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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

4

Briton Cobb Sets New Land Speed Record at Bonneville

At Bonneville Salt Flats on September 18, Briton racing driver Cobb reportedly set a new land speed record of 290.645 mph in a measured mile run. He aimed to eclipse his earlier 128 mph class and faced headwinds and course issues during attempts on the salt track.

New York AAPA Bonnavide Ulab Brita Racing Net Gobn Cobb Miracle Bonneville

Denmark's Agricultural Progress and Cooperative Systems

Danish agriculture shows extensive electrification and mechanization since the 1430s with rising use of tractors and machinery. Cooperative societies lead cattle breeding, dairy, and meat marketing, supported by state subsidies and expert breeders. The farming sector emphasizes cattle, milk production, and breeding efficiency through regional control societies and cooperative dairies.

Cambeera Canberra Royal Danial Minter Wintel Els Max Iriya Daniah Reei Jewitt Wiesen Aig Ind Co-Operative Society Denupart Butterie Eith Trough Abe Puriiiser Society Nations Organisation

Government approves payments to estates for military deaths

Canberra reports the Federal Government approved leave in lieu payments for estates of military members who died before March 39 96 and for those who died as prisoners of war. An adjustment covers servicemen who died on and after March 30. Leave payments begin from July or from the end of the enlistment, whichever is later.

Canberra Trentaven

Cairns Vigoro Club Elects Officers and Plans Fixtures

At a Cairns Vigoro Association meeting officers were elected, with Miss Wright as president and Mrs Dean as vice president. The group discussed fixtures, pitches, and a possible grade system A and B. Members were urged to submit player lists and fees by September 30 and noted uniforms will be white.

Cairns Wright V. Dean Johne Mesaames BE. Stone P. Hinges Tressiner Mines Persona Mesamie T Edwards Dean Éasan Calrs Kewich Ipswich Harrow Caims Nsw Una Tom Carr Mise Mestamnes T. Bawarde Mra E Stone Carl Nirlwn Lake Street Richlezen Germeste Bronth Touma

Fragmentary 19th Century Note Mentions Railways and Peace

A garbled OCR snippet references railways and a call for peace, mentioning places like Grafton and Coffs Harbour. The text is largely indecipherable, with missing letters and jumbled phrases, but implies a commentary on railway progress and political mood.

Claim for 20000 by Nephew in Sydney Action

In Sydney on September 17 a nephew Victor Solin began a Supreme Court action seeking 40000 alleging his late uncle St James Joynton left him a sum for care and support, with four witnesses heard in the case. The claimant alleges a promise of a bequest if the uncle married again and took steps to secure the will.

Sydney Tm Tate St James Joynton Sault Smithy Weekly Supreme Cour Uber Victor Solin Tisk Inced Beard James Tio Nod

Canadian meat crisis looms amid wage rise concerns

Unclear fragments indicate a Canadian meat supply issue tied to wage increases and production cuts. References to Toronto, Israel, and Genenian outfits are scattered, with figures suggesting around 13,200 tons and operations costs near 1 million. The piece hints at looming shortages and regional impacts.

Sept Israel Genenian Fnac Fovaay Wis

Annual convention of QPF to open in Brisbane

Nationalization of banks among principal subjects to be discussed at the QPF convention opening in Brisbane tomorrow night. Expected attendees include prominent figures as branches prepare resolutions including the election of candidates at least 12 months before the proposed date.

Brisbane Tamepion

Fishing Notes Cams Amateve Clue By Manage

Eleven members contested the fat outing of the Carl Neilsen trophy, and one fell short. The six teams gather to finalize results at the meeting on Friday, with 0 members requested to be present.

Carl Neilsen Fe Peel Se Conaistad BSL Plac Bream Eran

Unclear OCR Recall of Rifle Event Leads to Mixed Text

Fragmentary OCR text shows references to a rifle event with times 10.2 and 6, mentioning Arden and Row sources but content is garbled and lacks clear facts or dates.

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