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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary text discusses declining popularity of cross word puzzles and rising interest in educational recreations like quizzes. Mentions government plans, Christmas period, toys, imports, and various near incoherent terms and names.
Melbourne council debates widening dwellings in central areas with proposed three to five story limits on wide thoroughfares to curb crowding and preserve city feel while experts warn of framing, traffic and planning challenges. The discussion follows councillor Morton’s motion and echoes earlier views from Cr Burne and Dr Wales on building heights in the metropolitan core.
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