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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1948
Page
6
The report shows 1,088,000 gallons pumped daily as average water use, with a maximum daily intake of 126,197,000 gallons and a daily rate of 340,000 gallons. Engineering notes credit WS Beliridgs and Johnstone Ghire Ooan for data, detailing potable water demand and supply metrics.
Shipping office removal steps reported in Innisfail with relocation of the steel office from the wharf to a new site on Buith street. The move involves the cargo handling premises and a Grom company manager confirming the transfer to a new brewing area and port facility.
Atherton Rotary members gathered for a formal meeting noting attendance of local figures and guests. The program featured remarks on service, a description of activities, and a brief recap of the club’s charitable aims and future events.
The funeral for Mrs Thompeer was held at the Presbyterian Church in Herberton with Rev Tol and the Methodist Church acting at the graveside. She leaves a large family and is remembered for her love of home and garden. Herberton residents recall her as a well known figure with several relatives named in the notice.
Ayr January 17 Bernie Donovan a famed figure in Wicknam Street dies after a lengthy public life as a sugar industry advocate. He influenced cane prices legislation and helped establish a cane factory network in the north, earning respect for his wisdom and devotion to growers and the community. His funeral drew hundreds from religious and civic groups to the Sacred Heart Church and AVT Cemetery.
At a monthly Aero Glen Progress Association meeting held at Mr M Burkett’s residence, officers were elected by unanimous vote for 1943. President H Bolen, vice president M Jarkett, secretary W Crawford, treasurer Mrs Webber, with brief discussions on health, dump site issues, and plans to hasten erection of a shelter shed at Midle Bond. The meeting set a date for a future gathering at Burnelle’s residence.
Fragmentary report notes a Sunday visit by delegates of the amen Han and mentions Mr Prowles and Mr Crowley. It records a mater beld by the draw e which fae mainly nuded by de water nat naming frerie at thy railway hrdew. It states Mr Crowley saith he waghd emte t he railway department immediately.
Weather and river notes show scattered rainfall and rising Barron levels. Log haulage remains slightly down as December activity totals about 407000 super feet dispatched. Kuranda Cub loses to Malanda in cricket. A Kuranda Sports Club meeting at Hunter's Hall reports funds raised around £48 with school shed donation debated.
A chaotic list records passengers leaving by AIA and TAA planes to Brisbane and Sydney on Sunday and yesterday. Names include Mew Martin, Mrs Brewster, Mrs Evans and infant, Nees D. Nikbet, Gavin Horwood of Commonwealth Bank, and many others. arrivals from Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay, and Mal Dourne noted with multiple individuals and families.
A garbled report from the Merchant Wavy Club Euchre night lists several winners and participants. Names appear as Mrs Me Yon Nida Mrs Dowar Mr Jon 3 MEC Webb and Mrs Dove plus Mr Brett and others. The event featured a Monte Carlo novelty and a modern dance section with a delightful master.
A fragmentary record lists Fourth Test descriptions and summaries for cricket tests, including references to Dexy Partners, Talk programs, and the ABC Nations Radio Esteddfod. It mentions Cricket description numbers 2.46 415 445 and 600 430, with a 715 time marker and scattered names such as Carmen Noranda and Tana.
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