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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1946

Page

8

Local business and establishment list reported in brief

A compact list of names includes McDonald R, Van Dorssen W, Blazer McBride's Pharmacy, Geo Hull S H Turner, J & D Muirhead, Vince Melaska, H A Hodgetts, Hull Bros. De Luxe Bag Store, G E Adams Pty Ltd Estates, Melick Mellick, C Reeves, Gent Hairdressers, Fede Hairdressers, Mellick Courtneys, H M Svendsen Pty Ltd, Frank Moody, Clauson, D Pether, H Reidel, A Jeanneret, S Kent, Macery Es Co, Patricia Talon, Lock's Saloon, Noxall, G E Ernst, J Miror, W R Eddlest on, Chandlers Pty Ltd, Ct, Sue San Alites, J Burman, Mick Bolt.

McDonald R VAN _DORSSEN W. Balzer McBride's Pharmacy GEO. Hull S. H. Turner J. & D. Muirhead Vince Melaska H. A. Hodgetts Hull Bros. DE. Luxe Bag Store G_E ADAMS PTY. LTD Estates Melick Mellick C. Reeves Gents Hairdressi M. Grasso Fede Mellick Courtney & Bry H. M. Svendsen Pty. Ltd Frank Moody Clauson D Pether H. Reidel Jeaneret S Kent Macery ES Co Patricia Talon Lock Noxall G. E. Ernst J. Miror W. R. Eddleston Chandlers Pty. Ltd SUE San Alites J Burman Mick Bolt

Innisfail Council Debates Bath Site at Memorial Park

December meeting reveals stark split over locating a new swimming baths at Memorial Park or alternative sites. Dr Chapman urged Memorial Park for sentiment and proximity, while Dr Baker favored Callender Park to avoid riverfront traffic. A planning path was proposed with engineer drawings for ornamental baths at multiple sites and further public input.

Innisvail Johertons Shire Cr. G Chapman Hhe Mew Park Diggeer Memorial Park Innisfail Riverview Hotel Uon Memories Park BateHelor A. Baker Callender Park Esplanade Callendar Park Baker W. H. Reid Romano Reid W. C. Ah Shay Cr. Reid An Shay Er. Hawthorne Cr Ah Shay WJ Heneerson Soldiers’ Memorial Ton Amd W. Puic Chard W. 5. Bettridge Haddrell Horticultural Society Bettridge Dunbar Council Hacdrell Chaman Nat Reed Batchelor Cr Er. Hawthorne Cr H. A. Hustie Dr. Henderson Hastie Tee Wate Hender C. J. Duttin yeuTa G. J. Chapman Aineer Lee Memorial Teicha Dr. Reid Rae Sr Vere Rcon Wrt Ina

Public baths site debate sways council in Cairns district

Northern coast meeting discusses building a public swimming baths near Memorial Park in Cairns harbour area. Councillors urge public input, with engineering reports and site options prompting calls for a public meeting to decide the site and ensure prudent use of funds.

Christmas in Japan by Pe Tasker

A dated field letter from an Australian occupation force nurse or officer reports bleak yet beautiful memories in wartime Japan. The writer describes living quarters, meals, and shifting attitudes, noting a planned first white Christmas away from home, and calls for better amenities for future relief troops. The piece reflects on war's impact, the Japanese people, and hopes for a peaceful return home in 1947.

Japan Depen Bev Australis Australia

Aid For Prospector's Miniafter's Announcement

The Minister for Public Works Mr M A Bruce announced revisions to prospecting assistance rates. Single men will receive 21 10 a week and married men 2/10 a week, for up to 12 weeks in four week or two six week periods, followed by a stand down of at least four weeks. Wardens will scrutinise renewals to prevent misuse.

M.A. Bruce Minashich Ray East Tour Ivan

Water conservation discussed at North Queensland confab

Innisfail December conference of the North Queensland Local Authorities Association heard calls to press Dr. Bredfield's water saving recommendations. Councillor W. from Shire urged diverting northern river flows to central Australia for study, while a Mulgrave Shire Council letter supported the issue. The meeting deferred broader rulings for several months.

Inwintatl D. Masco Mulgrave Lacention Counsillor Mason Williams Leeton Cairns Cairns Harbour W. G. Griffin Musgrave Shire Gariied

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