Safety first in home care for children says health department
Maternal and Child Welfare urges precaution through a one month informational article. It highlights accidents as leading causes of death for children ages one to fourteen, citing Metropolitan Life Insurance data and urging parental and home safety measures. The piece stresses constant supervision, education, and cooperative family effort to prevent injuries, noting scalds and burns alongside general hazards. It promotes a family safety council to address risks and teach children how to handle daily tasks safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life’ Insurance Company
America
Amore Chidren
United States
Nercoust
Jesus
Safety rules for burns and fires in the home
The article outlines safety measures to prevent burns and fires, advising careful handling of liquids and petrol, keeping matches and naked lights away from children, regular electrical checks, proper grounding of electrical devices, and storing hot liquids safely. It emphasizes protective devices, chimney maintenance, and immediate first aid for burns including cooling with cold water and covering with sterilised linen. It also covers actions for scalds, securing tablecloths, testing bath water, and how to treat burns while seeking hospital care.
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Furmes
Gary
Siemens
Bath
Ordinary plants draw most nourishment from air
Ordinary tees and plants obtain about 90 percent of their nutrition from the atmosphere and only 10 percent from the soil. They absorb carbon through their leaves and draw water, with excess leaving as vapor. Averages suggest a tree may vaporize about 90 gallons of water daily.
Social Spotlight reports Australian officials and visits
Miss Colleen Remilton sails on the Manunda toward Melbourne for an extended trip while Federal Member for Leichhardt Mr T V Gilmore and Mrs Gilmore spend a day in Cairns and return to Mareeba. Constable HN retires after a 10 week holiday. Etheridge Hospitals Board appoints a new member replacing J Robison, and HL Rules becomes Industrial Magistrate from February 12 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Remilton
Paménger
Manunda
Melbourne
Leichberax
T. V. Gilmore
Etheridge Hospitals Board
J Robison
Mareeba
Chilingar
Georgetown
Croydon
Brisbane
Police Retirement Approvals In Brisbane Officials Name Two Officials
The Executive Council approved the retirement of Inspector FB Kearney from the police force effective March 12 1951 and Sergeant (second-class) Andrew De Firea from March 10 1951. Kearney served at Brisbane Mackay Farleigh Walkerston Toowoomba and Ipswich. Sergeant McElrea served at Brisbane Trunfall Rockhampton Mackay Mourilyan Ms Mulligan Edmonton and Cairns.
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Brisbane
Executive Council
FB Kearney
Andrew de Firea
Kearney
Mackay
Farleigh
Walkerston
Toowoomba
Ipswich
McElrea
Trunfall
Rockhampton
Mourilyan
Mulligan
Edmonton
Cairne
Trinity College music exam results November 1950
List of Trinity College of Music examinations results with names such as Jan Glanvithe, Lynne Small, Valerie Watson, Julie Nix, Yvonne Hubbard and Gordon Steele. Mentions examiners and future examinations scheduled for April 8 with Mr Anerson Tyrer of London.
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Trinity College
Bf Muse
Az Toltax
Tistor
Patelzin “Trurano
Ft.cl. Dinier
Mary Sielis
Jan Glanvithe
Ronoure Arsester
Jean Holmer
Lynne Small
Tater
Catrall
Valerie Watson
Jan Tce Presidenbere
Julie Nix
June
Toretin Riedeh
Yvonne Hubbard
Hinnours
Gordon Steele
Valerie Bell
Janice Fall
Nannibe
Anerson Tyrer
London
Plane Passenger List from Cairns to Cities by ANA and Others
Readable fragments list passengers and destinations across Cairns and Australia airports. Names include Mr T M Boyd and Miss W Clifford for Normanton and Dunbar, Captain A S Stumbles to Sydney, arrivals from Townsville and Brisbane record several families and individuals, with mixed airline references and scattered punctuation.
