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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 14, 1947

Page

5

Banking referendum crisis looms over Chifley plan in Australia

Analyzes the banking bill clash in Australia as Prime Minister Chifley faces referendum or dissolution options. Highlights potential party risks, public opinion shifts, and comparisons to Baldwin’s 1924 stance. Discusses possible outcomes and the electorate’s stance on banking reform.

Chifley Chiftey Dy Withxell F Federal Labour Party Ile Thir Sents Ms. Chifley Mr. Chifley Australia Baldwin Britwin

Bishops 79 Birthday Carne Celebration Held

A community celebration marked the 79th birthday of Bishop Heavy at the Cairne Ferapane, with attendees from St. Augmatines, St. Maria's, Good Counsal and North FalE. The event featured prayers, tributes from clergy and school representatives, and a special dinner honoring the bishop’s decades of service to the church and country.

Iti Lai Alot Bey Cairne Ferapane Abn Heatrys Humachitest LeClard Caer Imaaa Kursmaer Rome Aukust Ull Mozina'e Aweek Petaties Pamedt Boelork Oerlyoe Shoals Mins Rey Piiver Yether Muldoon Gilecheriau Abel Enen Heavey Recin Twrman Keri Pele St. Augmatines Onane Maira Belin Dorothy Lamekee Dn Foley Sosenh Cmxant Behoot Leratte Athom Andree Thomas Good Counsal Sehiol

Child dies after tablets inquest details unclear

An inquest into a child dying after taking tablets is reported with garbled names and scattered terms. The record cites an official presiding officer and mentions a location and date, but readable specifics are limited.

Fragmented OCR item on school event progress

OCR text fragment references a school or college project or event with terms like work, extendee, Tea, Sisters, and Norvvern High, but details are garbled. The readable bits suggest a meeting or review context with scattered names and places.

Norvvern Gran

Shipping Movements Across Regions Amid Turbulent War Time

An opaque OCR fragment describes shipping movements in wartime, mentioning regions and entities with distorted spellings. It hints at global routes, naval activity, and strategic traffic disruptions, suggesting a broad overview of maritime logistics during conflict without clear dates or named actors.

Unclear text on campaign support and figures

Fragmentary OCR notes mention P. Walens and a May 3 campaign with unspecified backers. Many words are garbled making entities and events uncertain.

Royal Communion Court Attack Report Mixed Statements

A damaged OCR text recounts a chaotic court scene involving Royal Communion and named individuals. The fragment notes claim or imply examination by a judge and references to legislative action and opposition. The passage is unclear and contains many garbled phrases.

Thankful notice of heartfelt thanks to caregivers

The message expresses sincere gratitude to Walter Birrwoor and all individuals who sent sympathy during bereavement. It also thanks the Boctae aires and Nursing State of Merberton Sneplss for care and attention given.

Walter Birrwoor Ind Tiaras Hn Armapeiny Boctae Aires Merberton Sneplss

Roll of Nongvr Sri at 2 Sone ee son and brother

Excerpted fragment notes a person named Nongvr Sri with roles as son and brother. Sparse readable details point to a memorial or biographical notice, with limited context and few identifiable affiliations or dates. Further information is needed for fuller accuracy.

Weather forecast and public notices mixed report

A garbled OCR item references a weather forecast for the Cape York Peninsula with northerly to fresh winds, a shift to southerly later in the day, and a note on a Friday outlook. It also mentions public notices about a local council matter and general regional weather expectations.

Ristane Wrather Rmtuy Bocratg Minar Marraca Eriday Sinve Autmi Wis Cape York Siserlere Meliorale

Obituary: Peecy Lew of Carre Passes Away

Petey Lewis a widely known resident of Cal e died yesterday in Carre aged single man with a long life in the community. The obituary notes years of service and local ties, reflecting a life marked by family and neighborhood involvement.

Cale Petey Lewis Carre St Or Charvers

Northern Weather Forecast

Judges and the Opposition clash over banking power and state control. Critics quote losses to industry while the High Court faces questions on the Banking Bill and legal limits amid political tensions.

T. W. White Polog High Court

Rank and File Divided on Railway Stoppage

Brisbane dispatch reports division among rank and file over a potential railway stoppage. Statements from representatives and the secretary of the Federated Asian Locomotive Enginemen note plans for extra road transport to aid those affected, with some members signaling they would oppose the stoppage.

Brisbane AKU Serre Carne Federated Asian Locomotive Enginemen Duggan

Transport for Employees Plan Stalls Over Rail Proposals

A report outlines potential travel subsidies and railway service proposals for workers and firms enabling commutes to jobs. Officials debate funding, private carriers, and government liability, with potential stoppages and union statements signaling tense negotiations.

