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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
4
The note recalls Bristane and daughter Gay Kenny preparing to return home during the war, while Sir Sapna era captivation in Hong Kong and a later return to Guernsland. It mentions Mr Kane and family, with two young boys, and a remark on world oil prices near 100 dollars per barrel.
The Hospitals Board approved the appointment of the matron to Gordonvale Hospital at a meeting. A former matron, who resigned, received an appreciative testimonial for her service.
A letter criticizes local and nearby eateries for inefficiency and poor dining conditions. The author urges authorities to address the widespread decline in service, cleanliness, and food quality, noting long waits and inadequate soup kitchens. Dated February with author Martin Maroubra.
A fragmentary letter from A. Borland in Calms on February 3 muses on unsolved origins of indigenous place names along a waterfall. It suggests Kauieranga for a lower site and Biboonis for locations above, noting many district names are meaningless except as labels.
Innisfail reports tax department receipts from the district. Revenue clerks note an amount of £38233 received to revenue, with the tax office taking its share.
William Saac Newton was accidentally killed while working at the forestry stand. Authorities reported the tragedy and began investigations into the incident at the site where Newton was employed.
In Daly the N Q Clerks Union elected officers with Campbell named vice president and treasurer W J Campbell and J J Day listed for positions. Other branch officers include Sager H Meith PF W Deir J J Oos O and Savren names appear in partial lists.
The report cites that motor vehicles caused most deaths and injuries with excessive speed inattentiveness and intoxication as leading human errors. Friday and Saturday show the highest accident risk with Saturdays recording the greatest severity of outcomes.
The article reports comedian Ted Ray and Sage Tocca performing at Rutland Hall Club. It notes Ray, a leading BBC comic, began with a strong opening joke and comment on audience reaction.
In Melbourne on a February night Rog Toohey and Bade Karr were part of a road work routine. Sands descended from the east with a weight near 11 percent and a noted bout after arriving in Melbourne.
Reading of last night notes a light ten point rain and mention of Mr KK visiting then returning to Cairns. Harson-in-law and ler Mr and Mrs Croall Kane with Judith and John Murray now reside in Cairns. Reds No 10 grader with operator reports work with the council Sand party praised for improving landings and pilots commend PMG gang for shifting the heating area as lines extend toward George Town.
Royal Occasions A. H. Deer & Co advertises a wide array of clothing and accessories including ladies florals and flannelette, men’s oxford shoes and riding boots, sandals, rainwear, and umbrellas. The copy references a coronation era display and a public viewing of royal articles with a focus on low prices and variety.
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