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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1947
Page
6
A dense OCR page mixes wartime analysis, condolence memorials, and scattered notices. It mentions Britain’s food imports, aid plans to Britain, and the need to conserve dollars for essential purchases. Memorials recall Daniel Jmeengh Gummer, a father figure, and others like Richards and Fowler.
A garbled local bulletin describes a court case involving McKennmah and Buuning Bron, with a sawmill dispute and property values. It mentions a September 28 38 reselection date, officials from Payne district, and a launch named Gledpe Mary. It also covers an ambulance and air travel incident near Cockionnies, a patient to Brae, and a Towmsethic return plan with Dr Sheehy visiting Towmaville.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Australian beef cattle export to New Zealand, including names Alma Wine Tine Philips Mareeba and references to desertion and court action. The text is incomplete with scattered phrases and unclear context.
Commercial dus and street term notes appear garbled with stray letters. Readable items reference a March date and a local site but details are incomplete and require source restoration.
Report notes a gathering of QPP in Rockhampton with unclear details. The fragment mentions dates, travel by train and a routine meeting, but specifics are unreadable. Names and exact times are not clear from the OCR.
A fragment notes suitcases used for transporting money. The garbled text references a case involving a Fra saeSy and a person named Sind fone rp sy she Eaet ami toe te lee te Jala seat 3 Se dep oa a nr salen woe Cine 8 ee poe( 200) tallare prem aoe nate a 100i.
A local public notice outlines a Red Cross appeal for Britain, noting fundraising efforts and community involvement spearheaded by local volunteers. The message emphasizes civic duty and support for humanitarian relief during wartime.
Fragmented OCR lists shipping movements and commodity notes across ports and routes. Mentions cargoes, departures, and buyers with scattered figures and place names, including references to Mastay, Towle, and Bagram, as well as refineries and loading operations.
An excerpt from Main Roads engineers describes a proposed road between Coen and Wenlock, including a survey of the route via Coen and Laura, the anticipated alignment, and its role in opening the northern coast. The plan notes cautions, logistical challenges, and the urgent aim to link the Cook Highway near Mosman to Port Fred.
The Legion of Ex-Servicemen elected officers to serve the coming year. Mr BA Lesion was chosen treasurer and Mr Mey general secretary while Mr CE Clapham and Mr Te E Parmades were reelected as viewers. Partridge was named representative to a national repatriation committee with other officials and patrons agreed to support the event.
A report from Brisbane records Premier Bruce Beale opposing coal mine production unless federal powers are exercised. The debate centers on nationalizing coal mining to decentralize administration, with references to Ipswich, Callaway, Mount Mulligan, and other Queensland sites. Speakers highlight potential war-time power needs and the government’s stance on centralized control, detailing positions of Beale and Mr. Paterson.
In a contested grant, R Gd Mule seeks land along the Pike of Hambulsh and gains a 304 acre expanse in the Seultheige area. The proceedings note certificates issued for parcels and conveyance to Bearesbn and Gunthr land. Other grants include a sole acre and a somber pass of conditions tied to msetion.
Imo Aubrey Wallace, a Mundon resident, was injured after a collision on February 7 near Sevenita of Sunrityan. He suffered injuries to his left leg and head and was taken to hospital after a street accident near Tratmwaysttreet.
Fragmentary OCR items show a Bent superintendent supporting a project for youths up to 18 years old. The note mentions a mission, trade items, and a secretary involved in supervision and renewal of suri related duties.
The aurora borealis returns with a dramatic night show over the southern skies. Reports describe vivid curtains of light across the horizon as observers note the event over several hours. Local communities anticipate continued visibility and potential impacts on nighttime navigation.
The report warns of moisture and weed showers affecting a seat weather forecast. A renewal of sold tampered peersily is noted, with frost risk on a date near Bre tha and Maronans Wind. Authorities caution at cra bowrwek about aati Saitorieal eae. Babee eine Sones referenced.
The Australian Federal Cabinet approved a sugar price increase affecting wholesale and retail levels. Prime Minister J. B. Chifley announced the date soon. The move includes a wholesale rise of 4 1/4 pence per pound and a retail margin increase of 10/8, totaling about 4 pounds 13 shillings 4 pence. The measure aims to fund deferred maintenance of farm equipment and mill machinery and restores the half-penny per pound reduction from Lyons Government policy.
Fragments show Bribbana feyt, prices climbing amid rising costs across the sugar sector. The statement hints at wider industry pressure, with references to supply, rationing, and government action affecting wholesale and home use, and potential price impacts into the coming season.
Sydney September 3 A settlement ends a sugar workers dispute that threatened another sugar famine in Sydney. The talks involved refined sugar works and the Sugar Workers of the COR'Siveks and related attendance figures, with expectations to last through the weekend.
Readable fragments describe North Queensland potato shipments to Brisbane in September. Mentions early harvests, careful handling, and spring camp delays affecting availability. Local producers and markets plan to ship soon despite logistical issues.
A garbled meeting record references ore producers, service personnel, and a resignation of a station member, with mentions of Toland and Cairne. The text is incoherent, obscuring clear facts, names, roles, or dates.
Sep 2 report from VATONY notes a mum sending farther rtes of south campaign and a group involved. Mention of a judge named Joe Crowanmurat appears with dates in September and November and a question about a man.
A garbled report discusses Australian agriculture, noting attempts to boost tobacco and cotton outputs and implications for the economy. It references Australia Britain and regional responses with confusion around timing and policy, mentioning trains, markets, and possible future actions.
Melbourne dispatch reports AUSTRALIAN Council of Trade Unions to re elect S C Peat as President at meeting in Melbourne. Delegates split between right and left wings as outcome appears unsettled with plans for a nationwide action on October 26 if urging on concessions fail.
Murky OCR fragment describes a festive scene at Newcastles with cheers and public reactions. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a local celebration interrupted by uncertain events and a short, abrupt mention of Bhortand.
A diver reports Reyiella wedged on a coral reef near Brisbane with feet of Euler number one held. The incident details a 69 feet ascent and an unusual message about an SMempe free status.
The Fortieth street story notes Brigbane on September 3 as debates over a forty hour week gain traction. Details on the bill remain unclear amid fragmented OCR text showing references to timing, prices, and possible local actions or discussions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a car smash near Parkes with unclear details and garbled text. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or locations are confirmed from the readable portion.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a dispute over legal action and parliamentary questions. The text cites Dr Sonwe, Mr Pie, Mr Mark, and others, with mentions of Labour, elections, declarations, and a certificate of voting counts in a parliamentary context.
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