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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1947
Page
6
The piece discusses the Indonesian Dutch dispute, warning of potential guerrilla warfare after autonomy, and questions why mediation was declined. It notes Australia and Britain fear lost trade and urge stability, while condemning external interference and urging UN involvement for peaceful settlement.
Canberra July 29 Australian sterling balances and the dollar deterioration were discussed between Prime Minister Chifley and Treasury officials. London talks between Australian and British treasuries were reviewed. Australia may reduce non essential imports and cut dollar pool drawings, risking a period of austerity.
A fragment describes permanent army recruitment with a high medical standard for applicants. It notes a naval scholarship possibility and payment of the theological test, listing age limits from 18 to 30 with extensions up to 40 in some cases. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, but signals strict eligibility and preparatory steps for service.
Fragmentary OCR item records sales data for a street sale on Roma Street. It notes lines sold, bids, and passing in prices, with figures such as 9/2 and 19, indicating bid activity and sale outcomes. Details are incomplete but show auction progress and prices.
Warrent Officer Heo Rey Stevens of Camperdown reported killed in a crash during a Besufighter 8 engine trial at a Richmond facility. The incident occurred within minutes of taking off, with details unfolding as investigators review the wreckage and chronology of the test flight.
The bulletin lists vessels due and departures around Cairns in August. Eembrandt to Cairns August 17 leads sugar and timber, MalMiy from Sydney via Brisbane calls at Cairns August 14 with cargo for Port Moresby Samarai Lae Madang, returns to Cairns then Brisbane. Other ships include Arcons cement from Tasmania, Becky Mountain Park to load timber and maize for Sydney, Wanders to Townsville and Brisbane, James Cook landing loge to Sydney, Peombar to Hong Kong via Amboing, Aldings with produce and cement for Cairns, Fiona Molasses for Sydney, and Fiona proceeding to Lucinda.
A July notice from the Tebecco Trader sales event lists cigarettes arriving from Sydney to Brisbane with prices from 2 shillings 8 pence to 2 shillings for 20. The association, led by Mr Ben, claimed members were told they could buy any amount with a minimum of 2000 units.
Acknowledgments express heartfelt thanks from Mrs John Lula Fazzino and family Bryan Texas for sympathy and floral tributes after the death of John M Fazzino. Also thanks extend to Father Hunt and Cairne Freshwater Parish, and to Mrs C Panse Lacqua Freshwater for trembled gestures and prayers.
George Blackburn Malcolm of Lane Street Cairns was fined ten pounds by magistrate W E Mefienna for possessing a concealable firearm without a licence. The 38 revolver case was defended by H K Sen of MacDonnell Marris. The Cairns Harbour Board dredge cleared silt in Trinity Bay after overhauling in Brisbane. The dredge departed Cairns on Saturday as shipping demand rose at the port.
A Cairns Aerial Ambulance responded to Georgetown Hospital to transport Thomas Hill, a miner, to Cairns for cognitive medical attention. Captain J. Duffy piloted the plane, which departed at 12 o clock and returned at 4 50 pm. Earlier, the aircraft planned to fly to Ingham to move a patient too ill to travel by other means to Mareeba Hospital.
At Atherton on July 9 crowds filled the Gret day show with record entries. A large number of sections reported improvements over prior exhibitions, notably the cattle and horse divisions. Judges stayed busy as animals from P. J. Neal, W. A. White, H. Sigley, and J. Evans won multiple classes including champion Jersey bull Columbine's Prince and reserve champion Jersey cow Zelenca, with many other prize winners across cows, heifers, and calves displayed by local breeders.
Approval granted to Marcelmn letter delivery Aten to extend service across the recognised town Aten Oppagtunite. Service will increase from once daily to twice daily from Monday to Friday and once on Saturday. Minister for theory Mr Wo PL Riordan and Deputy Director of Poate and Telegrapha announced.
Yesterday the Brisbane Weather Bureau sent a telegraph with a forecast for the Strate region. It calls for fine conditions with scattered showers along the north tropical coast, frosts in central and northern divisions, and south to southeast winds along the coast and across the southwest. Coastal waters will be moderate to choppy with fresh to strong winds tending southerly to southeast in the far north tropical areas and south to southeast near New Guinea. district forecasts from Carpenteria and Penthenly indicate fine weather with occasional showers and southeast winds.
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A dispute over guerrilla tactics in Greece sparked rumors that a minister intended to resign. Police said aides urged him to remain in office. A report from Athens cites a British United Press correspondent noting Zervas criticized the methods used by Greek troops in the fighting.
