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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
8
A fragmented essay compares Hindu and Moslem communities, noting shared social ties and conflicts. It cites religious taboos, public reactions to cow slaughter and pork, dress and mourning customs, and perceived differences in daily life and women’s appearance, highlighting tensions and commonalities amid long histories of interaction.
The event hosted by the Kairi Younger Set and the CWA featured mothers and non members, with a varied program by boys and girls. Presentations by Mrs. Durty, Mrs. McRilligott, and others followed by cake cutting, and thanks extended by Mra Bonar and Mra Dun. Apologies were received from several servicemen.
The Herberton Shire council discussed Hospital Board representation, electric supply appointments, and memorial aid for Ravenshoe. Officers reported timber royalties on roads, proposed reserves, and objections to wattle cutting. The Premier’s subsidy offer for Victory Day was considered, plus a plan to support children’s sports events. Land and weed control initiatives were reviewed with calls for action on lantana and related programs.
May 30 in Washington reports a council discussion on forest preservation and road width reductions along scrub roads including Geraldton Road. Councillors seek future generations’ benefit, while debates cover resurveying after road cuts and funding for repairs and fencing on local bridges and roads.
The council questioned loan formalities for 4698 pound street and 3000 pound Ravenshoes water supplies as invalid and called for another resubmission. Becher and Tach Lee pressed for examined plans before action. North Queensland road improvements were urged to connect Revens to the coast via Cungeboy Moleraflid, and a survey was granted to consider declaring the highway a State road with a direct link between Revels and the coast, aiming to shorten indirect routes and justify maintenance costs.
The Tire Brigade notes a board meeting with deputy chairmen and officers, honoring the late Mr Barry and forwarding sympathy to his family. A beacon of service is offered, with 30 volunteers from the Mission Beech Surf Life Saving Club and two applications for secretary positions discussed. The meeting sets council actions, including a painting contract for a fire engine and appointing Mr Henry Davies Edwards as Government representative on the card. Balances show a credit of £762 11 8 and arrangements described for future events and fundraising activities.
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