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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1948
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions All Souls' Schools and a charter related action under control of authorities. The readable portion references senior oversight and a structure related to Swine Stbuct and Gor, but details and context are unclear.
Atherton Show Society held a meeting on January 10 with President Abr A Whiting in the chair. Mr B McGeehan was voted chairman while concerns over past treasurer Mr T Barrett arose, with remarks on his departure and remuneration requests. New member Robbie welcomed. plans discussed for upcoming show schedule and committee roles.
Innisfail Hospital Board met to set February 22 at 3 pm for the official opening of the new nurses quarters to be conducted by the Minister for Health and Home Affairs Mr A Tones. State member for the district Mr S Theodore to attend, works committee to finalize arrangements.
The Atherton RSL sub-branch observed a minute’s silence for Mrs Bellams and heard retiring president Mr XN Pickett’s annual report. Membership stood at 265, down from 265 the previous year, with 17 members present and calls for new recruitment. The sub-branch praised efforts leading to a conviction for a Breach of Preference Act and noted £23 gathered at the annual ball. Activities across auxiliary groups raised funds for cricket and tennis, with £106 given to the Dog Fund and £12 10 for the British appeal. The Junior Auxiliary donated £10 2 0 to the sub-branch and assisted club activities while the Women’s Auxiliary supported league and junior dues totals.
A fragmented report notes scarce playgrounds in Brisbane, urging broader youth play initiatives beyond Housing Commission sites. It highlights homemade diversions, the need for safe spaces, and debates whether organized day centers would curb street entertainment while stressing the era's push for regulated leisure and child welfare provisions.
The piece argues government must raise expert salaries to retain primary industry knowledge reflected in the resignation of Mr Behne ax Director of the Sugar Bureau. It notes skill shortages across Queensland agriculture and lists widespread impacts from higher wages to backyard farming efforts and even improvised urban activities.
A committee recommendation states that the application by Chairman J. Duffin for leave of absence from January 20 to February 18 was adopted. The action grants Duffin time away as requested.
The Innisfail Hospital Board forwards the December 31 budget and explanatory report to the Health Department. It notes patient payments near estimates, private patient handling as private patients, anticipated overspending next year, and government contributions with several overdraws. Expenditure is reviewed across administration, provisions, drugs, and treatment costs with rising costs expected to impact provisioning and overall balance.
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