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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1952
Page
5
The fragmentary text cites a local event at the Sauk Deenee area and Leete Raywart, with unclear context. Names appear distorted, but the item seems to reference a meeting or notice involving community figures and a venue near Sauk Deenee. Further readable details are unavailable.
The year’s top figure was General Douglas MacArthur, voted man of the year by AP editors. His rise and fall in public life, from commander in the Pacific to a controversial figure in American policy, are traced alongside peers like Foster Dulles and Dean Acheson as 1961’s most influential events unfold.
Mareeba Hospitals Board opened its monthly session with a loss notice for the late Premier EM Hanlon. The chairman PD Erol and fellow members observed a moment of silence. Substantial remarks praised Hanlon for his support of hospital services and North Queensland tobacco and irrigation projects, noting his influence on the Burdekin and Nullinga schemes and tobacco leaf industry growth.
Mr J Wilkinson chaired the Atherton R A C Q monthly meeting held last night with S L Burton J Wualle G R Davidson H Hay and R H Radlot representing secretaries Low Radio and Co. Apologies were noted from L Farraher and T Eliott. The office will be asked to advise remits on social welfare and accounts. Attention was drawn to the division letter at park and Mareeba Shire Council delays. The council was asked to advise a remit of commenting AG. Housey noted the Fox Bridge issue and the Mareeba Shire Council to arrange removal of two slents.
Tully January meeting of the Tully Fire Brigade Board notes the chairman’s absence, apology, and chairing by the deputy chairman. Members present include the secretary and several officers. A minute’s silence honored the late State Premier. Accounts total 38 pounds 9 shillings 10 pence, with a credit balance of 79 pounds 13 shillings 11 pence. Expected receipts this month include State Government Tax totaling 1241 pounds 47 shillings. The chief officer reports calls to two fires, both house or factory related, with one risk noted and yard work planned for improvement.
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