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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1947
Page
6
A long critical essay recalling debates on freedom of expression and the press. It argues against government control, stresses the need for open discussion, and cites concerns about tyranny and censorship in Europe and Australia. The piece underscores the danger of restricting the press to appease authorities and defends the public’s right to criticize.
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a Maine area notice with lines about a betes ad stand and a 30 pound item. It references vendors and an event timing but text is garbled. No clear names, dates, or locations can be confirmed.
A fragmentary report notes the Centre Party declining amalgamation with the QPP as talks advance. The piece references political figures, a forthcoming meeting, and provincial party strategies amid broader debates on socialist influence and party realignments.
Shipping movement notes show vessels loading sugar for treed returns and cargoes destined for Sydney Brisbane Cairns and other ports. Departures and arrivals are listed with tentative dates in September and February, including Cairo and New Zealand route mentions and urban port calls.
The Cairns market shows variable supplies with some items easing while others remain steady. Pineapples and heavy perishables stay limited. tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots face fluctuating demand and higher prices, with some lines cleared and others slower to move.
Sept 1 death at Atherton Die bret Hospital Aug 24 of Mrs Iam Jonnavon Annie age 87. The remains were buried at Atherton cemetery from Fresbroken Church. Mr Johnston arrived with his wife from Usrdonvale in 1810 to take land on Bomrand Malanda and Bartonfehin with his brother. The text notes a death in the family and lists relatives and mourners in a rural Australian district obituary style.
Ste Bia and Fortha appear in a clipped note mentioning their age and family ties. The fragment hints at an informal update or notice with limited readable context and no clear event or outcome.
In a lingering memorial note, mourners recall loved ones including a son and daughter with lines honoring memory and lineage. The tribute references bereavement, kinship, and a September remembrance, preserving family ties through sparse, poignant phrases amid damaged text.
The Cairne Surf Life Saving Club will patrol Yorsey Knoban Trinity beaches next Sunday. RAC branch plans a gathering and a later session at Inoitell. Reports cover weather impacts, a court case involving Ray Brewer, and memorial events with a Cairns naval funeral.
A dispatch notes the HGH Commissioner for India West will visit Barron Waters after a schedule in Monans and Mbemen. The trip aims to inspect operations and discuss regional matters with local officials and partners.
Raghunath Parenjpye, educated in several colleges, rose to prominent roles in Bombay education. He served as Principal of Fergusson College 1930s era and was Vice-Chancellor of Indian Women's University from 1918 to 1930. He joined the Bombay Presidency reform movement and held various advisory positions.
Arrangements completed by Mears to open an assaying office in Cairns with necessary equipment dispatched. Land Newmar and others to arrive in Cairns on October 12 to take over the facility, aimed as a public non profit venture to boost ore production. Representative notes satisfaction with progress and plans to handle ore supplies from early next year.
The Parramatta Park oval grant was discussed with Cricketers and dog racing groups. Al Collins acted as arbitrator, ruling the circular track beds on reserve for pressory dedication and the oval to Cairns Cricket Association for the season, subject to a key condition.
Review discusses allowances and revenue allocation for the Cairns Bow amid cricket grounds negotiations. It covers proposed canteen profits, exclusive use terms, and the need to balance cricket and park activities while negotiating with stakeholders.
A garbled entry from a local column mentions a special meeting and potential actions but lacks clear outcomes. It references an assembly, a fee, sports events, and an executive meeting. Details are incomplete and names are unreadable.
A community program features student performers in songs sketches and dances. Ralph Cameron leads a lively cast including Shirley O Connell and Harold Bergman with a string of solo and group numbers. The show draws praise for its varied acts and stage energy.
Danes protest policy raising food prices amid debates at the Demnis Agricultural Council. A Sydney-bound voyage notes and references to trade and rotation discussions appear amid a jumble of names, numbers, and unrelated notations.
District forecast reports odd garbled weather notes from yesterday’s telegraph. Forecaster lists places and terms like Lienstrom and Goer with mentions of morning mist and coastal waters. The message is incoherent but hints at rain, winds, and regional conditions.
Fragmentary text references a county party meeting with mentions of policy statements on aid to other countries and domestic economic concerns. It notes discussions by named individuals and references to moderation, national interest, and potential impact on relations abroad.
Fragmentary text indicates amendments to sale terms with unclear details. No identifiable persons organizations dates or locations are readable. Further legible content needed to produce a precise summary.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a court or arrest story with names and dates partially garbled. It mentions times, individuals, and potential suppression or legal actions but lacks readable facts or coherent structure to identify parties or events.
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Fragmentary eighteenth century style note from Sept 18 records a butter output report. Names and roles are partially legible with references to committees and an agricultural movement. Further readable details are limited but imply ongoing production tracking and governance involvement.
AAP reports a chaotic scene at a rally in Geermany where an unidentified figure addressed a mixed crowd. Police monitored tensions as attendees debated policy shifts and local leaders urged calm and orderly conduct.
An entry reflects a lawyer describing income tax duties, preparing to file, and questions about taxation, credits, and paying taxes. It references warnings about gifts, credits, and timing, noting frustrations with the tax process and the need to report income honestly.
A jumbled OCR segment lists names, places, and phrases with scattered fragments. It reads like irregular notes or a damaged page capture, offering no coherent event, date, or clear人物 context.
A garbled OCR passage discusses a payment dispute and refusal, mentioning a sum of 74 pounds and a party named Merona Enema. It references an act and a potential liability, with confusion around authentication, timing, and who must pay. The text overall is unclear and fragmented.
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