Building a Monument and a Better Citizen Drive
An editorial argues monuments immortalize citizens but true legacy lies in creating good people. It highlights a ten year drive by the Busa Childrens Health Scheme aiding 3000 children annually and seeks £25,000 to expand homes in Queensland including a new northern facility. Contributions urged via Box 1L G.P.O. Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Archibald
Hyde Park
Sydney
Gundagal
Burely
Busa Childrens Health
Kelte Wilson
Queensland
Reacliffe
Torquay
Emu Park
Risbane
RSL Auxiliaries Plan Atherton Queen Ball
A special Atherton RSL sub branch meeting discussed the ball for Miss Edna Sherrin at the Shire Mall on September 1. Prices, advertising, supper, and decorations were set with Cairns Post ads on August 31 and September 7. Mr Edwards to lead hall decorations. ball committee to reconvene September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Atherton Rsl
Fitenett
Shire Mall
Edna Sherrin
Cairns Post
RSL
Edwards
Probing the Mysteries of Nature: Atomists and Life
Atomic physics opens prospects for life science and a new phase in industry within a decade. The piece traces how electrons and atoms redefine matter, the virus and gene roles, and the quest to synthesize life from simple cells, with the atom as the central link across chemistry and biology.
Australia as Imperial Hub for Sonic Speed Aircraft Tests
Air Commodore Pearce champions Central Australia as the coming center for high speed flight research and pilotless speed barriers. He envisions Britain’s 20 million air research station with overseas grounds and a rapid imperial air transport link to test in Australia. Defence funding to be shared by Dominions and Colonies on population and income bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Supply
Australia
E.R. Pearcy
Pearce
Germany
United Kingdom
Britain
Herne Bay
British Isles
Commodore Pearce
Imperial
British Commonwealth
RAAF
Ticks and Buffalo Fly Trials Near Goondi Innisfail
Experiments continue on Mr W D Davies Goondi pasture with Ru ride a DDT based preparation to control ticks and buffalo fly. Official observations await results but dipping cattle with the preparation is expected to yield control of both pests. Local inquiry notes buffalo fly has long troubled the Innisfail district and may now be static.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
W. D. Davies
Goondi
D.D.T
Fisheries Biology Programme Outlined for Informed Management
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research issues Bulletin 194 detailing a three phase fisheries biology research plan. The aim is to fit investigations to rapidly yield data for management, excluding catching methods, and to maintain or raise fish production through understanding stocks and predicting availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council For Scientific 4
Cairns North Queensland tourism plans urged by letter
FH. DEAN of Longreach praises The Cairns Post for reporting a conference on North Queensland tourism. He highlights Barron Falls as a key attraction and urges promotion of Kuranda, Barron Gorge, Gillies Highway, Innisfail, and Great Barrier Reef trips. He suggests motor routes and resorts to showcase the region and capitals Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Post
North
Queensland
Barron Falls
Australia
Innisfail
Mackay
Cairns
Kuranda
Forgan Smith
Dean
America
Pacific
Barra
Falls
Mareeba
Atherton
Herbert
Barron Gorge
Smithfield Valley
Maze
Fairyland
Yungaburra
Malanda
Unclaimed Army Property Sold After Six Months
Canberra dispatch reports surplus and unclaimed service property left at depots like Ipswich Australian East Store. The Commonwealth Disposals Commission will sell items after six months from July 25, listing dozens of items from suitcases to cameras and watches. Why owners did not claim these goods remains unanswered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth Disposals Commission
Cairns
Commonwealth
Department of the Army
Ipswich
Disposals Commission
Gazette
Mary
Stewart-Warner
Brain Pipe Union
D.B
Dennis
Bid
Denise
MM. Bakits
AIF
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H. C. Kinzbrunner
Kelvinator
Bow
Marefba
H. R. Kennedy
Shields-Street
Jacen
R.h.kelly
EbbOrt -Streer
R.S.L. Auxiliaries
Persil
Unie Rtd Te Tag
Cearass
Kitchen & Sons FY Ltd
Pym
Life
F.T.A
NEW Service
Fisheries Biology
Aneta
N.Q
Downs
Longreach
Willys Jeep
Drewber
Aaron Iis
Campbell Street
Bowen Hills
Brisbane
FAR Northern Theatres
Edward G. Robinson
Joan Bennett
He Oy Tee
Raymond Massey
Edmond Breen
Dan Duryea
Anunnally Johnson
Princess O'Rourke
Olivia DeHavilland
Robert Cummings
Flanagar and Allen
Cairo
Tarte Amexter
Akim Tamiroff
Erich von Stroheim
Matshal Rommel
Roman
Ann Savage
Tom Neal
Laird Cregar
Linda Darnell
George Sanders
Charles Laughton
Ella Raines
Canterville
Margaret O'Brien
Robert Young
Northern Theatres
Vic Ennis
Tyrone Power
Henry Fonda
Nancy Kelly
Randolph Scott
Heary Bary Sim 1
Edward
Jobe Carrading
Dousla Woak
Jobe Mansell
Jane Darwell
Hoey King Semmareilis
Origing
Sheen
Fox Picture
Phillip Collin
Ellis Beach
Northern Tyre Service Pty. Ltd
Ae Ae Alors Mne
At Cal Issisf al Sae
Ai ' Ny
Hearne
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