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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 21, 1947
Page
9
Officials report nearing completion of a trade agreement with Indonesia aimed at restoring broader relations. The accord focuses on reducing tariff barriers and expanding access for key sectors. Washington and Jakarta expect signatures in coming weeks amid ongoing diplomatic outreach.
In a parliamentary exchange Dr Evatt defended Australia’s efforts to restore trade relations with Indonesia, noting urgent need for Indonesian goods. Mir J Lang questioned Evatt’s statements and credibility, asking if Campbell was a member of the Communist Central Committee. minister Calwell stated Roach and Heals were not accredited ACT representatives and their views were personal.
A mass meeting of Sydney builders heard unions push for lifted bans. Mr J Sweeney for the Building Workers Union spoke today. The hearing was adjourned until next Tuesday.
A report notes a proposed British atomic plant undergoing a technical examination process. Details remain sparse in the readable text, but the item highlights ongoing scrutiny by officials and engineers.
Overseas demand for Queensland Butter Board wartime butter concentrate soars. Britain’s needs must be met before shipments to other countries. Manila and Rangoon received small consignments, with Singapore Aden Colombo noted. Thousands of pins sent in food parcels to Britain. two parcel forms under three coupons.
William Stevens Bales of Edge Hill pleaded guilty to careless handling of rice and was fined at the Court of Petty Sessions. The proceeding notes other local cases including riding a motor cycle after registration expired, speeding on Mulgrave Road, and a bicycle transport incident.
London May 19 The Muruster for Labour Mr G A Ismarx told 37 trade unions with 7 230 000 members that unnumeral strikes discredit the union movement He said such strikes hurt the community especially women and children and that evil machinations are at work against trade union officials
A muddled report records Mr Daughney and Rev Whitney discussing damaging statements and possible legal advice. It mentions a small sweep at a hostel in Gympie and an investigation involving Mr Milne and Gympie officials, with the union considering a written response.
Fragmentary text from Paris dated May 18 mentions a strike and French Morb Ai 4 3éhour terms. The article is heavily garbled with OCR errors, making specific names, dates, and outcomes unreadable. The readable bits suggest a labor or wartime strike tied to French events but lack concrete details.
The Kauri community reports mothers acting in a pageant with winners Ware Bawa by lot as guests. Afternoon tea welcomed by CWA and Mair Gairna girls. Apologies tendered by several named individuals. A wedding party arrangement and various speeches followed with presentations and post event supper.
In Canberra on May 20 Mr A G Cameron wrote to the Minister for Immigration Mr Calwell urging Mr J J Dedman be pressured over Geneva talks. Cameron alleged Dedman lost a bet with A W Faden and must settle income tax before leaving Australia. He warned that Dedman’s actions could derail trade matters and fleece wool markets.
Two individuals were overcome by gas from a fractured main after a car bought earlier. Phillips was admitted to hospital and placed under observation, his condition tonight listed as critical.
May 20. In Canberra the Commonwealth says it will not hire women as census collectors unless necessary because they are more likely to be bitten by dogs. Minister for Housing N Lemmon told Mr T Sheehan in the House that men are better suited to the task to avoid injuries.
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