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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1951
Page
5
Letter from Catras dated March 12 to The Cairns Post urges police to allow more footpath parking on Saturdays. The writer proposes doubling street parking, with cars and motorcycles placed to avoid obstructing traffic, and asks drivers be warned not to protrude beyond the curb.
The Tolga CWA held a monthly SaReTe and crafts session led by the secretary to assist younger members. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, and the meeting concluded with a contribution toward the planned fund.
A catalog of children’s frocks in various fabrics from Terrvers and Floral Cottons with sizes from 18 to 42 inches, priced 35/ to 56/6. Also offered are shiny plastic handbags for schoolgirls in white sky blue and a two tone shoulder bag priced 19/6. Plastic bags in red, shy, green, pink and tan feature a cartheel style.
An all-out national drive to swell the Citizen Military Forces and Active Reserves aims to mobilize thousands of Australian young men. The Recruiting Directorate reports shortfalls across commands, with targets and deficiencies, and notes growing industrial support and employer involvement to grant leave and fund training.
March 12 report from Tully notes heavy rain welcomed by cane farmers but accompanied by damaging winds. Roads in the Cardwell Tully area suffered, crossings washed out, and maintenance funding urged for a quick fix. Defence commentary links weather, Snowy River work, and calls for a stronger draft and immediate weather road needs. Local events include town gatherings and sports mentions with residents cited.
A Cairne Harbour meeting heard that February expenditure exceeded estimates by 381, with a lean March outlook. Secretary Mr JWyery said income of about 10000 for March is expected, while spending could total 12500. Proposals included raising harbour dues on export sugar, raising dyes, revising crane hire, and adjusting central carpi dues to bolster finances for dredging and capital works.
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