Rainy conditions slow Georgetown road work
Report from Georgetown notes heavy rainfall delaying road projects. Main Roads crews, including the Auror a Creek line, push culverts and grading despite soggy soils. Foreman supervision and survey crews continue plotting the Dairymaid to Forsayts line toward Georgetown main road and Gilbert River bridge work is paused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar. P. Kally
oMaider
T. Sable
Georgetown
Aurora Creek
Forest Home
Gilbert River
Forest
Hate
Boht Feina
Main Roads Survey
Social Spotlight notes departures and events in Cairns
The Social Spotlight reports Mrs GB Allwood of Abbott Street leaving Cairns by train for a Brisbane holiday. It notes departures to Sydney Brisbane and other places, with names of residents, resignations, charity events, and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GB. Allwood
Abbott Atrret
Cairns
Brisbane
G. Gardener Ince
Thelma Anderson
Capetown
South Africa
Ana
EK Anderson
Henry Vid
Exaland
Sydney
Price
McK Dicken Bye Church
Proiecia
Towravilia
Ecu
Pat
Mitshell
Carley
Lindsay
Princhetti
Conmiera Risa Marston
Rock
Hampton
Feand
Fuller Land
Cais Rex Terday
Poursany Telanet
Hewes
A' Ieler
A ‘Heckner
F. Hall G. Asange
Return of Returned Servicemen Ministers to Study Increase
A cabinet sub committee in Canberra will review a request by the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League for increased war pensions. The committee is expected to hear the RSL’s case next week as part of considerations for the upcoming budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Rsls
Horticulture society awards prizes after loss entries
The society recommended that when there are more than a few entries in a loss a second prize valued at 34 percent of the best prize be awarded. A hearty vote of thanks was given for their morning tea and lunch provided by the ladies of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lee
Lee
Charters Towers
Cinegral
CDA
Ryan Ironhuret Station
Poe- Gikek
ae _g oveh
Baling Thiden
Nua
Pircis
Mrm
Dames A.stombrook
D. Brill
Mesers
W. Stacks
J Ames
Prichard
HL. Power
D. Crothers
CWA
Feskine
T. Burden
J. Horton
A.W. Kane
Scott
W. J. Edwards
E. Hine
Foley
E May
C. Carmichael
Ryan
Melvin
F. Bradford
N. Mein
V. Curley
J. Nehmer
N. Cronin
DoWney
E. Cavanagh
E. M
Jenkine
K. Whitby
Mo Hawney
Socwty
Tor
Tully Notes Ted Harrington Sendoff Parties
Several farewell gatherings were arranged for Mr and Mrs Ted Harrington of Tully over the past week. He was a church, Rotary, and bowling member, active in programs and sports. Mrs Harrington will be missed and received a fine table lighter as a gift. The president lauded his sterling qualities and noted her invaluable help during difficult years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Merch
Arranj
Ted Harring
Rotarum
Wbowler
Harrington
Joyite
M. F. O. Meyer
Wes
BR. Gard
Gucciates
Harringive
Burmese unrest prompts British aid stance in Commons
In a Commons session on Burma the under-secretary spoke of potential dangers and urged focused action. He suggested concentrating efforts on the situation in the region and noted the Foreign Secretary’s stance on supporting United Nations efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
AAP
Anthony Watting
Briain
Burma
House of Commons
Iss
Douglas County Council and Growers Executive Presentation
A fractured report outlines a presentation by five Jobnetor representatives of the Douglas Bine Council and Momeean Dag Cane Growers Executive. It recalls Rees 48 years of service and notes challenges from cyclones, weather, and industrial upheavals, with Johnston guiding the council amid local rent surveys and public affairs in the Donoar East district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Bine Council
Momeean Dag
Ric
Cane Growers
Thera
Mill
Pradones
Saas
Seares
Rees
Intte
Mosman
Johnston
Donoar
O'Brien
Bet
Ie Mommen
Ewan Lvaye
Retirement tribute to Mr Johnston from Mosman group
A long serving director Mr Johnston receives heartfelt thanks on retirement from Mosman Central Mall Co Ltd and the Mosman District Cane Growers Exculsor. Colleagues praise his 40 years guiding sugar, local council service, and neighbourly leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cegresini
Mosman Central Mall Co. Ltd
Tower OF Strength
Mosman
Johnston
Tai
Bia
George ‘Quaid
Johnson
Tni
Nations Bank of Aurremain Ltd
Mtr
P Kelly
Local lodge hall hosts event as printing of tickets planned
A permit has been received for the conduct of a lodge gathering. Officers arrange ticket printing and forthcoming notices indicate Cairns and District Past Grand Lodge officers will converge for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Sus Nciating
Cairns
Ambulance Runs Three Long Distant Calls in Week
In Ingham on March 10 the ambulance service made three long distance calls in 34 hours. They attended to a lacerated thumb at Breckenridge, a man struck by timber from a saw bench at Crystal Creek, and a farmer injured by an explosion at Toobanna. The patient at Breckenridge was treated for a deep cut, while the Crystal Creek case involved slight sodomion. The third call was for Dennis Page, whose hands and body injuries followed a fighter incident at an explosive device site. He was later transported to Owenville for social hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sillea
Dennis Page
Toobanna
Toppe
Sven
Tingham
Jett
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Mar
Catire
Gurley
Mr. Lloyd
Atherton
Tanigland
Colin Bethel
G. Z ‘Yan
Tn the Social Spotlight
ALL Saints’ Working Society
Carne
Windsor
Yesberg
Retary
Collins
Brs
North
Buzacott
Koppen
Dougall
Collings
KODAK
Brightways
Rex
Marmalade Jam
Harpers Pit
T Dat
Toan
Dured
Obrien
Tramiond
Jonanton
Pringle
Yara Eco
Jahng
Doameni
Johmmson
Bbe
Mr. Johnston
le Grater
Jur
RD. Rex
Douglas Shire Counciend
Couchel
Ghire Hall
Wwe
Por- Dane
Diairiet
Dimeelf
Pater- Sreece
MIT
SB Beets
Bere i
Mt Schusien
Ani
Jobinhn
Ting Sanying
Bett
Ian
Belfomrs
Johnnsto
Dring
le Central Sueat Saat Priess Board
Ghat
Bea
Sear Inglirlee Sk
Suinaeo
U. Wilic
Tor Uistiic
Fay
Noseier
Mosman Pall
Drummaare
Hanes
Drumsara
Looval Eneontoy
Lod
Ingham
Ooer
Aeaza
Narre
Frankie Laine
Jerome Courtland
Technicolour
Walt Disney
Buccaneers Girl
Yvonne Ue Ca
Pal Palig
Orursery
Pinks
Marmnaget
Sheridan ST. Cairi
Laurenie de Renest Gratiat
Thornburgh College
Plana
Blackheath College
Academie
Sclesen
Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association
Cay
Quees Buen
Brisk
Studnr
Eve Vervie
Brel
Oxford
Tudor
Jom Sutton
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