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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1946
Page
5
In Baku the Lenkaran factory dispatched a plane load of gambusia to drop in marshes as larval fish food. The move supports Soviet medical efforts against malaria with shipments expected to rise in the summer. Doctors report malaria cases down about 30 percent from pre war levels.
October 1 Sikwood Me reports the quarterly meeting of the Silkwood sub-branches held by Oct 4. J W Baliry welcomed Mr Foes and invited Mr Jones to assume chair. An allam by the Women's Auxiliary preceded a program of entertainment featuring Mrs Bennedet and several soloists and performers.
An article surveys postwar Russia describing poverty, slow reforms, and the push of five year plans. It cites prewar comparisons, industrial goals, health and education gains, and bureaucratic delays that hinder comfort for citizens like Ivan and Sonya. It references Kravchenko and industrial anecdotes to illustrate resistance and propaganda.
A fragmentary correspondence discusses dry conditions, fuel and exhaust issues in engines, and the need for public responsibility. The writer urges attention to safety, power, and accountability, hinting at broader civic concerns and urgent issues.
An wartime development reveals liquids can be compressed, contradicting long held beliefs. Dowty Ltd. reports oil and paraffin reductions under high pressure enable liquid springing in aircraft undercarriages and other units.
Witnesses testified to a fatal crash involving a car and a tram locomotive near the Bay ington crossing. Deceased was identified as Mrs Richards. injuries described as serious and life ending. Locomotive driver Frank Lesle Gunder spoke of competency and safety procedures and warned of the crossing’s hazards. An inquiry noted limited visibility at the crossing and suggested improved signals and an over bend bridge to enhance safety.
Coroner reports Etty Irene Helen died September 4 near Bavington when her tramway tramcar collided with a locomotive operated by South Johnstone Co. FL. Gunder drove the tram. Cause listed as skull fracture and pelvic injuries from the collision. No criminal negligence found. evidence from foreman P Slater and Constable M Howard cited.
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