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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1946

Page

5

Poultry Coccidiosis Outbreak Warned in Chickens

A wartime era poultry bulletin warns farmers about coccidiosis in chickens, detailing symptoms such as blood in droppings and wing tip staining, the disease’s intestinal origin, and the severe damage it can cause. It stresses early detection, hygiene, ground sanitation, and regular pen sterilization, plus vaccination-like immunity after mild infections.

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Atomic power for ships and industry by Carl Newton

A Friday-America piece reports on atomic energy research led by Monsanto and government support aimed at developing a compact reactor for ships and industry. It describes a shielded reactor concept, potential voltage and fuel options, and the prospect of portable atomic power changing future power generation.

Newton America Sanson Dabridge Rat Centiats Orbay Nagle Bulandar Mansonter Chemica Bathlagti Lehta Tay Engineere Monsanto Arthur Compton Iehiy Ian Abe Elon Compton Tre Monsanto

Exchange rates and foreign currency board notes

The article lists Bank of New South Wales exchange rates for buying and selling foreign currencies with many details. It includes quoted buying and selling figures for pounds, Swiss francs, Dutch guilders, and other currencies, then shifts to a discussion of future electricity via atomic propulsion concepts attributed to Dr. Compton, outlining a ship power plant with heat to steam conversion, shielding, turbines, and uranium handling.

Bank of Newouth Wales Ries Watlee Londem Compton Desl Adiation Genmal Storagc Bienne Ural J.B Davies

Roclea Property Purchased by Taye Bribrane

Fragmentary OCR notes state Roclea property was purchased by Taye Bribrane. The document references a government transfer and a court action with unclear dates and figures, suggesting a sale of the property and a dispute over value between two parties.

Landing charges for aircraft to rise in Brisbane reports

A Melbourne message says aviation authorities consider heavier landing charges for commercial aircraft in Brisbane August 1. The plan would push up operating costs for privately owned non government airlines, with Captain Adair noting existing fuel taxes already burden airlines.

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Navy Veterans Now Wash Navy Nappies

Navy veterans take part in a community effort to wash nappies, supported by local volunteers and organizations. The report notes the engagement of wartime service members in civic tasks and highlights the program run through a local care initiative.

Navy

Federal election hard fight ahead in Canberra report

From Canberra August 12 a special report on the federal election outlook in Australia. The piece notes the government’s favorable numbers in the House of Representatives and predicts Senate battles, cross voting, and potential swings in Queensland and New South Wales. It highlights candidates such as Annabelle Rankin and references Labour and Coalition dynamics shaping the campaign.

Canberra Commoninyall Couriey Chifley Resia House of Representatives Wolds Oppan- Hon Br Wisin Labour Senate Si Bat Ashley Arnold and Large Nsw Tangney Tanne Laur West Australia Labour New South’ Wales Meears Athrey Arnold Cemes Teha Fall Queensland Cendi Delure Annabelle’ Rankin Libera CD. W. Rankin Giel Guides’ Association Yw.ca Cooper Winton Country Party Chiney Nee My. Manzias Petden Wuld Tepetove New South Wales Parken” Martin Sober Tn Wausielé West Auroralis Perth Gwen Tasmuanle Chifles

War era air force base notes and timber contribution

An archival account describes Mareeba and Coral Sea air force installations during a wartime period. It notes modern hospital and laboratory facilities, field hangars, and the strategic use of timber to support air defenses and movement. The narrative highlights Allied air operations, logistics, and the broader war effort with reference to Moresby Milne Bay and north coast movements.

Ted Wall Mareeba Teneler Tamielang Swimoll Milne Bay To & Slep Wester

See-Bees and Woodwork Quest in North Queenstead Timber

The See-Bees showcase lumber expertise using American hardwoods, replacing saw marks and displaying red cedar patterns. They test timbers from North Queeneland and aim for North Queenstead varieties, signaling progress toward a broader timber mission and a route toward Tokyo.

America Eawbench North Queenstead Tokio

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