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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1946
Page
4
To the Editor, The Course Post TM, criticizes the rush to win votes in civic elections. It questions smoothed tactics and contrasts proposals like a Commonwealth Bank loan at 2 percent with higher costs elsewhere. The letter argues for sound business sense in government borrowing.
A reader Letter from Maresbs April 5 argues private suppliers cannot meet the need for fly sprays at a fair price. The writer contends government manufacture and sale at rock-bottom prices is necessary to protect households from buffalo fly infestations and to ensure affordable control.
In Madrid on 1 April a delegation of civil war veterans quoted General Franco saying the task in Spain has only begun. He vowed to complete the physiognomy of Spain and root out the materialist philosophy from abroad. He urged vigilance to prevent interference with Spain's historic destiny.
Dr Edgar Booth, chair of Grant Reinet, says disposing of the accumulated wool pile is easier than expected and a joint organisation will operate. He notes South Africa will no longer be England’s market monopoly amid fierce competition from manufacturing nations. demand may push prices up. He cites China India markets, Germany’s larger wool import, and suggests a cooperative system as a solution to marketing costs.
The article recalls early Australian air services, noting Lieutenant Richard Williams's rise to RAAF Air Marshal and director roles. It mentions the AFC squadrons in WWI, pilots like McNamara and Cobb, and the postwar formation of the Australian Air Corps, later airbanded on March 31.
Canberra dispatch notes regret in rural circles over government plans to disband the War Agricultural Committee system. It suggests reorganization under a new name while retaining the many district committees and their limited but lasting experience amid political pressures.
A public discussion outlines a possible new sugar mill to absorb 190 tons of fat, with estimates of years to production. Proposals include government market guarantees, fair pricing for settlers and veterans, and land resumption at market value to expand cultivation while avoiding discontent among landowners.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Japan, propaganda, and U S relations with Tokyo. It mentions calls for withdrawal, public sentiment in Japan, and the tension between democratic ideals and militant factions. The article characterizes Japanese attitudes toward occupying forces and government power.
An International Passports concept appears in Air Transport with proposals for global standardization. London and New York may soon test visas and health measures, while fingerprinting and basic data would appear on a world passport form. The system aims to aid former servicemen and streamline settlement procedures amid postwar recovery.
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