The Premier Mr BE M Hanlon announced a blasting on an earth tank by 13 tons of TNT at a site on the Inglewood Texas road at 11 am Friday pending weather. On site experts warned that high cloud and rain could make the explosion dangerous and justify delaying the blast.
The Quaker society in a letter to Mr. Chifley calls the Estene Pravee Protection Act an outrageous attack on freedom of speech and individual liberty. It claims the measure was passed without consultation and criticizes the Labour Government for compromising civil liberties.
A partial OCR fragment notes an English offer being rejected and mentions Hull Mulligan with a fee. It references a £6 win and £7 an unspecified outcome, with garbled figures suggesting a 2000s transfer context and payment terms. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
July 23. Premier Manion stated that former servicemen and women have first preference to purchase sugar growing land under Queensland law. He responded to Senator Armstrong’s claim that the Gralz would absorb many Italian immigrants into sugar areas, saying the law will be rigidly adhered to and restrict new land openings to veterans.
The council secretary says sugar land should be reserved for rehabilitated servicemen and rejects introducing aliens. Builders prefer British stock workers in sugar areas. An officer notes aliens may gain land now but be removed later, while Italians are cited as reliable workers and historically formed groups to accumulate land, with later sales to Australians.
Canberra reports that ministers believe Australia must increase funding for tuberculosis research and treatment. The Minister for Health says the Commonwealth may need to spend £2,000,000 annually to arrest or wipe out the disease within 15 to 20 years. A grant of £250,000,000 is currently shared among states. Senator McKenna awaits a report by Dr Wanderly and will seek Cabinet recommendations. Segregation of sufferers is seen as a key step toward eradicating the scourge.
Queensland Central Council unanimously expelled John Leahy founder and life member of the Country Party for backing an Independent Country Party candidate against the endorsed candidate in the last state election. Leahy announced possible run for Carnarvon. Attending at the meeting were party leaders including A W Fardden and G F Nicklin.
The Industrial Court reserved its decision on the State Public Service Union’s pay rise claims. Union counsel argued low wages deter male entrants, while the Crown warned that even modest raises would cost over £169 annually and invite similar demands from railway, teaching, police, prison, and other Crown employees.
The report lists class results and judge comments from a livestock show. Frank Gattera entries dominate with multiple cows, heifers, and progeny across breeds. Prizes go to Lowrey Bros Tamworths, R A Johnston Tamworth and large white Yorkshire animals, plus ministerial wins for a large white sow and litter.
Mareeba July 29 foundation stone laid for new Mareeba Hospital nurses quarters by Minister for Agriculture H H Cellinus. Mareeba Hospitals Board chairman C Clelland thanks staff and unions, notes war years shortages, stresses patient care, and hopes for final wing approval. Board operates Mareeba Mt Mulligan Chillagoe Mt Molloy Hospitals with outpatient clinic at Irving Bank and plans for more staff and facilities.
The largest cargo of sugar ever to leave the port will be shipped by the Inchwells dire for elbourne. The 27ft 7in draught crew under Captain J. Donald, 0.B.E., navigates the Cairns channel. Previous records were held by Fort Pins in August 1946 and Baroy Belhaven.
The Mareeba hospital project details costs and funding, noting the original 1939 totals of £44,800 for general and maternity care plus a 14,000 for nurses quarters. Speakers praised Premier Hanlon and ministers Foley and Jones for hospital work, with a future second wing costing about £11,000 contingent on council approval. A plan for an Eventide Home at Mareeba was mentioned.
A fire at a Catholic church in Beaudesert caused damage to walls and ceiling. Fire brigade reported the blaze under control by morning. Estimated damages put at £56.
A Cairns courtroom hears a divorce action between Covacevich and Mrs Covacevich with adultery allegations against Covacevich. Anita Mary Stewart testified to meetings and Covacevich’s conduct. witnesses described scenes at the Strand Hotel and related events during Anzac weekend. Damages, separations, and questions for a jury cover whether adultery occurred and what remedies apply.
A Government Gazette announces formation of a long range weapons board in Australia. It will include two Department of Supply members, three from the British Ministry of Supply, and one each from Defence Navy Army Air and Works and Housing. The minister for munitions will appoint the chairman and board members to oversee factory conduct, testing, research, and design of long range weapons and equipment.
British Military Court at Hamburg sentences Otto Maurer to 15 years imprisonment for taking part in the killing of two British airmen near Frankfurt on November 21, 1944. Three other Germans receive 12 years, seven years, and five years respectively.
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