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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1946
Page
9
Warren Utne recounts a repeated gunpoint encounter with two men who used a shiny revolver. He recalls a mock stickup, the money taken, and his uneasy impression that the weapon’s gleam betrayed the real threat. The tale unfolds with skepticism about the criminals and the scene’s tension.
A Canberra correspondent reviews McMahon Ball’s career and influence, noting his Melbourne University role since 1933, brief directorship in short wave broadcasting, and studies at London University. The piece discusses his pro Russian ties, stance on Allied councils and American interests, and his bold, emphatic expression of policy affecting Australia, New Zealand, and broader regional ties.
Prague October 24 1A AP The Minister for Industry said on the anniversary of nationalization that deficits across sectors include coal mines with 288000 losses iron and steel losses of 4 480 000 Cherie 2 000 00 plane 800 000 and rubber and feather sectors at 2 140 000 noting overall industry exposure remains high and requires continued government support.
A fragmentary report describes an evening gathering in which two young men contended with government authority. Within an hour a crowd gathered as about 30 men appeared and then vanished, leaving a ring of armed youths nearby. No clashes occurred and authorities kept watch as crowds grew.
A damaged OCR listing multiple prize categories in a casket draw with names and prize amounts. It records first to eighth prizes including £12 000 for the winner and £250 for the eighth place, with numerous misread names and numbers.
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