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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 04, 1946
Page
9
May 2 report from Innisfail notes no rain at Twista for weeks, drought affecting sugar cane areas. Extended dry spells threaten crops, prompting farmers to mitigate losses and protect the district's cane production.
A disordered report recalls a community picnic and swimming carnival with many names and events. It lists winners and participants across age groups, noting awards in distance running and river events, and mentions committee members and a church figure.
A Kuranda Anzac Day service conducted by Rev W A Jeffries and helpers followed by a wreath laying at the railway station. School leaders and local groups placed tributes on Honour Boards. Associations such as ALP Returned Servicemen Railway Stn Club Patriotic Society and CWA organized post service gatherings and a brief memorial minute.
The council debated funding for Allied Works Council plant machinery with a State loan. Terms considered included five year and three year periods, with specific allowances to buy and inspect equipment, and to determine which term applies to different items.
The Atherton item notes a push for archery revival in the Northern District with Kuranda and Townsville clubs reportedly involved. It covers a cricket match between Kuranda and Townsville teams, a CWA event won by Mrs. B Huner, and social notices of guests at local hotels plus community updates including Dr J J Nye's arrival.
Fragmentary report notes a frigate flotilla completed at Maryborough in Australia. It references River class ships and mentions names and terms that are unclear due to OCR errors but implies a naval construction or outfitting milestone during a historical period.
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