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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
4
Fragmented OCR notes describe Mulligan and Nicole at a graveside and reference Mr L A Bin being appointed. Mentions of a meal, miners, and supplies from the south, with social visits to Mulligan and Rainford. Unclear dates and many garbled phrases.
Residents of Taoisfai Estate protest a proposed ferry charge by Jokmatone Shire Council, seeking a free service for delivery of fertiliser, produce, and groceries. They argue additional cartage worsens costs and harms farmers while urging council to reconsider in the townships of Innisfail Estate.
An Edge Hill men’s club gathering described as a very enjoyable evening with indoor bowls as the main attraction. Attendance averaged 29 at recent meetings and a new set of bowls is expected toward month’s end. A trophy contest funded by Mr. Parenti was planned, with a meeting on Tuesday night June 17 at the village hall to discuss forming a ladies’ club.
A letter from the Show Men's Guild of Australia notes a large lineup for the event. Trustees report an estimate for repairs, with potential upcoming Joewara items and a high priority to address grounds matters at a meeting.
An incomplete text notes considerable inconvenience and unnecessary expense to parents of students and a costly issue for the district, mentioning representatives from Tully Innisfail Babinde and various communities, councils and unions.
A reader criticizes a Mines Minister statement on North Queensland mineral resources. The letter defends exploitation of copper, iron, and tin while arguing Australia must act to secure minerals for defense and economic independence amid global tension.
A Cairns letter to the editor discusses Mulgrave Road repair and warns of dangers to motorists and cyclists. The writer argues for stronger action to secure resources and coast defense, urging authorities to post clear notices and protect the line from Cairns to Darwin from disruption.
Fragmentary wartime reminiscence recalls harsh forecasts of destruction as bands of steel trains and stockman dorms symbolize industrial power. The speaker insists on continuation of mobilization, economic might, and the impregnable barrier against foes, promising resilience and the exploitation of war efforts across western fronts. June 4. Xoura, ewe, MY LAST TAP.
Reprint of a Cairns Post Easter feature praising oranges for health. It lists vitamins and minerals such as A C and potassium and claims oranges aid blood health and digestion. Advice includes not pairing with starch or sugar and suggests a daily regimen of orange juice and raw egg yolk for ten days.
An aging narrator recalls Charters Towers with steadfast pride, celebrating its former glory, the town’s influence, and the enduring identity of its people. He longs to return, hopes the community will regain its historic prominence, and reflects on a lifetime rooted in the Towers and Cairns.
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