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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1947
Page
6
A fragmented analysis discusses farming efficiency, family size, and rural labor dynamics. It notes how household composition affects farm labor capacity and outputs, with references to economic pressures, mechanization, and persistent farming challenges across regions.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed phrases about coal miners, labor actions, and names but is largely garbled. It mentions strike context, individuals, and places in incomplete form, preventing precise reconstruction of events.
Unclear fragmented notes describe a cyclone threat near a coast with evacuations and warnings. Names and precise locations are unreadable, but the item centers on a developing weather emergency and public alert status.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political shift note mentioning Labour and defeat. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but the core idea references a government change or vote. No cohesive events, persons, or locations are clearly identifiable from the readable segments.
A terse, partially legible notice records the death of a cane farmer named in a stray line from an old ledger. The fragment references farm life, a local region, and a vague date marker, leaving essential details unreadable yet signaling a fatality in agricultural work.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions market in Brisbane with unclear details. Mentions a top ace at weld and various garbled phrases. No clear persons, organizations, dates, places, or outcomes can be established.
Shipping movements and scattered team phrases describe transit steps and vague crew mentions. Names like Cavey, Heamnie, Wandsiee, and Treeseilie appear amid garbled text, with few clear actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Carmel Gatherer case with references to Walter Appatnaed, Dietrick Sel Ge Low, and Riwwvnioa. Events mentioned include February proceedings and a commerce court appearance at a location resembling Suaoktelow Cove. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
The notice expresses thanks for supportive messages and mourns bereavement following a death on 19, 1982. It honors family members and friends including Kern, Pearl, and Ferguson, noting sympathy from subscribers of the Ancycling Associated Press and reflecting on lost loved ones with care and memory.
Mar 1 reports a Gordonvale man aged 34 killed when a car crash occurred as he holidayed near South Gordonvale. He attended Gordonvale State School and Brisbane Grammar School, served as a soldier in World War II, and returned to work locally before his death.
Fragmentary OCR text references Farin and Gordonvale pubsbranch of the RSEA and an active member tied to Gordonvale cemetery. The legible parts mention arrangements to attend to Gordonvale cemetery and Gordonvale pubs branch activities.
In Cooktown a court heard allegations that Priest FE J Breen assaulted two women including Mrs Doolan during a February incident in the town. Witnesses described threats and fighting language as Mrs Doolan claimed Breen attacked her. Breen denied the alleged blows and claimed the couple then moved to the presbytery where he said the women later accused him. The case proceeded with further testimony about the events at the presbytery and Breen’s conduct.
Fragmentary text indicates a UK House of Commons debate about diet and resources. Mentions Prime Minister and "Botan" misread. unclear names and dates. Unable to determine a coherent event or outcome from the provided lines.
Fragmented report discusses last night’s meeting on inter vents along ute streets and impacts on building materials. Mentions enamelled surfaces, galvanised tin, timber, mould, and the Maver project with talk of scale, shading, and readiness for city buildings.
Eight hundred pounds worth of gold in a single bar and a 544 pound bar were sent to the Bank of N.S.W. at Mareeba by operators of the New Minnie Moxam mine about 18 miles from Mareeba. The bars weighed 75 oz 6 dwts and 50 oz and came from the first two crushings since a five year idle period ending during the war. The Minnie Moxam Mine Syndicate includes Mears Cyril Denman Herbert Denman and Bennie Peg Tigers of Cairns.
A long troubled mining project at the Moxham gold field details a reconditioning effort eight months ago, with water supply improvements and new piping. The syndicate led by Mr Cummings and later Mr Herbert Denman faced water, equipment, and plant reliability issues amid fluctuating gold values, but mined a few rich crushings before operations paused and the lease was reactivated by Denman with family support.
Reading shows widespread gale threats and intense gusts across Darling Downs to Warrego with several stations recording high winds and heavy showers. Severe storms and possible thunder cells are noted, with central regions damp and windy, while coastal and southeastern pockets report lower activity.
A government inspector notes that syndicates have demonstrated initiative by re opening mine workings at Nor Queens Tana, showing how equipment and improved plant foster production. The report cites past work by L James and A J Montom as pivotal in reviving local mining and the potential for renewed gold output.
A fragmented report outlines proposals for a quarrying and crushing facility to supply metal for Army needs. Officials debate plant capacity, equipment, and costs, with emphasis on producing material domestically and maintaining competitive pricing while ensuring government supply.
A fragmented report discusses a proposed stevedoring industry bill in Canberra. It outlines costs for implementing the scheme, potential daily wages, and impacts on revenue, with references to the Prime Minister and money required to meet expenditure. The text mentions arbitral rules, union concerns, and potential effects on workers and producers.
A garbled March 18 report outlines council plans for funding and land purchases tied to a German war event. It mentions treasury arrangements, playground projects, and negotiations for funds of about £4000, with various officials named and a focus on public works and wartime measures.
Fragmented OCR text discusses expanding trade rates and supply policy. Mentions department of commerce, southern region, and a shipment from Denoposton amid a shortage. Lacks clear dates or names.
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