Townsville Chamber Agitates Over Shipping Shortage
A Cairns and Townsville shipping crisis dominates a Chamber of Commerce session. Officials pressed for urgent tonnage, requisition powers, and immediate relief as merchants warn of dwindling supplies and rising prices. Telegrams urged the Acting Premier to mobilize vessels for coastal needs. Local public meeting planned to address the shortage.
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Townsville
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Tywnsville
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Cairns Exposition Discusses Repatriation Arrangements
The Cairns meeting reviewed repatriation steps for discharged soldiers, including work placement, medical orders, and War Service Homes Act administration. Deputy Controller outlined logistics for Townsville to Babinda movements, and mising records prompted calls for closer HQ coordination. Local committee members and secretary discussed wage sheets checks and appointment processes while a new provision for local funds was noted.
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Townsville
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Babinda Will
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