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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR discusses calls by Mr Noss-Beker and Mr Grmmataten advocating stronger energy in the Military State Committee to shape United Nations armed forces, urging international inspection and freedom of security, with attention to General Assembly actions.
October minutes of the Johnstone Shire Council show disagreement over confirming prior minutes and deleting casting vote wording. The chairman’s casting vote was questioned as a nullity, leading to motions to alter minutes and substitute terms. Council seeks guidance from the Director of Local Government on tyres granted to the Shire Clerk and related decisions.
Residents of Forsayth and Georgetown unite to urge priority rail construction from Forsayth to Normanton and to press PMG for post war transport schemes. The group also calls for a North Queensland smelter, improved hospital communications, expanded aerodrome, better roads, and continued public works funding.
Brisbane residents face severe shortages of clothing and footwear with limited stock and delayed deliveries. The article notes hats and shoes largely unavailable for over a year, homespun options limited, and buyers resorting to mismatched garments. It mentions Bernborough supporters and betting on the Caulfield Cup, plus weather and art notes.
A Cairns regional board charges row arises over a disputed bill of 17 pounds 3 shillings 10 pence for a two hour festooning and a later one hour rework. Councillors demand a full breakdown, noting no materials were supplied and that the work resembled a simple reconnection rather than major overhead.
A fragment notes an event involving Orance and eight days' run related to Bishop Gregory, with limited readable details. The text appears as an OCR fragment lacking full names, dates, or clear actions.
Critics in Innisfail question the transfer cost for the nearby plant expansion and oppose the plan citing financial strain. Local officials and residents debate potential impacts on jobs and community services amid limited project details.
An item describes an astronomical aid study or aid for Nesignton with references to New York and a Creawtnaty on the star. It mentions local natives and a vast stretch of the ocean and ages, suggesting a descriptive piece on celestial observations and regional interest.
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