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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
8
The piece portrays Cuba's fusion of politics and sports with a focus on presidential influence, public display, and national pride. It notes intense fanfare, leadership showmanship, and a tradition of strong state-backed public performances.
A London debate on heating fuels features Baron supporters and critics including Sir Alfred Egerton as committee chair. Ernest Sunon notes the public saves heat, while Lord Kemsley reportedly paid £380 for Lord Newton's Adam basket fire grate. The report urges modern nesting and better combustion to cut smoke and conserve coal. Claims 8 percent oppose central heating as a bleak future.
European and Asiatic investors push up New York shares as American buyers return, with many firms using stock splits and revaluations to alter earnings per share. Notable actions include five-for-one or four-for-one splits at American Airlines and Eastern Airlines, and IBM and Inland Steel adjustments. Exports outlook tied to strikes and rail negotiations, while Truman cites Export-Import Bank lending up to 2 billion.
A community event in Atherton Shire featured medals presented to 20 pupils at Ulata School for wartime service and patriotism. The ceremony, led by Mr. Bayley and Mr. Maslin, connected local students with broader British Empire sacrifice while addressing families and residents.
Mareeba notes detail May reports from the Mareeba GES and child welfare center, with attendances totaling 380 across towns including Dimbulah and Yungaburra. A local cultural event titled Night With The Follies drew an audience at the Convent School building with ballet numbers and comic acts, praised for artistry and dressing, organized under Mrs. Bob Dunstan with support from Misses Crimming and Eales and Bailey’s orchestra.
Herberton news notes a busy week with Commonwealth Crown Law Office official R R Autehinon visiting Merberton and Herberton hotels hosting Cairns guests. Local residents and officials including Mr. Holmes Mr. French and Constable Lewis plan transfers and holidays to Chillagoe Cairns and Brisbane. Land issues and Land Commissioner Muir appear at LAND COURT with J L Callaghan acting as registrar.
AP reports London's Soho district has declined from prewar vibrancy. Cafes, clubs, and eateries remain few as bombings, buyouts, and closures reshaped the area. The center once rich in dining and entertainment now serves a smaller, local population.
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