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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1946
Page
6
The Tariff Board reports efficiency as central to Australian industry and national prosperity. It notes that lowering costs requires broader efforts across factories, including machinery, raw materials, and transport, while warning against overregulation and import licensing that may harm overseas competitiveness.
Fragmentary item notes shopping or market activity in Brisbane with incomplete phrases about pumpkins fruit and a mis Swede turning lucerne seat and chai. No clear events people places organizations dates or outcomes are readable in the surviving text.
The report outlines the bank's balance sheet figures including a large distribution and changes in reserve funds. It notes a substantial downward trend linked to liquidation effects and mentions a Commonwealth Bank partnership. Key figures include a near £8,000,000 total and a dividend rate around a stated percent, with reference to interbank dealings and quarterly outcomes.
A garbled 19th century style report outlines shipping movements and port duties along the Queensland coast with references to ships and destinations. It mentions Fort Migaid, Caltrans Sue, River Marrewmiders, and Canoe routes, with dates around November and December. The text lists several names and places such as Ve b len, Mackey, Trewiies, and Prine but the full details are unclear. The item reads as a transit update with scattered ship names and arrival dates rather than a coherent narrative.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr John Curtin and a federal context with war era notes. The readable portion hints at a political speech or address but lacks coherent details, dates, or clear events to establish a solid summary.
A mangled report warns that a recent forest fire spreading through the Kuranda Range area will irreparably damage jungle patches along the scenic road. Experts say the burning bark, borers, and dry lantans will trigger ongoing destruction, likely wiping out large timber stands within years and altering the landscape and access.
Irregular text warns residents of planned electricity outages affecting multiple areas including Sheriderratreet, Carrus, and Estivated Cresk rail Way. Consumers in five locations within Iman District, Dedares and Transtay towns may experience service loss Sunday morning to early afternoon.
Fragmentary report notes mass production of penicillin planned in Australia with Melbourne and Canberra references. Mentions health officials, impending initiation, and use of facilities for antibiotics including streptomycin. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
An obituary style notice honors Maree Abhay and John Pheines O Reilly who died in November. It notes their roles as mother grandmother sister and brother with surviving relatives including grandchildren and extended family. The remembrance mentions war memory and lasting family bonds.
An Order in Council under the Milk Supply Act authorizes the Central Tableland Co-Operative Butter Allotment Ltd to establish pasteurisation and distribution of milk and cream in the region. Reports include local injuries from building work, road extension approvals, and a weather forecast noting thunderstorms and variable winds. Brisbane reports quote Minister Bruce on road and residential land actions. dairy official Bennelli cites supply difficulties and potential rationing before Christmas.
Canberra reports November 15 1946 Parliamentary notes show Federal Treasurer J B Ci warning of a deficit for 1946-47 with estimated revenues and expenditures SEK 444 million total. Defence and other charges push outlays while inflation and higher employment raise demand.
A fragmented wartime empire signals a transition as defence bodies dissolve and postwar planning aims to match Europe and world security needs with higher civil production. Officials pledge increased annual defence spend, while pressures from shortages and export demands shape policy into the coming years.
Postwar defence expenditure figures dominate the report, detailing costs from war liabilities and pensions to postwar administration. It notes a 47 percent share of expenditures for postwar costs and outlines funding plans, including reductions and allocations for veterans, peacetime needs, and defense services, with projected totals and adjustments through the coming years.
In a heated session, Mr Barnes challenges Speaker and Labour ministers amid calls for his suspension. The debate centers on dining room remarks during Parliament House proceedings and a government response. Ferguson and Foley figure in the flare ups as tempo rises.
The record describes a local approval for water area work near two roads within Tableland. It notes support from Ravenshor and a council meet and mentions patching and a stream area with estimated costs and related objections.
Fragmented OCR yields a political note about Chifley era cabinet minutes, with mentions of Wall Street influence and financial concerns. It references the cabinet, Mr Weare, and custody of documents, suggesting internal study and deferred action on a December timeline. The garbled text obscures clear facts.
Fragmented OCR discusses Labour Wales, reforms, and Commonwealth ties. Mentions Prime Minister, ministries, and speculation on medical treatment systems and referendums. Lacks clear events or dates but indicates government plans to align services and community health within a broader Commonwealth framework.
A Brisbane sale on November 14 raised £144,006 for three assets of mechanical equipment. The event, held at Virginia Brie mane ton, was described as a record for the current sale era.
Fragmentary OCR excerpt shows government tensions and Labour appeal as figures like Chitey and Lang maneuver. Ambiguous names and garbled phrases cloud specifics, but tone indicates parliamentary power plays and cabinet posturing amid party defections and union pressure.
In Saireane on November 14 a note describes fodder purchase loans made available by the Farmers. The report notes rough figures and a steranee in rytings and cites similar passages from four other petitions in the community.
Fragmented OCR text reports an alleged jewel thief linked to Melbourne with unclear origin and scattered phrases about pockets and a cake. Details are garbled, names unreadable, and no coherent events or dates tragically emerge.
In Danberra on November 1 a Federal Mudeet returned fiat de Domamaneaith sper 54M as Sy ES The Overlanders iestito Be Dogars ae received Proeral Subardt amid official proceedings.
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