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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Sakon and Gee with unclear phrases and possible valuation terms. The readable portion hints at a continued railways appeals item on page five with names Sakon and Gee appearing amid garbled text.
The appeal upheld appointing Edward Downey over J Bennett for a roster clerk post. Witnesses described Downey as capable and experienced, with others noting Edwards’s thorough knowledge of Foster duties and prior roster experience, while Bennett’s case centered on temperament and suitability. The board affirmed Downey as the better fit based on performance during wartime and overall competence.
In Venezuela, despite rich oil and high tariffs, a food shortage grips the nation. Rural and urban areas face rising hunger as supply lines falter and a projected global rice shortfall threatens availability. Residents rely on beans, rice, plantains, and sparse meat, with children of poorer families most affected.
A garbled report notes a person seeking Howe in South Africa, with stray phrases about a year, concrete ceilings, power, baths, and other conveniences. Natives are mentioned. a suspect exchange suggests coercion and a plea about rents and duties, ending amid unclear dialogue.
In Baden Baden French-occupied Germany the French authorities project control while Germans show cautious respect. Army appearance and discipline remain strong with guards neat and uniforms maintained. Economic and administrative shifts center on Baden Baden as a new hub, while portions of industry with coal and Saar mines struggle to recover.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a municipal roofing project with budget concerns and fee issues affecting progress. Names, dates, and precise figures are unreadable, but the item indicates a city contracting matter tied to a roof repair or replacement.
A fractured view of the Grand Mufti's possible return dominates discussions within the East MDL inquiry circle. Several sources imply a return would trigger strong reactions among Arab leaders and Western powers as voices clash over Palestine policy, power, and regional stability. The Mufti, 83, has a storied life with exile and travel, born in Jerusalem, and linked to influential families. observers note his potential influence on Middle Eastern politics and colonial-era tensions.
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