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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1953
Page
4
In Atherton on October 18 the Althouse general meeting convened amid reports of recent track and field activities in the region. The item highlights include speedway discussions, swimming results, club finances, and officer elections, with notable mentions of performances by Parker, Young, and others shaping the season narrative.
North Queensland politics flare as Mr Calwell and Mr Cadwell exchange barbs on defence funding and public works. The Cairns Post reports Kalwell’s stance on using uranium sale proceeds for national security, while critics accuse the government of misallocating budget. Local figures defend policy amid party tensions and regional scrutiny.
Letter writer appeals for fair treatment of forest practices in Cairns area. He cites his 40 years as a sawmill contractor and outlines selections, acreage, and ongoing logging near September 30. He argues for proper compensation and warns of market constraints on yellow walnut logs.
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