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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1947
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to Davns Starr Bowkett Building and Investment Society Group 4 to 16. Details unclear due to garbled characters but indicates organizational notes or meeting items with ages or group numbers. No clear date place or agenda clearly readable.
The Labour shortage across Australia continues with high vacancies in building and construction trades. The Commonwealth Employment Service lists 13,00 vacancies for male workers and 3,300 for females, amid calls for productivity and extended training programs to address the shortfall.
The War Damage Commission announces payments totaling about 108 million pounds for 140000 properties as war damage claims. The Treasury fixed the bulk of payments on November 10, factoring 1899 values, simple interest at 6 percent, and anticipated further 10 million in December. The commission will also address 10 thousand other claims, with total potential costs rising to 17 million, covering homes and buildings damaged by the war.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions vows and a ceremony location though readability is poor. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable from the readable portion.
A corrupted clipping reports the British steel industry facing a downturn as production declines. Analysts foresee continued weakness amid disrupted demand and labor tensions. The piece mentions government and industry figures in Britain and notes a struggling market outlook in autumn.
A morning seizure near Sydney uncovered a large quantity of cannabis products. Customs officers said the haul included packets of seeds and contraband seized from a steamer near Visurepetsh, with an estimated value and details about illicit smuggling ongoing investigations.
A covert report shows a transport union reprimanded after a threat of strike surfaced. Court proceedings and employer representatives were discussed as potential actions and safeguards were considered to avert disruption.
Fragmented text notes uncertainty around Kramer’s future with references to a legal matter and a rental dispute. Mentions include an association in Southern California and Madison Square Garden, with unclear details and multiple broken phrases.
A historical note reports that wartime marriages between American girls and American men have proven successful. The article emphasizes the positive outcomes and stability of these unions during the war period.
A garbled excerpt mentions a war country formation and references names or initials such as cP Wrealing Ar and John Maar kat sesirete. The readable text hints at a wartime organization or alliance context and a lead figure, but specifics are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
A fragmentary report describes Bummelern or spivs in Germany exploiting wartime shortages. It notes job scarcity, rationing abuse, and the rise of petty crime as authorities seek guardianship measures to control male and female ages 18 to 18. It references canteen priviliges and black market activity amid bombed urban areas and social disruption.
Fragmented report from Smithfield notes a CWA meeting, social picnic, and Christmas event at Chinemen's Bay. Mentions Mrs Kennedy, Miss Esther Suan, and Mr Stanton visiting Tableland. notes about a pending operation and ongoing progress of a program.
A pair of bombers collided near Blane ford base training area. One bomber reportedly disappeared after impact while attempting to signal, and the other crew member parachuted safely. Details remain unclear as investigators assess the scene.
Official result list shows multiple prize placements with amounts in pounds. Winners include A DAGILAn and MAMIM with first prize 8000, second prize 1000, third 500, fourth 350, and fifth 300. Additional entries mention various names and numbers as part of the sequence of prizes.
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