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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses abolishing sales tax, referencing government action, calculation methods, and burdens on businesses. It notes potential exemptions for certain goods, mentions the administration costs, and argues tax elimination would ease burdens on households and industry amid fiscal debates.
Citizens of Coan face continued rationing as transport and supply issues disrupt Mari, with weather and rains aiding some harvests. Officials report scarce staples, while wartime controls complicate distribution and port operations hinder arrival of needed goods. Immediate relief relies on rail and boat lines reopening and weather permitting better freight movement.
Reports describe Orrin Dreyer and Laura Peters driving a stock procession toward Laure amid preparations for a Mareedl market opening in late June. Leaders like Miles Moris and Teachout coordinate routes while grocers plan stalls and vendors anticipate crowds and trading from Violet Vale to Creminie.
The Brisbane show outlines a busy schedule from August 8 to August 12 with entries in hunting classes and new divisions. It notes changes in prize structures, alterations to stalls and sections, and eligibility rules for stems and prizes at the Brishehe Revel, including provisions for horse classes and prize awarding timing.
A Cardwell Shire Council and RSA submission to the Royal Commission on sugar industry urges establishing a new mill at Tully. It argues the plan would settle and defend North Queensland, attract population, provide water and power, require a bridge and railway access, and create up to 200 field workers with potential migration and use of local cane lands.
Fragmented remarks discuss government financing to support farmers and recoup profits from mill operations over a five year period. The text references debt relief, rent retention by government, and strategic questions about board management and fiscal measures for tenancy and port transport.
Contested freight charges and government rebates dominate discussion in Towneville as traders push for a 5 percent rebate similar to prior schemes. Key issues include harbor dues, port fees, and proposed tonnage limits to balance market demand with supply. Local officials note projected totals and potential impacts on farmers and industry.
Mr Moran voices strong support for expanding the Tully mill to 41,000 tons and creating a new mill, arguing it benefits growers and maintains control within the cooperative milling association. He warns that opposing reforms may trigger shifts in land use and ownership, with directors facing questions over procedural steps and potential reactions from MPs and partners.
The Central Board faces cane industry disputes as growers argue for extending the existing Tully mill rather than duplicating it. Key figures Mr Pearlcy Mr Moran and Mr Bamber press for a single, larger mill with extended capacity 41 000 tons. The discussion covers farmer profits military job implications and government royalty schemes with varied views on funding and future transfers.
Local officials and Cairns residents gather to honor Inspector Osborne on his retirement after a long years of loyal service. Alderman Murchison and other leaders praise his cooperative work and wish him health happiness and prosperity in retirement.
The article discusses Atherton area concerns over land taxes and funding for farmers. Residents question feasibility and equity of proposed Tas and allocations, with voices naming Tully branch, Palm 1B, and local officials. Debate touches on payments, propers funding, and impacts on growers and district services.
Mayor and council members travel to Townaville for a series of official ceremonies and site visits. The daylong weather forecast calls for scattered showers and northeast winds, with temperatures ranging from mild to warm across the peninsula and coastal regions.
Canberra reports a government meeting considering discontinuing butter rationing. Prime Minister and ministers negotiate terms and possible permanent end to rationing measures as the country weighs supply and consumer needs.
A dated notice from Cesane reports a price increase on cream effective tomorrow tied to a fixed retail selling price. The change echoes a postwar policy shift last week lifting prior price limits, marking the first adjustment since 1948 when a uniform milk price existed. Local producers and retailers face new costs and slogans.
Pari May 20. Quarterfinals of the Planeh Ehesapionabiio event featured notable upsets as Beurgeon Ben Kekareen, known as Amer ’62, defeated opponent 6-4 while Bill Talbert secured a comeback win 2-0 over Weenie TAUETDIe. The match saw Sertoman meet Preset So and Emery 19 amid academy and Praca institutions.
An advisory committee discussed production costs and suggested subsidies to aid early operation from July 1. Mr Jamieson noted for day Weal and highlighted conferences across Queensland including Wesfare Tapene Central Queensland and North Surnatt. The State council plans meetings by winter and aims to complete the council’s annual toll by mid July.
May 31 report from Brigeane notes psie were carriers of Weil's disease. Dr. DW Johnson from the Queensland Health Department advocated rapid destruction of rat populations to prevent contamination of food and water. The article mentions a rare micro-segment type and references laboratory staff and treatments, including chloramphenicol and saromycin, with twenty-one cases reported.
A Brisbane conference discussed the shipping and fuel crisis with Senator G McBear slated to arrive. Brisbane Core Clearance and Brisbane Caren Cleararem committees noted progress since April, praising fare improvements and port operations while urging a full allocation of port capacity under new priorities.
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