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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

5

No Subsidy on Jute Industry Faces Policy Discrimination

The article outlines a policy dispute over jute subsidies, accusing the Federal Government of favoritism toward other industries while denying aid to jute bag producers. It notes plans for temporary support, accessible imports, and subsidy ceilings, with industry leaders claiming unequal treatment and urging equitable consideration for cane and sugar sectors.

Fede FenVerdimnt Welbeul Amy Snbeudty Trent Eugar OPTUS Optus Clergy Nanos Orela Indaarry Commonwealth Sinat Evie Millaquin Kane Die Hoyer Queensland Arand

Fire Board Notes Distorted OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text references the Fire Board, a writer and cadet, and a figure of 632 dollars in connection. The garbled material mentions Australia, Camersment,Pay Uygereniess, and various nonsensical names, lacking coherent events or clear outcomes.

Strane Tad Bers Tee Armia Cormeen Guerra Lasiter Secarvet Geatis Beard Masibe Act Veal Amoristan Australia

Inventor of Cuddle Seat Dies at 90 in Austin

Obituary notes the death of an inventor once known for a convertible cuddle seat design. The report mentions his residence in Austin and his longstanding work in consumer comfort products.

Victim of Gas Dies Weeks After Tragedy

A gas exposure tragedy continues to unfold as the victim succumbs weeks after the incident. The report notes ongoing concerns and the family’s response amid investigations.

Shipping Movements and Legal Draperies Across Harbors

Shipping movements involve Delonas suing Celera Juse with discharge orders and a ruling at Arabane. Logs are sent to Yondalgo for Bart Atensby while backhauls move through Remares Poet Morby and Morby lines. Duress noted in Wandate as duties shift to Brisbane and Towmavale ports with various parties involved.

Delonas Sammelaon Arabane Yondalgo Bart Atensby Acura Mabeul Remares Morby Aiingare Brisbane Tewrnville and Caires Wandate

Co operative Brick Works in Brisbane Appeals to Premier

June 18 The cooperative brick works in Brisbane notify the Premier that the workers and builders quarrel may halt production. The union claims the cooperative societies scheme is impractical and a tax purge risk.

Brisbane Suaie Orck Works Works Union Ard EM. Hedon Sre Works Atari Ag

Mourilyan Harbour Developments Discussed for Port Upgrade

A Mourilyan Harbour development meeting reviewed possible improvements. A government submission was prepared seeking depot alignment and port vesting actions, with a response from the State Premier and calls for ward-level general works authorization.

Moule Harbour

Obituary for Muse Mary Morus in Cairns Ballina

Muse Mary Morus died in Cairns late yesterday after a long illness. Born in Ballina she lived most of her life with family and community ties. Her funeral will be held at Good Counsel Monts Cassal at 2:00 PM, with orders of service and Legion of Macy attendance.

Mary Morus Cairns Vesterdas Spa Ballina Monts Cassal Mary Macy Siambar A. Pequirm Gord Aelock

Sabinda Mill Employers in West Teastend Case

Employers of the Sabinda mill are West Teastend, with reports noting labor relations and local impact. Affected workers and community officials discuss wage standards and pending negotiations as the dispute unfolds.

West Teastend

Wore bx resident Dies in Cairne funeral held

A well known resident of Wore bx died in Cairne on Blin fag, age 1. He had been a miner by occupation. He moved in wide circles and was known by relatives in the porch. The funeral moved formally, with participants from extended families.

Wore Cairne Cupation Mening Feb Pathe

Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper fragment provides partial details about a local public sale including readable mentions of action and officials.

Funeral notice for Frichand and Tether at Ballads Cemetery

The relatives and friends of Mrs Dover and family respectfully invite attendance at the funeral of Frichand and Tether. The service is Tuesday afternoon at Ballads Cemetery, with a sequence of religious rites conducted by St Mita Catholic parish.

Sly Gaughan Aod Enunen Chancho RM Rvendeen Pty Limited Tynerel Ana Emnalweee DOVER Frichand Mita Cathalle Ballads Windeones Banda LaPe WOW Svendse Ere Limited Tuners Direeors Empalmers

Inserted By Fis Leming Witty An

Local column fragment notes a playful insertion by an editor named Fis Leming. It hints at wit and reader engagement but provides no clear event, date, or organization details. The readable text suggests a light editorial aside rather than a formal report.

Fis Leming

Fragmentary Dateline Note From Obscure Press Archive

An unclear OCR fragment references a press source and an event tied to an estate. Names, places, dates, and concrete actions are unreadable, leaving only vague mentions of a press era and a basic citation. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine a coherent item.

Local Weather, Floods, and Crash Report From Cairns

Rainfall totals for the Cairns region reach 1.40 inches with 5 points lost in a recent period. the month totals 80 fat 226 points, rainfall for the year around 4338 inches. A bicycle collision near McKenzie and Sheridan leaves a rider injured, transported to hospital. The Weather Bureau forecast calls for scattered showers along Mackay and the north tropics coast, with frosts in the Darling Downs area and moderate to rough seas offshore Queensland.

