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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1945
Page
4
A satirical London Sunday Express guide by Nathanniel Gubbins on how students should tidy shared dens. It humorously covers borrowing towels, disposing of evidence, cleaning tactics, and avoiding domestic conflicts amid wartime shortages. The piece pokes fun at dormitory chaos and practical jokes.
The discussion at a monthly meeting of the Federation rights Committee centers on sugar and cloth rationing. Mr. D Cummings and others push to maintain centralized buying and quotas while awaiting clearer postwar supply. A tentative plan to canvass public support and a potential increase from Australia are examined, balancing distribution and costs.
November 13 Mareeba notes report Mareeba Bowling Club officers elected with president vice president secretary treasurer and committee members named. Council discusses roads funding and postponed completion as estimates are tabled. Gym practice injury adds to local concerns. Death of Edward James Castles aged 71 noted with funeral at Anglican graveside. George Igaviden RAAF on leave in Mareeba. Several residents mentioned visiting Gordonvale and Gordonvale trip details provided.
November report from Bartle Frere notes the CWA monthly meeting with 20 members present. President Mrs Edward welcomed Miss D Hesis. members donated timed food for 600 parcels to England. planning a picnic and hostesses named. several social items and guests mentioned among Cairns connections.
Greece and Albania dialogue on participation in the Analpesce settlement proceeds with comments from officials and regional observers. Frontier status and border arrangements are central to the potential agreement, with both nations signaling cautious cooperation and awaiting further talks.
A public safety act debate in Innisfail reveals calls to repeal a fascist sounding act. Speakers condemn the act as undemocratic and dangerous, urging mass agitation until the government removes it from state records.
At a monthly meeting of the Inniskillin Riches Committee concerns were raised about weight standards for fancy bread versus ordinary loafs. Calls were made for government inspection to prevent overcharging and exploitation, with emphasis on protecting consumers and ensuring fair pricing and quality.
The Ingham Fire Brigade board plans to build two new buildings and upgrade the chief officer's residence. It discussed negotiating with the Townsville Board to exchange Mac fire equipment and ensure rail facilities at Oyster Point. The chief reported a single accident month and noted progress on fire control facilities.
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