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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 27, 1946
Page
4
Deeral May 72 A very enjoyable afternoon was spent by the gathering of mothers who attended this function by the local CWA branch held on Sunday May 12 in the CWA Rest Room Hall. Musical items were rendered by Mrs J Pyne Jnr and Mrs W Browning. Recitations were given by Mrs J Pyne and young Francis Pyne Joy Rasmussen Linda Frego Gwerda Stroud Joyce Neg.
Innisfail to gain a future feeder air service as Australian National Airways confirms inclusion in its development programme. Johnstone Shire Council notes Government policy on intra state licences remains undecided amid High Court rulings while Civil Aviation conducts a national route survey. AN A says Innisfail is in the plans but lacks available aircraft to sub service presently.
The note indicates preparations start before the crush as the farming or processing activity begins early next month. It emphasizes timely setup and operations to ensure a smooth start.
Official result shows multiple prize tiers from third to tenth with names, numbers, and addresses across Queensland and Toowoomba. Prizes include £1000 for third place and £500 for fourth, with extensive participant numbers and ticket series.
Court records show a plea involving Thomas John Sutton in a case likely tied to a printing office dispute. The fragmentary text references Abbottaies and a Gamera Printing Office, implying a legal action or claim connected to that business.
A 1930s overview of Rockefeller Centre describing it as a cosmopolitan city in the heart of New York with 448 international agencies and 19 diplomatic offices. It highlights the area’s global mix of airlines, railroads, exhibitions, and news agencies, plus Nelson Rockefeller’s role and the Centre’s iconic features including a vast chandelier and the Music Hall. The piece notes gardens atop buildings and the Centre’s broader cultural influence.
At the Johnstone Shire Council monthly meeting the Queensland Main Road Commission signaled the intention to recommend to the Governor in Council that the Mourilyan Harbour road be declared a main road. The six mile route from the highway crossing at Mourilyan to Mourilyan Harbour was described and no objection was voiced by the council.
Paris reports the international cost conference warned that Europe will face a 46 million ton coal deficit starting June unless action is taken. Governments and organizations are urged to secure miners food, boost labor recruitment, prioritize mining equipment supply, and guarantee lift end transport facilities for coal.
Liverpool reports Britain buys more tobacco from America, Canada, Rhodesia, and India. Tobacco Controller Sir Alexander Maxwell says rising female smoking drives demand, with imports 20 percent higher than prewar levels and a 2000 ton Norfolk shipment deemed small. No tobacco rationing planned. Cabinet to decide on any action.
The Atherton Tableland Co operative Butter Association Ltd notes at Malanda May 15 meeting that April production compared with 1945 shows butter 67 tons, milk 191,469 gallons. Milk collection now nearly six mornings weekly to sustain 3500 gallons daily. butter output down to 13 tons weekly. Export butter quantities graded on April 30 and shipment to Cairns arranged.
Tully May 2 The Cardwell Shire Clerk advises a monster procession with former servicemen in uniform several organisations and many cars will pass through Tully for Victory Day. At the show ground novelty events chariot races greasy pig tug of war and etc plus wood chop with prizes. Night flood lit show grounds feature singing sketches songs dances and a 40 minute fireworks bonfires display. All school children receive tickets at school for ice cream drinks and apples at the show grounds.
Inniefail May TM. August meeting of the Seibe Johnstone Shire Council saw action against the shire clerk for permitting council officers to assist at the referendum poll. The chairmen at that time, Cr. 5, noted the issue during the reconvened council session. Dr Hawthorne moved to address the matter following the August meeting.
Nimita stated that enemy survivors were not generally rescued and that unrestricted submarine warfare was ordered on December 1, 1941. The United States pursued reprisals with no formal declaration, while documented Japanese atrocities and the protection of hospital ships were noted amid humanitarian voyage discussions.
Herberton War Memorial project describes extensive earthwork to shape the green and prepare for play. Donations totaling hundreds of pounds have funded soil removal, rock blasting, clubhouse construction to serve as league HQ, with continued appeals to locals in Herberton and the Cairns district for financial support.
Johnstone Shire Council discussed tenders for running the Innisfail to Innisfail Estate ferry at a May meeting. A June 7 special meeting was set to consider bids from F G O'Donnell and WC Twine, W Robson and Son, H K Hobbs and H Graham, and J W Thompson, with price ranges from 670 to 1272 pounds. The council debated wages, supervision, and cost coverage for a 24 hour service amid calls to ensure a living wage and avoid industrial disputes.
Mr HN Land, chairman of the directors, notes the area will attract interest as tonnage estimates stand at 10 900. Southern strikes have reduced stocks and early season fuel may shift to wood. The cane price for the 45 season will be declared after today’s directors meeting.
A May meeting, chaired by W H Tye, accepted Woothakats Shire Council’s invitation to Victory Day events at Mareeba with rail transport for Mt Molloy Julatten Rumulg and Mt Carbine residents. Molloy events include sports a schoolchildren picnic June 7 and a Victory ball June 8. Rev Jones farewell remarks at St Mary Magdalene’s, Mareeba.
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