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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1952
Page
5
The Melbourne newsletter reports on public sentiment toward inflation and pension issues. It cites calls to curb spending, balance state budgets, and reassess denomi nation support while referencing Parliament members and political figures.
The piece discusses migrants paying rent for entire premises, rising prosecutions, and a shift toward glitter as a regulated false remedy. It notes advances in cosmetic and prosthetic surgery using artificial joints and implants, including risks, availability, and social reactions in a metropolitan context.
In Atherton on February 20 the Rural Society held a short meeting with 3 members attending. The event discussed an updated schedule for agricultural conditions, a show budget of £300,000, and a housing commission plan. Delegates will attend a forthcoming conference, with 23 surveys already completed. Awards recognized numerous floral displays, decorative baskets, and judging panels, highlighting community interest in horticulture and urban development.
The Atherton Hospitals Board debated increasing the cost of gallon supplies for Herbarton and considered a third medical officer. They instructed letters to Mr Collins and discussed service to Tully Falls, nurse examinations, private patient charges, and hospital maintenance including water systems and long service leave for Sister Wardie. The report also covers budget status, admissions and discharges, and overall hospital activity for January.
A fragment traces constable origin from ancient Rome and medieval parish officers to 19th century England. It notes Sir Robert Peel's 1823 police reform, where new officers adopted the constable role and title as they assumed daily duties to keep the peace.
The article details a historic coordinated naval sweep during wartime with Britain and major powers including the United States France and Russia directing operations. It notes the spread across the North Sea and Baltic areas and the scale of ships and minesweepers deployed, praising cooperative effort and ongoing postwar activity by Dutch Danish and Greek fleets.
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