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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1946

Page

4

What Will Your Child Become in Optometry and Psychology

An article outlines optometry and psychology careers, detailing required matriculation, university courses, and possible pathways. It notes the four-year program, subjects like physics chemistry and mathematics, and the medical and scientific aspects of optometry. It discusses salary prospects and costs and emphasizes the need for disciplined study and practical training at the University and Dental College.

Cairns Post Movruree Onticians’ Teration Board of Victoria Studenta Carica Wey Enon Bea Fatey Physica Ranch Cuthe Matica Sedt Dental College

BAVINGTONS CROSSING SAFETY ACTION APPROVED

Innisfail November 16. Death of Mrs H J Richards at Bavington's Crossing Mena Creek after a collision with a South Johnstone mill cart. Johnstone Shire Council Works Committee considered a police letter urging safety improvements. Engineers had made investigations. Proposals awaited. recommendation adopted to respond and proceed.

Denver Bavington Ein Howe Tad Bosde Ilo Meade Counel

Remark on a Papua Sea Hunt and Treasured Wreck Beliefs

A Cairns reader recalls a missionary tale of Stephens Island where a British trader funded a search for a shipwrecked treasure. The expedition near Bramble Cay yielded a shark catch and numerous shipwreck legends, with old legends of Spanish dollars once salvaged and sent to London. The letter notes vast wealth supposedly tied to the Great North East Channel and the dangers of local taboo areas.

Caiima Po Tnt Papua England Stephens Island Great Britain Sug Spall Mature Stephens Laland la Attow North-Eat Sipe Fe Sith Beg Bramble Cay Jardine New London Fred C. Hodel Cairns

Swark-Proop Enclosures Expressed in Murky Note

A garbled letter argues for suspension type enclosures along beaches and bays. It notes repairs and costs, mentions shelter and damage fears, and references fences failing to rise on beaches amid storms. The writer critiques prior omissions and hints at ongoing shelter debates.

x-Bydneyite Eve Cairns Sydney Henry Sas

Maize Board Monthly Meeting Discussion and Repairs

A government representative attended the Maize board meeting held to discuss tendering repairs at Tolgaica and the deteriorating Mackay machine. Alterations to the fb were approved, with payments planned around December 14 to settle costs and wages.

Brisbane Tolgaica Umice Mackay

King Umberto’s Household Sees Quiet Mornings and Royal Callers

The Portuguese Italian royal court in exile reveals Umberto reading and writing for hours in his bedroom while hosting hundreds of callers daily. Queen Maria Pia rises early and chats with fruit sellers and locals, as children study languages with teacher Milas Alice Smith. The king’s household notes emphasize “notes only notes” despite the bustle, and the royal family remains popular among peasants, with ties to Portugal’s Queen Mother and Braganza relatives.

Debussy Savatcians Abe Inneslden Marques Carlo Graziani Portugal Maria Pla Naples Victorio Toio Ells Maria Gabriels Maris Scrafe Milas Alice| Smith Maria Pie Umberto Jose

Shire Administration Criticizes Johnstone Council

November 23 Johnstone Shire Council meeting features chairman C J Dufin condemning administration waste in the Shee office. He cites petitions as boardlike and urges savings to aid ratepayers, noting only 4500 dollars for works from a tight revenue outlook.

Shhairman Gil W. B Pumchard Prichard Offcer Eit Treaumare

Parliament critics clash over conduct and royal commission

The report outlines Parliament in Queensland debating conduct standards amid threats about private business ties and calls for a royal commission into tobacco contraband found at Mr Foley’s home. It notes Mr Hanlon’s surprise statements and reflects on public trust and accountability in the government.

Queensland Ft Tx Hanlon Bruce Main Foley Attesa Barnes

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