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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1946
Page
9
A garbled ad text discusses kidney pain and a medical claim about passing pounds daily. Mentions products, tests, and backache relief with vague reference to pills. No clear speaker, date, or verifiable entities identified.
A fragmentary report notes complaints about street lighting conduit length and authority questions. Johnstone Electric Authority manager C L Lambert seeks guidance from the secretary amid inquiries by Tek and others. Further enquiries appear planned.
The Atherton Ambulance Centre meeting reviewed receipts and payments including £35 13s for repairs and £120 12s in accounts. Chair noted the need for new sidings and improved infrastructure, while expressing thanks for contributions from the Younger Set and community groups.
Washington AP report says Permwatamia and Ottawa tribes claim a 1.637 million dollar claim against Britain's 3.75 billion loan. Frank Tom-Pee-Saw, Kansas secretary, asks Senate to deduct the sum from loan disbursements, citing treaty-era land deals and annuities. The plea ties to 140 years of payments and 1805 U.S. approval of a British land purchase.
The Herbert River district subscribed to the Food for Britain Appeal and sent a substantial cheque via the Shire clerk to Brisbane. At a special meeting concerns about Downy Mildew and cane crops were raised as farmers push to diversify. An annual meeting elected a committee to set beetle prices and power to adjust payments. A Labour team for the Shire elections to be held April 6 was announced with J Melly as chairman and several candidates named. The council proposed to ask the Premier to have the Pollution Herbert River inquiry investigated.
The nursing shortage has delayed opening of additional wards and reduced accommodation. Beds and staff shortages affected patient care, with many patients waiting for admission as January census showed strain on central blocks and ward capacity.
Fragmentary notes show Mra Z Thomas traveling to Berbese seeking a specialist’s advice after an accident. Mr and Mrs Ber Wiser, recently relocated from Einest Blackall, arrive in Alnemabe. Mr Wilson set to begin duties soon.
Disjointed notes report a meeting of local authorities in Innisfail where builders protested supply restrictions and shortages. The fragment mentions Mr G P Beliany and local farmers, with concerns about lifted but unavailable materials and a disrupted timber and terrae supply.
At the monthly Best Queensland Council meeting held Monday, February SR and Messre J Daley convened. A motion, seconded and carried, directs the executive to obtain the original club colours and arrange for usage of ground resources for recreation. The gathering also announced the betrothal of Marke Aterwel’s daughter to Sigma Nistrile of Syamer and other items.
Richardson explains delays due to weather and past conditions affecting football plans. Discussion covers council trustees, annual meeting, and proposed fundraising while highlighting concerns about constitutional validity and ground safety during events.
Readable text shows chaotic lines about a game or score, mentions players and teams in scrambled form. Key entities are unclear due to OCR corruption, preventing precise identification of names, places, dates, or final score. The fragment suggests a sports item but lacks coherent details for a proper card.
An OCR fragment about FNQ bowlers lacks clear details. It mentions a possible event or meeting yesterday but provides no names, places, or outcomes to form a complete brief. Further readable text needed for a proper summary.
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