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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
4
Mex J. Cashown of Cootamundra NSW writes of using Ber for Quinsen and reports six months without an attack. He says the product gave great relief and notes personal satisfaction with the treatment.
In a letter to the editor from Tumoulin dated June 25, the writer argues overcrowded cities require corrective action beyond mere conciliation. The piece critiques public anaomies and suggests decisive remedies to restore order amid insecurity.
Letter to the Cairns Post editor decries global chaos from democratic and communist powers, warning of death and destruction while rulers profit. It argues God created humanity to oversee creation, but warns Eve’s downfall led to peril and perplexity in human history.
The letter argues that rising base prices push wage bills higher in factories and that government tax changes and substantial action are needed. It critiques how wage growth and taxation affect costs and hints at broader economic tensions without clear remedies.
Horse owners including Bruce Mackey spoke on the first Breeders Plate at Mareeba and race date clashes with the Atherton opening. Plans to form Cairns talks, coordinate dates, and possible circulars between bodies were floated. A special Atherton train and gold plated prizes for the winning jockey were proposed, with the Fred Williams Memorial Handicap limited to lower division horses.
Paris reports France’s government has ordered five day moratorium on payments by banks for money orders cheques and current accounts starting June 19. The move, backed by the National Assembly, aims to stabilize the economy as a banking strike continues into its seventh day.
Fragmentary note lists J Dulin J Hing M Fasano and J Wolts as the sole advertising nods. The text appears to assign rights or roles for an advertising task among these individuals. The source lacks dates places or further context.
The text notes a trainer paying ten jockeys eight shillings per ride, with a separate mention of gy Meer aeren riding during the meeting. It reflects a crowded schedule and a substantial payout, totaling around 35 shillings, implying a high pace for the Atherton annual event.
June 28 report from Sydney notes members of the Australian Hallwaymen Union operate under a limited schedule as talks resume. The piece hints at possible industrial action later in the week if negotiations stall, with union leadership urging solidarity.
Argentina report says Juan Pacundo Sinforoso, arrested for stealing 66 shirts from a factory, is still wearing one of the shirts. The piece notes the theft and ongoing custody status with limited readable details.
Weather conditions in Gordonvale and district are favorable for cane cultivation. Reports indicate the 1947 cane crop should reach at least 160,000 tons with a strongstand of plants and extensive ploughing already completed.
Fragmentary wartime note lists Mr and Mrs Jos Royal traveling to Brisbane for medical treatment and hospitalization. Mentions Greenslopes Military Hospital and Evans and Du Mists with unclear details about their positions or roles in the conflict.
Mr Repes Comme of the Meat of Agriculture and Gredit is noted for an official visit to Maresbs. Mrs L Le Boy arrived from the Fung Ree, with details of local agricultural matters and credit discussions.
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