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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 20, 1946

Page

9

Beach Enclosures Stir Sydney Beach Safety Debate

Reader from Mareeba, Sydney reports on the surf enclosure near Coogee and Palm Beach to deter sharks. The note describes suspension nets, safety gear, and the controversy over wrapped structures, with many observers voicing concern during rough conditions.

Waller Joe Sonar Mikerai Tom Tide Yorke Perm Congee Sidney Sylley Wemwan Macnie Frowi Sieset Palm Beach

Scientists Seek Tougher Egg Shells In Lab Study

Agricultural researchers say they are close to producing tougher eggs by breeding hens that lay shells with thicker white and stronger outer layers. The aim is to withstand higher pressure and reduce breakage in shipping and handling, improving egg quality and appearance for consumers.

Agatha Ran Americas Isu Ain Alres Uub

Beach Preparations at Fox Cart Bar SeaBox

Fox Cartbar SeaBox notes beach preparations and mentions others who ate a meal.

Mossman News Roundup of Drought, Court, and Local Events

Saturday morning drought hopes fade as rain fails to arrive. Mossman Police Court hears: tenant eviction pending November 14 1546. Prices Branch cites National Security Prices Regulation contraventions by Moss Town seller. fine imposed. Pastime Club fundraiser at church ends. cake sale aids the Church of England. Weekend social and golf events noted with winners and presentations.

Mossman EL Moors Lis Arthur Ernest Pewing Crogen-stret Lester Prices Branch Lom St Moss J Roberts Crbwa Balicitor Towneville BR. G. Devis Wehwlt Defendian Company Lin Erie Church of England R Wetson Mansfeld Mfr

Gordonvale ALP Monthly Meeting Report and District Affairs

A Gordonvale branch ALP meeting details district topics including irrigation surveys, government visits, and financial arrangements. Reports note a survey party, a $3000 loan arrangement for Cairns Mulgrave Water Board, and road flooding concerns on Gillies Highway. Mention includes cooperative union activities, insurance talks, and efforts to secure support from ministers and officials.

Gordonvale ALP Arisgh Setur Dir Bruce Vy “Tuvsl Kemp Cairn Gordon Yale Mulgrave Bava Amerous Tree Service Feeensy_Demenses Membare Krienda Iene Ark of the Furentry Rory Mulgrave Valley Forestry Atherton

Cairo Students Protest Sidky Demonstrations in Cairo

Cairo November 18 AAP Several university students demonstrated shouting Down with Sidky MPaaha and overturned alachad tramcars. Police arrived to restore order as students sought action on a cowpea deal with no risk taken. A fixed market plan and audit concerns are noted with a call for return of funds and restructuring of wheelbarrow and cowpea dealings.

Cairo Thew and U University Sidky Mpaaha Ad Alachad

Oil Refinery Fire Destroys Mikals Plant in Hungary

A large oil refinery at Mikals in Hungary was destroyed by a powerful explosion. Fire brigades fought the blaze as four people were reported dead and eight seriously injured. Early theories blamed petrol vapour from damaged pipes within the plant.

Dudapest AAPI Hungary Larcest Mikals

Tivou Show Girl Receives Damages for Severe Injuries

A Tivou show girl testifies at court about injuries suffered in a fall or assault, including damaged legs and burns. She appeared in a brown suit and reported needing men’s shoes after hospital treatment.

TIVOU Hartt

Opera for the People airs English arias tonight

A new simulated opera program presented by the Vacuum Oil Company promises popular melodies. Featuring a team of radio dramatists, the program will be broadcast tonight at 30 o'clock with all arias sung in English and made accessible to listeners without prior opera knowledge.

Vacuum Oil Company Cairns Rams

Opera stars perform La Boheme and more in concert

Glenda Raymond and John Lanigan headline the cast with Elsie Morrison and Maxwell Cohen in Puccini's La Boheme. Conductor Hector Crawford leads the Melbourne Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra in a program that also features selections from Faust The Barber of Seville Rigoletto and Pagliacci.

Teal Coot Young Hector ‘Crawford Melbourne Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra Ken Change Taelian Symphony Orchestra Tiaboretty Crawford Fox Glenda Raymond Mimi John Lanigan Elsie Morrison Musetta Maxwell Cohen Schaunard

British films success New York

A United Press interview with Samuel Goldwyn in New York discusses British films' impact on Hollywood. Goldwyn criticizes complacent patterns, urging fresh competition and original storytelling rather than rehashing old formulas.

New York United Press Maguaic Samuel Goldwyn Sealf Holywood Yimet

ENGINEER REPORT ON SOUTH DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

The report details concrete works at Wright's Creek and No 4 Division, progress on Pine Creek stage, and new formation on Thenson Road. It notes material issues, a multiectary method, and start of amonton. aims to complete sections, with intake progress and near completion of the scheme. Water pumping to the tower reached 6,413,000 gallons. power outages were resolved. six-inch mains planned along Babinda Creek road. overall project nearing finish with improvements to air-lock pipes and contingencies amid weather.

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