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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1947
Page
4
A largely unreadable fragment appears to record Gordonvale community happenings. It mentions a Winter Rotary welcome, various local figures, and remarks around ceremonies, awards, and a funeral with family tributes. The legible portions hint at society events, standings, and memorials from the period.
Brisbane reports a fish shortage due to cyclonic weather reducing air supply for people and affecting the meat and tubing industry. The minister notes a continuous period of tighter supply than the previous two weeks, with impacts reaching North Queensland and the Clarence River area in New South Wales.
A large attendance at the Ambulance Ball at Millan Hall featured Mrs. Wherest Uepcomating and Miss Joan Fanager as winners in the Belle of the Ball and Monte Carlo pipe contests. Attendees included Mrs. Shay, Natalie Allard, and Miss Jean Robertson while gowns in pastel pinks, blues, and whites dominated the evening with ornate accessories and a staged supper.
A Sydney letter discusses postwar economic controls and citizen protests across Australia. It cites British Housewives' League actions, political figures, and public opposition to rationing while noting international supplies and governance tensions.
The Millar and Sheppard families hosted a formal tea at the Bank of New South Wales residence in Innis fail to honor Mrs. Sheppard. Attendees included Mrs Marley and numerous guests such as Mr and Mrs Creagh, Mr and Mrs Morley, and Mrs Kent. Gifts were exchanged, with Mrs Sheppard receiving a corsage and other tokens from the Younger Set, marking a social gathering among Brisbane society circles.
Milas Mies and others heard J J McDonald denounce government plans to nationalise banks under the 10M8 Act, claiming banks are hamstrung and arguing for a referendum. He warned against socialisation and fascist shifts while urging funds be used for regional development in the north and western regions.
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