculture.
Ravenshoe notes document a January council meeting at Ravenshoe public hall. Local committees and representatives formed for ASL tribes industry farming and trade affairs. J K R Girle secretary Ford treasurer and auditors listed among attendees.
Innisfail reports a renewed sugar shortage affecting daily supplies and water availability. A telegram to Mr E Owens secretary of the Innisfail ALP cites urgent actions from federal authorities across Queensland, urging prompt measures to restore onion markets and ensure sugar access.
Brisbane dispatch reports Col Verwts stating no Dutch vessel at Australian ports was sabotaged. One ship’s engine failed from seawater ingress during a trip from Sydney, but no other damage occurred to vessels or infrastructure.
Vancouver dispatch reports the steamer Rabains bringing Mr Forde and family from a rough sea journey. Captain Robert Scott said the weather was the roughest in his 200 voyages, noting a hurricane that caused 12 million dollars of damage in Hawaii. Forde met government representatives and spoke on Canada and Alaska’s future prosperity and development.
Two men fell from electric trains in Sydney last night and survived. One incident occurred in an underground tunnel near Town Hall station where Ned narrowly escaped death after falling clear of the line and escaping from oncoming trains. At Kogarah and Hurstville stations the injuries were minor to a man with three fingers crushed and other unspecified sock or shock injuries.
The fragmentary report shows Mr Campbell as a delegate at an ASPA event concerning cane pest destruction and sugar industry matters. References to Mouriyan, Mourigan Cane Pest Destruction Fund, and regional transport woes hint at broader concerns for MourQ74i and Far North communities.
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