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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1947
Page
7
A literary piece reviews pressures on freedom of information as Allied and neutral editors debate wartime censorship and postwar policy. It traces Louise and Tudor through a critique of state controls, judicial actions, and the push for broader press liberties amid global conflict.
Fragmentary report details heavy press censorship, arrests, and jail terms for journalists. It cites government decrees, the suspension of papers, deportations, and a broad restriction on foreign correspondents. Mentions Peru, Palestine, Turkey, Guatemala, and Armenia along with various outlets and reporters.
The report covers war rehabilitation efforts in Hong Kong and education progress in Sierra Leone. It notes attendance declines in some areas and mentions government and private input on constitutional reforms. It cites Stanley Camp internment and growing concerns over social disruption.
Canadian oil sector expands as Western Canada joins a multinational effort to boost crude production. The drive aims to meet rising domestic needs and reduce imports, with major firms participating in exploration efforts amid a tightening global oil market.
The document discusses Wolfram pricing during World Wars, noting WWI fixed prices around £4 per unit under a government contract, with miners forced to accept these terms for years. It contrasts WWII Australia paying 10 per ewe for wolfram while the government bought 25,000 tons at £250 per unit, and critiques the profitability and control by authorities. It mentions water access failures, mining disruptions, and government water and road provisions affecting operations, with references to various officials and places.
A fragment notes that years ago Cairns district faced impending electricity restrictions. The report mentions expectations around the power situation and a disappointing lack of statements after a recent meeting. Names and precise details are unreadable.
A June inquiry led by the Agriculture Minister probes dairy price support and production costs amid farmer grievances. It notes farm gate prices and government figures differ, questioning if subsidies and loans adequately aid dairymen while producers face rising costs and uncertain markets.
A local committee formed about thirteen members pushes forward a measure affecting farmers. The group aims to address concerns over a forthcoming agricultural product and its impact on the community.
A fragmented note hints at a July event involving a tour and a strange extraction. Names and places are unclear, with several garbled terms. Further readable details suggest a performance tour but lack concrete dates or organizers.
The readable text hints at historical debates on social order and scientific topics. It mentions terms like rape, fermentation, and victory questions, with scattered references to acts and observations. The fragmentary nature prevents clear attribution to persons or events yet suggests a periodical notice of contested topics.
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