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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1953
Page
4
Fragmented text appears as garbled notes mixing phrases about liver bile weak state and world outlook. Mentions to make focus, medical or diet hints, and references to various proper nouns but unclear context or complete sentences.
The March report from Daintree notes total monthly rainfall around 17 inches with a record of light west winds and scattered showers. It cites road deterioration from January to February, a collapsed culvert at Rocky Point, resurfacing without proper drainage, and requests for further repairs. Personal notices mention residents visiting Cairns and local incidents including injuries from a telephone cut and a horse-related accident.
A garbled radio timetable lists various programs such as News, Breakfast Session, Bible readings, and music segments. Entries include references to Weather, Women's Sessions, serials, and school broadcases, with scattered times and station notes. The legible items suggest a busy daily schedule with diverse programming and regional broadcasts.
Ravenshoe notes from a week of shire activity cover council plans for Ravenshoe park expansion, sealing works on main roads, bridge repairs, and drainage projects. Passengers on the mail train include local residents visiting Brisbane, while officials discuss timing and approvals with Main Roads and the Department. The report also notes a week of delegates, hospitality at the Hotel Pacific, and community members planning holidays and visits.
A Ravensthorpe area bowling club meeting trails resignations and welcomes, with remarks on future social events and officer changes. The article also covers a Haven club visit, charity plans, and notes on a Ravensthorpe exhibition month. It sketches local industry talk on tea and coffee equipment, plus farm machinery trends and community notices.
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