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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 14, 1946

Page

5

Malanda Milk Board Pushes Western Queensland Plan

A Malanda Co operative meeting chaired by Mr Campbell backed establishing a Milk Board and approving a 20,000 pound purchase for a milk distribution project. The plan includes pasteurized milk delivered to townshops via insulated containers from Malanda to Garbutus and then Townsville, with rapid transport to reduce contamination and extend freshness for western Queensland residents.

Malanda Atherton Tableland Campbell Turner TR Waleassey Ls Uss Milly Aeies Chemnelves Jor Wakefield Queensland Dairymen's Organisation Malan Milk Board Cresin Uo Fan Milk Board Malanga Queensland Garbutus Tésneville Weil Malena Sidney Malanaa Butter Association West ISAM Cao Pany Singer Wawnsilier Malends Pasteur Isslioa Tanistel Townsville Sust North Ta Rau Mt Tsa

Letter on population, race, and policy in Australia

A reader urges action on population balance and benefits for larger families, arguing birthrates must keep pace with declining power. The letter discusses motherhood, travel hardships, and calls for social measures and psychology of merit to address perceived demographic issues. It touches on race, imperial tensions, and economic sentiment in colonial Australia.

Cairns Posty Tus Unose Poxtion Aasling Slamie Australia Coopers Keogh Evelyn

Innisfail Civilian Rights Committee Meeting Notes

Innisfail reports on Civilian Rights Committee activities with mention of members joining and plans to attend meetings. The Trades and Labour Council backs a broad district approach and aims to unify groups to tackle local issues including Mourilyan Harbour development and district prices.

Innisfail Innisfail Chamber of Commerce Labour Movement Jamieergeen Party Trades and Labour Council Trusiog HC Millard Toe Cosirman Civlian Right Committee Teades Tea Labour Council Gitlin Rights Tommene Franklin Rr Rounepr W. T. Batchelor Trades and ‘Labour Council Johnstone Shire Ube Lancers Giulia Mourilyan Harbour Inpisfall Incistail

India at crossroads 1946 may be most momentous year

Bombay reports 1946 seen as turning point with shifts in India’s political structure. Muslim League and All India Congress prospects split voting in Muslim and Hindu regions. Elections from January to April could push leadership toward Congress as poor Muslims align for change. Sardar Patel and others predict major shifts.

Bombay India Times” of India Mahomed al Juma All-India Congress Party Jinnah Congress Party Pegan Congress Sardar Yalisgtet Pusel Britain

Innisfail Prices Spark Civilian Rights Committee Debate

The Civilian Rights Committee heard a Cairns speakers letter criticizing Innisfail retail prices for fruit and vegetables. Mr Armstrong of the Fruit Marketing Committee offered weekly price lists and promised better distribution, noting some retailers were acting against public interest. The meeting accepted the offer for weekly price lists and condemned Innisfail fruit prices as ridiculous.

Innisfail H Armstrong Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing Cairns Matty Tmnisfail R. Richardson

Innisfail Ice Prices Discussed At Civilian Rights Meet

At the monthly Civilian Rights Committee gathering in Innisfail, President W. T. Batchelor said he interviewed the Price Officer. Information indicated a levy from Innisfail on this subject, with Kenny providing correct prices for ice. The president urged writing to secure current prices for Catron and Townsville and questioned why costs were higher locally.

Innisfail Civilian Rights Committee W. T. Batchelor Lnisfail Pee Bern Dow Keaw Baihelor Kenny Richardson Dave Catron Townsville Inmiciail Tnniatad

Clothes Price Hike Innisfail Reported

A fragment notes clothing prices in Innisfail dated February 17. It mentions a reasonable suit priced at 8 pounds 8 shillings, with a counteroffer of 9 pounds 9 shillings and a suggestion to write to the appropriate authorities to ascertain the matter.

Innisfail

Prince TOR to Owner GE. Siena Tee Feb 13 The Auaratan

Prince TOR to Owner GE. Siena Tee Feb 13 The Auaratan.

Siena Tee The Auaratan

German floods sweep across west Germany reports say

Hamburg radio and Frankfurt radio report widespread flood damage in west Germany. A bridge on the Rhine remains usable at Gelsenkirchen while towns along the river face inundation and disruptions. Multiple communities suffer washed-out roads and closures as rescuers work through the debris.

London Hamburg Ames West Germany Frankfurt Radio Rhine Beissuerate Gelsenkirchen

Berlin Note on Allied Recreation Tax Plans

Berlin reports dated February 12 notes Allied authorities consider a plan to tax recreational tokens or card games as a conduit to raise revenue. The brief mentions potential changes in enforcement and public reaction.

Berlin Allied Central Tocomer

Short fragment hints at local note on Hugh A Borland

Fragmentary OCR hints at a local note or obituary referencing Hugh A Borland with incomplete context and scattered phrases from 1985 and nearby words about mileage or location. The readable bits are insufficient to determine a clear event or identity beyond the name.

State Awards and Wage Provisions for Apprentices and Staff

State awards outline wage scales for apprentices in engineering and trades, with older apprentices continuing at the traditional rate until year five, and new entrants moving to standard apprentice wages after year one. Additional provisions cover overtime, holidays, annual leave, sick leave, board and lodging, and duty pay rules for Laundry and related trades in Queensland.

Stredemman Avwardenan Queensland

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