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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
6
A garbled OCR snippet mentions commercial Baers, fry a2 Fen tele at Fein and various numbers. The text is incomprehensible, with references to lines, rests, and people, lacking clear events, dates, or places.
A Sydney solicitor faced a second court appearance this week on a private charges case. The defendant, named in court documents, entered no plea as prosecutors alleged a breach connected with professional conduct.
A garbled notice lists a claim for damages by a Devnbane woman and others including Arissan, Teed, and Mrs Sear. It mentions court writs, arrest, and alleged defamation and malicious actions. The fragmentary text cites several names and entities in an apparent legal action seeking damages.
An obituary notice recalls Riward Sanctity of TE and related individuals. The notice mentions family ties, employment history, and a memorial date. It notes proceedings at a local church and expresses condolences to relatives and friends.
The report details a large scale irrigation plan in the Bamberea Bardibin valley about 400 000 acres of sandy area and potential for expanded production. It notes debates in the Home of Representatives and mentions Dedman and a revived program to prepare development in the valley with plans for trenching daming and drainage to support future agriculture and higher crop yields.
A lengthy report details rising living costs and market dynamics in the New Guinea region. It notes native markets, wage concerns, transportation issues, and price pressures affecting families and workers. Local authorities and traders discuss measures to ease inflation and ensure access to staples.
Fragmentary read of a Roll of Honour item with scattered names and mottos. The text appears jumbled and incomplete, mentioning various likely names and places without clear context or dates. Further clarification or source restoration needed for a precise record.
A read fragment mentions tor Laghling and Ambalang aiding night labor with items like powerful tubes and a loom office near a park. The garbled text references Mi id work, Lenten, and a modern avot with equipment labeled FQUIPPEG, suggesting a sparsely legible municipal or workplace notice about equipment and nightly tasks.
A disrupted report details Queensland Rail and a project linked to Dougal twine and a mysterious Mape of the Toverlocing. It notes government concerns, ministerial inquiries, and a push for expanded rail infrastructure with accusations of mismanagement and calls for reform across the main lines and loop routes. The piece mentions officials Paterson and Paleran and references hospital and transport issues intertwined with the interwar public works context.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Mir Alex and Ray attending a Queensland event on a day around seven in the morning. It notes Ray as a clerk employed by a commission and references the time and place with unclear specifics. The passage lacks coherent details but implies a local official gathering or meeting.
A garbled OCR text recounts a local election scene with mentions of voters, polling, and civic activity. The readable fragments hint at a town meeting or polling place, candidate or issue references, and community participation themes, but specifics are obscured.
A committee discussed exemption for the Cairns Ambulance from Civil Aviation fees. The Civil Aviation Department declined to grant exemption though private aerial ambulances may charge standard fares. The ambulance reported 12 calls and 4280 miles in the period, with expenses and receipts detailed in the December report.
An early report from Melbourne on October 27 notes a wage rise affecting workers in the Perth Bar area. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a formal adjustment to pay scales and related negotiations.
In the House debate, Mr Abbott urged removal of Senator Amour from the Parliamentary Standing Committee, pressing for an inquiry into his overseas conduct. Mr Menzies previously demanded an inquiry. Minister Chifley said the government accepted Amour's explanation and rejected any inquiry, noting an incident in San Francisco tied to his off‑loading from a plane bound for Australia.
In a tense session the issue of allegations against Senator Armour and Mr Abbott dominated the chamber. Witnesses described a barroom incident at an aerodrome with double whiskies and speech accusing colleagues of defaming Armature. Ministers and members challenged disclosures and party lines, with rulings on whether to reveal informants and conduct.
A rail motor derailed between Sentinel and Imbanfang at Bas Weinrk, delaying service for hours. The vehicle taped was reported, passengers ferried by another motor, and repairs sent to the area. Trains remained halted for most of the day, with service resumed later in the afternoon.
Fragmented account depicts Prime Minister and Chifley dispute over cables and licences. References to a government grant, a transferred preferential concession, and debate on licensing authority surface amid political clashes. Names like Raminy and Abbot appear amid a sprawling parliamentary scene.
The Buller Factory Managers Association backed a 1920s inquiry into butter pricing. Conference discussions urged undercutting low grade butter by adjusting refrigeration and sale practices, aiming to stabilize supply and profits amid labor shortages and market pressures. A motion prompted a government inquiry into prices, supply chains, and potential privatization effects.
A chaotic report describes a Main Roads party in Coen preparing to start work on a Portland Road route. It notes vehicle convoys, personnel like Mr Doug Pither of Paritard Reeds, and a truck already in motion. The fragmentary text references a convoy, field operations, and delays, with unclear timings and places.
Unclear OCR text describes an oil drilling gear company set to begin work. Mentions development, equipment, and dates but details are fragmented and unreadable. References to places and people are garbled, limiting precise facts or names.
A disrupted Canberra report outlines government concerns over petrol storage risk. The article notes opposition requests clearer safety measures and prompts inquiries into regulatory duties and funding for state responses.
A garbled OCR excerpt from a report outlines a court case involving Golden Casket and Shingers, with scattered phrases referencing a trial, possible defendants, and a contested issue. The readable text provides few concrete facts, but indicates a formal legal matter proceeding in a hypothetical or historic context.
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