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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
5
In a reflective essay, the author questions whether immortality and the next world influence human values such as tolerance, freedom, and charity amid industrial reform and social upheaval. Citing writers and religious critique, the piece contrasts secular urgency with eternal concerns and ponders if life’s end alters moral judgments.
A Government backed council under Labour control unites employers trade unions and experts to set postwar building industry training. It plans joint apprenticeship schemes with a weekly tech school session for youths up to eighteen and aims to standardise learner allowances and access to apprenticeships statewide.
Cairns Presbyterian Church of Queensland hosts indoor games with talks by members. The club plans a short recess and will resume activities at Andrew's Hall in a few weeks with two main events being prepared, including a social gathering at Sugar Mill under supervision.
Tudor liners on British Airways use Lancaster wing types with Merlin engines for both variants. Demonstrations show the carrier maintaining a straight nose and stable attitude during takeoff.
Indonesian Joint Truce Commission members Ganisar Foeddin and Oerip have returned from Sumatra with plans to brief on measures by the Dutch Indonesian Commission to implement the truce. The team will travel to Djodjakues to assess ongoing actions and report back on Sumatra.
December 18 notes from the Port Douglas and District branch of the DSSAAA describe a village euchre party and dance at Baird's Hall with music by Mrs J Mindenhall and Mr Randall. Prizes and raffles were won by local residents. a beachside end of term at Port Douglas State School included prizes for every child and gifts of sweets. Visitors to Cairns are listed, with local hosts Mr and Mrs C Baird noted.
A garbled note from Cairns Archery Club details a dispute within the Cairnecus Gecree faction and a conflicted leadership change. It mentions Ald W. J. Tukoc and ongoing efforts to advance the club, with frustration over administrative delays and printing issues affecting members.
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