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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1938
Page
4
Woothakata Shire Council discussed a proposed project with an estimated cost of about 182 pounds, 10 shillings, and adjustments reduced the budget from 117 to a lower figure. They planned to present a statement of costs to Atherton Shire Council and referenced health inspector reports and delays in securing grants. The document notes requirements for climate, seating, and housing, plus a forward look to the Railway Department.
The Mareeba Shire Council discusses isolation ward at Mareeba Hospital, road and drainage works, fence removal on Koivu contract, and shared project costs. It covers electric charges, road improvements to Byrne street and Mareeba Atherton main road, and requests for grants and tolls among multiple agencies.
At Mareeba meetings council discussed deferring quarterly hospital payments to save interest, with a verbal arrangement to be formalized. Board approval on the arrangement was sought, while road and flood repairs, grant applications, and borrowing for electrical pumps and water works were also addressed.
Cooktown on February 1 records Matron A M Clarke bidding farewell to RY a Bator of Sister R Willace in a tropical setting of freas and cane hails. Guests include Mr and Mrs W. Jeffries and many locals. A later note says Robert Dawson was stung by marine life at Fische's Bay while swimming, treated at hospital, with condition improving late that night.
Australian Associated Press reports Home Secretary Samuel Hoare announced in the House of Commons that 173 Basque children have left England while 2749 remain in British camps.
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