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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1947

Page

2

State for North Queensland urged in Cairns letter

A reader thanks Dr Chapman for pushing the issue of a new state for North Queensland and urges continued effort beyond party politics. The writer notes past attempts and cites U S and Canadian states as examples of rapid expansion, asking the board to persist with the campaign. August 27.

North Queens Queensland Dr. Chapman U.S.A Grifflthe Malands

Cairns Post Letters On Roads And Reservoir Site

To the Editor Fred C. Hodell writes from Cairns about opening a Cairns to Portlands road and the east coast progress, noting historic gold rush and cattle drives. A second letter discusses reservoir sites near Pyramid, debating suitability and cost of mountain locations as a water supply for Cairns.

Australis Cairns Portlands Cape York Normanton Rob Veivers Gap York

TaLex to the Editor Cairns Post TM

TaLex letter to the editor in The Cairns PostTM discusses local issues, perspectives on community concerns, and calls for reader response. The writer urges civic engagement and highlights specific problems affecting Cairns residents.

Vital Matters Discussed and Local Highway Requests

The secretary noted Ted’s three year payments and delays with the Price Fixing Commission. Delegates discussed Cowley protests and future actions. The Mena Creek Progress Association urged a high level bridge at Bavington's Crossing and widening Inniss fail to South Johnstone highway in the 1941-48 works plan amid a dangerous Cowley cutting.

Ted Price Fixing Commission S Dame South John-sone Mourilyan Seee Ae Innisfail Mena Creek Main Roads Commission Inniefail South Johnstone Donkin Cowley

Local Fashion and Salons Advertisements Plentiful in City Pages

A jumble of shop names and services fills the page including hair and beauty salons like Chic Fashions Salon and Pauline Salon, handmade hats, floral displays, and clothing items such as coats and gowns. Also listed are radios, lawnmowers, tires, and various local business notices with addresses and contact points.

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