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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1947
Page
4
Discussion of the delicate topic in a seventh article of a special series on factors influencing a child. It argues parents face a searing choice about truth, timing, and how much to reveal, urging clear guidance while avoiding harm or sensationalism.
Bartle Frere records a brief morning meeting of the CWA with shorthand notes and key points discussed. Notes mention committee updates, upcoming events, and member attendance.
A disjointed wartime column parodies rationing details with a woollen costume gag and scattered prices. It mocks meat value by weight, lists weekly allowances for bread cake soap and more, and notes a humorous “register” with a butcher and cashier at the shop’s end.
Mossman May 8 meeting of the Red Cross Society discussed further fundraising for the Pond for Man charity. A £100 bequest from the estate of India Alba Barbella was received. Donations and a £60 appeal target were resolved, with multiple small gifts noted.
Ettors to hold site selection by childbirth control advocate Joshi outlines aims to curb population growth from one to zero, addressing food clothing and housing needs. Officials push for national program to reduce birth rate and improve welfare with family planning measures.
Berne Swhderland AP reports mortality rates rising with age due to aging populations, while physicians attribute increases to overall health and diet conditions. The piece discusses trends in death rates amid wet season challenges and longer lifespans, without detailing specific causes.
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