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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1947
Page
4
David Lilienthal urges calm in public discussion of nuclear energy indicating the atomic era offers both danger and opportunity. He warns fear and hysteria hinder progress while calling for informed, mature discourse and responsible decision making on wartime lessons and peaceful uses.
Innisfail activists press for a government survey of the Johnstone River mouth to assess dredging versus open water work. Chamber president urges action after noting Cooktown Harbour survey and Mourilyan Harbour delays. debate centers on preventing shallow draught boats from failing.
The text discusses alchemists’ devices for producing energy and suggests new atomic energy materials are continually sought. Lilienthal cautions against delaying progress and urges the power industry to adapt as knowledge and equipment evolve. The article notes plans for rapid reactivation post-war and the need to keep businesses informed of nuclear developments.
At Mossman Hospital Board meeting presided by Mr C. C. Auer, discussions covered publicity to recruit nurses, one bid for hospital burials accepted, a resale note on the Kohler lighting plant, and acceptance of the Mossman Service Station bid for scraping and spray painting. Traffic and parking along hospital drive was banned, with notices. Building delays due to steel shortages were noted, with efforts to expedite works and payments. Clinic attendance rose, beds occupied averaged 2421 in general wards and 148 in maternity, with nurse exam training proceeding for three trainees.
At the Lagl meeting of the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce the board discussed through Bills of Lading and cargo charges. The Shipping Control Board agreed to adjust cargo handling as a shortage of steamers affects trade, while owners had yet to reply to correspondence.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Commonwealth Employment Service notice referencing Cairns and post box address. The readable portions mention employment, service, and a contact point at a PO Box, but no clear actions, deadlines, or named individuals. The garbled text limits extracting concrete details or entities beyond Commonwealth Employment Service and Cairns.
Atherton police, after a two month theft wave, arrested Oliver Patni McEligot in a remote area near the Herberton Range. He faced eight charges with plea of not guilty, details listing stolen items including wheelbarrow, lawnmower, khaki dress, and a police-issued bale. Convictions and fines followed for several offenses, while possession of a 30-pound bundle and other property linked to various owners were noted.
Herbertton Shire Council at its August meeting endorsed a request for a direct telephone line from Innisfail to Ravenshoe via Millaa Millan and the Palmerston area. The council already funds a Palmerston extension and debated additional support vs. service needs.
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