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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 19, 1947

Page

5

India Moves Toward Self Government

Special Correspondent reports India edged toward self rule as communal violence surged in Punjab amid Hindu Muslim clashes. British plans to transfer power to Indians spurred debate on governance, with discussions of central and regional authority and fears of destabilization across the subcontinent.

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Convair Jet Plane and Era of Early Airliners

A fragmented report discusses the Convair 240 and early jet era, noting power and design contrasts with contemporary models. It references Pratt and Whitney engines and the industry’s move toward more advanced airliners amid debates on performance and safety.

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New Zealand Tobacco Growth Aims Amid Import Shifts

Wellington notes show New Zealand plans to boost local tobacco cultivation as imports from the United States shift. The New Zealand Tobacco Board reports 634 growers on 32,40 acres producing the crop with a 450,000 pound value last season. Employment exceeds 2,000 in farms and processing, while domestic production rises to meet demand and reduce reliance on foreign tobacco.

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Sweden Leads in Timber Rivers and Forest Industry Trends

A Nordic timber report outlines Sweden as a timber power with vast forests and extensive river systems. It details high forest cover, wood flow, and river navigation as pivotal to log transport, alongside seasonal thaw and hazard factors faced by Sweden, Russia, Norway, and Finland. The article discusses seasonal work, harvesting rates, and the role of waterways in timber delivery and inland transport.

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Gordonvale Water Supply Inquiry Delays Action

Mulgrave Shire Council held a meeting to review complaints about Gordonvale’s water quality. Officials including C de G Waliamay Geelong Water and Sewerage and researchers discussed contamination risks and possible chlorination steps while awaiting government funding and a formal decision on remedial measures.

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