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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
5
Historical note discusses how damp timber and grain direction affect paint adhesion and cracking. It warns that moisture movement causes cracks, splits, and decay, accelerating weathering, with factors like turpentine moves and wood species such as White Beach and teak. It also mentions plywood, clear finishes, and chemical effects on coatings.
Researchers describe using electric eels to study nerve and chemical effects relevant to nerve control and potential weapon development. The account details how high voltage shocks can paralyze or fatally injure, and notes the role of choline esterase in nerve activity and the danger to handlers during experiments.
An Australian press excerpt warns of overseas influence aimed at undermining the Dutch in the Pacific. It alleges the Australian Communist Party is acting as a mouthpiece for Russia to embarrass the Netherlands Indies Government, noting Dutch ships have faced pressure for months.
Crowds of women gathered as royal jewels were offered for sale. The event drew attendance from many in London and surrounding areas with speculation about the items’ provenance and value.
The Labour Party agreed to abolish the means test for old age and invalid pensions in the coming financial year. Changes would raise the weekly income limit from 16 shillings to 22 shillings and remove penalties for those with dependants. The plan includes joint income limits for couples, expanded pensions for blind recipients, and removal of endowment policies from pension eligibility. Cost estimated at £560,008, expanding entitlement to about 160,800 people.
A scrambled OCR item mentions a sports game and a cathedral, with unclear names and numbers. Readable elements include a team and a location described vaguely, suggesting a local brief about a match and related sighting.
An unclear June 27 entry describes an alleged illicit still case involving customs officials and police in Innisfail. Officers Sub inspector J R Ganton and Detective Sere are noted among assisting personnel. The fragmentary text provides few concrete details beyond the involvement of law enforcement and the locale.
Arcane statements describe plans to curb land vendor activity and disrupt tranch ion actions amid protests. The text mentions urging actions by Arste and unnamed parties to interfere with land deals and acquisitions.
A fragment discusses poultry care focusing on disease control and treatment practices. It mentions comparing birds, stressing cleanliness, avoiding spread of illness, and the need for careful handling of sick birds, with warnings about swift action and the judge having limited time. Strong emphasis on keeping birds calm and the coop clean.
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