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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 05, 1947
Page
4
A fragmentary report links a court ruling on police discretion to public smoking in theatres and bars. It notes public anger at perceived police overreach and calls for courteous, respectful treatment of pedestrians and patrons.
The document records a council meeting where a 20 year veteran and local engineer discuss road and drainage works in Bryant and Mert, including plans for a loan project. It notes government officers, a member of the Legislative Assembly, and Treasury loan approvals with terms and percentages for Midgenco West and Davidson road extensions.
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at Ravenshoe motel development amid broader town growth plans. The text references Ravestes and Tein Tier Rome, suggesting stalled or speculative project themes and a prominent summer pace of town activities.
Letters from D A Gledson and LB Williams urge urgent provision of science apparatus for physics and chemistry in the Tanisfail State Mural School junior department. The equipment, ordered ten months ago as part of a larger indent, was to be purchased via Common Weal. The delay hinders opening, with party efforts to place the rider where possible.
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