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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1919

Page

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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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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.

Cairns Shen Tieden Tovey Toone Preert Flanagen Warnes Townsville Cairaa Defence Babinda Will War Service Homes Reed Tocal Tr Wes OM. Banke Bris Mt Te Finnagan

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