This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
8
A century ago England edges toward reform as education stirs the masses while merchant power clings to old wealth. Tomlinson's Morning Light frames a dawning era where tech and class shift, tracing Dave Gay’s voyage from shipyards to a changing land and sea amid looming war.
A reflective passage recalls a debate in the House of Commons on education funding and civil rights, contrasting cautious governance with expansive reform. It likens historical ships to modern steam power and cites shifts in trade, industry, and naval power, ending with literary praise for Tomlinson's writing and its portrayal of times past.
New York based report outlines research into cancer origins including genetics bacteria and hormones. Scientists described potential hereditary influences and environmental factors while exploring nuclear physics inspired techniques to study tumor development and transmission.
London June 2 The Shell Petroleum Co announces the completion of an agreement with Seret to produce crude oil exclusively for Britain. The pact ensures Britain receives a steady supply, with terms set for wartime or postwar needs.
About 1000 Dutch farm worker immigrants and their families are expected to reach Canada by June 27 to take jobs in Ontario's Kent County. The move is arranged by the Kent Federation of Agriculture with a Dutch immigration group and the federal government. Many farmers have applied for immigrant labor.
Police reinforced Sunday patrols in London's East End after fascist demonstrations. A pro Fascial League of Ex-Servicemen event at Macknes ended in a brawl with knuckle dusters and lead piping when Jewish groups intervened. Eight men were arrested under the Public Order Act and remanded for two weeks.
The State Department announced a multi million dollar line of credit to Iran for military equipment. The agreement could cover a range of materiel including tanks aircraft and bombers though specifics remain unclear. Iran has reportedly received new equipment over the past five years according to the department.
Company announces major revisions to 1943 Ford models with plans for new design features and production shifts. Vice president cites demand and market competition as driving factors while noting substantial orders already on file and upcoming January 1 implementation.
In Saseinoton June 214a the bill for American ienmurt passed the committee stage and moves toward final passage. Named unanimously after sponsor Mr Kasinde of South Dakota, the measure aims to bar Communists and similar groups from securing seaport privileges.
AAP reports from Catho on June 3 that the executive committee of the Palestine inquiry group contemplates an Arab League boycott, signaling possible resistance to the inquiry's findings and actions.
Ingham reports labour shortages hindering harvest with 330 harvesters short and 300 to 380 more needed as Palm Island workers remain unavailable. Prices shift after sugar adjustments, Macknade Pool results cited, while a local obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mary Mond and genealogical ties to Togham and the Wervert district.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.