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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
5
A Sydney letter from a Harvard-educated architect discusses future roles as a principal speaker at a reform association meeting and property projects. The report covers annual meetings, officer elections, and parking and traffic issues near a Cairns Council area, plus social remarks on space travel interest and wartime service.
Notes from Mt Mulligan report hot sunny days and coal nights, families visiting home for term holidays, and several residents traveling or returning from trips. The item lists names of residents, children’s illnesses, apprentices beginning trades, and local visits by Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Neill, and others.
London May 10 Roger Bannister contemplates a half mile return at Surrein Park Surrey on May 14 not a new distance for him as former half mile champion in 1982 with a 1 minute 51.5 second best he considers attempting Marvin Whitfield’s world record but cautions plans are not yet final and the effort remains speculative amid cautious talk of a possible comeback.
The librariam reported last here were 60 subscribers. That Joanie balance was £ 15/14/2 and So new books had beet put are "Tee Whearina wee suthorionl 2 gordhem 1ew books yecations Tor' guttering end lownpipe.
Innisfail May meeting of the Show Society discussed funding and project plans. Mr. Garbutt of Ingham advised about harees and cattle for the show while Mr. Taylor raised spreading costs over term. The council was told the matter is between the Show Society and the Regional Board. Mr. Gordon moved to limit electrical work and presented a financial statement showing a credit balance of £537 1s 3d. The president noted the show needs £80 before starting. Gordon argued against ongoing costly expenditure. the motion was carried after further discussion.
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