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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
4
The Central Cane Prices Board appointed E Ferguson as acting chairman in a recent meeting. Board members discussed upcoming price adjustments and operational matters.
The report covers decisions on land substitutions and easements involving Tilly Cane Growers and others, plus a survey of water usage and reservoir conditions. It notes council approvals for vehicle purchases and relocations, health inspections with two notifiable cases, and maintenance works including road and drainage projects.
A confused report shows council deliberating a draft sale tied to a local proposal. Officials discuss procedural steps and potential actions by the committee, with assurances that the plan passes to the next stage for formal approval.
The District President of the RAL Mr M Sheen presented the Gold Badge to a long-serving member for at least 18 years of meritorious service. The ceremony praised the dedication of members, noted the presence of Mrs Agnew, and highlighted the appreciation of wives and children at a grand gathering with music and speeches.
The club council met to discuss a rule change reversing club patron status. Nominees from Geirm attended and several named members from Cairra and Kari were elected. Mesmer was noted as monthly speaker. Plecker provided updates on Mr Mesrani’s visiting party.
Minutes recount hospital matters at Atherton with remarks by Dr Hargraves and secretary. Topics include staff appointments, veranda works, outlay housing, and a medical export fund with payments planned from July 1. The board approved accounts and discussed patient funds and staffing changes.
A Rotary event featured Mr. E hotkey as guest of Rotarian Bob Wat t at the Gabot farm. An Une officer of the day hosted the visit as locals described the gathering and activities.
A car wreck on a Dallas road led to emergency response as an ambulance crew provided first aid before transporting the injured to the hospital. Police and firefighting units assisted at the scene.
The Atherton Show Society met on July 13 to prepare grounds for the upcoming show. W B Braugine led tasks for the ground work and vehicle parts, while Methodist Guild tender for catering was discussed. The society voted to purchase ib on Basen for retreatment bar and set a 430 pm start for activities.
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