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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 22, 1947

Page

1

Tremendous crowds bid farewell to royal couple on departure for honeymoon

Massive crowds lined routes from Windsor to Broadlands to cheer the King and Queen as they traveled to their honeymoon. Elizabeth waved, Philip smiled, and the royal party appeared multiple times on balconies amid foggy, festive scenes and greeting messages from Romsey and Winchester officials.

Windsor Sea Rangers Winchester Doris Crompton Romsey Broadlands Bere Beryl Stone Mildred Harding Bery Philip

World celebrates royal wedding with global broadcasts

Celebrations cross borders as cable and wireless networks transmit the royal wedding in multiple languages. Reports from Moscow to Melbourne note strong reception while Warsaw and some Soviet outlets stay silent. American papers showcase lavish coverage and crowds listen to dawn broadcasts. Philip wears royal insignia and Greek order symbols. Elizabeth to be titled Duchess of Edinburgh.

Moscow Maurice Peterson R.A.F Singapore B.B.C Cable and Wireless Ltd Melbourne Associated Press Warsaw Poland New York Elizabeth Philip London Truman Washington Order of the Garter Rave Order of the Redeemer Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip Edinburgh Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburch Saint James Park Victoria Squbo Charing Cross Ayde Park Corner Leicester Square Trafalgar Square Commercial Northumberland Avenue

Royal Bride Nervous in London Ceremony

The Daily Express notes Prince Philip would guard Elizabeth as she appeared nervous yet graceful at the royal wedding. The Daily Herald describes her pale, unsure entrance after signing the register while he steadied her. Guests include five kings and six queens at the breakfast, then crowds form outside the Abbey and Waterloo, with police guiding vast throngs and ensuring safety.

London Daily Express Philip Elizabeth The Southern Railway F. Gore- Brown Waterloo Station Iate Waterloo Westminster St. James

Royal wedding register on view at Westminster Abbey

Reported in the Daily Box press an unknown pilot circled a plane near the royal wedding, prompting air ministry inquiries. Princess Elizabeth reportedly accepts a Swiss holiday gift for needy London children, with a November chartered voyage. Five babies named Elizabeth or Philip reported today in Cape Town.

Elizabeth Ood Philip Daily Box Press St. ‘Aul Air of Ministry Air of Civil Aviation Air Ministry Switzerland Swosa Daily Express Correspondem Cape Town Philips

Eleven Soldiers Ship Near Sydney Blasts Wound Ten

A crew member recalls a violent incident on a ship near Sydney where eleven soldiers were aboard including a lieutenant. Explosives and land mines littered the area as a blast injured ten, with a man struck while puncturing fuses.

Jared Il

Banks challenge to be referred to full High Court bench

Sydney November 21 The challenge by Australian trading banks to the Commonwealth Banking Bill will be referred to the High Court full bench. The interim injunction proceedings were adjourned by Justice Dixon as banks and government agreed to begin new action and to cooperate for a hearing during the next undertaking by the Commonwealth. The government will seek to have all sections tested if challenged in court. Royal assent timing uncertain. The case aims for a Christmas vacation hearing.

High Court Sydney Commonwealth Justice Dixon Canberra Ely H. V. Evatt Australia House of Representatives Senate Par Barwick

Victorian Attorney General to plead in challenge case

Melbourne reports the Victorian Attorney General Mr T D Oldham has been briefed to appear for Victoria in a challenge to legislation. Premier Mr T T Hollway disclosed the move tonight.

Melbourne T. D. Oldham Victoria T. T. Hollway

United Nations Assembly Reverses Intervention Bid

The United Nations General Assembly rejected intervention in the South Africa and Indian discrimination dispute. Votes were 93 to 19 with six abstentions to resume negotiations, short of a two thirds majority. The Assembly also rejected referring the case to the International Court of Justice by 2 to 24 with three abstentions.

United Nations General Assembly Iastenr South Africa International Court of Justice United Nations

Farmer And Wife Killed In Truck Smash Near Atherton

A truck crash near Atherton claimed the lives of farmer William Thomas Foglin, 61, and his wife. The couple were killed in the accident, authorities said.

Atherton Atherton Cairns Road William Thomas Foglin

Brilliant display by Mankad in Brisbane Test

India’s leg spinner Vinoo Mankad delivered one of the finest exhibitions of restrained yet precise bowling in Brisbane as Australia’s Queensland fenced with 258. His 115 off 254 minutes anchored a long innings and included 11 fours, while McCool, Morris and Brown featured with brisk knocks. Mankad’s early overs yielded maidens and his disciplined fielding backed a resilient Indian attack led by Nayudu and Sarwate.

Brisbane Mankad Queensland Tiny Brown McQool Raymer McCool Morris Sohori Merkad Sarwate Nayudu Bahoul Klahi Goham Hai Singh Wearog Amarnath Bohoni Rogers Nayada Tostove Micris Bahoni Buna Sydney Amir Elohi Elahi Nayoda Aeatch Feldsman Carrigan Ann ¢Ner Carrigan Uged McCoal

State coal fields drive with Commonwealth aid discussed

Prime Minister Chifley indicated in talks with Hanlon that the Commonwealth would guide coal distribution in Queensland even if private capital developed deposits. He denied coercion of Queensland and said the Joint Board might be bypassed if private investment and state cooperation sufficed.

Queensland Commonwealth Hanlon Chif Hearst Chifley England Attlee Australia Joint Commonwealth and State Cand Board British Investora Wanlon Mineral Federation J. B. Chifler Commonwealth and New South Wales Adotment Board K. Cameron West Moreton

Queensland miners strike over coal board control crisis

Premier Banien and Miners Federation leaders failed to agree on a joint board for Queensland with two to one state representation. The union vows aggregate meetings from December 1 and insists Queensland must not dominate coal industry development. State aims to mechanise mines and expand West Moreton output to meet broader needs.

Brisbane Nev Ree E. M. Banien Queensland Williams Naw Snd Hanlon Miners’ Federation

Cadogan Warns of Partition Plan Chaos in Palestine

Sir Alexander Cadogan told a crowded committee that any division of British authority in Palestine would create confusion and disorder. He stressed Britain’s mandate requires undivided control and that withdrawal from Palestine remains on track, a remark seen as a potential bombshell by partition subcommittee members. The panel adjourned until tomorrow.

Alexander Cadogan Britain Palestine

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