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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1947
Page
10
A government plan to create factories employing disabled people outlines stages including a disabled persons register, government quotas, and job reservations for certain roles. The program aims to provide meaningful work and steady wages, with facilities under construction and progress measured by employment and productivity goals.
The House of Representatives named the Parliamentary Allowances Bill at 2.35 this morning with minimal disruption. The vote was 42 to 6, the opposition uniting with the government on one division while Mr. Wm Hughes and a Liberal member objected on the other.
A telegraphic dispatch from Washington reports Britain plans further withdrawals of 380 million dollars from a total credit line of 1,950 million, raising expectations that losses will be spent quickly. Analysts foresee stronger dollar pressure in early 1950 as the pace of withdrawals accelerates.
A damaged OCR fragment shows partial phrases about a gelding, brands, and various unreadable items. It references the United States and occupation themes, with many garbled names and blurred details. The readable bits offer no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.
In Germany, an Army report describes harsh cold conditions affecting servicemen. The brief notes damp roads, gear shortages, and fatigue among troops, with emphasis on safety and readiness amid winter weather.
A failed OCR piece outlines a proposal for a U S national lottery to fund government operations. It describes a monthly lottery run by federal agents, with large annual payouts and long-term payments to entities, claiming it would replace other funding and aim to eliminate budget deficits. The text names a congressman and mentions a constitutional objective related to reform.
Observers across New York and neighboring states including Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts start daylight saving on April 27. Clocks move forward one hour, extending evening daylight while spring and summer work hours shift. Standard time resumes in autumn across the United States.
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