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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1946
Page
9
The article recounts a covert WWII effort to build a sea runway into the rock at Gibraltar to support Operation Torch. Engineers blasted rock daily and towed material to the edge, creating a 600 yard air strip extending into the sea while facing German surveillance from La Linea.
The Sweden Royal Institute and the Association of Great Britain showcase the first postwar display by British manufacturers. Scientists and industrial researchers plus the public attend as the exhibition runs until June 4. It presents six years of wartime research and the evolution of Britain's scientific and industrial output.
A wide survey of mid 20th century air routes reveals new services from Calva to Athens via El Adem and from Athens to Tehran with connections to Nicosia Beirut Lydia and Baghasd. BOAC and other carriers expand weekly services while De Havilland DH aircraft serve the Lisbon to Porto line. The UK Ireland air agreement permits trans Atlantic calls at Shannon and Aer Lingus gains UK routes. RAF inaugurates a large daily Singapore service and a Safety First campaign educates crews. Military aviation advances include German and British camera shutter tech and radar developments now repurposed for peaceful use.
The article notes shifts in employment across industries as the Labour Ministry reports 10.98 million people employed directly with 3.0 million fewer in other sectors. It forecasts rising shop activity from June and hope for demand, while prewar-style consumer access remains limited to essentials and housing construction accelerates.
A garbled and fragmented extract recounts alleged statements about Hitler and his guards. The text mentions Berlin days, a supposed interview, and references to figures like Frau Welcoe and Karl Welchelt, but many phrases are unclear or stray from verifiable facts.
The judgment debtor was cited for examination this morning before a respected official, as attorney Gallagher stated the full amount including costs had been paid. The examiner granted the application to strike out the proceedings after the debtor acknowledged settlement and payment.
The report notes a Westinghouse jet engine flow and power details for a 40 mile per hour height test and 580 miles per hour operation. It states the engine is to be placed into service in an American aircraft program.
Secondhand car dealers in London report rapid price inflation with many cars priced around £1000 to £1250. Buyers face higher costs as traders push up listed prices amid tight supply and delayed stock deliveries.
Fragmentary text notes a battle and a price drop with unclear details. Key names or locations are unreadable, but the snippet hints at a discussion of a cheaper option or deal and a sequence labeled WARSAD.
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