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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 21, 1919

Page

4

Local Council Reviews Finances and Public Health Measures

The Clerk reports a Cowal overdraft and overdue accounts pursued by legal means. A refund plan for property owners halves past borings. Fire Brigade levy set at 1 percent of rates. committee adopts report. Public health actions include advertising for volunteer and trained nurses and readiness for hospital and school equipment with a subcommittee to finalize details.

Water Authority Fresgede Board RC F Gelling E J Lyon A. Atkinson AL J. Draper W. E. Collins Murray Pswe i Poeumorec Secantians T . Indurnza Acton Manly Focal Gas

Dance Path Through Tangos and Waltzes in Concert

A program features a selection of ballroom classics including Venus on Earth Waltz Gold and Silver Waltz The Girl in Train Waltz Valse September El Choclo and Tango performed by the orchestra and featured soloists amid a varied romantic dance set.

Pneumonic influenza measures and Chinatown plans in 1919 council notes

Council minutes from May 16 1919 detail pneumonic influenza preparation with Dr Collins report requests and supply controls. They also cover China Town overcrowding, demolition of dilapidated buildings, footpath works, traffic safety in Norman Park, and building committee plans for Cairns area with road and sewer works.

Kao F Gelling A . Galley A. Atkinson A J. Draper SH. Warner der. J. H. Reed Cairns Local Authorities Association Brisbane Chiis China Town Chita Town Norman Park Dart R. C. F. Gelting Mae E. J. Lyon Hozan Chinatown Chnatown Spe Lornaere Havens Jermac Roc JG. Witks J Donalds Cairns Court House Spence and McLeod-street Mra C. Walls

Council gauges drains and water works amid repairs

The council reviews engineer reports on drainage between Austral lectures and Campbells with stagnant water under buildings. Costs for materials are set for metal and hopper work, sand and gravel kept in abeyance awaiting June figures. A loan for a new swimming bath is discussed and a drain project at Girls' School is approved. Water Authority notes elevator work, fire plugs, and April water usage records.

Cummins Campbells Ald Conealee H. B. MacDonnell McCormack Girls Parks Committee

Hospital Sanitary Service Fee Clash At Cairns Council

A Cairns Town Council meeting heard a deputation from the Cares District Hospital Committee led by Messrs Absell and Dillon seeking a reduction in hospital sanitary service charges. Dillon warned the hospital faced financial strain as wages and staff pay rose, while the council debated whether to cut the charge or provide a donation. The issue was not resolved and the matter dropped.

Cares District Hospital Committee Absell and Dillon Cairns Town Counci Liilon Absell Lyon Ald Hoare Frew Rodhampton

Norma Telmacher Stars In Panthea At Palace Theatre

The Palace presents Norma Telmacher in Panthea with music by Mise Northage. A lively program and strong supporting acts promise an entertaining evening as the shiphold and politics backdrop unfold on screen and stage.

Norma Talmadge Panther Mary McAlister Lathe English Gazette Norma Telmacher Atery Norma Mise Northage Charles Rey Ortupy & Oecur Bern Gareth Pica

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