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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1947

Page

8

The Simpson Desert and Dr Madigan’s Journey

A vivid account of exploration in central Australia focusing on the Simpson Desert, early attempts to cross it, and the 1937 1940s expeditions led by Dr. Madigan. The article details harsh conditions, camel caravans, spinifex terrain, and scientific discoveries, including numerous insects, spiders, and reptiles collected. It notes Aboriginal help and the expedition’s goal to document the desert’s geography and biology.

Australia D.I.B Burke and Wit Bryer Rumell Aus Inter CT. Madigen Raaf Wapiti A. A. Improv Cmo The Geographical Society Madigan Hazardoun Ithout Aue Fran Vamele Madigal Adelaide Vialy Sn Howse Melbourne Austalia Deedlebush Rinisville Queensland Andy Bimpson Andy Wan Vernin British Museum Australian Museum Bimpeon Desert the Age

Farming Jugoslavia State Farm Asks for Rail Roosts

Report describes state owned Belgrade region farming operation with 2500 workers, 38 dinars per day for engineers, and a focus on scientific cooperative methods. Mentions Gerogijevic and ties to Soviet references, with workers under state agencies and rising wages as production scales.

Jugodavia Mara Tito Fia Datel de Luce Dugoslavia Ruma Belgrade Brigrade Beckward rody-Oumistie Hveteran Seid Tendon Geerstiese Ziyenrved Fontmy Toulouse Bis Coopera Russia Georgijevic Generalissime Joseph Stall Soviet Union Mumm Howe Georeijene Berbia Wheer Switzerland Genemierie Feveniec

4 musical prodigy Tout Taal shines in debut recital

A young prodigy captivates audiences with flawless piano performance. Critics praise technical precision and express hope for a flourishing career. The program featured classical pieces and hidden potential noted by mentors.

Maize Board Aids Harvest Efforts and Local News

Reports from Kairi detail corn picking progress with long hours by farmers, aided by improvised adds to barra ere and upcoming arrangements for carting under the Maize Board. Weather remains favorable for picking though rain is needed. details cover harvest work, household efforts, and local visits as families balance school and food preservation.

Moin Hecenkary Barra Fang

School committee hosts dance with prizes at Danbulla event

Ted Brackwell reports a school committee dance at Danbulla last Saturday. Teachers and parents decorated the hall, with Miss Barbara Taylor and Roy Blaines winning the four-in- novelty event and Olive Blake with W MacDonald taking the free novelty prize. Shirley Byrnes and Maureen Donnelly won other contests as Maretha Emerald Creek dancers performed despite light and power issues.

Aimi Orchestre B. MacDonald Mic Mesare D. J. McBiligat Roodfrey Barbara Taylor Roy Blaines Olive Blake W MacDonald Piret Prise Shirley Byrnes Danbulla Maureen Donnelly

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