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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1947
Page
4
A current record of recently reported trends and events in forestry, timber trade, wood products manufacturing and utilization in other countries and regions. The bulletin covers industry developments, market changes, policy shifts, and notable corporate moves affecting the timber sector globally.
The FAO Forests Products Division published a preliminary review on world timber problems and trade. It notes 10,000 million acres of forest, with only 760 million under proper management and 25 percent cut over. Virgin lands total about 5,000 million acres, while temperate hardwood and tropical hardwood shares vary, and domestic and industrial wood use dominates demand. Canada leads world timber trade by 1946, Finland second, with the UK and Japan shifting positions due to prewar supply disruptions.
District Scouters Council meets tonight at Martyn street to finalize training details for the State farm course at Kairl on December 5 to 7. Cub Scouters Council meets December 9. Behana Creek camp runs December 27 to January 3 under F R Morris and E J Phillips with a 5 shilling fee due by December 12. Camp activities include wide games pioneering swimming and mountain climbing. tenderfoot qualified scouts may participate with guardians consent. Ramp open New Year’s Day 11 am to 3 pm for public inspection.
Scouters and Guiders in the Cairns district propose a combined camp early next year for Scouters Cubscouters and Guiders from Guide Companies and Brownie Packs. The plan follows Lady Baden Powell's call for greater cooperation between Boy Scouts and Girl Guides and invites ideas and advice on the project.
The Cairns Cubs report a busy period with new recruits, several badge investments including athlete and swimmer, and a three day camp planned with 4th Cairns as Christmas approaches. Highlights include hill expeditions on Edge Hill, a Kamerunga picnic, a Guy Fawkes fireworks night, and a campfire dance with Totem and Robinson Crusoe plays.
At a Friday meeting in Innisfail the Horticultural Society pressed a protest against the shire council permitting tennis courts on The Corso riverbank. They warn 44 shrubs and 16 trees would be removed, urge mangrove planting to prevent erosion, and plan a deputation to seek Tourist Development League support.
The Shire Hall audience packed for Miss Essie Neals pupils annual concert last Friday. Doma Roderick led a masterful performance of God Save the King as young pianists and violinists including Tan Phillips Joan Simaplus Owen Phillips and Ray Byrnes presented pieces such as Fairy Harp Christmas Time and The Crane Boy. The evening concluded with certificates awarded by Dr E Jl Magtiny for high marks in recent music exams.
The December CWA meeting in Bartle Frere, with 19 members present and Mrs. Mackney presiding, approved accounts and a 4/4 hall donation. A Christmas hospital donation was left to the treasurer, and a December 20 party planned. Visitors included Mrs. Hewitt of Mackay. guests of honor Mr. and Mrs. Bradtke hosted two months.
YUNGABURRA NOTES reports Mrs Turner and Lance Cupine planning weekend returns from holidays Cape York to join local activities. Births deaths and engagements include the two year old Rostern child’s death at Atherton and the engagement of Delaforee with Mr. Wright and Mr. Godfrey After a pre wedding evening the Memorial Park Hall hosted gifts and vocal items by local performers Elliott Davies and others with the Koll Orchestra providing music.
The report covers a dinner in which Roo cooked in the pit and Kim enjoyed her first camp tarte. It lists names like Sixers G Breely, Rosmith, B Anderson, H Reid, Innes, Mc Tavish, Shellback and Second Stars. Juniors traveled to Crater and Lake Barrine via Tiger’s truck from Mareeba, with a late return Sunday night. Brolga led a small trip to a cabin. senior progress aims to recruit two Beauta gains and first class and King Scout work. A planned Jer trip will be announced at the next meeting ahead of a December 10 group party.
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