Atres Brishene Westher Bureau Lerday Mackay

Ship Communists to Russia BrisbanE

June 18 report from Tor QRP leader Bruce Pres Tovtighl cites a movement toward support for Russia and loyalty to the Soviet ideal. The Australasian Communist Party is noted for its stance, with emphasis on opposing British imperialism and highlighting perceived responsibilities of communist groups in Britain and Australia.

Brisbane Tor Qrp Bruce Pres Tovtighl Sdwo Seid Gopaula Mslio Rusia Australie Communist Party

Power Grad ers Short You State Mean Work

Fragmentary OCR text mentions alteration committee and names Dressler, Gh Wacom, Srna. Details unclear due to garbled wording. No clear event, date, or outcome discernible from the readable fragments.

Depsty Dressler Wacom Srna Ben

Conference on cattle transport plans discussed

A garbled report notes a meeting to discuss better cattle transport, with indications of involvement by a commissioner and an association president. The text references trucks and garaging themes, but details are unclear.

Ae Gansting Norman

Free Medicine for All Under Social Benefit Plan

Canberra reports progress on extending pharmacy subsidies as the Pharmaceutical Benefits Bill proceeds. Government aims to widen access to medicines with new funding and regulatory steps, outlining impacts on patients and hospitals.

Fragmented Speech on Societies and Medical Practice Ethics

A garbled parliamentary style discourse discusses societies and the governance of opinions on medical practice. The text references ministers senators and regulatory limits, with mentions of patient care and the role of a physician in treatment. The overall sense is a debate on professional standards and social responsibilities.

Tar' Alt Senilor McKenna Humber O Sharman Dermat Waals Meena Ganar Lagentha

Expedition to Antarctica Sets Up Weather Stations

Melbourne reports Australia's Antarctic expedition will establish weather stations and shore bases. led by Captain Stuart Campbell RA, the mission aims to identify suitable sites for permanent bases on the Antarctic continent, with meteorological, cosmic ray and magnetic research planned alongside biology and mineral studies. The project follows earlier surveys and a conference in Melbourne weighing logistics and strategic value.

Zinnwep Lincoln Auresiia Antarctic Ide Estra Eilbouillon Macquarie Ns Hla Atlows Macquarie Antarcte Miner Sey Gi Splain Stuart Campbell Raat Antarctics Coe Ies Cem

Man Killed in Rotor Cycle Accident Near Cairns

Three friends traveling by rotor cycle with a group from Mossman were involved when one machine broke down leaving the others behind. The survivor found the group later. authorities report a fatality and plan funeral arrangements for R. Andrew.

Cairns

Fire devastates PMG building as telephony gear saved

June 14 a major blaze in Sydney damaged the PMG building on George Street and Morgen Chambers, with losses nearing £100 000 including £35 000 in upper floors. Water flooding spared trunk line equipment and most telephony restored by salvage efforts. wool bales and other goods suffered heavy loss.

Sydney PMG Underwood-aireut Morgen Chambers George Street Sve Wee Gremen

Roma Boy Death at Regal Party Leads to Police Probe

An arrest followed a disturbance at a Roma boy’s Regal Party in Brisbane. Police suspect homicide after a body found beside Bungil Creek, with post mortem evidence suggesting strangulation. The boy, last seen at dusk, died soon after dark, and inquiries focus on a male suspect linked to the event. The scene and witness accounts point to a violent attack during the celebration.

Brisbane Eer Roma Pouce Spm Kim Bry Behiod

Brisbane Notes on Labor Intrigue and Interstate Politics

Fragmented report reflects how Perera Labor Party factions seek intrusions into government power across states. It cites sentiment in Queensland, South Australia, and Tasmania, noting potential Canberra influence and threats to constitutional control. Mentions interstate labor strength, upcoming elections, and local sports context.

Perera Labour Party Australia Threslern Canberra Steve Mtr Federal Sacrumen Orvasiona Queensland Abowtown Tasmania

Mawdsley Wixe In Townsville Championship

Readable fragments show Mawdsley Wixe in Townsville for a championship with results across Men and Junior events. Highlights mention Alderson in men’s singles finals and various doubles, handicap and junior matches with listed players and scores.

Championseup Games Corres Alderson Ate Smith C_ Anderson Maura Aid Mawdsley Bolter Grydos Hern Suade Handy Mas Bistane Mile Mine Kimmin Anderson Goodall Marggiard Meziroy Melvin Turner Mins Mowderey Hanne Mine Campbell Junier Boyt Eh Callow Mavity Maynard Moultana Callow Gitte Muse Campbell Yitus Weatherly Fox Aesand Ioe Dixon

U K Food Ration In Danger

A brief note cites potential threats to the United Kingdom food ration system amid production strains and labour concerns. The report mentions workers and shortages impacting supply, with references to government and industry officials discussing the issue.

Unreadable OCR Fragment Summary Card

Fragmentary text references military figures and places but is largely incoherent. No verifiable names, dates, or events can be reliably identified for a factual summary.

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