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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 06, 1947
Page
5
A Queensland Labour Day reflection argues strikes harm workers and economy, urges constitutional methods via the Arbitration Court and tribunals. It condemns leadership overreach, stresses union solidarity with restraint, and calls for ending strikes to protect innocent workers and avoid economic disruption.
The article outlines a 1930s effort to advance water resources through a commission, emphasizing the need to modernize irrigation, drainage, and public works. It highlights plans for surveys, assessments, and potential regional coordination to improve water supply, agricultural productivity, and economic development.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mary SeagT, with unclear details and misspelled identifiers. The readable elements point to a memorial notice lacking full biographical data and precise dates.
Fragmentary notes claim revival of mining with Lady Jane under Double Government holding, reporting 220 feet deep mines with copper, lead, and zinc payable. Red Cus claims to supply 30 tons daily from 34 miles away, with potential shipping via new transport links.
At Innisfail on May 4, a case before the Court of Petty Senate involved a miner named Rie ieyn Dursan, aged 91, and others charged with possessing 9 packets of cigarettes. The court heard a charge of buying cigarettes and found a general mix up in narratives, with references to tobacco products and contraband.
Local police reported an arrest on Election Day amid a quiet city. An unidentified suspect was taken into custody as Sab-Snapeetor area details remained sparse. The report notes minimal activity across Caiima with no further incidents.
A damaged record shows a defendant pleading guilty to a false pretence and cheque fraud. Detected misused funds, with references to a Mr Marcell and Cavell, and a detective report. The judge imposes fines and a jail term, noting lack of funds but urging steady work and improvement.
Brisbane dispatch reports a perplexing premier statement amid political tension. The piece references an exhibition of Sealections or Deshrope Ririas and a stray poem about merchants bearing the transition Frew, hinting at unsettled times and evolving policy debates.
A 1900 Cari Labour Day program featured warbried reports of trades unions and workers, a watermen’s federation event, and community sports. Highlights included basketball and track drills, a five-year age group showcase, a five-to-percents demonstration, and a five-legged race won by Dalton and Smith as spectators enjoyed drinks and social activities at the park.
A May Day celebration in Sispail featured a parade through the streets of jaleeaae Fark with a decorative motor vehicle. Speakers delivered addresses as labor leaders and political figures attended, praising the Labour Government and workers’ unity while calls for improved conditions were voiced by rail, trade, and communist party representatives.
Mr Clarke emphasized the method's safety and efficacy while urging caution. He noted in reply to Mr N Bennett that the installation would cost under £100.
Fragmented report covers Bratt, Clayton, Kelly, and others debating low-grade crystallisation, exhaustion criteria, and machine performance. It notes temperatures, outputs, and political party mentions, with references to a sugar industry conference and experimental aims.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss peak load concepts, impurities, and Hawaii magma alongside a 1944 election tally. Mentions Mr M A Doclas Mulgrave and voters on roll 11,51 with names like Brown, Lackisa, and J MecAulty. Data appears garbled and partial.
Fragmented text lists voters on roll and election numbers across regions with party affiliations such as Labour and Ind GPP. It mentions totals like 10,736 10,902 and 31,208, plus notes on majorities and electorate details, all in garbled form.
A garbled notice outlines a council meeting about testing procedures and settlement terms. It mentions the ASU area, AKU testing, and a chairperson Mt Cranwell. The document hints at future meetings and decisions, with unclear details and several unreadable phrases.
Mn Sally Steela, 33, of Mareeba, was fatally injured in a shooting accident near the Valley of Lagoons Lake Tha Valley of Lucey. She was struck by a 22 calibre firearm during an incident involving a companion at Mare.
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