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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1947

Page

4

Britain to cut timber imports amid postwar housing drive

Britain faces a £10 million annual cut in timber imports as Attlee’s government tightens wood use to aid postwar housing and woodworking industries. 1846 total English import volume reached about 378,655,000 cubic feet, the highest among timber importers, fueling revival of construction and related trades.

Britain Tomee Mport United Kingdom Attlee Govfernmeat England

Local Trophy Winners Highlight Afternoon Events

An afternoon program featured multiple trophy events won by Mrs. Boden and Mrs. Langan, with Mrs. Boden also cited as a top participant. Other named winners include Mrs. G. Barr, Mrs. St Goaroy, and Mrs. Warner, along with several ladies recognized in 1905 era listings.

P. Clay Shoh A. G Langan ML Langan G. i Grit Fivday Din. E Gelling Marvin Fearhall Halt Mehleford Ara St Haat Mendamos i Mt. Boden Wad 'T Beaven Teeian Mollie Draner Midas Mra G. Kelly B. Miller Mra. SN Gol Stevenson Itn AL J. Horne Enmintaity Searon Bent A. M. Langa L. Harris

Tat ive 70 Meet Tableland

Mr A Newman to umpire the B grade event at the Tableland meet. The A grade umpire appointment remains to be announced.

Tableland Het Ont A. Newman B” Wade Ceiens A” Wade

North Queensland Amateur Swimming Meet Expected Entries

Freestyle events receive approval for Cairns area towns including Hampton Bowen and Towneville clubs. Competitors from Cairns districts without active clubs may join the Cairns Club to enter, as swimmers from nearby centres anticipate strong statewide participation.

Vondyet North Queensland Ara Grea Eehampton Bowen Towneville Cairns Queensland Ming Cluhs Deirou Cara Club

World Timber and Industry Feature From USSR to Britain

Fragmented OCR text outlines timber resources, exports, and industrial plans in the USSR and Britain. It mentions the forest area of the USSR, historical timber exports, and potential global supply impact, with scattered notes on dates and individuals connected to a local club event.

Fumie America Canada UEBR Ussr USB

Prandolini in form as camp invites public sparring bouts

Boxing brief notes Prandolini training with brother Sam and inviting boners or public witnesses to sparring sessions at Battle Frere hall each night from 7 30 to 30 velock. Weston and his manager claim top form and readiness. Casual mention of opponents and other names appears in the cluttered report.

Prandolisi St and i Battle Frere Hall Prandolinii Sam Carlo Weston Mosman Ay Wong

Unclear Text Fragment Reflecting British Newswire

Fragmentary item from a London dispatch mentions an interval exchange and a passing reference to external names. The readable portion gives little coherent fact beyond partial quotes and mismatched words, no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to anchor a summary.

Local Tenant Archie James Faces Queensland Body Review

A fragmentary notice reports Archie James, a local tenant, involved in a dispute with the governing Queensland body. Details are sparse but indicate potential proceedings or oversight regarding tenancy or property matters.

Queensland Patios Ag Archie James

Russian Policy Oslo Audience Report May Have Given Clues

An Oslo audience report from October 24 details Russian policy discussions and potential strategic implications. Officials and observers cited shifts in diplomatic posture, signaling possible moves in international alignment.

Oslo AAP Boelal

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