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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
9
A brief public notice announces a Friday timetable change at breadsmne station authorised by SA Masweil Spitney. The update affects local rail service and seeks community awareness of the revised schedule.
An industrial inspector reports on a Brisbane refrigeration unit incident where a worker connected power and altered wiring. The case involves the trade union style inquiry, statements by witnesses, and questions of interference with power supply and safety practices. The board notes the breach related to wiring and taping, with testimony about where the refrigerator was moved and how power was supplied.
A scrambled AP report notes German attitudes in wartime Berlin with references to food shortages and economic strains. It cites observer quotes about liberty and military policy, mentioning percentages related to costs, polio, and consumer relief amid occupation pressures.
Weekend matches determine four major premiership titles with United and Ramblers expected to clash for top honors. Rotketa hosts key A and B grade games as Royals Indies vie for semis, while revised lineups and umpires are listed for Saturday action and Sunday finals.
The report lists billiards players and their averages including Muorton and Brien. It mentions standings and patrons at H. W Gelly’s Abbatatreet window, noting creditable achievements for archibald and others.
AARVIA WIRE notes Farvie ran well on points at the Letenhardi event. Soa eats tie thee times as Stadt prepares for a night match.
Fragmentary text mentions names like Sohne and Gingstane with scattered references to development and a possible movement. Details are garbled with missing words and stray letters, making it impossible to identify a clear event, date, or entities beyond scattered proper nouns.
Fragmentary report suggests discussions on a customs union amid international talks. London reports mention a Royal wedding context and provisional sessions involving delegates from Divinton. Names and precise details are obscured in the OCR garble but imply tentative policy dialogue and ceremonial links.
The report notes Eire President for the United Kingdom visit to London with a party including a premier and cabinet members. The trip aims to review matters tied to Irish and British relations and expects discussions on key issues.
A fragmented note lists Georgetown events in January including participants Caires Tumoutin Mares and Jannity with dates January 10 and January 17, plus mentions Gardenvale Catres Tulip and HM. The text reads as a sparse schedule or meeting summary with limited context.
A damaged notice lists examinations and appointments for the hospital board. It mentions a September 21 date and invites applicants for apprentice positions, with locations and processing details across several towns and venues. Entities include The Forems Comer America The Manthorpe Hospitals Board and several places referenced in a regional notice.
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