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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1947
Page
5
The letter from Senator Fold signals retirement after two decades of service in Queensland Parliament. He expresses pride in representing Blas and thanks colleagues and constituents, hoping Queensland and its people will continue progress, peace, and prosperity. He notes twenty years of dedication and reflects on future roles in various capacities.
Washington July 1 President Truman's new Douglas aircraft Independence delivered a record flight of 400 minutes from Santa Monica California. The average speed ranged 350 to 380 mph. The record, set previously by Monard Jughee in 144 minutes, marks the aircraft as richly equipped with a private lounge for the President.
Fragmented notes describe rainfall observations from Tarzali and references to an Atherton program. The text mentions delays, the Railway Department crowd scene, a wedding presentation for Mr and Mrs Morse, and various local figures in attendance, with scattered ceremonial details and thanks. The overall piece blends weather notes with a social event report and community acknowledgments.
Report notes a successful recent achievement in Melbourne highlighting craftsmanship and originality of Ge nes. It suggests some nations could benefit from domestic tools and invention, while questioning if only one producer has reached a high standard.
The fragment discusses bottle collectors, named aliases like Dottle, and their handling of empties and contraband alcohol. It references a few scenes of hoarding, wealth, and a small group involved in clandestine activity, with vague mentions of a perfumery and illicit goods. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or places.
Fragmentary text describes a proprietor Das building a long bar and attracting patrons with some decorative aspects. The passage is garbled and contains uncertain phrases about business appeal and earnings without clear facts or names.
The Chamber of Commerce notes progress in radio reception in Amros area with a July 2 briefing. Secretary CL Wilteem transcribed a communication from the Postumatee-Cenarsi on March 13 addressing interruptions and causes. The secretary cites failures in the system and ongoing efforts to improve the reception scope.
A draft banking act proposal draws opposition and support as lawmakers and treasury officials discuss its wartime controls and the Commonwealth Bank. Critics warn of overreach while backers say it would shape credit and industrial development, with implications for the economy.
The text discusses limits on research and industry, weighing what enterprises may be undertaken under control. It questions prerequisites for advancement, and whether restrictive measures can prevent errors while balancing anticipated demand and government involvement. Evidence points to debate over future policy directions and risk of overreach.
Melbourne July 1808 widows from Victoria crowded the Town Mall to demand higher compensation for their dead, led by Mrs George Yuser, widow of Major General Yancy. They say it insults war dead and protest government policy.
The jury found both men not guilty on eight counts while Convicted Baller Compton received a 12 month sentence and Cooper got nine months in the same case under the district court ruling.
New Zealand assigns a five million pound credit to a foreign country for the five years ending 906/199, to be paid by December 31 1997 at a two and a half percent rate. Credit granted by the Minister for Pingpee and the Minister for the French Republic in Wellington.
A July Atherton meeting notes a wet weather issue, with plans to attend lectures on vaccines and fertility. It records aims to address industry concerns, urge Mr Collins to act on accusations, and requests the Department of Agriculture repair dipping yards and adjust charges at Kai Luis Parm. A Deel meeting is noted as held on July 35.
Fragmentary notes describe the Migio Marbles purchased for £38,000 by the British Government from the seventh Earl of gin in 1616 and now housed in a museum collection amid questions of their extraction and public display.
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