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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
5
A fragmented report describes a Cameron area case involving a man with a large family. It notes one son and ten daughters among twenty one children aged from a few years old to four. The piece lacks clear details on the situation or authorities involved.
A historical proposal outlines the New London School for Music and Deaf Children with aims to educate about 480000 children, including dedicated facilities for physically handicapped and diabetic students, hostel provisions, and special classes to integrate Deaf and normal education within county schools. The plan emphasizes targeted resources, specialized staff, and inclusive schooling while addressing new educational policies.
The Gordonvale branch of the ALP held its monthly meeting with strong attendance. Corresponde nce from Mr Brier noted an Order-in-Council authorising Cairns-Mud-rave Water Supply Board to borrow 1600 to fund plant and works. Topics included executive authority for a 13 square mile area, a reserve for recreation under Mulgrave Shire, and plans for a Ministerial presentation and dinner in Cairns.
The article discusses timber crop economics, optimal forest holding sizes, and how management practices affect growth and yield. It cites average yields per acre under expert management, highlighting the impact of grazing, litter removal, and fertilising on wood production, and stresses need for professional tree farming guidance to prevent waste and ensure sustained timber resources.
A historical note describes early metal detection using army mine sweepers to locate ferrous metals in wood products and logs. Detectors sweep log surfaces to find metal up to five inches deep, enabling forest and lumber operations to avoid damage to saws and equipment.
A compact notice reports a remedy named Groag Peppermint Cure linked to Hemey Cheat Cade Woods. The item appears in a local health or patent medicine context with terse details remaining readable.
A historical analysis details Palestine’s economy dominated by local consumption with petroleum, diamonds, and refined products as key exports. It notes foreign ownership in oil, imports totaling 40 million pounds in nine months, and a 1944 balance of payments shaped by military spending and transfers by Jewish institutions.
A wartime trade briefing discusses Australia's market role in Palestine, noting improved transshipment routes and rising demand for textiles foodstuffs and building materials. It cites Port Said freight costs, cold storage capacity in Palestine led by the Palestine Cold Storage and Supply Co Ltd, and potential for significant expansion of imports from Australia including butter wool and canned goods.
Readable fragments report historical population figures and marriage statistics. It notes counts around 160,661 in 1501 and 8000 in Load, with quoted statements by a minister about age distributions and percentages of population under certain ages.
A Canberra bulletin discusses double taxation relief for Australian entities. It reports on imputing credits for Australian tax paid by shareholders and how the Commonwealth and foreign taxes interact. The note highlights recommendations by officials and the push to harmonize cross border tax treatment for dividends.
The item centers on Couste and Cole and Bey with unexpected pop artist labels. Officials or editors reference a championship or public event tied to music and culture, highlighting a notable collaboration or competition amidst local venues. A figure named Bey appears in relation to a creative project or spectacle within a regional arts scene.
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