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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1947
Page
4
Special timber correspondence reports on South African stinkwood, valued for odor and durability, holding strong prices in England and Europe. Demand remains high for furniture and antique salvage as old stock surfaces, with rare carvings and bedroom suites fetching high figures.
English timber, once largely home grown from Brivele forests, is exhausted by war and trade constraints. Authorities divert scarce timber from housing to essential needs, increasing imports from Norway, Sweden, Russia, Canada, and the United States. Laminated wood and updated finishes replace older panels, with fire resistance and moisture protection emphasized in modern installations.
An Australian government delegation reviewed a contract for five train-engined Corsair aircraft and 240 transport planes, priced at 300 dollars each, with the U.S. side negotiating on behalf of Australia. The dates indicate January 20, and the officials cited are Mess AW Coles and Peter Bruit.
In New York last month a man received a decoration for aiding tropical disease research by overseeing experiments on volunteers, including Australian soldiers. The work aimed to test vaccines and eye grafting, linked to the Port Moresby and Milne Bay campaigns. The piece notes Dr Nell Hamilton Fairley involved, and mentions the broader context of guinea pig trials for malaria, dengue, and schistosomiasis, with further related experiments in Australia and the United States.
Report from Mossman notes a local incident involving Mr A Blatt and Miller. Miller admits taking a truce, receives conviction and imprisonment for related damages to a truck. The damaged wheel and belt described. Spectators include James Masterman and cycling champion Bob Porter. Community expresses sympathy for bereaved families in the wake of the event.
The article discusses wartime volunteers in Wiltshire facing severe risks from experiments and gas testing. It notes volunteers risk death or disfigurement, yet life policies may remain valid if no contrary clause exists. Blood donors are linked to specialized insurance bridging war risks and repayment, while blood shortages and repatriation issues are touched upon.
A muddled report from Illinois Statesville Femotiar notes donors from varied backgrounds. Eldest son of Ne ped Mra J.C. Young returned from Brisbane after holiday. W. A Mackay came back from Tiwnovile. Mrs. C Dickerson, Cardwell Shire chair, visited Amman Sunita ns Dart during a Table holidays trip, meeting local citizens. A mining mishap at Porter's Beach near Rocky Point was reported. charity workers planned a trip to Daintree for tennis and cricket despite poor weather, with bowling and cricket scores noted and a motor lorry accident announced. The group later traveled to J Newell residence for a social gathering, then faced truck manpower needs and a late return home.
Fragmented OCR text discusses international views on nuclear control and sanctions under the United Nations Charter. It references the United States position on veto power, Chapter 7 procedures, and the balance of rights and obligations for nations amid energy and security concerns.
The Tay sub branch held its annual meeting in the club room at 2:90 pm on Saturday. The treasurer presented financial statements showing a general balance of £33,108 and £4,080 in the EA account. Attendees included Mr. Tom, Mr. Bowre, and Mr. Forgan, with remarks on branch interests and a small social spread concluding the gathering.
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