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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1946

Page

9

Ravenshoe Annual Meeting Highlights CWA Progress

The Ravenshoe annual meeting of the CWA applauded a record of community service and financial stability. Mrs Atherton, president of the Far Northern Division, praised twenty-one years of effort. officers were elected and a centennial-style tribute paid to foundation workers. A children’s fancy dress ball followed with multiple prize categories and judges.

Ravenshoe C.F A Furey MacAlister Atherton CWA Sheppard Sunshine Mountain Wood CG. Mealing Abs Fom Crowe Havng Erm Mes. Wood Mestiami Keough A. Rankine Sheppard Ie Auherton Aus Addree Mer Timarka Iatm Mra Stowell Brougleid Winton Herberton Muralliter Sywindoe J Walker-dmite CG Mealing Sheppare Sun & Live Association Macalliver Amus Schofield Bartlett Del Kidner Boldier Warrinr Palmer Tom Anne Merrin Cat Garden Biggs Rabbit Weber Alms Thomas Beven Caveman D. Heppel Shirley Corey R. Roots J Bolton F. Coghlan M. Nevins Beryl ‘Adcock Bay Lord Nelson Rey Kelly Mrs. Lack Res Orcas

New Road Plans Raise Armagail Chamber of Commerce Talk

At the October meeting in Innisfail Ralph McKay urged that the main road from Cardwell north be built bypassing El Arish and other small towns. He noted correspondence from ALP and pressed Theodore MLA to push a western bypass to reduce through traffic. The chair agreed to seek official attention from Johnstone Shire and Main Roads Board.

Innisfail Cardwell North el Anish Feluga el Arish Ralph McKay Armagail Chamber of Commerce McKay L. Waters Os Theodore Tran Cardwell FS. Taylor Johnstone Shire Main Roads Board le Lohnstine Shire SR Relph Weston Shire Ohnstone Triodore

Northern Federation of Chambers discussed in Innisfail meeting

Townsville and Mackay chambers favored forming a Northern Federation to unite Cairns Townsville Mackay and Mosman. Mosman Chamber urged alignment with the move while Be Mackay was not included previously. Discussion focused on creating a strong regional voice for North Queensland chambers.

Innisfail Poseman Chamber of Commerce Innisfall Chamber of Commerce Federation of Chambers of Commerce Insite Chamber Jome Townsville M Tedere Chambers of Commerce Mackay North Mosman Taylor Luke L B Williams S. R. Ralph Townville Mackay Chamber of Commerce Cairns Towneville Mr. Ralph Cramier Sommerce M¢er of Commerce Northern Federation Ralph Momem Townaville Malph North Queensand Mlossman Chamber of Commerce

One Who Paid 10/6 Calls for Board Reform

A reader criticizes the Naplena and Pall Hysro boards for bimonthly account repeats and extra charges. He notes public disruption when power is cut for unpaid bills and urges monthly accounting and lower rate allocations. He questions meter timing and the division of advertised rates plus 15 percent, urging transparency and fair charges.

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Innisfail Tourist Bureau Debate Rages at Chamber Meeting

At a Johnstone Shire Council gathering the Inland Innisfail Tourist Bureau issue drew sharp words. The president urged action toward Brisbane and a letter to Fourth Bureau. Members pressed for a local branch, funding, and quicker information for travelers, with plans to canvass subscriptions and promote the area.

Inniet Innisfail Fourth Bureau Brisbane Waters Iunistaj Chamber of Commerce Lanietatl SR. Marph Innisfall Ralv McKay Chamber of Commerce Chaita Johnstone HS. Taylor Turret Bureau Tunike Ead Mackay Incr Tourst Bureau SR Ralph

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