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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1947

Page

1

Greece attacked by Poland and Yugoslavia over Balkan border row

In the Security Council Dr Lange of Poland and Dr Vilfan of Jugoslavia vigorously attacked Greece over Balkan border disturbances. They blamed Albania Bulgaria and Jugolavis in the Balkans Commission report and urged Greece to quit its seven year war with Albania and form a new coalition government.

Lange Greece Security Council Albania Jose Vilfan Jugoslavia Russia Poland Vilfan United States United Nations

UNITED STATES PLAN ATTACKED AND DEBATE CLOSING urged

Fragmentary report notes opposition to a plan and a push to end debate in a council meeting. Mentions Ward Grumman and Benicia and Greece tensions, with remarks by Sir Alex and Colonel Hodgson amid wartime discourse.

Stowaway on Conspiracy Charge in Singapore

A court in Singapore heard a case involving a stowaway charged with conspiring to commit an offense aboard a vessel. The defendant, believed to be from Australia, faced details about the alleged plan and its execution during the voyage. Proceedings continued as authorities examined the evidence and the nature of the alleged crime.

Untitled fragment from Canberra July news note

Fragmentary Canberra text from July covers senate, reelection, and preparations. The unreadable OCR yields scattered names and phrases about policies and events, with no clear dates or outcomes.

Public Buildings Plan Revised in Coen Housing Effort

July 18 report shows the housing commission backed by Mr Ganetaia recommends abandoning the Matth plan and building a completely new structure. Estimates indicate the new build could be erected much more quickly and efficiently.

Coen Housing Commision Ganetaia

Atherton Maize Crop Report Notes Decline

A brief Atherton crop update reports maize yields facing stress from dry spells and staggered planting. Local agricultural officials urge farmers to assess soil moisture, apply timely irrigation, and monitor tassel development for potential adjustments this season.

Vain Attempts To Solve The Indonesian Crisis

The Indonesian crisis remains unresolved as the Republican Government rejects Dutch forces, with Vice-Premier A K Gani defending the government's stance. The issue of fusion with Dutch authorities and the Federal Interim Government's formation must be settled before any move to halt hostilities. Violations of truces are reported in the daily summaries.

Decter A. K. Gani Oes Nt Sae Selerakien Perbions Republic

Cuts in Newsprint Debated by Common E Stafford Cripps

Part of a British cabinet debate in which Sir Stafford Cripps argues against deep newsprint cuts, noting the government will aim to reduce newspaper size by at most one page and save two to three million pounds yearly, with possible impact on food supply.

QuEstone Stafford Cripps Britain

Film critic wins libel suit against MGM in London

High Court awarded Mims Robertson £1300 in libel and slander case against Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Robertson claimed MGM sent letters to the British Distribution Company criticizing her abilities and comments. Judge Tadge Hilbert noted upcoming legal arguments as the verdict stood.

London High Court ‘Bag Sim Obertson Minager Metro-Goldwre Mayer Mims Robertson MGM Omar Tadge Hilbert

Ingham Show Record Gate Takes Finer Dats Results

Ingham fair records a higher gate and better results with a 90/0/ gate. Mr K Prour of Prairie leads the ring events featuring Blond mare Seaea by Tivsiant, a two year old, and several entries including Hall Mack, Lee Pine, and Divided at OR Sin. Cattle, warlocks, and other classes noted among entries with local exhibitors like L Stoneback Doctee and G Mi Kirkwood.

Oxgham Ingham Weday Mr. K. Prour Prairie Blond Mare Alston Tivsiant Eenorire Yeasling D. Mahany Hall Mack Shell Temul Lee Oan L. Stoneback Lady Idee H.W. Sed G. Mi Kirkwood H.W Ime Ehteed

Scenes Like Wild Rodeo Delays Waireta Sailing

In Auckland July 18 a bull broke free in the freighter Waireta delaying its voyage to Tahiti with cattle and poultry. Foreman Thomas Spiers was mauled when the animal toppled the rail as he attempted to insert a wooden stake into the stall.

Auckland Waireta Tahiti Thomas Spiers Spiers

Ship Sinks in Violent Sea Tragedy Near Bombay

A storm wrecked a vessel shortly after leaving Bombay en route to Rewas. Only 12 survivors remain. two bodies found near the lighthouse at the harbor entrance. Captains among survivors. Bombay Port official says many dead scattered along the harbor. Survivors unable to recall details due to shock.

Bombay Rewas Kofaba Point

British coal production in London report

July 11 release from the British coal sector notes production figures and trends. Analysts observe steady output with regional variations and brief commentary on demand and future policy impacts.

Bevin Defends Policy Against Critics In Parliament

British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin told critics that Britain will not divide any part of the world and seeks economic unity where possible. He defended allied efforts and dismissed claims of attempting to split Europe or America, while addressing debates on wartime strategy and postwar aims.

London Least Bevin Teameodt Werkser Unsos Rad Bean Banich Hila Europe America Berle UNION

Federal workers found de loyal in midterm reports

Washington July 17. The War Department released reports on loyalty and suspensions affecting federal workers. About 323 employees were discharged, 18 resignations occurred before discharge, and 29 applicants faced disciplinary actions after loyalty reviews.

WasWiyaTon Pas Cina Commianines Muarter Cilingrens Munthe Federgy War Department

Unclear fragmentary note on a legal custody matter

Fragmentary text references years of gaol for a person named BCamst and a court or custody context. Readable items include a statement about enforcement from Mari and a remark about taking something into renewal, with garbled names and terms.

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Athens Grumman Aes Benicia Gracy News Yillan Janisa Cafyr Joy Sure Setenee TAN Wientnion Werk Nf Deere Deree Tig Citer Selegenna Seana Rae Shyners i Arma Herschel Johnson Chaiman Witheaws Bemare Alexder Cadogan Colonel Hodgson Australia Lampe Hodgson Sydney Stowaway Aptrare TY Singapore Court Singapore A.a Sean Geuree Mie Saates Saniey Hammond Jona Coaden Laseard Italle Foon Cairns Nsw YORK Atherton Dwich Paty Sar Lutera Cripps Tomnis Quemon Orewa Anglous Ruhr British Coal Production GUST Monty Bcamst Justice Potglar Jane Mari Lady Mountbatten
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