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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
5
In a prewar snapshot, families cope with staff shortages as Christmas approaches. Workers juggle quotas and piecework amid rising costs while facing limits on aid and shopping bans. The piece notes long hours, parental sacrifices, and the hush of celebrations tempered by rationing and unemployment fears.
The Kairic W A held its December monthly meeting with Mrs Smith in the chair. Attendees included Mesdames DL McFiligott Smith Johnson Moses Halfpapp Jenkine Brennan Boos Bonar and others. apologies from Foulger Evans etc. Contributions were approved for Christian Cheer and a Kiosk fund, a raffle won by Fay McElligot, and preparations for a children’s party and ball.
In a 1946 case at Mourilyan Road tenants Whittington faced a rent contravention under wartime controls. McLellan owners argued the offence was artificial and caused by ignorance of regulations. Judge Mansell imposed a fine with additional costs, noting war years saw rent fluctuations and rent control limitations.
IRVINEBANK NOTES recounts a community social season with mentions of Mrs Musax and Mr Richardayn, the Withnell and Shenman families, and Maree. notes Christmas events, visitors, and local gatherings. Entries reference Decora and various residents, including prominent names and local activities.
Members are urged to support feeding, education, and social activities. The meeting, chaired by Very Rev Hunt, approved a two grade cricket event and a ping pong tournament. Plans include a WCW picnic, Christmas party, and a social with the National Catholic Gift Movement. Admission to the party is free and formal wear is advised. a bicycle picnic is scheduled for the Barron River on Sunday.
The Progress Ansoriation held its annual meeting at W Crayford’s residence on Tuesday night December 2 with B Webber chairing in H Bolen’s absence. A balance showed credit. Officers for next year postponed to the next meeting at M Burkett’s home. A ministerial transport letter on signal warnings and a Carrea City Council note on lights and Whitfield and Quarry streets was read. Social events included two evenings at H Boley and W Crawford homes. A presentation to secretary Mrs McLean from the ladies social committee and party gifts marked departure from Ceirm. Picnic at Relaxt Machern’s Ranch featured races: Garry Orthman, Waters, Glen Bolen, Peter McAuliffe, Roo Evane, Jett Lacey, W Hughes, D Smyth, M Burkert, L Hughes, P Murray, J Finch, T Ernst, V Corkill, and others. The men’s tug-of-war title went to Palmers Stomshee for 1947-48.
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