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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1951

Page

8

A New Record in Tourism in Britain July set new high

Britain enjoyed record tourist trade in July with 109,104 visitors from non Commonwealth countries and 18,000 from Commonwealth nations. Tourism is a key export as overseas visitors spent about £10 million in July and further earnings are expected from travel via British Airways and shipping lines. For the first seven months this year, tourist traffic is estimated 10 percent higher than the same period last year.

Britain British Travel and Holidays Association British Commonwealth British Airways

Penguins Protected By Feathers Against Extreme Cold

Experts note penguins’ bodies are wrapped in tiny feathers forming a watertight coating and a water repellent coat that dries quickly after leaving water. They warn of petroleum supply constraints, with reserves projected to meet demand only for three to four thousand years given current withdrawal rates.

United Nations Tuberculosis Campaign in Mexico

A United Nations backed drive combats tuberculosis in Mexico with Scandinavian volunteers and support from the World Youth Organization and the International Children's Agency Fund. The program, tied to a broader four year effort, shows volunteers at work in Mexican villages.

Bonis United Nations Red Crome Taterational Chieren U. N Uouth Bors Vila Sare Mexica

Bali Enchanted Isle Again Under Siege

Describes Bali facing renewed upheaval as new Indonesian authorities replace Dutch rulers. Balinese society, famed for art and temple life, confronts Javanese civil servants and a growing national movement while striving to maintain unique culture amid social changes and external pressures.

Bali Denpasar Balj Seoven Republican of Indonesia Omalierg Freedom Movement Java

Herbertton News School of Arts Meeting Report

Herbertton October meeting of the School of Arts presided by Rev Toft. Members admitted to financial statements show slight improvement. Library activity noted with new town members and ongoing registration formalities. Various attendees listed, including Mr Grace Mira and Mrs Syme, with hospital and personal notes mentioning inmates and visits.

Herberton Toft Herusiton Schoo Arta WE. Stovell Stovall Ove Jannesnion Wa Persy Apn Wien Hecheran Hospital

Strangest Ante Mal y in Western Canada Wildlife Tale

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a bizarre animal mix in western Canada including antelope giraffe goat deer and others. The passage is garbled with names and unclear events, mentioning a decade and a poetically framed, protected status.

Western Canada Pam Jim

Innisfail Fire Board Meeting Minutes Report

Innisfail Fire Brigade Board held its monthly meeting with Chairman Mr T Robertson presiding. Present were Mesrs 8 Camu 3 OLoughlin ME AC Mitchell J Cantor and the secretary and chief officer. Inspections of business premises were carried out and advice given as needed. Inspections were also conducted for grass and scrub burning requests and related guidance provided.

T. Robertson Innis- Wall

Tully Notes QATB Meeting and Social At Tully

The monthly meeting of the Tully QATB committee approved the lowest bid by H Gu for painting the building interior. The gathering, chaired by Mr C Rick, noted a banked balance and reviewed financials. Social events followed, with members and visitors from Cairns Silkwood and El Araba­na attending with the Far Northern Division president in attendance.

Tully H Gu Tully Qata C. Rick Mesare E. McKeown Pease R. Gard W. Adams F. McCarthy C Homare Bank of Easanid Ds Pana Eiletia Ito Us Eirente Ee Honttary Tee Chaleaien Gardena Tuby Cairns Silkwood el Arabana Hac N. MacDonnell Mra L Anderson

Twenty Years On Cook Shire Council Honours Former Councillor

At the Cook Shire Council meeting in AOORTOWN on October 18, dignitaries honoured former Councillor Chandler after twenty years of service. Cr RH Branay praised his work and the council paid tribute to his commitment to the district, noting his staunch independence and focus on public welfare. Chandler thanked colleagues for their words, recalling council struggles and the shift to amalgamation, and expressing pride in serving the people. The council planned to appoint Mr PJ Grogan to fill the vacancy, while reasserting their respect for Chandler’s tenure and illustrating the strong community ties of the local government.

Aoortown Cook Shire Courei UN Couelor W “Coingier Yno Ian Cr RH Branay Atte Tonstely Tripsi Els Soa Alwaye Crvais Chanster X. Evans Chenier Wit Mller,McCouille Hallam Lewis Seabrook Channer Landy Chandler Chancler

Persistent worry offers hope in uncertain times

A fragmented note hints at persistent worry and hope amid ongoing uncertainty, mentioning people and places in a clipped, newspaper-card style. The readable fragments suggest a cautious outlook and a desire for reassurance despite unsettled events.

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