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Cairns
Ana
Brisbane
Hastie
W. A. Collin
Mice Mathexon
Tiwnsville
A. 5S
Stumbles
Sydney
Y. Sideden
Pawengers
Cairng Yesweday
A.A
West
Normanton
T M Boyd
Mise W. Clifford
Dunbar
Roberton
Koolntat
Richards
Be. Basar
Camotell
Sampson Me
Chandler
TWA
Plankins
Gitrom
Towner
Paton
W. Hughes Cole
McCormeck
Carrie Cilineham
Warner
Ordon
Rockomton
Cook
and Ira Mivers
Master Myers
ST Sleburines
Cairns C D A holds monthly meeting in St Monica’s hall
The Catholic Daughters of Aur wale Cairns branch met for a monthly gathering in St Monica’s rooms on Thursday. Present were Father Fitzsimons and many officers including Mesdames Beshambrook Cameron Touts and others. They welcomed a new member Mrs Curran and discussed St Patricks concert and the St Monica’s ball in June. Departing members CB Maul and Mrs Heffernan were thanked, with best wishes for their moves.
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Catholic Daughters of Aur Wale
Cairns
St. Monica's
Bresent
Bank Tosa
Fitzsimons
U.S.A
Beshambrook
Ac Cameron
W. Touts
Dar Bian
S. Stliasan
CB Maiden
Secretery FE Pureell
Dt Roche
M. Ratallace
J Ross
D Mecaul
M. Smith
LG. O'Meara
T.G, Dillon
J. Hickey
M. Jarrugma
K. Melferan
B Tug Po Grewan
HL Power
Huskie
A. Gicksos
C.'May
T Pencrign
T Russell
Maul den
Horne
Sies James
Wiaulden
Heffersn
Mra
Bhamibrook
Father Hupl
Japan
America
Ireland
Europe
CDA
Pather
Painer
Choral Society Seeks Time for Practice Improvements
The Choral Society notes good rehearsal attendance as internal strains and divided lines hinder progress. Members are asked to take notes home, study the music, and allow more time for practice over the next four weeks to improve accuracy and confidence.
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Fehearials
Jfiner
Jevers Shorisier
D. Campbell
Redtiates
Parrematta
Reing Ax ‘Nedehite
Mit Campi
Alex McKennie
Siders
Bel
Erin
Teneg
Peevin
Fant Frey
Uekels
Toms Coprunoe
Alton
Baafer
Gambling themes emerge at Victoria ALP conference
Melbourne February 31 reports a gambling flavor in the State ALP agenda at Exeter One. One delegate urges bookmakers be femaleised and another proposes a Victorian government lottery to retain funds for hospitals and charity, noting much money leaves Victoria for other states.
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Melbourne
St Exeter
Victoria
Stand Fast the Rock Against Which the Waves Break
A fragmentary line asserts steadfastness of a rock against waves, with a nod to Marcus Aurelius and a rhetorical question about eventual fall. The source text is incomplete and lacks concrete events or dates. The mood suggests stoic endurance and philosophical reflection rather than a reportable incident.
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Marcus Aureus
Health Holiday at Greenbrier Clinic in West Virginia
AP reports on the Greenbrier Clinic in White Sulphur Springs offering a health theory that stresses preventive care. A yearly physical exam aims to detect illnesses early, with Dr James Po Baker explaining a plan that blends wellness with medical checkups to prevent serious disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Greenbrier
Baker
Srehwrahtreer
Aietars
National Radio Schedule and Programs Summary
A dense rundown of radio programs and times covering News Weather Devotion Music and sports features. Entries include News and Weather reports Essential Services Sacred Music Daily Devotional Serial broadcasts Sporting items Musical programs and band shows.
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DSS
Seriial
Sportsmen's Parade
Bob
Albert Herings
Heather Missure
Danes Music
Muse
Jack Smith
Svendsen Pty Limited Flower Wreaths Firm Ad
Svendsen Pty Limited advertises funeral arrangements including dome and artificial wreaths available day or night. Provides a phone contact and references to embalmers and cremation services.
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Svendsen Pty. Limited
Cremanium
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