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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1946

Page

4

Excerpted Council Meeting Notes and Financials

Fragmented minutes describe council debates on exemptions for military service members, the resignation of junior staff, and awards to a retiring clerk. Financial statements show credits across general and water accounts, with seven months of expenditures and planned subsidies for road and water projects. Additional items cover road works, tramway extensions, and building by law compliance pending further regulation.

Monty Ing Aendt Ronan J. M Butler HA. W. Petersen Thomanshire Eales Waterwork Bante Gienbora Neputy Kennedy TG Jamieson Tegeri Fon Abe M. ‘Dunlop Junor Dickinsom Bist Dunlop Briss Air Force Tully Cardwell Queensland Bosds Commission Meier Para Rockingham Tully Co-operative Sugar Milling Association L. Cols Bilerbeck Road Dundonald S. Theodore Mila Bulgan Bulyan Davidson Doyles Road Tully Cemetery Dundonald Creek Ellerbeck Road Kennedy Creek Jamiema Winon 3 G. A. Ferguson A. Vata Tao A Tully Nicolls Frest Commissign Inquire Herbert E Maix Rosé Scury Jorthern Highway MRC Sachin Reesorts Ltd Rede

What It Means Immigration To America

Western Washington reports that European refugees face hurdles despite President Truman’s order granting preferential treatment. Immigration officials list strict requirements including health, loyalty, literacy, financial means, and transportation. refugees must fit quotas and obtain consular clearance before possible entry.

Jerry Korn AP. World News Washington United States Truman United ‘States Bassport

Britain and Soviet Discuss Sees Elections Reports

AAP dispatch from Athens notes a new British Soviet agreement on forthcoming sees elections. Telegraph Agency correspondent says no British Soviet discussions or agitation over sections have occurred since Britain suggested Russian authorities might favor an observatory role.

London Athena Exchange Telegraph Agency

Babinda Ambulance Board Reports February Actions

Babinda Ambulance trustees reveal 30 accidents and 239 miles saved last month. Treasurer P J OConnell and officials like EV Lewin and G MacKenzie report receipts of £6413 1 and expenditures of £192 810, leaving a credit balance of £1107 8. A new glass installation at Babinda is planned for March, and the next meeting shifts to March 7 due to the superintendent attending a conference in Rockhampton. Mr PL O'Connell receives a gold service badge for over 20 years of service on the Babinda centre committee.

Mears P. J. Fconnell EV. Lewin G. MacKenzie G. Sloan J Wallace Inwood Janary Babinds Rockhampton PL O'Connell Babinda Centre Committee O'Connell

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Considers Aerodrome Site Report

The council discusses council views on the matter and seeks advice on sharing 60 percent of costs if the commissioner undertakes works. A decision to defer the meeting and obtain a viewer's input is noted, with plans for an officer to investigate suitable sites and report to the Director-General of Civil Aviation.

Sdvice Souid Hinchinbcock Hinchinbrook Tilly’ Snd Department Civil Aviation Rssa- Ua Coures Te Seer Sere

Innisfail Turf Club letter to editor clarified

G F Bennett of Gardenvale asks the Innisfail Turf Club committee why licenses are not invited to express views in club rooms on Rankin Street. He seeks reassurance that his opinions are not suppressed and requests clarification in response. Innisfail, Feb 18.

Cairne Post G. F. Bennett Gardenvale Inmusfaii Turf Club Bennett Innisfail ‘Curt Club Tee Nce Innnisfail Turf Club Politensee Rankin-street

Galvanised wire supply easing for cane growers

Innisfail chamber notes four discussions on galvanised wire netting shortages faced by cane farmers in the Babinds district. A ministerial letter explains war era demand, current industrial limits, and that restrictions may relax to standard sizes once production allows, with ongoing review by authorities.

Innisfail Mossman Dearie Lysaght Brot

Unclear medical omen described in broken text

Fragmentary note describes health complaints including headache dull eyes and low mood. Notes appear as garbled phrases with possible references to chemical stores and unhearted body parts, but lacks coherent medical information or verifiable facts.

North Queensland Sub-Branch reviews returned soldiers matters

A distillation of council notes shows Lat Vesela De ceed and Mr. Powley reporting on visits to a soldier inmate at Atherton Hospital. Discussions covered pension prospects for retired servicemen, bursary funding, and scholarships on the Tableland. Attention was drawn to removal of tools of trade storage, land settlement inquiries, and North Queensland’s omission from settlement plans while Mr HB Collins keeps members advised.

Nail Pioelly Vesela de Ceed Laken Powley Atherton Hompial Siuinem Wdenie Iswan Rssaila Pressan North Queensland North Queensland Tiwee HB. Collins

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