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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1947
Page
5
The text outlines tense debates over partitioning Palestine, noting Arab resistance and Jewish preparation for potential conflict. It discusses U N deliberations, Great Power interests, and the risk of wider fighting as a backdrop to regional decision making.
The report outlines barriers at Barrier Reef Islands and bids by a new company Syren for hotel and transit facilities, with tenders for road and utilities, plans to improve water and tramport services, and concerns over permits, costs, and regulatory hurdles. It notes commissions evaluating proposals, potential hotel expansions, and public works to stimulate regional development.
Fragmentary OCR text shows cycling content with scattered names and locations. Difficult to determine a coherent event, participants, or outcomes beyond partial references to a race segment and various disjoint proper nouns.
Rotary president visit described with partial names and roles. Mentions council chamber, district figures, and charity groups linked to Jacksonville and Children’s Society. fragmented OCR text includes references to executive figures and local civic bodies.
Fragmentary market report from Brisbane notes onions and other goods sold at varied prices. The OCR text is garbled with numerous misread words but mentions onions, prices per crate, and sales activity as night sessions and street vendors operate.
Shipping notices list departures to Newcastle and Mackay from Cairns and Townsville with loading at Brisbane. Entries mention dates in October and Thursday routes, plus ports Cairns, Mackay Townsville and Tyaneville with consignments to Adelmine and other addresses, noting cargo loading and sailing winds.
Obituary notice states Ms Agia Me Guiness has died. It notes she was the widow of Mr oD I Me Guinres. Funeral arrangements are listed as Atvagterion Charen with details unclear.
A short memorial note honors Sara Jane Owens and mentions her family, including Marjorie Saint Tamale, and references a loving memory. The text blends names and phrases as a elegiac tribute.
A fragmentary report discusses agricultural butter price increases and farmer incomes. It notes uncertainty over dairy production costs and potential policy impact, with farmers hoping for relief but cautious about outcomes. The Commonwealth government debate and farm welfare are mentioned in relation to price changes.
In Brisbane today the Commonwealth government announced higher butter prices. Jamaica born Mr Jamieson, leading a five year survey, said production costs since June influenced the move. The report noted three costs stood out as drivers and outlined plans for a later detailed release. The government will provide an annual grant of 500 to assist dairy herds and methods improvements.
Fragmentary note describes a happening near Serra Ter in ambance ety yesterday with a doctor present at around 5 or 7:27 pm and mentions Georgetown. Details are incomplete and names unclear.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Navid Tans, Anemesong Fiala, and KAAS Swen. references monthly art cams in Hecbour, and a season bill around 7 000 with a 11 000 greater figure than Wrton sates. Includes vague remarks on cattle, managers AL Shaw and J Bhanahani, and a rally in 48 with operations tied to Abe Coesk works.
Fragmented text shows garbled weather discussion and directions with references to climates and regions. Names and places are illegible, leaving only scattered terms like Tropice and Western River references. The item resembles a partial weather or geographic note with no clear event.
A garbled excerpt describes Egyptian orbits and a river setting, mentioning illness fears and a historical context. It hints at plague like themes, with references to the Nile and a healer figure, but the text is severely unclear and disjointed.
Fragmentary report discusses crop yields and pricing near Towne Wile Ne and Loud the gremet promet with mentions of ESR Company and technical culling. The text references talk of profit margins, average rates, and rearing of swarms to Sydney, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
The Melbourne government discusses a wartime claim for road damage caused by military vehicles. Prime Minister J B Stole and Mr WH Edmonds criticize the request as unjustified, warning that a final decision will come only after full examination of the evidence and expenses.
Exhausted crews and volunteers press on as search efforts cover homes and surrounding areas. Officials report limited leads and lingering concerns for missing persons in the regions around Rome and Limenroy station, with hope centered on fresh tips.
The Cairns Harbour Board approves purchase of Kuranda Barracks to be used as a temporary museum. The transfer of property funds will come from restoration fees tied to land damage during occupation by the monthly Kiel ae cer ay en.
A Cairns wartime memorial and museum project is discussed with Harbour Board support considered. Plans include using Muranda Barracks huts as a temporary museum venue, to be returned after use, and future interior improvements funded jointly. The meeting notes also reference wartime exhibitions and local industry data.
The document outlines receipts and expenditures with a recorded balance and outstanding cheques. It mentions an estimated amount and credits expected for October and discusses wage costs, purchases, and planned purchases. It references town work, repairs, and authorized disbursements with names and roles noted in the text.
A report details how private banks allegedly profited by manipulating exchange rates, claiming Commonwealth Bank and Commonwealth Savings led a costly scheme. It notes the impact on savers, with figures for deposits and savings balances across Commonwealth and rival institutions, and cites concerns over government actions restricting free speech.
Vague OCR reads a fund note about a two million dollar aid amount tied to film projects. Names, places, or dates are unreadable. The exact entities cannot be confirmed from the fragment.
In a terse terse news item the report notes a profit figure tied to a local business matter. Names and concrete details are unreadable due to damaged text but the focus remains on a financial outcome affecting a firm or group within the community.
A court order from the state suppresses a policy allowing late shopping nights. The decision cites public welfare and enforceable regulations, with officials noting the upcoming changes will affect vendors and customers alike. Specific stores or dates are not clearly legible in the fragmented text.
Petrie woman hurt as Greven driven truck collided on Cairns street. Hendrick testified Greven appeared intoxicated. he failed to stop after impact. Medical reports cited fractures and chest injuries. Greven faced charges of driving under the influence and dangerous operation of a vehicle. Witnesses described tyre marks and debris. court proceeding started with Greven under police supervision.
Yesterday a meeting discussed a nerve shipment issue involving the board. Mr Whitige claimed statements were made before the mayor about the matter and the pinon wat he tor Ue bor. The report notes tensions at City Hall and calls for further clarity from officials.
A building contractor Greven mid is cited in a Cairns show event account as having led a crew before July 22 at Payramana Park. He is described with a drink history that day, an ensuing crash near Wes rami, and testimony by police and witnesses including William Arius and Fulton.
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