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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1948
Page
4
Notices from All Souls Schools at Charters Towers outline exams for primary and senior classes. The item lists examination dates and indicates preparation requirements for students and staff, urging punctual attendance and adherence to timetable details.
The Atherton Hospitals Board met to discuss land at Mavenshoe for hospital use and to urge the Cairne Regional Board to place the Fiberton Woxphal on tariff C. They reviewed staff changes including leave of absence for Madigan and Simpeon, nurse registrations, and the right private practice request for Dr Markwell. Financials were presented with December to January activity, and plans for maternity ward extension and site works were outlined with progress on fencing and repairs.
In a measured sendoff at the meeting the board bid farewell to Dr Macintosh after seven years of service to the community. They expressed regret at his leaving and wished him success in his new role. Dr Macintosh thanked the chairmen and board members for their good wishes and support during his tenure.
A garbled, mid-century column fragment discusses food supply fears and weather expectations across months. It mentions bacon and fish shortages, coal scarcity, and agricultural reports from Canada and Denmark, alongside broad hints at bishops and harvests in North America and Britain.
In a chamber of commerce session on January 13, officials debated appointing the minister for agriculture and the path of feed and river projects. The discussion touched on stimulus for a new route, water supply, and potential support for a pruning of pine and related public works.
Brisbane residents face a hard New Year as wartime cuts, higher prices, and beer restrictions bite. Stores trim hours and bakeries meet to discuss prices while suburban gardens overgrow and roads flood with weeds. Taxi fares rise and fuel limits strain travel as hotel sessions spark crowds and public mood stiffens. Local officials warn of continued shortages and a slower house-building pace due to material scarcities.
The Cooktown Hospital faced staff vacancies with general ware duties and medical superintendent praise for Miss Herries. Applications were discussed, with two candidates (one man, one woman) considered. the board extended consideration to the next general meeting. References requested for Miss Herries as her resignation was accepted with regret.
Molloy and district notes report weather improving and community New Year celebrations. A New Year’s Eve dance hosted by the Molloy branch featured prizes, music, and refreshments with attendance by local families and guests.
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