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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1944
Page
6
Advertisement for Dr Sheldon’s Kidney Pills claims to act on the kidneys to restore normal function and reduce uric acid with relief from backache. Directions say take one or two pills with water after meals and at night, plus drink plenty of water. Priced at 1 shilling 9 pence and 2 shillings 9 pence.
A special report details a federal plan to subsidize hospital care through state governments. The scheme pays a flat subsidy per public hospital bed, with fees for private and intermediate beds paid by patients and doctors largely on honorary terms. It envisions a trust fund for any surplus to expand health services while preserving free public hospital access.
An excerpt argues that Australia’s progress favors capital cities at the expense of rural regions. It cites neglected country areas lacking light, water, roads, and schools and urges country electors to elect Country Party MPs to guarantee balanced development and shared growth with cities.
Canberra report notes that redistribution of federal seats and parliament enlargement seem unlikely for war, with parties citing overwork and parochial politics. Support grows for representation but constitutional limits and Senate consent block changes. Northern Territory gains representation but no voting power on larger reform.
The Came Molar Badal Club held its annual meeting last Thursday with strong attendance. Officers elected include President C Bevan Commodore 5 Favell Vice Commodore G Brast Hon Secretary Burch Hon Treasurer Hooper Auditor H McDonald. Retiring president D Andar and T Afrahers became life members after long service. Members noted a 34 period for boats to dock.
The plan outlines a reinforced shortwave network led by Ex and Information, coordinating wartime broadcasts to the Philippines and Japanese occupied territories in the Pacific. The new station aims to improve signals to Britain, North America, and beyond, complementing BAC and ABC efforts and experiments with three wan emitters.
The director of manpower Mr Funnell orders a nationwide review of civilian registration cards to identify men with building trade experience. If found, consideration will be given to diverting them to building work to boost government and private construction activity. Jetty rules require two hours end to end, boat owners must moor properly, and a caretaker will enforce compliance.
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