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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
6
Fragmentary text references Melbourne programme advertising dates and a missed Monday close. It lists varied proper nouns and potential names plus a vetting order suggesting delivery of items or names.
Local officials discuss opposing certain additions to Babinde Hospital Maternity Ward and seek department support. The Mulgrave Shire Council plans a loan to replace concrete pipes and ensure water supply during breaks.
Malanda October 23 council meeting notes show Cr G Winfield presiding. The council seeks to widen Gillies and Palmerston Highways, repair bad road sections, allocate funds from loans to Nash Bridge and Watsons Road, and press for urgent military vehicle repairs. They appeal to Treasury, Public Works, and Agriculture for support while addressing the rising dingo menace and lantang spread with calls for more bait and plant access.
The article outlines the Beymer boxing tournament with bouts planned, noting weigh ins and two minute rounds. Officials aim to improve fighter conditioning and schedule, with weigh ins at 1 o'clock and immediate follow ups.
Not Out batsmen Robema and Tacky carry innings with Robema not out and Tacky not out. Benes and Brothers take seven wickets between them as Woodpedaars struggle to chase. The report notes cautions about rule breaches and potential executive consequences for violations.
Ipswich mill employees walked out after learning the key will not resume until a settlement is reached. The dispute involves Queensland Wood Co. and affects morning operations at Ipswich mills.
Queensland taxpayers will receive a remission reducing their income tax for the full year ended June. They will pay only a quarter of the amount shown, with assessments limited to a smaller livable figure.
A decision on whether the V.D.C. should be finally stood is being made to determine if the war justifies its continuance or if it should be reduced. Officials indicate administrative personnel may be reassigned to other duties as part of the review.
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