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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
7
A large turnout for the combined Mareete and Dimoulahews growers meeting backed a proposal to adopt a general annual appraisal system for tobacco. Debate centered on standard grades, government subsidies, and the need for local alignment with a unified appraisal approach.
A lengthy Washington style debate outlines how Australia should handle tobacco leaf sales amid wartime constraints. Key figures call for maintaining an appraisal system over auctions to keep money in Australia, support growers, settlements for soldiers, and avoid foreign dependence. Leaders from industry and government press for policies to balance import duties, expand irrigation, and boost national production while addressing labor concerns and market security.
Leslie Keough from Evelyn outlines discontent with rate exemptions and road closures. He urges an immediate public meeting to discuss tax fairness and shifting funds to fencing and stock protection, noting floods and grazing concerns in the shire. He cites cattle losses, road access issues, and calls for clearer policy on rate proportionality. He signs Sept 26.
The Herberton school hall hosted an annual charity ball with students Lenore Grant Fenietty Johnson Elsie Martin Elizabeth de Tourer Fay Help Norma Laurence Norris Eyles Sacqualing Buchanan Barbara Buckingham Lyle Denell Robin Clauson Joyce Dean Shand Brenda Leno Theline Pont Chrisie Trembath Dell Payne Pam Mills and brothers Laycock performing amid festive decor and floral presentations. The Red Cross meeting drew strong turnout with a credit balance of £138 and a note from His Excellency Sir Leslie Wilson on official duties and future plans for Queensland.
Assistant Treasurer Hobart announces on October 1 that Senator McKenns has been appointed by the Prime Minister to help with financial work. The move signals attention to uniform taxation, wage base reviews, and considerations of the Arbitration Act.
The article records a Mossman Commerce meeting discussing inland versus coast routes for a future road, cost estimates around 8000, and potential value of opening a line for revenue. It notes government views on national scope, the Bureau of Industry, and a forthcoming map revision planned for 1088 and reprinted in 1942.
The Shire Council ordered removal of a building deemed offensive after charges against Danesi and Lulg for noncompliance with an by law. Mr Byrne noted breach risks and penalties. Mr Gallagher urged strict action. Fine and costs were discussed as the likely outcome.
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