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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
8
A garbled file fragment details seed bed devices and a dubious operation. Text mentions GLIA tasters and a process to stabilize gear and reduce waste but contains many unreadable terms and nonsensical phrases. The fragment hints at a sale or procurement but offers no clear dates, names, or locations.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents reports growing demand for training and refresher courses aimed at factory safety officers and industrial workers. Programs cover mechanical electrical and chemical risks, health, psychology, and legal aspects under HM Chief Inspector oversight, with lecturers from the Ministry of Labour and related bodies.
Cairns City Council discussed Australian Provident Society Brisbane funding for road and water system works at Edge Hill. Committee urged Commonwealth clearance and park lighting upgrades at Annac Park while addressing stray stock nuisance and increased poundkeeper enforcement.
Haunting over three days in Ingham followed the August 3 collision on the Degham Hulitas road that left Rosemary and Erica and Emmanuel Calpis dead from injuries. Two witnesses, brothers, gave evidence claiming they did not intend to mislead the inquiry. Mire Mostavbett smother testified that false testimony was given at the inquest. They argued they were not compelled and could distance themselves if desired. Witnesses later said they understood the position and faced allegations. They claimed they visited their sister in hospital and had not seen the alleged fake statements. The inquest proceedings concluded without further action.
Mr SB Daura of Lahare is named to the International Wool Secretariat's Italian Survey team. He studied economics at Punjab University and Merits include a silver certificate for work with the Loucas Economics Society in Lahore. He was general secretary of a Lahore firm.
A wartime Rome feature describes overpopulation driving youth crime and social crisis. It notes a surge of separated households and idle boys drawn to petty crime, with officials proposing reform through migration, social services, and youth camps to curb unemployment and Fascist demoralization.
January 11 reports Mr J F Byrnes signing the free treaties as secretary of state. The event at Hay Mnasey Japania and Bulgaria emphasized the bipartite character with Senator Vandenberg and Senator Connally present beside Byrnes. Other powers to sign in Paris.
A sprawling 1940s style article notes Christmas travel safety campaigns by RACQ and mentions Australian officials. It covers road safety, vehicle service, and public education efforts, highlighting patrols, depictions of touring, and government involvement in transport and housing planning.
A tangled report describes traffic breaches and local council remarks. The Mayor, Mr Norman, and others are cited amid discussions of demolitions and street safety measures. Officials reference a court case and detainment details, including a December hearing and a potential 14 day sentence.
The Mossman Caledonian Society held its annual meeting in the CWA room on January 21 to elect officers for the year. Seven members attended. retiring chieftain Mr RG Mackay and retiring secretary Mr C McCalvin did not attend. The chieftain’s report covered the year ended December 31, with financial results and notes on member attendance. The meeting discussed the relapse after wartime activity and planned steps to revive interest, including a reorganisation and monthly meetings, with a Burne Might event proposed for the following Saturday. New executive: Chieftain Mr JC Young. secretary Mr HLM 5 Mackay. treasurer Mr AR Taylor. and new general committee members Messrs WoCown C Chivin and J Berzie, joining the retiree chieftain.
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