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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
8
In a curious dialogue the sparrow and his wife discuss preparations for the winter and Christmas dinner. The sparrow jokes about bombs and friends while the wife insists they avoid touching certain things, leading to a tense but humorous exchange.
The War Damage Fund report tabled in the House of Representatives shows an estimated outstanding liability of £7.522 million and £99.13 million allocated for losses. The document was presented by the War Damage Commission in Canberra.
Sister Kenny met Health Minister Mr T A Foley in Brisbane and urged an investigation into the evidence she gathered on her infantile paralysis treatment. Foley said he would consider the matter.
The debate on industrial outlooks continues with all sides apathetic as unions push for amendments to arbitration laws. An inquiry on costs and efficiency faces a broad, incomplete list of topics including hours, pay, mechanisation, materials, and taxation. Experts deem a general inquiry impractical, urging board inquiries focused on specific cases and noting cross country standards vary widely.
Innisfail direction committee reports negotiations finished to lease part of Nolan's building facing Rankin Street starting May 1. They expect required alterations to enable opening date or soon after. Brisbane and Cairns officials discussed involvement with Queensland Prices Branch and local matters.
The Brat civil airliner from Norway has landed at Croydon inaugurating the Norwegian Airlines daily service between Oslo Stavanger and Croydon. The plane was a civilian Dakota chartered from Britain.
A council subcommittee of four was formed to assist secondary industries after a reply from Mulgrave Central Mill showed disinterest. Meetings considered town cleaning, drainage, and park layout in Gordonvale, with plans for a children’s garden and rest centres, while farmers face cane planting and March fire damage on Walsh's Pyramid.
The Deeral branch of the Country Women’s Association hosted a monthly meeting with J. Pyne as doorkeeper. Prizes were awarded for door novelty, free spot, and montecarlo contests won by several members. The group raised £11 locally and £22 1s in Brisbane due to a successful fundraising night despite transport and weather hardships. Visiting and departing residents are noted, including Selby and Gayton parties, and Pyne’s return from Innisfail.
A fragment notes Lord Wrights journey from London toward Washington to attend impending trials. The text is garbled but indicates a legal process involving Wright and a visit related to court proceedings.
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