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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1946
Page
3
A plan for a complete new town in the Northern Territory outlines block rentals and bidder auctions. The central town will host administration branches and federal offices, with routes planned from the east to the west. The site formerly served as an army camp and may be named after a serving officer.
Melbourne reports that the Skymaster McDougall Stuart arrived at Laverton after 37 hours and minutes from Los Angeles, aided by favorable winds. The flight averaged 210 miles per hour, 50 miles below its top speed.
Passengers on a Brisbane bound flight into Mao endured a nightmarish journey as a severe electrical storm battered the aircraft. One traveler, seasoned by air travel, called the experience the most terrifying he had ever faced while recounting the ordeal after the plane landed on Saturday.
Canberra reports strict supervision of diplomatic bags to prevent evasion of customs payments and other unofficial purposes. Normally protected by diplomatic privilege, bags will be inspected only for legitimate purposes under special instructions aimed at enforcement across the Commonwealth.
A malformed OCR fragment references a national scheme linked to medical beauty or wellness, noting ambiguity and potential addition by authorities. Limited readable names or dates impede precise entities or outcomes.
A special correspondent outlines Australia's plan to build the 8.8 million pound Eildon Dam on the Goulburn River Victoria. The project would raise storage to 2,350,000 acre feet, with a 3300 foot long wall and 280 foot height, creating vast irrigation potential and boosting regional development. Dr John L Savage, famed for Boulder and Grand Coulee dams, visited the site to prepare a report for the Victorian State Government. The piece surveys broader irrigation expansions across Victoria and New South Wales, noting inter-state water disputes and the push to utilise Snowy River, Murrumbidgee, and Murray resources for power and farming.
A Daily Mall dispatch reports rising violence as Hindu Muslims clash near Meerut and Delhi with dozens killed in rioting. Viceroy Wavell and Pandita Nehru travel to Delhi as tensions threaten Congress unity. Harijan urges calm while troops patrol. India braces for Independence Day amid unrest.
In Sydney on November 11 Mart doubles Dinny Good Brown rallied from a two set deficit to claim the KEW final. Mrs Bolton defeated Long in the women’s championship 6 2 and 4 60. Miss Fitch and Mins Bevis noted for 12 doubles wins including the Australian lawn and hard court championships. John Bromwich and Mim Fitch beat Lacek Mw Reins 6 3 4.
Three mines exploded on a main railway near Tel Aviv with no casualties reported. Reports describe an underground conflict among Jewish groups, including the Hagannah and Irgun, as factions retaliate against the Stern Gang. An attack damaged a main station building and an explosion caused injuries during the approach.
Sydney reports investigations into last week's devastating bush fires in timber country. An official said a significant portion of fires are human caused. Fire crews battled blazes at Newnes as authorities assess causes and prevent recurrence.
The November Cairne SeeS philatelic meeting drew a solid turnout at Irw School. New members join, exchanges handed in, and a plan to stage a 150th foundation anniversary display in Newcastle is set. Exhibits included Rhine collections, French Colonial proofs, Canadian peace materials, and Indo China items, with a talk by Dr Plecker.
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