Political Blackmail and Vetoed Schemes Discussed in 1941

Fragmented OCR text references political blackmail, 1941 events, planes drawn, home front fenders vetoed schemes, opposition, court, and Dalby. unclear details but notes political intrigue and wartime context with named figures and actions under scrutiny.

Dalby Ana Io Rome Weber Laban

Refrigerator sales tax tale from a distant court case

Fragmentary OCR describes a court case about refrigerator sales tax with names like Roy and Paden and a dealer or lender, mentioning a sale and evidence. The text is garbled but indicates a legal action involving tax on appliances and a local authority decision.

Petrol for Pleasure Uefervescent on Dollar Position

A reported government discussion outlined possible limits on pleasure motoring due to a dollar emergency tax. Officials warned further petro fuel constraints might be needed to sustain essential mobility, with concern over city and county needs and the impact on metropolitan services if funds fall short.

Rio Uae Ars Pereat

Wharflabourer trial in Kinnoioeseina case confusion

Fragmentary OCR narrative outlines a court appearance before Mr W MetCenia regarding a charge of arson or related harm in Kinnoioeseina in November. Testimony references ammonia exposure, drug-like substances, a suspect named Wilkes, and witnesses Cavacevich and Cornervieet with questioning about the defendant's actions and intent amid messy, unclear proceedings.

W & MetCenia Kinnoioeseina Iba Vankovich Sears McKenne Wilkes Sergeamy Witken Wild Ammenia Ky Syramenich Covnredeh Corncerich

Strike Tally Clerks Disrupts Audit Office Operations

Reported strike by tally clerks disrupts tallying at the district office. The acting manager, Mr Reeiman, was delayed. the Usher Toarae faced coal shortages delaying proceedings. The event centered on labor action affecting staffing and workflow.

Araabou Esterdays Caput Tony Teneir Iosay Leks Edig Toarae Tuiker Coal Adeisade Maeamstip Co Mr Reeiman Meetre

Naval ship still half submerged sparks policy debate

An article discusses a naval incident with a partially submerged vessel and critiques U S policy. It mentions the United Nations and international aims, the Harbour Board, and potential defense uses of harbor craft. The piece frames debates on peace, humanitarian concerns, and allied interests in global security.

Politreal Keneral United Nations Agrean Ortclal Tasrd Intereets

School Expenses and Trade Unions Debate on Council Plans

A fragmented report details debates over school costs and the role of trade unions. Arguments cover provision of books, fees, and equipment, plus subsidies and resources for schools. Officials argue on funding, committee responsibilities, and the impact on children’s access to education.

Subsidies To Dairy Producers Details

A historical notice outlines subsidies to dairy farmers from the start of age 10 to December, with monthly payments and expected production impacts. It notes potential distribution of funds and anticipated price effects, including anticipated tariffs and December settlements.

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Wage Increases in Canberea Spark Local Debate

A November 31 note from Canberea discusses potential wage increases and their effects on local workers. Officials warn of budget strain while employers weigh the cost of higher pay. Community groups push for faster raises to improve living standards.

Fragmentary crime scene note near National Hotel corner

A garbled police report fragment describes a pursuit near the National Hotel corner. Details are incomplete but reference a property theft probe and a suspect being followed by officers after an incident at night.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at a 12 termekt query

Fragmentary text mentions a person tied to a query or debate and a move to change status or location. Names and exact details are unreadable, leaving only a vague reference to a person possibly connected with a committee or authority and a ceremonial or procedural context.

Suiting Material Melbouree Reveals Tailor Commentary

A garbled fragment hints at a tailor or tailoring expert discussing materials and fashion. Names or places are unclear, but mentions Melbourne style and a person named Patton in a tailoring context.

Dramatic arrest in nine year old bomb outrage case

Detectives tracked and arrested Sydney man Rydney Addon Beeat Bama aged 47 in North Sydney for the murder of Altre Eure Smith and Mary Ann Smith near Liteamna. The case involved a planned attack foiled at a bedroom door late at night. Bail was refused. police plan months of further action led by Commissioner of Police.

Rydney Queensland Vane Rydney Addon Beeat Bama Scandarmes North Rydney Altre Eure Smith Calman Sererpertalty Police Red Seth AK Amith

Inquest into Seaman Death Held After Wharf Accident

An inquest at the Coroner's Court investigated the death of a seaman named Grenner in Sydney after a fall from a wharf. Witnesses testified about the fall from a bollard and the injury path leading to death while the ship’s crew attempted to move him aboard. The hearing reviewed events around the vessel and shore activities on the day noted.

Watkins Fey Waline WE McReeca Conner Walline Digwrr-sheen Pearse de Walkoel Marte Fang Gee Nehmaan Meveodemiery David Grennirtman Sydney

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