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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
6
The article reviews prolonged friction at the United Nations over relief missions and border conflicts. It details Russia’s stance on the Balkan crisis, the Assembly’s vetoes, and rising calls to end the warlike interruptions impacting Greece Albania Yugoslavia and the USSR.
A chaotic letter-like assembly appears with scattered names, places, and phrases. It mentions ARIS, Weert, Teter, Bradical Fers, and various unclear events, dates, and actions. The text seems to be a corrupted page fragment offering no clear story, context, or coherent report.
Incoherent excerpt references pumpkins sold for amounts like B65 and numbers that may indicate dates or prices. The readable parts name locations such as Brisbane and Luverne and mention a 86 Pumpkins sale and a sequence of numbers that might be dates or amounts, but the source text is garbled and lacks clear events or speakers.
Shipping notices report vessels and cargo moving through ports including Geelong Melbourne Brisbane Sydney and Adelaide. Entries name ships such as Lucinda and Miloourne with timber sugar and refinery cargoes bound for Sydney Brisbane Geelong and Portland Roads amid October activity.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline departmental changes and appointments in Brisbane involving the Premier and Chief Secretary’s Department. Names and titles are garbled, but references include Acting Assistant Secretary, clerk, Perrier and Muir, with unclear dates and duties.
A fragmentary memorial notice honors Russell and a brother in memory with lines of love from family. It mentions Tom Bank Thums, At Pinees Becton, and Finsenaten, with dates around September. The text reflects a mourning tone and a roll of honour style tribute.
Fragmentary items recall a memorial line in a newspaper obituary page. Names and family relations emerge vaguely alongside scattered phrases about memory and loss.
The Caltes Municipal Band will visit Jordomle on Saturday afternoon. They will ender mrupteallems in the town during the afternoon and eight. The band will be conducted by Mr Harold White Ingham Crashing. Tickets and timing details are provided by local authorities.
A coroner's inquest opened in Canberra touching a rocket range accident near Cane Kennard. Proceedings examined evidence from range-hand and witnesses, with details about the death and surrounding circumstances. The inquiry addressed the planned safety measures and potential failures at the project site near Cooktown and broader implications for the drill shed and parade ground allotment.
The report by Jules Titty accuses former land sale officers of misconduct in centralized offices in Sydney and Canberra. It cites J A Burke and Alexander as more blameworthy than Lush, with a formal finding of wrongdoing and calls for accountability under the Commonwealth Actuary and related authorities.
A Cairns public meeting endorsed the Water Board’s move to accept a tender from Goodwin Ltd for pipes, while calls arose to censure officials including Lush and Burke Alexander for alleged misdeeds. The commissioner's report cited improper conduct but found no proven wrongdoing, urging formal letters to unions and the Building Workers Industrial Council.
In Canberra today Mr SM Faistein Law NSW addresses the question of government action. The report notes uncertainty about steps to be taken regarding Representatives and the fate of individuals including Parry Alexander and Burke after a bill was tabled. The Attorney General Dr WV Evatt reportedly has not yet considered the matter, with decisions expected later. The council plans to take over and replace pipes when replacements arrive, while awaiting further deliveries and possible lender arrangements.
A garbled record notes that the Behana Creek water scheme remains with pipes approved and the matter tied to a home company. It mentions contacting a treasurer and submitting to authorities for review amid unclear references to forces. Names and clear entities are fragmentary.
Fragmentary text notes two of a group travel or outcome in a district, mentions Morton and Hough Johmwan with improving condition, references Sydney and Arstanant, plus various names and roles. Details are garbled and names uncertain. overall a disjointed local update with medical progress hints.
Fragmentary text notes an appointment to the Pirigade Board in Me city. It mentions a person named Mbles and a President Brubant, but the source is garbled, leaving unclear roles and dates. Further readable details are not present.
Foret reports unsettled conditions across the Cerpentaria area with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. Winds shift from breezy to gusty as a cold front interacts with the interior, bringing brief dry spells between rain cells and a risk of local flooding in low-lying zones.
Trophies from the 1947 Cairns billiards tournament were presented at a social gathering at the WSSAILA club rooms. Archibald praised the Masonite team and runners up, while Mr. Payne and others commended organizers. The Merchants Cup and inscribed honours were discussed with plans for future competition.
A fragmented Sydney letter discusses international events, diplomatic tones, and local perceptions. It references ambassadors, trade, and cultural topics, with mentions of Chile, Malaya, and various political figures. The writing blends foreign affairs with domestic commentary and speculative notes on production and recovery.
Board chatemen's report from Amugeane describes contracting to supply farm refrigerators. It notes three week delivery delays due to weather and outlines plans to place orders early. The program includes a time payment scheme for purchases and a high interest rate on balances.
The committee approved applying for CLB Asati funding to examine an aerial ambulance for Port Angin. Three aircraft hours were noted, with plans to insure members and seek an £1000 policy. The chair will consult ABC regarding a 43 minute nationwide broadcast on the topic.
Correspondence notes subscriptions and donations toward the centre fund. The EST8 Government subsidy was considered. a levy appeared for committee credit at the National Bank. Donations were made in support of the Aerial Ambulance, including a £1 period grant and a £3 9s 4d donation by Mr Cominos. The Georgetown Hospital Board sent a letter, transport of patients was discussed, and two ambulances were covered for business. Officers elected: Owenr chairman, HH Piliaza treasurer, G Maun G Walker, G Davison secretary, and Mr TB Clarke superintendent.
A Calne Chamber meeting protested navy nationalization and called for better public services and two reforms. Ministers outlined plans, while a public works review was requested to improve telephone exchanges and roofing supply amid worker shortages and rising approvals.
In Los Angeles on September 14, Jack Kammer defeated Vladimir Sermiy 8-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Pacific South-West tournament. Nearby, Deoff Brown eliminated Prencised Segura with an 8-4 score, while Gamage of Lou Angries edged past Palcenury 6-4 1-8. Louise Brough, defending women’s champion, was noted but not advancing due to Nivea.
The fragmented text discusses rainfall shortages, agricultural experts, and attempts to induce rain. It mentions Braye and attempts to preach rain, with references to scientific methods, land dryness, and a large area affected by drought.
A partial transcription indicates a twenty four hour stoppage affecting local workers and businesses. The note mentions Tommie workers to pier work and references a general post or union action. Further readable details are limited in the damaged text.
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