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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
5
The letter argues better bar conditions and attention to prevent impoverishment from overstorking and excessive timber removal. It notes bleaching leaching of waterways, land devaluation, and calls for geographical study to stop valuable timberlands from becoming valueless.
Fragmented OCR notes describe air attacks on sharks, naval defense concerns, and calls to safeguard mariners. References to depth charges, supply lines, and weaponization hints appear alongside scattered phrases about defenders and protective measures.
Canberra September 9. A lengthy debate in Parliament centers on the Wool Realisation Fund and the distribution of moneys tied to the Wool Realisation Act. Key figures include Mr Menzies, Mr Chifley, and Mr Abbott as the government examines who bears losses and how funds will be allocated to Australian wool growers amid postwar recovery.
Readers learn that many believe captains can marry couples at sea and even nullify legal barriers. The piece traces origins from maritime logs, church rules, and Gretna Green style elopements, noting legal constraints and changing attitudes in British law. It cites Merchant Shipping Act terms, records at Somerset House, and the practicality of elopements under seaborne witnesses.
The article outlines Klement Gottwald as Czechoslovakia s communist prime minister and wartime leader. It traces his background from Moravian peasant roots to factory work, political rise, and role in defending the republic against fascism during WWII.
The article describes the Asdic device used by the British Navy to detect submarines, its echo sounder mechanism, and how it enables the trawler Skippers to locate shoals and submarines. It notes recent tests and industry cooperation, outlining performance and limitations of the system at sea.
Washington reports on U S aviation policy with CAB chair certainty, feeder lines, cargo growth, and international strategy shaping the postwar air transport era. Key figures discuss government aid, manufacturer roles, and the need for coordinated national defense and global commerce in aviation.
Local reports from Tamworth describe surviving cattle swale and pasture damage amid grasshopper invasion. Officials fear further spread threatens farms and stock, while ranger teams guard perimeters and seek control measures.
In southwestern Switzerland the annual cow fights captivate farmers as long-standing rivalries fuel intense battles among the Herence breed. About 108 cows are gathered to select the strongest 10 for the season, with the queen cow earning prestige through brutal but controlled clashes. Weeks of preparation include special feeding to boost fighting spirit, though war-time restrictions once banned such fights.
September meeting of the Alberta branch of the CWA chaired by Mrs Bliss reports six new members welcomed and a credit balance of 246 10 from treasurer Mrs Cumming. Secretary to arrange Calms Branch dues, invites Tarzall and airs branches to attend annual meetings, discussion on dividing Far Northern Division into Tablelands coastal divisions. A public meeting planned for September 29 to discuss estate funds and tuck shop finances.
Innisfail September 1. Peter Medich and Luba Medich of South John Mone sue Parakevoy Faniee for damages to premises and unpaid rent. Defence says premises were in poor repair when occupancy began and some items were already broken. Case adjourned for conference before judgment for plaintiffs.
A royal Victoria Club motor reliability event from the early 1920s is recalled, noting the 1926 Alpine contest over 18 miles with 39 entrants. Plans for a new trans continental reliability trial in 1947 are discussed, led by the Round Australia Tour Association, targeting routes Sydney to Brisbane and Darwin to Sydney, with emphasis on safety and endurance.
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