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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1946

Page

3

Transfer of authority ends colonial era in Indonesia

Dr van Mook states the transfer from SEAC to the Netherlands East Indies government to end the colonial era. Civil administration expands with martial law in most territories, except Ball and parts of Borneo. Malino conference cited as key step toward a free Indonesian commonwealth under Dutch guidance.

SEAC Java Sumatra van, Mook Martie Ball Borneo Var Indonesia Free Commonwealth Netherlands Jawa Suriratmist Wanka Sandmans Whrongeauen van Mok Malina Aif $i Mlacassar Frese Dava

Atomic Car Hoax Sentencing at Old Bailey

A man named Wilton was found guilty at the Old Bailey for a hoax involving an atomic car scheme that promised investors £240. He claimed involvement with Frederick Fleston Collier and shared in the venture, though evidence showed no real uranium or chemical work. Detective Sergeant Shepherd described Wilson as craving attention, spinning tales to push an aviation spirit mechanism. He received a 21 month prison term for the deception.

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Salvage Accounts Commission Report on Accumulated Profit

The report details audit findings by the Auditor-General on salvage commission finances. It notes stock movements, delivery failures, and questions about goods available for sale under debit advice. Auditors flag potential misinterpretations of stock status and emphasize protective measures for Commonwealth assets.

Sune Tometer Ikaw Wale Sydney New South Walla Zile Irda! Org Suici Poona Bost Sr Arm of Salvage

London Town and Country Plan Faces Traffic Crunch

A fragmented summary describes proposed megacity planning for London including new underground and elevated roads to handle 20 000 vehicles daily, with aims to reroute traffic around the city and create east west and north south arteries. It notes costs timelines and conflicts with existing districts and plans.

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Australia Seeks Share of German Reparations

Australia signs into the Paris reparations pact and awaits a clearer figure of its share from the Allied Control Council. The agreement allocates 80.8 percent of western-zone industrial equipment and merchant shipping to Australia, with 70 percent of German external assets to be allocated, though total values remain unsettled. Prime Minister notes Australia is one of eighteen claimant nations and emphasizes the burden on all involved nations.

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Spraying Mantis helicopter devised for vast field spraying

A British demonstration introduces the Spraying Mantis, a helicopter capable of lifting three to four tons and spraying up to 400 to 600 acres daily. It claims precise, wind-resilient application over irregular fields and hilly or wet terrain, with control at low speeds. Developed over seven years by scientists at Harston Cambridge, it aims for inclusion in GB and Empire farming fleets.

Aeteen Het Mylug Hlarston Cambridge Great Britain Empire

Interstate Hockey Adelaide Shield Triumph Seen

Western Australia defeated Queensland by three goals on Saturday to win the Inter-States men’s hockey carnival trophy, sealing the Shield. Scores in the carnival included Western Australia four and Queensland one, with Victoria three and South Australia two.

Adelaide Queensland Samual Inter-Stansor Western Australia Victoria

Boxing Meaney Dibqualified in Sydney Golf Event

A garbled report from Sydney details a boxing and golf event with multiple players named, including Mrs N Cullens and GH Griffiths, and mentions a July 31 nomination deadline and August 1 Mollie Draper medal round. Scores show GH Griffiths 204, followed by Mew Thome 208 and Mrs Wright 207, amid scattered club notes and upcoming matches.

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Cool burglars invade country manor in London raid

Two burglars broke into a country manor in London, waking Sir Jeremiah and Lady Colman. They demanded at knife point the hero of the Ses tactics are avera gangster films.

London Juan Aie Jeremie Colman

Cairns Champion Betas Of Weekend Matcore

Local tennis championships feature Cairns champions in Open and grade events with multiple finals results. Notable matchups include Mawdsley, Langley, Fang Yuen, De Jarlais, and McKavanagh with several doubles and mixed doubles titles decided and unfinished matches noted.

Lauren C. Hulleh Pennell A Phliems Haye Stewart Ees Sinclair Lauris Ire Lea Brydon Hawaaiey Koperanon Les Lond Toppage Ang Strambini Fang Yuen Croana Hares Y Mawestey McKavamagh Neilson Woodward Prichard Brophy Thompoon James Y Gogan de Jarlais Woodward Brophy 1Betersen Reynolds Teardon Chappel Skinner Mull Liveek le Kerr Forbes Reynolde Rearaan Kery Purves Nilson Leahy L. Pederson Evan Yuen V. Gelvin Thosan Robert Punehard Corby Mra Dedaria Pederson Ars Edwardes Willams MT Crisp Petersen Mire Gibson Robins Robine Noble Forte Mist Allen Welch Hayes Thompson Pearse Wally Rolie Wouler Lagley S. Rearson Mira Battle Martin Shearer Frengh McArdley Pang Yuen McDougall Catan Ritumany Mesdames Nichelle Holle Mesdames Hayes and Nugent Mesdemes Crisp Filagerala Mesures’ Walk Meadames Noble de Jars Bing Allan Haves

Australians Triumph: Wolland Narrowly Edges Rival

In a tight Australian bout, Wolland secured a 1% lead over Grims Brown with decisive exchanges. Van Swol defeated Witten by two counts as Van Swol and Rinkel combined for key blows. The meet featured competitive action on June 2 and June 6 with improving form from both sides.

Grim Brown Australia van Swol

Tria By cut games noted by Preneh International Club

Paris July 20 The Preneh International Club rates the Tria By cut games to thie when Befotra ae Foley Seattt Momma and CMa.

Paris Preneh International Club Tria Thie Befotra Ae Foley Seattt Momma Cma

Unclear Sports Scores From Thursday Games

Readable names include Mesdarmes Ireland Keegen Stewart Gorton Innis Mendames Bead Morgan Hexoey and E Wintworth. Championship results show Mills Me Staken Miss Lind academe shy singles and Mrs Willey Sirs with Stanton 31 to 46 in a frayed OCR recording.

Thursay Mesdarmes Ireland Keegen Stewar Gorton Innis Y Mendames Bead Morgan Hexoey Mestames Mills Camel Lind Acade Willey Stanton

Innisfail Ladies Bow and Cycle Weighing President's Report

Innisfail July 20 report notes annual meeting of the Innisfail Ladies Bow and Cycle group. Details on officers, dues, and committee reports appear, with emphasis on upcoming events and financial status.

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Marinda Moves Star Vane Wie Sconea Toe Es

The fragmentary report notes a Marinda player named Van e Wie Sconea toe es in a game. Details are unclear due to missing text but indicates a notable move or play by the athlete. Further context is not readable from the fragment.

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