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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1947
Page
3
A distorted Foreign Office note discusses the status of the USSR Britain treaty and asserts continued validity despite claims. It argues that lapse is not implied by UN involvement and defends ongoing British relations with Russia amid postwar tensions.
Chaos on main routes to the city with traffic gridlock and parked vehicles. Police report one of the busiest days in years as a Tasmanian consignment aboard the freighter Meenea is delayed prompting parking restrictions and heavy taxi demand. Bost of workers face weekend disruption while a large ship's hold delays push to next Friday.
Melbourne January 20 A message from Carnarvon reports the crews of the tugs Empire Downland and Empire Grassland are safe after fears for their safety. The two vessels left Singapore for Melbourne around December 12 with Empire Downland refueling at Carnarvon and Empire Grassland following about 70 miles north of Carnarvon.
The Australian Workers' Union annual delegate meeting in Brisbane discussed improving conditions for embers and considered five suggestions for amending the butter cheese and condensed milk factory award. The conference is expected to run about a week and will review midday Saturday pay rules and related matters.
Reuters reports in Karachi that the Duke of Gloucester has arrived, marking a notable step in a royal tour. The London desk notes the visit began in January 2044 with arrival details from the correspondent.
AP reports John C Parkler of Consolidated Bassoon Company of New York advocates cautious atomic energy use as a new power source. A contrasting official argues atomic energy could create vast opportunities, reduce drudgery, and lift burdens of poverty if developed properly.
London January 19 (AAP) Data show coal shortages severe enough to threaten steel output by millions of tons in 1947. Production cuts begin January 30 as the steel industry and other sectors including ordnance and electrical factories face reduced output while overhead costs stay the same. Sir Miles Thomas, head of the National something organization, warned factories may face torches for part of the week.
A correspondent reports Smertenko rowed through a fm route to New York and vows to send a letter to the British Government. He says they will expose suppression of truth about Palestine if Smertenko is kept out.
London dispatch reports M. Ramadier informed President Auriol of his acceptance to form a government. Sources indicate parties have virtually agreed to a coalition, signaling a broad political accord amid France's new crisis.
Sub-Junior and Senior Boys events include 109 yard sprint won by A Alten with 14 seconds, and distances like 30 and 38 yards. Participants cited: E Jobte, S Pre, B McIntyre, G Mekege, D Moria, R Pollard, M McKange, C OGrady among others, with times and placements noted across multiple heats and finals.
The report describes drought resilient fodder and shade trees near the coast extending inland, with mentions of sheep farming and feeding options. It critiques road safety, noting driving warnings on private jeeps and the Main Roads Commission advocating cautious operation of vehicles and signaling equipment.
Fragmented text notes a spray action in rural areas with references to ground application and destruction terms. The unreadable OCR fragment mentions a spray event affecting districts and local areas, but lacks clear names or dates to specify the exact incident or outcomes.
Fragmentary text describes Britain's blocked offerings and balances with Argentina, India, Egypt, Portugal and Brazil. It notes potential interest rates, securities requisitions, and planned discussions between governments on trade balance, reconstruction, and world trade policies.
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