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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1946
Page
5
Unclear text shows a travel timetable fragment with departures around 70 am and arrivals at Cooktown with a 9 30 am time, but details are garbled. The readable items indicate a voyage or trip schedule mentioning Cooktown and times near morning hours.
A fragmented report notes a 32,008 ton clam and a 58,000 tonner under discussion. It indicates new orders are nearly complete and an upcoming vessel build may proceed, reflecting evolving maritime capacity and procurement.
A dispatch via air from Auckland coordinates urgent airfreight for Pece or arate care, aiming to speed delivery to the region. The operation involves logistical planning, route approvals, and compliance with air transport regulations to ensure timely arrival for medical support.
Mareeba notes record the January meeting of the School of Arts committee with officers and guests. Weather notes report heavy rainfall, hot week conditions, and a forecast of more rain. The town and library matters, subscriptions, and annual expenditure are noted, with social events planned for the week.
The repatriation committee discusses locating land for returned aliens and housing needs in the town. Officials note scarce vacant land near the precincts and consider repatriation schemes to house workers, with Nolan’s building eyed as a potential temporary site. Mackay authorities push housing schemes as banking and investment groups eye finance.
A scattered Malanda notes column lists residents and visitors including Mr. EB. Bisckwold, Mr. G. Torres and Mrs. Creagh returning to Townsville, Mr. and Mrs. Allingham, Mr. English preparing for air mechanic work, and several other locals from Brisbane Cairns and Toowoomba. Beetle nuisances threaten water supplies as a council seeks controls, and a farewell function at the Malanda Hall honors Mrs. Creagh and daughters with civic reminiscences and social energy.
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