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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 15, 1946

Page

5

Tableland Butter Directors Monthly Report Malanda

November notes from the Tableland Butter Directors report milk supply issues and dairy prices. Butter production for the quarter July to September reached 70 tons with 139 000 gallons produced last year. Freight subsidies extended to rail transport to the Malende factory. Milk and cream price advances fixed and maize sales noted. Distribution irregularities investigated and corrected. Vehicle sales and rail negotiations with Townsville noted. Road transport to Cairns referenced.

Barn Jones Mackay South Australia Maze Board Atherton Tableland Bmalende Septeber Deiry Tarmere Stea Agricultural Department

Food gift scheme for dominions and colonies

A food gift scheme is established by the Deputy Premier of New Zealand and the Ministry of Food and Education to send gifts to British schools. Overseas schools will consign parcels to the Overseas Gift (Food) allocation center, and selected British schools will receive the gifts.

Reputy Bremer New Iyier New Zeeland Dominions Ministry of Food Ministry of Education

French Election Results and Referred Tension Abroad

French elections show Communists leading with 175 seats and conservatives at 101, with radicals weak. Reported in Morcow amid mixed reactions to France’s place in Churchill’s orbit and to recent radio broadcasts.

Morcow AAP Churchill Escow Rae

Public smoking ban violator chimpanzee case in court

A historical South Bend incident saw a trained chimpanzee perform before a crowd, violating a city ordinance against public smoking. The animal was taken to court and convicted for the violation, reflecting strict enforcement of local anti smoking rules.

South Bend

Preferential Voting Debate Aims To Clarify Ties

Fragmented civic notes describe preferential voting and a club meeting where Rankin and Dum vie for captain with complex vote counts. The discussion covers majority thresholds, second choices, and how results would be tallied under a two opponent scenario.

Piret Srewn Joney Teamit Bown Tor Smith Welr Cactan Jones Brown Pingers Rankin Magety Tor Ran

Cairns State High School Parents Association Report

The principal Br. J. F. McGrath notes two years of progress at Cairns State High School with rising teaching demands and praise for treasurer A Holmes for his work. He outlines a plan to expand the committee into sub committees, to manage increasing school tasks, including securing portraits, and discusses unsuccessful efforts to close Galton Street’s separating wall between playgrounds. He cites Allied Works Council and Colonel Nolte for support, asks for loam and tree-shelter provisions, and urges further representations to authorities to close Galton Street.

Ual mi Parents and Citzens' Association J. F.mcgrathy MeKewes Joeny A. Holmes Be. MeiKewen Galtone Vital Megeath Ald Teese Thhe Army McGrath Allied Works Council Nolte Hie Traure Department of Public Works Galton-streat

Remembrance Day Milewood Observance

Silkwood on November 12 held a Remembrance Day ceremony with floral tributes at the Cane LA. St Georges Charen of England and the Lapin of Ex were represented. The event featured a sermon and pledge, honoring those who served.

Silkwood CAL St Georges Charen England Berater Nee Co Belity Mom

Horticulture Meeting At Atherton City Hall

Local horticulture society holds a meeting at Atherton on a Tuesday evening. Topics include planting schedules, soil care, and club activities for the coming season. Members plan future demonstrations and exchange seed lists.

Cairns C D A Review Of A Bus Year Activities

Cairns branch of the Catholic Daughters of Australia reported a busy year at the annual meeting in Monica's Club Rooms. Donations from Mr and Mrs W A Culling and the Me AD Shambrook supported officer reports. Highlights included the Bishop's health improvement and funds raised for local hospital and overseas missions. The year closed with a parish event and plans to sustain the branch's growth and support.

Cairns Catholic Daughters of Australia Fr Ith Monica's W. A. Culling Shambrook Pether Hunt Bic Prem Ingore Gee Scortai A Beers Calmsistrict Hosital Far East Missions Calrna Club Britain Bush Children's Bt Patrick's Ths Heavey GSA

World Tea Shortage Sparks Price Projections and Charity Drive

In Brisbane a Catholic church fundraising effort and charity drive align with a predicted global tea shortage. Merchants warn prices may rise sharply next year, with subsidies discussed to keep costs manageable for consumers. Edmonton branches note solidarity and ongoing support for church and school initiatives amid rising demand.

Britain's first post war amphibian Sealand aircraft unveiled

Britain unveils the Sealand, its first post war amphibian plane from Short Brothers. Powered by two 330 hp de Havilland Gipsy engines, it aims at feeder lines and freight use with options for conversion. The craft features sub assemblies, extensive riveting, and a landing speed suited for short fields. Military and trainer variants were discussed along with armament school plans and a Canada US tour by RAF armament officials.

Great Britain Bealand Short Brothere Australia New Zealand North Atlantic Sealand Streraft Oeiies Eimennes Besland THOR BOONE Amalier Aircraft RAF RAS Bave

Tinplate Scarce Brisbane Control Plan Announced

November 13 report notes the control of tinplate manufacture and usage to remain in Australia due to overseas supply difficulties. Mr W Moran, acting chief in Brisbane, cites service receipt issues and ongoing shortages. A high influx of tinplate from Britain is anticipated, complicating local supply.

Brisbane Analia Oversea W. Moran OBA Flor Ashley Briltin

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