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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1944
Page
2
A Salvation Army concert programme announces a Monday evening event featuring a Beant Singng Dalegues instrumental lineup. Tickets advertised as admission with details limited to readable items.
Modernization discussions show Atherton Hospital exploring staff arrangements and subscriber schemes for doctor visits and weekly payments. Board members praise hospital management and consider integrating emergency equipment stocks into general stocks while regarding pharmaceutical benefits act approvals and Commonwealth reimbursements.
May 1 report details a meeting of the Civilian Goods and Labour Committee and Trades and Labour Councils about establishing a municipal fruit and vegetable market at Innisfail. The text names committee members, speakers, and aims to set up a communal mart with fair prices, logistics, and representation across sections of the community.
In the lengthy council meeting the Shire discussed establishing municipal markets in Townsville and Innisfail to lower food prices. A deputation plan to press authorities was proposed, with talks noting costs, operation, and local support, including a 4000 to 7000 person petition and possible shop arrangements at the Shire buildings.
A British article describes secret rocket gun weapons and their impact on East and Western fronts. It highlights Germany’s claims, Britain’s Home Guard roles, and the diverse volunteer occupations joining the defense effort. It notes rockets’ high speed, elevated firing, and potential to outpace conventional shells.
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