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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1947

Page

5

Economic Effects of War Time Planning Ties to Bank Policy

A clearest view emerges on how wartime planning reshapes credit controls. The Bank of New South Wales acts as a pivot, expanding government influence over bank credit volumes and the direction of industrial growth while Treasury aims to steer which enterprises receive support, signaling a shift toward direct government intervention in the economy.

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Unclear Shipping Movements Report From June Route Notes

Fragmented OCR text describes Belwme SCs shipping movements from Sydney to various destinations. Mentions sugar, rates, dates such as June, Seber Fy, and references to places like Carve and Samargs. Contains scattered names, routes, and timings with many unreadable tokens.

Belwme Scs Syd Beh Ge Jomcienne Samargs Surat Lira Brisene Townsrie

Man Shot in Home Melbou sove Incident Details Unclear

Fragmentary report describes a man shot in a home in Melbou sove with unclear specifics. Text mentions an arrest or arraignment and potential charges but details are obscured. Names and times are garbled. cannot confirm involved persons or locations.

Obituary: Longtime resident dies after illness

An obituary notes the death of a longtime resident on March 23 after a period of illness. The deceased was aged in the mid eighties and lived in the local area for decades. Services and arrangements are pending with the family requesting privacy at this time.

Sears Ae Werecias

Local Rugby League Highlights Amid Mixed Juniors Scores

The Cairns team delivered strong play with forwards Bacham and Calms aiding the junior and minor junior squads. Standout shouts came from Garrus captaincy and Ogden, while Parrelly and Harrie scored with conversions and penalties. The Bacham forward line showed grit, and Cairns’ defense held firm against a resilient opponent.

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Electric failure wrecks clinic work in Stonet

June report from Stonet notes an electric power failure halted clinic operations for seven weeks. Officials say repairs restored service and resumed patient care. The incident disrupted daily schedules and affected local health services across the town.

Stonet Unnerong Amecalion

Local Sphere lecture series postponed until Monday

An adult education event in the local sphere has been postponed. The original timetable for the talk on timber and related topics was shifted with the new date set for Monday.

Eawestion Pau Gan Oyells Tao Subic Saha

Fire Damages Block as Alarm Sounds in City

A major blaze gutted a building described as concrete and steel construction, with alarms raised by a witness who entered to help. Fire crews and detectives patrolled the scene while a large crowd gathered to view the incident and assess damage, with authorities investigating the cause and noting the adjacent structures were spared significant harm.

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In Memoriam and Remembrance Notes

A muted memorial tribute featuring names such as Charles Beney Huss and other relatives. The fragmentary text references remembrance dates, familial ties, and a public trustee notice. Tone mirrors a small-town memorial insert with personal dedications and memorial phrases.

Roosevelt death mystery rumor spreads in unnamed pamphlets

A fragmented text claims Franklin D Roosevelt may still be alive in some form and alleges a web of conspiracies involving Stalin and Churchill. It cites a supposed pamphlet that accuses Roosevelt of hiding from public scrutiny and hints at coded messages and a planned surrender. The piece mixes dubious sources and inconsistent claims about Roosevelt’s health and death.

Longinord Roonavelt Roosevelt

Noosa Coast Launch Trapped For 36 Hours Off Noosa River Bar

Two men Harry Bailey of Tewantin and Arthur Flustry of Brisbane were trapped for about 36 hours after their 25 ft launch ran disabled off Noosa North Coast. They survived by abandoning engines failing near Coolum Beach as a rescue plane spotted them and towed them to safety.

Olene Dices Sean Ees Bivenseter Sorytor Brisbene Noosa Liman Arifine Ee Ti Sam Emen Coolum Beach Bailey Con Fathers

Edmonton Bowling Green Opened in 1890s Ceremony

A crowd near 400 gathered for the Edmonton Bowling Green inaugural ceremony presided by Governor’s ADC Cepian Midoer and Lady Javarsce, with Lord/Lady Lavarack and local officials. Speeches praised the project, thanked organizers, and celebrated the first bowing green as a civic milestone.

John Lavarack Catgaiied Collinss

Federal Power Conference Issues Referendums and Socialisation

The conference urged regular referendums to amend Commonwealth powers and pressed the Commonwealth Government to convene an all Australian convention. It called for the division of powers between states and federal bodies to advance a socialisation objective, with the aim of expanding national authority and unity among Labor factions.

Commonwealth Tee” Kaloombe Bruce Millis Joe So Wratt Millse B Chines Cap Tre Tevor Milliss Labour Colborne Sirpules Stills Taured Ctmri

Brisbane Siltage Hamps Against Flood Mud Delays Ships

Floods inundate channels from Pile Light to Barbour and Maine, mud halting shipping. Bridges and depots report shortages of manpower and equipment. vessels risk damage as channels fill with silt, delaying berths and stranding ships at the river mouth amid an ongoing navigation crisis.

Barbour Maine Department Newstead Mali Yepeerdas Shine Martour Rob Ertson

Court hearing notices and committee actions filed

The document outlines multiple court and committee items including a hearing Monday July 30 at 1 am in Baron Mandy Inn, and a Tuesday session at 10 am with Foreman Bieve about nominations and registrations. It notes AW C authority, the Assistant Award, and a related division hearing about automotive matters at the Northers location, requesting evidence gathering in Correy district.

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Australian Ban Canberra Unclear Amid Indonesian Accord Talks

Fragmented OCR text suggests a discussion involving Dolehe Indonesian agreement, Dutch ships, and Australian policy. Names and places are garbled, but references to Commonwealth, Australia, and state authorities imply diplomatic maneuvering over consular and wartime concerns.

Canberra Ausieala Tom Thies Casheris Todey Ty de S Osman Dadsweman Resse Abdralia Australie

Townsville Regatta Weather Darkens Cairns Crew Results

June 12 Townsville regatta faced rough weather with several races held. Cairns crew posted notable times in maiden and senior events as winds affected performances across multiple categories and crews.

Townsville Cairns Innietail E Lendich B Mikentires F Baakin E Robson Catine Gorton H Meikle J. Burvey N. Nugent Lowe F. Ace Nee E Wee Fae Omen

Casket Benefit Program Probed by Cairns Post

In Cairns the local church and charity leaders debate the casket benefit plan while continuing medical and welfare disbursements. Bank officials outline postwar branch openings and staff reintegration as a plan to ease housing and savings access across Queensland towns.

Fragmented report on a man’s fatal fall near Worthy Head

A severely garbled early report describes a man at Worthy Head near Sydney who fell nine feet after a car crash and was attended by ambulance officers and police. The text mentions rescue efforts, a broken fall, and subsequent hospital or town actions, but the details are unclear due to OCR damage.

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