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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1947
Page
3
Fragmented OCR shows a Franklin and Compnay notice for houses and flats sale and estate auction. It lists prices around 500 and 1000, indicates multiple properties including dairy farms and shops, with commissions and agents named Mrs Mowe Soper. It mentions March or May deadlines and various local details.
Washington July 1 The Australian ambassador Mr NJ Makin after conferring briefly with concern which the Australian people have regarding this suggested Japan whaling expedition indicates how deeply the Australian community is alarmed. Mr Makin declines to say whether he presented any written protest and did not indicate the State Department's attitude. The matter will doubtless be discussed further, though it was not raised today.
Egyptian authorities announce readiness to accept claims for war damage. The notice indicates a formal process for submitting damages related to hostilities and affected parties in the region. The document outlines eligibility and submission steps for claimants seeking compensation.
The Sugar Committee in Canberra rules no export rebates will be paid on fruit products exported to New Zealand during July 1847. With world parity price adjustments, Australian manufacturers of refined sugar will receive no rebates on sugar contents of goods exported to other destinations.
Washington reports indicate authorities say a workable Paris scheme could be developed. It would be less desirable than the total partisan program but more acceptable to the United States Government. President Truman then departed for Charlottesville, Virginia.
Wellington reports a proposed New Zealand day to honor WWII servicemen. The plan, backed by the NZEP Association and Sir Bernard Freyberg, would honor the Allied forces and the battle near Kuspl with a public observance known locally as Ale Wein Day.
A vocal law to freeze hotel rents was proposed in New York after Congress last week. A special meeting is set for July 4 to discuss the measure, with copper officials expected to attend and a committee report anticipated.
The record shows prize allocations with first prize at 6000 pounds, second prize at 21000 pounds, and third prize at 2500 pounds among various entries and numbers. Shipping destinations and participant names appear in the fragments, indicating a detailed list of awardee numbers and related draws.
A partial OCR fragment references a topic labeled as the Common Council meeting item. Details are unclear but imply discussion of a seaworthy civic matter and seating above a certain level. No names, dates, or concrete actions are readable.
Readable fragments mention injuries and robberies with unclear names and details. The text references rubber and vibrators terms as stray phrases, offering no coherent events or identifiers.
A fragmented notice describes a city bar deal and market stalls with mentions of pineapple sale and a street event. It references Prestreater and a dance at nearby venues, noting consent for a civic gathering and a focus on local vendors and activities.
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